The gear and weapons you bring during any adventure in Dragon Age: The Veilguard are critical to your team’s success during every mission. They determine your playstyle and how you fight against particular enemies, but your equipment can become better through upgrades and enchantments.

Enchantments have appeared throughout the Dragon Age series, and they’re available to you again in The Veilguard. Unlocking this feature can take time, and once you do, this offer more unique approaches to combat, allowing you to augment your character in various ways. The way these systems work and how you can use them to your advantage are a little tricky, though. Here’s what you need to know about how to upgrade and enchant gear and weapons in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.