Mirabelle is the gun used by Sir Roderick and an obtainable weapon style.
Obtaining Style
It is possible to acquire this weapon style by besting Sir Roderick in a challenge of wits and afterwards a battle.
In-Game Description
A strange weapon from a strange culture, Mirabelle is made of wood and steel and emits thunder and fire. Loud and ungainly (like its previous owner), Mirabelle is nonetheless capable of doing real harm at medium range. Etched with undecipherable symbols from the Outsider's language, this weapon is a unique (and dangerous) trophy. The power of some enemies is such that fate itself turns away from the cold, foreign steel Mirabelle projects.
Notes
Mirabelle could be called the best ranged weapon in the game. It has high damage and great range. However, it must be reloaded after each shot, and the power attack requires additional loading before it can be executed. This reloading takes up valuable time that enemies can use to close in. In addition, the player is unable to roll or jump while wielding Mirabelle, severely limiting his or her evasion and movement. When first acquired, Mirabelle drains focus extremely quickly, and can use up a player's entire focus if they are not careful. However, upgrading the "focus cost reduction" on Mirabelle helps to counteract this effect quite well.
Trivia
- Within Bioware's later game Dragon Age II, the narrator/companion dwarf Varric makes a mention to a weapon named Mirabelle after claming "Mirabelle was taken", this being the only reasoning he gives for his crossbow 'Bianca's' name.