Every facial feature in the game has been given an overhaul, so random NPCs look less like cartoon trolls and more like gritty, bedraggled cartoon trolls. These hang-ups are rare, though, so it was worth it to keep this great mod on hand.īecause Dragon Age is starting to show its age, the Dragon Age Redesigned mod is a great place to start for new players. I did run into a couple of bugs where having Lock Bash installed made me unable to talk to quest-bearing NPCs through doorways (notably Owen the Blacksmith in Redcliffe), and I had to uninstall it to get the story moving again. The mod even includes animated destructions, so you get to see the hinges shatter on that wee, puny lockbox. With Lock Bash in Dragon Age, warriors and mages can get in on the larceny by smashing open or disintegrating locks, respectively. Unless, that is, you’ve got the Lock Bash mod and a large hammer. We are not skilled with tiny metal lockpicks, so we can’t enjoy the secrets within. If RPG characters are a reflection on their players, this means that I am the type of person who trips over his own shoes and has broken furniture by accidentally falling on it.įor those of us cursed to wander bullishly through the china shop of life, locked chests and doors are tortuous reminders that we can’t explore every corner of every dungeon. I almost never roll a sneaky rogue/thief/hacker in a role-playing game. It’s very easy to use, so you should check it out. To help, I recommend using DAModder, a handy program with a user interface that encourages drop-and-install mod tracking. All of the mods on this list are hosted only at Dragon Age’s mod nexus, and each will need to be individually installed according to their creators’ whims. Heck, it’s a surprise that it’s even available on Steam at all and not exclusive to Origin. A note that will make modders mad at meĭragon Age, due to its age, does not feature Steam Workshop integration. This list originally contained 18 mods, but we’ve downsized as some mods become unavailable or no longer compatible with the game as it stands today.

Before you head into the wilds to face the Templars and the Mages in November’s Dragon Age: Inquisition, start at the beginning with these 15 essential mods for the game that started the series. Luckily, in the last five years the game’s the community has coalesced around a dozen-or-so stellar mods that everyone absolutely must add to their playthroughs. If it’s been a while since you dove into Dragon Age’s rich lore or loveable characters, you probably missed out on the game’s mod scene.

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