Bloodmancer and Arcane Warrior

⭐ ⭐ (197 endorsements) 📥 8,391 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 3/21/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Soriyumi · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/21/2020 📅 Created: 3/21/2020
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #56 of 187 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

After making my Tidarion Enchanter mod for my own use, I had a couple other skill tree mashup ideas. Also, I finally figured out how to swap around skills using Frosty, so unlike my Tidarion Enchanter mod, these two skill trees are Frosty only.

Anyways, onto the specialization descriptions. (Note: I have no idea if these are OP or not, as I've only tested them on the Druffalo in Haven. A moment of silence please for the Druffalo lost in the process of testing this mod...)

Bloodmancer

This combines the Necromancer and Reaver specializations into one (but it's really just mostly Reaver with two Necromancer passives), intending to be as close to playing a blood mage as possible (because really, how is Reaver not blood magic?). Skills and passives are focused on gaining damage and other buffs when you kill enemies, and as your HP gets lower.

Skill Swaps:

Horror: Replaced by Ring of Pain

Blinding Terror: Replaced by Blood Frenzy

Simulacrum: Replaced by Scenting Blood

Spirit Mark: Replaced by Devour

Walking Bomb: Replaced by Dragon-Rage

Haste: Replaced by Rampage

Arcane Warrior

This turns the Knight-Enchanter specialization into something more like the Arcane Warrior of DA:O. New skills are focused on one-handed sword and shield, along with party buffs. I left the Knight-Enchanter barrier passives as is, so you can make up for the health/guard you lack with barrier generation.

Skill swaps:

Spirit Blade: Replaced by Shield Bash

Fade Cloak: Replaced by Lunge and Slash

Disruption Field: Replaced by Horn of Valor

Resurgence: Replaced by Rally (from the Templar specialization)

Also, since this specialization now requires a sword and shield, I'm including optional files (that are actually pretty much required) that turn the one-handed sword, Brand, and the Polished Shield schematics into mage weapons. Brand is perfect for this, as it deals elemental damage just like a mage staff or the Blade of Tidarion, and the Polished Shield was chosen because it kind of matches Brand's grip. There are two versions of these files. One has extra abilities added to Brand and the Polished Shield, and the other has no extra abilities. The abilities are:

Brand: On hit: deals additional random elemental damage (from the Chromatic Greatsword. Also includes the visual effect)

Polished Shield: +5% extra damage for each enemy within 8 meters (from the unique shield of the same appearance, Dirthamen's Wisdom)

This was to make up for the fact that you cannot equip unique one-handed weapons or shields as a mage, but you can opt out of these abilities! No worries.

That's about it! Hope this gives you guys something fresh to play for your playthroughs. Feel free to let me know what you

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This Frosty mod reworks the Necromancer and Knight-Enchanter skill trees to evoke Blood Mage and Arcane Warrior playstyles. It's a niche gameplay overhaul for Dragon Age: Inquisition players seeking class fantasy changes, with 197 endorsements and last updated in 2020.

✨ Key Features

Modifies the Necromancer skill tree to be more like a Blood Mage
Modifies the Knight-Enchanter skill tree to be more like an Arcane Warrior
Requires Frosty mod manager for installation

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 197 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads
  • Breathes new life into two underused skill trees
  • Frosty-based means it's compatible with the modern modding framework

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2020 — may be outdated for current game patches
  • Requires Frosty mod manager, which adds setup complexity
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Inquisition players who want to roleplay as a blood mage or arcane warrior without starting a new character. Skip if you prefer vanilla skill trees or want extensive documentation.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use Frosty Mod Manager to install and manage this mod, as it's a Frosty mod.
  • Check the mod's compatibility with your game version, since it was last updated in 2020.
  • Consider pairing with other Frosty gameplay overhauls for a more cohesive experience.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragon Age Mods
Author
Soriyumi
Version
1.0
Downloads
8,391
Endorsements
197
Category
Gameplay
Created
3/21/2020
Updated
3/21/2020

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