Morrigan Sparkling Eyeshadow Fix
⚪ Last updated 2020Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 9.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #133 of 451 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
In another example of questionable art direction, Bioware decided to add some streak highlights to the specular map under Morrigan's eyebrows. I gather the intent was to make her eyeshadow appear like glitter makeup or something, but the way it reacts with the in-game lighting looks terrible. It's one of those incredibly distracting things that once you have seen it, you cannot stop seeing it every time. After being annoyed by it in two previous playthroughs, I decided to get rid of it. The fix is fairly simple, just a minor edit of the specular map to paint out the offending highlights. The diffuse and normal maps are left untouched.
Instructions Download the latest version of the Inquisition Mod Manager here - http://www.nexusmods.com/dragonageinquisition/mods/116/ - and follow the instructions.
Now provided in the DAIMOD format for more recent patches.
Acknowledgements Thanks to Ehamloptiran, WarrantyVoider, wogoodes, and Renmiri of the DAI Tools team for their (ongoing) work deciphering the game files and creating tools that make mods like this possible.
A face specular map edit for Morrigan that removes the sparkle from her eyeshadow. Simple cosmetic fix for Dragon Age: Origins players who want a more natural look. 520 endorsements and 5,485 downloads show steady community use.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 520 endorsements and over 5,400 downloads.
- Fixes a specific visual annoyance without altering other aspects of Morrigan's appearance.
- Lightweight and easy to install—just drop in the texture files.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches or mods that alter Morrigan's face.
- Only affects Morrigan's eyeshadow sparkle—if you want broader visual overhauls, this won't help.
- No additional features or customization options; it's a one-trick pony.
For Dragon Age: Origins players who love Morrigan but hate the glittery eyeshadow. If you're doing a visual polish playthrough and want a quick fix, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for major texture overhauls or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the files in your Dragon Age: Origins override folder (usually Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age/packages/core/override).
- If you use other Morrigan face mods, check load order—this specular edit should override or be overridden depending on your preference.
- Make a backup of the original files if you want to revert the change easily.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragon Age Mods
- Author
- DarthParametric
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,485
- Endorsements
- 520
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 1/3/2015
- Updated
- 5/30/2020
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