Athenas Improved Bows for DAO

⭐ ⭐ (607 endorsements) 📥 13,851 downloads 📌 v3 📅 7/20/2011
⚪ Last updated 2011

By GoddessAthena · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/20/2011 📅 Created: 7/20/2011

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #120 of 336 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

>>Athena\'s Improved Bows for DAO<< ============================== Created by GoddessAthena. DESCRIPTION: ============ This mod comes in 3 versions. Version 1: Just an increase in longbow, shortbow and crossbow basic attack speed. (about +14% in DPS) Version 2: Contains all version 1 improvements plus... increased Armor Penetration for shortbows (from 3 to 5) increased Range for shortbows (from 20 to 25) increased Damage for longbows (from 6 to 7) increased Critical Chance for longbows (from 1% to 3%) increased Range for Longbows (from 35 to 42) increased Damage for Crossbows (from 8 to 9) increased Critical Chance for Crossbows (from 2% to 5%) increased Armor penetration for crossbows (from 5 to 6) All values shown are for tier 1 gear, it will proportionally increase as weapon tier increases. Version 3: Aditional to ALL previous changes it makes crossbows damage scale with dexterity. NOTE: in-game it appears \"strength modifier\" but in fact it uses DEX and not STR, couldn\'t find how to change it. STR is still required to carry the crossbows. REQUIREMENTS: ============= NONE, it is a stand-alone mod. INSTALLATION PROCESS: ===================== Extract the file from the RAR file... copy ONE version of my mod into the folder override... C:\\...documents\\BioWare\\Dragon Age\\packages\\core\\override PERSONAL COMMENTS: ================== This mod was made in order to increase the effectiveness of all types of bows in the game. A slight increase in attack speed at least, and then some improvements to the other stats based on how they should work. This mod does NOT adds nor gives any longbow, shortbow or crossbow, it changes the base stats for them. KNOWN ISSUES: ============= NONE that i\'m aware of, it just overrides the ItemStats file of all bow items, hence it does NOT changes any Archery talent nor any other talent that may work with any bow type weapon. Compatibility is not always guaranteed, any mod that changes talents or animations should work fine. ANY mod that changes the base ItemStat file for longbows, shortbows or crossbows WILL conflict, hence only choose ONE file that changes the BOW item properties. Also ANY custom bow that uses custom item stats and not those from DAO will not be changed by my mod, so far i haven\'t seen this happen. Since this changes base weapons the changes will affect EVERYONE who uses a bow, from warrior to mage, from main PC to NPC, enemies and so on. So careful when engaging large numbers of range enemies since they will also get all the bonuses. FINAL WORDS: ============ To make this mod the main tool used was the pyGFF editor and some DAO resources, mainly the ItemStats. GDA file. I really hope you enjoy my mod. I didn\'t increased base weapons stats much so to not break the game\'s fun with overpowered gear, still ANY comments, feedback or suggestions are very welcome. If you where to ask, YES you can use arche

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Athenas Improved Bows for DAO is a gameplay mod that increases the attack speed of all bow-type weapons in Dragon Age: Origins, with multiple versions offering different levels of improvement. It has 607 endorsements and 13,851 downloads, last updated in 2011.

✨ Key Features

Increases the speed of all bow-type weapons.
Provides multiple versions with different improvements.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 607 endorsements and over 13k downloads.
  • Simple, focused tweak that makes bows more viable in combat.
  • Multiple versions let you pick the exact speed boost you want.

⚠️ Cons

  • Old mod (last updated 2011) may have compatibility issues with newer mods or patches.
  • Only affects bow speed—no other changes, so if you want more bow variety, look elsewhere.
  • Potential balance concerns: faster bows might make archery overpowered compared to other builds.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Origins players who find bow combat too slow and want a snappier archery experience. If you're a ranged-focused build or just want to speed up your archer, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for new bow models or gameplay overhauls—this is purely a speed tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod changes weapon stats, it's best to install before starting a new playthrough to avoid any weirdness with existing saves.
  • Check the mod's file versions to pick the one that matches your preferred difficulty—some versions might make bows too strong.
  • If you use other bow-related mods, test them together to ensure they don't conflict.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragonage Mods
Author
GoddessAthena
Version
3
Downloads
13,851
Endorsements
607
Category
Gameplay
Created
7/20/2011
Updated
7/20/2011

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