Cousland Sword and Shield
⚪ Last updated 2010🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #21 of 122 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I wanted to be able to use the Cousland family sword all through the game without making it overpowered. Cousland Sword+Shield upgradable. Minor change to the Cousland family sword and the Highever shield Sword and shield can now be upgraded by selling to a merchant saving then reloading game.works with the magic box mod. higher level character better quality possible.may take a few reloads for it to be upgraded as its random and level controlled. Secondary file is most other none dlc armors and weapons now upgradable or downgradable. Just unzip into the override folder.
Cousland Sword and Shield is a compact weapon mod for Dragon Age: Origins that makes the Cousland Family Sword and Highever Shield upgradable. With 537 endorsements and over 16,000 downloads, it's a well-received addition for players wanting to keep their starting gear relevant throughout the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 537 endorsements and over 16k downloads
- Lets you keep your iconic Cousland gear viable without swapping
- Simple concept that fits perfectly for role-players
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the Cousland origin, so other origins get nothing
- Old mod from 2010, might have compatibility issues with newer patches or mods
- Limited scope – just upgrades, no new visuals or unique mechanics
For Dragon Age: Origins players who love the Cousland origin and want to stick with their family sword and shield from start to finish. Also great for role-players who value narrative consistency over min-maxing. Skip if you play other origins or want flashy new weapons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install the mod before starting a new Cousland playthrough to get the upgrades from the beginning.
- If you're using other weapon mods, check load order to avoid conflicts with item stats.
- This mod is for Dragon Age: Origins, not Dragon Age 2 or Inquisition – don't mix them up.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage Mods
- Author
- Runeweaver
- Version
- N/A
- Downloads
- 16,805
- Endorsements
- 537
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 12/26/2009
- Updated
- 9/7/2010
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