DA2 Elves for DAO - Retain Variety
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #21 of 177 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Applies the DA2 Elves mod by TMP to the DA:O elves without losing the variety of hair- and skin-colours they originally had.
This mod applies the DA2 Elves mod by TMP to Dragon Age: Origins elves while preserving the original variety of hair and skin colors. It's a cosmetic overhaul for players who want the DA2 elf aesthetic without losing character diversity. With 795 endorsements and 23,352 downloads, it's a well-received niche mod, though it hasn't been updated since 2013.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 795 endorsements and over 23k downloads.
- Keeps the diverse look of DA:O elves while giving them the DA2 style.
- Simple cosmetic change that doesn't alter gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 — may have compatibility issues with newer game versions or mods.
- Requires the DA2 Elves mod by TMP as a base, adding an extra dependency.
- Only affects elves, so other races remain unchanged.
For Dragon Age: Origins players who want the sleeker DA2 elf aesthetic but don't want to lose the original color variety. If you're a fan of TMP's DA2 Elves mod and play as an elf, this is a must-have. Skip if you're not interested in cosmetic changes or don't use the base mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the DA2 Elves mod by TMP installed first, as this mod builds on it.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or DAO Mod Manager to avoid overwriting files manually.
- Check the mod's load order — it should load after the base DA2 Elves mod to ensure the color variety is applied.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage Mods
- Author
- MsBarrows
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 23,352
- Endorsements
- 795
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 2/1/2013
- Updated
- 2/2/2013
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