Extended Dog Talents

⭐ ⭐⭐ (8,044 endorsements) 📥 198,130 downloads 📌 v0.9 📅 6/15/2010
⚪ Last updated 2011

By ZeRux · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/7/2011 📅 Created: 6/15/2010

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #13 of 336 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Four new talents for your dog. First two of them are passive, others are activated. In addition, dog gets a talent every 2nd instead of every 3rd level (this will work only for levels your dog will gain after this addin was installed). This is my first addon for Dragon Age, so forgive me if something\'s not working, I\'m still learning as I go. New talents are as follows: Endurance (passive): The mabari has undergone a training of endurance and survival, gaining a bonus to stamina. Bond (passive): The mabari has formed a special bond with its master, gaining a bonus to mental resistance. Frighten (activated): Mabari lets out a frightening howl, forcing nearby enemies to cower in fear unless they pass a mental resistance check. Ferocious bite (activated): Mabari will jump on its target and bite its neck. If the target is a living creature, it will die instantly if of normal or lesser rank unless it passes a physical resistance check. Lieutenant-ranked enemies will suffer a critical hit, while boss-ranked enemies will take only standard damage. Additionally, all targets who can bleed will take additional damage over time. Non-bleeding creatures will only take normal damage.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Extended Dog Talents adds four new talents for your dog in Dragon Age: Origins, two passive and two activated, and changes talent gain to every second level instead of every third for levels gained after installation. This gameplay mod is for players who want more customization for their canine companion.

✨ Key Features

Adds four new talents for your dog: two passive and two activated.
Changes dog talent gain to every second level instead of every third, but only for levels gained after installation.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 8,044 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads.
  • Simple concept that directly enhances your dog's utility in combat.
  • Works retroactively for new levels, so no restart needed.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2011, so it may not be compatible with newer game patches or DLC.
  • Only affects levels gained after install, so existing high-level dogs won't benefit immediately.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Origins players who want to make their dog more than a simple companion. If you're tired of the default talent progression and want more options, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer to keep the game's original balance or don't use the dog companion.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install after you've recruited the dog to ensure the talent gain change applies to future levels.
  • Check your dog's talent tree after leveling to see the new options.
  • If you're using other dog-related mods, test for conflicts early.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragonage Mods
Author
ZeRux
Version
0.9
Downloads
198,130
Endorsements
8,044
Category
Gameplay
Created
6/15/2010
Updated
1/7/2011

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