GW Runic Black Edition
⚪ Last updated 2010Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 115 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
✅ UPDATES / LOG
✅ Just released is the Arcane Warrior edition of the black GW Runic armour, matching the stats provided
✅ by Ghost11 in his AW edition & better suiting all mage class users
✅ v1. 3b - Chestplate item properties now the same as Ghost11\'s, item set bonus now in effect, file size now 50% smaller
✅ v1. 3a - Texture improvements implemented, LOD files added for all models, new item names for each piece
✅ & easier to install than previous version
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- UPDATES / LOG
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- PLEASE UNINSTALL THE OLD VERSION BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW FILE
- GW Runic \"Arcane Warrior\" Black Edition now out!
- Just released is the Arcane Warrior edition of the black GW Runic armour, matching the stats provided
- by Ghost11 in his AW edition & better suiting all mage class users
- History
- v1. 3b - Chestplate item properties now the same as Ghost11\'s, item set bonus now in effect, file size now 50% smaller
- v1. 3a - Texture improvements implemented, LOD files added for all models, new item names for each piece
- & easier to install than previous version
- Previous versions obsolete
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- DESCRIPTION
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- DA:O Patch 1. 03 Compliant
- I am proud to introduce the black edition of the Grey Warden Runic armor by Ghost11,
- now at last available as a standalone armor set.
- This armor set was made using the latest GW Runic set v2. 1, and includes the armor set
- and the three shields with the latest tex/stats retextured to black.
- To use the GW Runic weapons, please install Ghost11\'s GW Runic mod, and use
- his optional dark textures to get the matching dark weapons.
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- INSTALLATION
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- PLEASE UNINSTALL THE OLD VERSION BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW FILE
- CHOOSE either the standard OR Arcane Warrior edition, both cannot be used together.
- 1) Download & extract mod to selected destination.
- 2) Install DAZIP file using DAUpdater, or alternatively DAModder / DAO-ModManager.
- IMPORTANT! Before creating a new character, be sure to disable the mod in the DLC menu and re-enable
- the mod once your character is created & saved
- Making mod Awakening compliant
- Be sure to read this before using for Awakening, this will ensure it is fully compatible.
- http://thenexusforums.com/index.php?showtopic=190180
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- UNINSTALLATION
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- Use DAModder / DAO-ModManager to uninstall the mod.
- Alternatively, you can disable the mod in the DLC menu.
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- COMMENTS
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- Feel free to add comments/upload any of your own images using this mod.
- All endorsements after installing would be very appreciated.
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- CREDIT & TOOLS / TUTORIALS USED
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- Credit to Ghost11 for the beautiful Grey Warden Runic Armor & Weapon Set
- Dragon Age Origins + Toolset - by Bioware
- Adobe Photoshop & Nvidia DD
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
A cosmetic retexture of the Grey Warden Runic armor in Dragon Age: Origins, giving it a black color scheme. With 1,452 endorsements and 42,866 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting a darker look for their Warden. Last updated in 2010, so it's stable for the original game.
✨ Key Features
Adds a black color scheme to the Grey Warden Runic armor set.
Cosmetic retexture only, no gameplay changes.
High community approval with 1,452 endorsements.
Over 42,000 downloads, indicating widespread use.
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,452 endorsements—clearly a lot of players dig the black look.
- Simple cosmetic swap that doesn't mess with stats or balance.
- Proven track record: 42,866 downloads over the years, so it's stable and compatible with the original game.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the Grey Warden Runic armor, so if you don't use that set, this mod is useless to you.
- Last updated in 2010—might not play nice with mods that alter the same armor textures.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Origins players who want a darker, more menacing look for their Grey Warden armor without changing stats. If you're a completionist collecting armor skins, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay tweaks—this is purely cosmetic.
For Dragon Age: Origins players who want a darker, more menacing look for their Grey Warden armor without changing stats. If you're a completionist collecting armor skins, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay tweaks—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, make sure to place the files in your Dragon Age Origins\override folder to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using other armor mods, check load order—texture mods like this should load after any mods that change the same armor.
- Back up your original textures if you want to revert, though the mod is easy to remove by deleting the files.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage Mods
- Author
- jolly2807
- Version
- 1.3b
- Downloads
- 42,866
- Endorsements
- 1,452
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 6/5/2010
- Updated
- 6/26/2010
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