Manual of Focus - for Origins
⚪ Last updated 2011🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #38 of 111 Items mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Bioware\'s new item in the Awakening expansion, the Manual of Focus, now becomes purchasable from Bodahn Feddic. Installing Install the .dazip with Dragon Age\\bin_ship\\daupdater.exe. Compatibility No known issues. Differences from the Awakening version:
- []Warden isn\'t attributed a bonus skill point. []Rogues aren\'t attributed a bonus talent point.
This mod backports the Manual of Focus item from Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening into the base game. It's a simple, focused addition for players who want the stat-boosting tome without owning the expansion. With 332 endorsements and 6,552 downloads, it's a well-received utility item mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 332 endorsements and over 6.5k downloads.
- Simple, focused addition—no bloat, just the item.
- Lets you use the Manual of Focus without needing Awakening installed.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011, so it's old and may not be compatible with newer mods or patches.
- Only adds one item—if you're looking for a bigger content pack, this isn't it.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same item or loot tables.
For Dragon Age: Origins players who want the Manual of Focus from Awakening but don't own the expansion. Also great for completionists who want every stat-boosting item in the base game. Skip if you're after major gameplay overhauls—this is a single-item addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your Dragon Age: Origins 'override' folder to ensure it loads correctly.
- Check your in-game inventory after installation—the Manual of Focus should appear in your character's inventory or a nearby chest.
- If you use other item mods, load this one last to avoid overwriting changes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage Mods
- Author
- i9h
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 6,552
- Endorsements
- 332
- Category
- Items
- Created
- 6/15/2011
- Updated
- 6/24/2011
🔧 How to Install Dragon Age: Origins Mods
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