Sacred Ashes Spider Shapeshifting - Bigger Spiders

⭐ ⭐ (358 endorsements) 📥 12,140 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 2/16/2011
⚪ Last updated 2012

By Kronaras · Creatures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/30/2012 📅 Created: 2/16/2011

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #6 of 21 Creatures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

UPDATE 30/10/2012: I began playing Dragon Age again, and after installing my mod, I realised there was a huge bug with the last version, which made the spiders look completely broken. They were floating, their legs were circled and everything about them was creepingly weird! I'm surprised no one mentioned this for this whole year. It is fixed now.

-=-=Description=-=-

This mod aims to make the Corrupted Spider(Master Shapeshifter's spider transformation) bigger like it was in the Sacred Ashes trailer.

This does NOT change any of the shapeshifter stats or talents. It only rescales the spider model so it should be compatible with any mod that changes the shapeshifter talents.

This also does NOT change the first spider transformation, which means that if you want the spider to be bigger you have to learn the master shapeshifter talent. I decided to make it like this in order for people to have one more reason to master this specialization.

-=-=Installation=-=-

Place the Sacred Ashes Spider Shapeshifting folder in your override directory (Default: ... Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\packages\core\override)

-=-=Compatibility=-=-

This mod is compatible with any other mod that alters the specialization talents (So long as it doesnt remove the spider transformation)

This mod is NOT compatible with any mod that alters the mesh of the corrupted spider model.(It should work with custom retextures of the model)

-=-=Known Issues=-=-

This will not replace just the shapeshifter's transformation but also all the spiders with the same model.(found only in the deep roads).

If you use the Queen Spider Rescale, it will also replace all of the giant spiders, making them really big.(Though then they'll be called giant for a reason ^^) I recommend enabling this during the boss fight and remove the files after, but if you like the giant spiders so big you can keep them like this :)

-=-=Credits=-=-

Thanks to: EA and Bioware for making this EPIC game!

Adinos for the DATool.

untamedfuture for the LOD2 files.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod enlarges the Corrupted Spider transformation from the Master Shapeshifter skill to match its appearance in the Sacred Ashes trailer. A simple cosmetic tweak for Dragon Age: Origins players who want a more imposing spider form. With 358 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads, it's a well-received niche mod.

✨ Key Features

Increases the size of the Corrupted Spider transformation to match the Sacred Ashes trailer.
Affects only the Master Shapeshifter's spider form, leaving other gameplay elements unchanged.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 358 endorsements and over 12k downloads—clearly hits the mark for many.
  • Simple, focused change: makes the spider form look as epic as the trailer promised.
  • Lightweight and cosmetic—no risk of breaking quests or balance.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects one transformation; if you rarely use Shapeshifter, this mod does nothing for you.
  • Old mod (last updated in 2012) might have compatibility issues with newer mods or DLC.
  • No compatibility patches mentioned—could conflict with other mods that alter shapeshifting or creature models.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Origins players who love the Shapeshifter specialization and want their spider form to feel more intimidating. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who uses the Master Shapeshifter often, this is a must-have. Skip if you never shapeshift or prefer gameplay-altering mods.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple file drop, just extract the mod folder into your Dragon Age: Origins 'override' directory.
  • If you use other mods that change creature models, install this one last to ensure it takes priority.
  • Test the transformation in a saved game to see the size difference before committing to a playthrough.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragonage Mods
Author
Kronaras
Version
2.0
Downloads
12,140
Endorsements
358
Category
Creatures
Created
2/16/2011
Updated
10/30/2012

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