Spellcasting Weapons Drawn
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #174 of 336 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Now enjoy being a weapon-wielding Mage who won't sheathe it every other second to cast spells!
OPTIONAL: If you don't use Dain's Fixes for some reason, just use the OPTIONAL file instead.
This mod lets you cast all spells with your weapons drawn including Power of Blood spells.
Installation:
- Overwrite the GDA files of Cone of Cold, Winter's Grasp, Haste, and Power of Blood spells from the Dain's Fixes with the ones found in this folder
- Add abi_coneofcold.gda is added to Dain's Fixes\Dain's Fixes\Bug Fixes\Cone of Cold
- Add abi_rangedaim.gda is added to Dain's Fixes\Dain's Fixes\Bug Fixes\Ranged aim speed
- Add abi_powerofblood.gda is added to Dain's Fixes\Dain's Fixes\Bug Fixes\Power of Blood
- Add abi_wintersgrasp.gda is added to Dain's Fixes\Dain's Fixes\Tweaks\Winter's Grasp freeze
- Add the remaining file 'ABI_weaponsdrawn. GDA' to Documents\Bioware\Dragon Age\packages\core\override
Compatibitity: I've only checked compatibility with Dain's Fixes and nothing else. If you have GDA files coming from other mods then check if they affect the spells listed below:
FLAME_BLAST
REJUVINATION
HEROIC_DEFENSE
HEROIC_OFFENSE
ANTIMAGIC_BURST
WAKING_NIGHTMARE
MASS_PARALYSIS
VULNERABILITY_HEX
WALKING_BOMB
AFFLICTION_HEX
These are the spells that force weapons to be sheathed and these are the only ones modified by my GDA(plus Winter's Grasp, Cone of Cold, Haste and Dark Sustenance)
Spellcasting Weapons Drawn is a gameplay mod that allows casting all spells, including Power of Blood spells, while weapons are drawn. It is designed to work seamlessly with Dain's fixes, making it a quality-of-life improvement for players who prefer combat readiness.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 202 endorsements
- Over 7,200 downloads shows real demand
- Tackles a common annoyance for spellsword builds
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Dain's fixes for optimal performance, adding an extra dependency
- Limited to spellcasting QoL—no other gameplay changes
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter weapon or spell behavior
For hybrid spellsword players who hate sheathing weapons to cast. Also great for anyone using Power of Blood who wants smoother combat flow. Skip if you're looking for broader gameplay overhauls—this is a focused QoL tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Dain's fixes is installed first to avoid compatibility issues.
- Test with a save where you have Power of Blood unlocked to confirm the spell works while drawn.
- If you use other spellcasting mods, load this one after them to ensure priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage Mods
- Author
- MaxofRed
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 7,205
- Endorsements
- 202
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/7/2022
- Updated
- 2/12/2024
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