Tombs of the Undead

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,455 endorsements) 📥 54,945 downloads 📌 v1.6b 📅 9/28/2010
⚪ Last updated 2011

By Captain Strange - drsoupiii · Locations: Dungeons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/26/2011 📅 Created: 9/28/2010

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #2 of 11 Locations: Dungeons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Tombs of the Undead

Version 1. 6b (Release)

New version

Potential fixes for cut-scene problems with final cut-scene and quest update not firing. Final cut-scene script control delegated to separate object. Final cut-scene no longer requires 3 other party members to play. Zaebos cut-scene should no longer show bogus henchmen when soloing.

Installation

Down the file and install directly using daupdater.exe (found in the bin_ship folder of your dragon age installation, usually found in: "C:\Program Files\Dragon Age\bin_ship\daupdater.exe")


Background

You have heard rumours of recently discovered ruins near the edge of the Korcari Wilds, perhaps they are worth investigating?. When you get there, the archaeologist's team and their guards have all been killed and the area is crawling with undead, disturbed by the digging or perhaps by something else. Investigate the ruins and discover the reason behind these undead and get drawn into a deeper, long buried mystery, and face an ancient evil.

Tombs of the Undead is a set of three dungeons with an emphasis on combat and increasingly challenging boss encounters:

The first is meant to be played through at levels 8-10.

The second and third sections are meant to be played at levels 16-20.

Each dungeon has traps/locked doors and chests meaning a rogue is definately advised. The first dungeon requires a disarm/locks skill of 30 (2 deft hands and 20 cunning will suffice). The second and third dungeons require 50 skill to disarm traps and pick locks. All the traps are lethal.

Notes

[]If you are going straight from Lothering with Leliana as the rogue, she is 1 cunning short of the required disarm skill, one of the archer skeletons on the very first map drops a +2 cunning ring to help with this. []Also a tank that can taunt will help greatly in the first dungeon at low levels. []In the first dungeon (The Ancient Ruins) There is a secret door at the back of the round room that leads to the altar room. []The altars in the first and second dungeons reveal the map locations (on the world map) of the next dungeon. []The areas of sunlight in the spider lair (Abandoned Temple) debuff any spiders caught in the sunlight. So if the boss is proving too difficult drag him into the sunlight for an easier fight. []The two miniboss steel golems in the Nemesis boss fight (Temple Underground) can be disabled before the fight starts to make it as easy as needs be to defeat Nemesis. Click on the Juggernaut and/or Behemoth to get the dialog to disable them. [*]Nemesis can now surrender when almost dead and will help the party (as a

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Tombs of the Undead is a challenging Origins campaign add-on for Dragon Age: Origins, adding a new dungeon crawl where you investigate ruins overrun by undead. It's for players seeking tough combat and lore expansion, with a strong community following (2,455 endorsements).

✨ Key Features

Adds a new dungeon location to Dragon Age: Origins
Introduces a quest involving investigating ruins and uncovering the source of the undead
Designed as a very challenging campaign add-on
Part of the Origins campaign, expanding the base game's content

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 2,455 endorsements and 54,945 downloads — clearly a well-loved dungeon mod
  • Offers a serious challenge for veteran players who want tougher combat encounters
  • Adds lore-rich exploration with a mystery to solve, perfect for immersion

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2011 — may have compatibility issues with newer game versions or mods
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Origins veterans who crave a tough, lore-driven dungeon crawl and don't mind old mods. If you're a completionist looking to expand your Origins experience with a community-approved challenge, this is for you. Skip if you prefer casual exploration or want modern polish.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Back up your save files before installing, as mods from 2011 can sometimes conflict with other mods or DLC.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or DAO ModManager to handle installation and load order, since manual placement can be tricky.
  • Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported compatibility notes and fixes.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragonage Mods
Author
Captain Strange - drsoupiii
Version
1.6b
Downloads
54,945
Endorsements
2,455
Category
Locations: Dungeons
Created
9/28/2010
Updated
10/26/2011

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