Wardens Keep it
⚪ Last updated 2020Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #68 of 336 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
****** Warden's Keep it ******
Extreme Edition released June 1st, 2020
-- Minimal equipment drops to stop inventory bloat. Game code allows for a very small chance of a drop per item equipped plus 1 additional random item.
-- Removed treasure containers of low level or junk items.
-- Most creatures will be level 25 for more XP. However, in combat rank matters more than level.
-- Squeezed a few more points of damage out of Levi.
-- Added two entrance doors to the repaired keep and one exit door to Avernus' tower.
-- Restored Ogre Onslaught to repaired peak.
-- Added a way to leave the repair peak to explore the surrounding area.
-- Added some new toys to play with at the restored peak.
-- Merchant Levi will sell unlimited crafting components.
-- Merchant Mikael will sell unique Black Edition starmetal equipment.
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You also, at your option, get the following bonuses when returning to the Peak:
-- Shale gets followed by cats instead of crows.
-- There is a desire demon named Lamppost.
-- The Dryden merchants now buy/sell at the actual flat rate value. Many items to choose from.
-- By default Levi will be a crossbowman. Remove his folder if you want the vanilla commoner Levi.
-- Levels on some creatures have been changed. All critters and weak-normals are now normals. Boss demons are now elites. Sophia and Avernus are now bosses. Sophia is extremely tough.
-- Levels within cutscenes have been maxed to show highest level material.
-- Volume level for ambient sound effects have been turned up on all maps.
-- Added more ambient birdsong to final 'Soldiers Peek repaired' map. Added flora and fauna and other cool things. Halla replace deer outside the keep.
-- All demons and undead will spawn. This will give you larger battles and maximum XP.
-- There are many drops of rare and high powered items and you will want to clear out your inventory of unnecessary items before beginning Warden's Keep. If you're a purist of lore-friendly items and consider these to be over-the-top feel free to sell them off, or destroy them outright.
Use as much or as little of this mod as you want.
SAVE FREQUENTLY!
Maps are only generated the very first time you visit it. For best results install this mod BEFORE the first time you travel to Soldier's Peak. I recommend making a full save right before your first trip to Soldier's Peak. When finished go directly to camp and make another full save. This way you can play the quest and visit the merchants interchangeably with or without this mod installed. Obviously you must have the Warden's Keep DLC installed.
I've added an update to the repaired Peak map. With this you can go back inside the "haunted" Keep. The door at the base of the tower will take you up to Ave
Wardens Keep it is a gameplay overhaul for Dragon Age: Origins' Warden's Keep DLC, featuring tougher enemies, minimal loot drops, increased XP rewards, a restored Soldier's Peak, and the return of Ogre Onslaught. With over 1,100 endorsements, it's a popular challenge mod for veterans seeking a harder experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,106 endorsements and over 26k downloads
- Adds meaningful challenge for players who find the base DLC too easy
- Restores and improves Soldier's Peak, giving veterans a fresh take on a classic area
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may have compatibility issues with newer game versions or mods
- Minimal drops could frustrate players who prefer a more loot-rich experience
- No detailed patch notes or install instructions provided by the author
For Dragon Age: Origins veterans who want a tougher, more rewarding challenge in the Warden's Keep DLC. If you're a completionist looking to squeeze more difficulty out of the game, this is for you. Skip if you prefer a more casual or loot-friendly experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your save files before installing, as mods can alter game data.
- Check for compatibility with other gameplay mods you have installed, as this changes enemy stats and loot.
- If you're using a mod manager, follow its specific installation instructions for DA:O mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage Mods
- Author
- setiweb
- Version
- Extreme
- Downloads
- 26,381
- Endorsements
- 1,106
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/15/2013
- Updated
- 6/2/2020
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