Hawke Estate Mirror and Outfit Changer

⭐ ⭐ (842 endorsements) 📥 18,028 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 3/31/2020
⚪ Last updated 2021

By anshela · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/14/2021 📅 Created: 3/31/2020

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #10 of 110 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Hawke Estate Mirror and Outfit Changer

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Updates

8/12/21 - Mirror no longer requires The Black Emporium to use.  Additionally, now that I know a bit more about scripting, I overhauled the scripts to clean them up and make them easier to add new outfits.  There are also now five outfit options in the wardrobe.

IF YOU ARE UPDATING:  I recommend changing back to the default Home outfit (or whatever replacer you're using) and saving before changing to the new file.  If you've made your own edits to the files, you'll need to redo (or at least re-pack) them.  That said, there's no real need to update to the new file unless you want to add new outfits and are comfortable modifying the scripts.

What It Does

There are two elements to this mod.  The first is that it adds a mirror that works the same as the Mirror of Transformation in The Black Emporium to the Hawke Estate.  (And also to Gamlen's House in Act 1.)  Because I get tired of going there every time I want a new hairstyle.

Secondly, it adds a "Wardrobe" where you can change what Hawke wears in the Hawke Estate.  There are five options you can choose from:  the default Home outfit, Hawke's armor, the Party Outfit from MotA (requires MotA or a Party Outfit replacer to work), and two Noble Clothing outfits that are set up so that they can be swapped out to other outfits easily.

The Wardrobe works by clicking it.  Each time you click it, it will cycle through one of the five outfits.  That outfit will remain in place as Hawke's home outfit until you change it.

The Wardrobe will work without anything else -- but if you don't have MotA and thus don't have the party clothes, you might end up as a floating head for that outfit.  (However, if you don't have MotA, you can still use a Party Clothes replacer for this outfit, and it should appear.)

If you want to change any of the outfits: the Home and Party Outfit options are going to automatically use whatever replacers you have installed.  To change the fourth and fifth outfits, you'll need a little bit of modding know-how, but you can do it in one of two ways:

1) Change the "apr_base_hawkeestate.gda" in the file to point to different outfits.

2) Swap the "cth_homd.mmh" and "cth_homf.mmh" files with the replacer of your choice.

Shanamah in the comments section has provided more detailed instructions on how to do this!

Compatibility

Should be compatible with all Home and Party Outfit replacers, but if you're using something like Armor at Home, you'll probably just

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds a Mirror of Transformation and an Outfit Changer to the Hawke Estate in Dragon Age II, allowing players to change their character's appearance without leaving home. A quality-of-life mod for players who want quick access to customization, with 842 endorsements and last updated in 2021.

✨ Key Features

Adds a Mirror of Transformation to the Hawke Estate.
Adds an Outfit Changer to the Hawke Estate.
Eliminates the need to travel to the Hanged Man or other locations for appearance changes.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 842 endorsements and over 18k downloads.
  • Saves time by letting you change appearance right at home.
  • Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021, so may have compatibility issues with newer game patches or mods.
  • Only adds two items; no extra features or customization options.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age II players who hate fast-traveling just to change their Hawke's look. Perfect for role-players who want to tweak appearance between acts without breaking immersion. Skip if you want more extensive customization mods or gameplay changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place the mod files in the correct override folder (Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age 2/packages/core/override).
  • If you use other appearance mods, check load order to avoid conflicts with the Mirror of Transformation.
  • The Outfit Changer may not work with all armor mods, so test after installing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragonage2 Mods
Author
anshela
Version
1.2
Downloads
18,028
Endorsements
842
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
3/31/2020
Updated
8/14/2021

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