Improved Warriors
⚪ Last updated 2011🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #82 of 189 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
== Introduction == Implements various changes to warrior skills, including their specialization classes, as well as companion\'s skill trees. I welcome feedback and suggestions to fine tune this mod further. Though I initially planned to merge this mod with my Improved Rogues upload, the extensive list of changes made this mod deserve its own upload, for clarity\'s sake. == Versions == 1. 0b - Removes graphical effect from Fenris\' Lyrium Ghost == Changes == Note: EF is Elemental Force, PF is Physical Force == Weapon and Shield == Shield Defense: Sustained 10%, +5% damage output, total of -20% Shield Wall: Damage reduction +10% vs. frontal attacks, total of 35% Pummel: +3x PF Scatter: Cost -5, +1x PF, total of 5x Disperse: Cost -5, CD -5s, +3x PF, total of 5x == Two-Handed == Sunder, Giant\'s Reach: Swapped positions, so, Whirlwind now requires Sunder as a prerequisite Scythe: Cost -5, +1x PF, total of 3x Reaper: Cost -5, +2x PF, total of 3x Whirlwind: +2x PF, total of 4x Cyclone: Cost -5, +2x PF, total of 2x == Vanguard == Besiege: Duration +5s, STAGGER chance -5%, total of 35% Control: Sustained 10%, attack +10%, total of 20% Command: Critical chance +5%, total of 15% Might: Sustained 10% Muscle: Critical damage +10%, total of 35% Destroyer: Enemy DR vs. critical damage +5%, total of 55% (Accounts for increases in Control & Might, as well as reworked tree where you can save points on prerequisites) Reworked Vanguard tree to have different progression. So you need EITHER Might or Control to access the rest of the talents, not both. == Defender == Bulwark: Cost -5s Turn the Blade: Sustained 10% Raise the Guard: Sustained +5%, overall 15%, defense +5%, total of 10% Elemental Aegis: Sustained 5%, ER -5%, total of 35% Elemental Shroud: Sustained +5%, ER +10%, total of 30% == Warmonger == Taunt: Cost -5 Bellow: Cost -5 Quake: +2x PF Aftershock: Cost -5, STAGGER chance +10%, total of 50% Bravery: Sustained 10%, CD -5s, AOE -3m, overall 7m Bravado: Sustained +10%, overall 20%, AOE +5m, overall 12m == Battlemaster == Last Push: CD -5s, total of -20s Battle Synergy: Sustained 10%, CD -5s, AOE -2m, overall 8m Hero\'s Synergy: Sustained +5%, overall 15%, damage transfer -5%, total of 20%, AOE +8m, overall 16m == Templar == Holy Smite: Cost -15, CD -5s, AOE -2m, overall 6m Righteous Smite: Cost +5, damage vs. spellcasters and fade creatures +100%, total of 300% Staggering Smite: Cost +5, stun duration +1s, total of 5s, stun chance +25%, total of 75%, AOE +4m, overall 10m Cleanse: CD -15s, AOE -1m, overall 5m Lasting Cleanse: CD +5s, overall 20s == Reaver == Voracious: Damage +0. 25x, total of 0. 5x, overall 1. 5x, stun duration +5s, total of 10s Insatiable: Damage +0. 25x, total of 0. 5x, overall 2x Torrent of Pain: Sustained -5%, overall 5% == Guardian - Aveline == Bodyguard: Sustain
Improved Warriors is a gameplay mod for Dragon Age: Origins that enhances a handful of warrior skills without making the class overpowered. It includes an alternate version that removes sustained skill graphical effects. With 235 endorsements and 5,385 downloads, it's a modestly popular tweak for warrior players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 235 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
- Balanced improvements—no overpowered buffs, just sensible tweaks.
- Optional version strips visual effects for cleaner combat screens.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—may be incompatible with newer patches or DLC.
- Only covers a handful of skills, so don't expect a full overhaul.
- No detailed patch notes or skill-by-skill breakdown provided.
For Dragon Age: Origins players who want subtle warrior skill improvements without breaking balance. Also for those who find sustained skill effects visually cluttering and prefer the alternate version. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive class overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use the alternate version, make sure to install only one version to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's file structure—if it's a .dazip, use DAUpdater; if it's override files, place them in the Override folder.
- Since it's an older mod, test it early in your playthrough to ensure it works with your current setup.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage2 Mods
- Author
- revan1988
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,385
- Endorsements
- 235
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/10/2011
- Updated
- 4/11/2011
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