Simple Summoning

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,330 endorsements) 📥 22,310 downloads 📌 vCollectors 📅 11/23/2011
⚪ Last updated 2013

By setiweb · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/1/2013 📅 Created: 11/23/2011

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 6.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #27 of 189 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

****** SIMPLE SUMMONING COLLECTORS EDITION ******

Simple Summoning replaces your summoned mabari will a fully functional character of your choice. This is not just a vanilla morph retex. These are the REAL characters. I've added new customized abilities, animations, equipment and tactics - how much depends on the NPC and game demands. Well over a hundred different character versions available to choose from!

In alphabetical order...

ALL COMPANIONS! Anders, Aveline, Bethany, Carver, Fenris, Isabela, Merrill, Sebastian, Tallis and Varric! A companion died or left for whatever reason and you want him/her back? Want to double them up? Click the unique summon button! They come with all their original equipment so mod replacers will carry over. They also keep their original combat banter.

NPCs as follows:

Alistair; Arlange; Athenril; Bodahn; Cahir; Cassandra; Charade; Corypheus; Cullen; Donnic; Elsa; Flemeth; Gerav; Grace; Harlequin; Idunna; Jan; Janeka; Jethann; Keran; Leandra; Leliana; Lia; Meredith; Nathaniel; Norah; Orana; Orsino; Prosper; Qunari as follows: Arishok, Saarebas, Salit, Sten, Talvashoth; Sandal; Teagan; Variel; Zevran.

Creatures as follows:

Brontos; Darkspawn as follows: Genlock (alpha and trooper), Hurlock (alpha, bolter, emissary, trooper), Ogre, Shriek; Deepstalker; Demons as follows: Abomination, Desire, Prides, Rage, Shade; Dog; Dragons as follows: Dragon, Dragonling, High Dragon, Mature Dragon; Gate Guardian; Ghasts (mage and warrior); Leopolds (rider and solo); Profanes; Rock Wraith; Thaddeus; Undead as follows: Arcane Horror, Corpses (archer and trooper), Harvesters (full and head), Revenant; Wyverns (alpha and stunless); Varterral.

- For best results and full compatibility I strongly recommend you have both Legacy and MotA DLCs installed.

- If you are using any facemorph mods for these characters they will carry over to the summoned character.

- If you are using any mods for the vanilla grey warden armor they will carry over to the characters wearing it.

- Any mods you are using for your companions starting equipment will carry over to the summoned companion.

- Any creature model mods you are using will carry over to the summoned creature.

Use only ONE file at a time! Enjoy and have fun! :)

Installation path:

<...>My Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age 2/packages/core/override

If you follow that directory structure and the 'override' folder is missing you can manually create it and drop in the file.

Installation instructions:

Just drop (only) the particular . ERF file you want into your override folder. The names are adequately described so you know which file you're using.

Uninstall instructions:

Remove the file you no l

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Simple Summoning replaces the summoned mabari in Dragon Age: Origins with a fully functional character of your choice, featuring new abilities, animations, equipment, and tactics. This is a gameplay overhaul mod for players who want a more customizable summon experience.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the summoned mabari with a fully functional character of your choice.
Adds new customized abilities, animations, equipment, and tactics to the replacement character.
Uses real characters rather than vanilla morph retextures.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,330 endorsements and over 22k downloads.
  • Goes beyond simple retextures—adds real characters with unique abilities and animations.
  • Custom tactics and equipment give you more control over your summon in combat.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2013—may have compatibility issues with newer game versions or DLC.
  • Limited to replacing the mabari summon only; doesn't affect other summons.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Origins players who want a more personalized summon experience and are tired of the default mabari. Perfect for role-players who want their character's summon to be someone meaningful. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla mabari or prefer lore-friendly options.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's file structure and place files in your Dragon Age Origins\override folder if manual installation is required.
  • Load this mod after other gameplay overhauls to ensure custom abilities and tactics take priority.
  • Test the summon in a low-stakes fight first to see how the new character behaves with your party.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragonage2 Mods
Author
setiweb
Version
Collectors
Downloads
22,310
Endorsements
1,330
Category
Gameplay
Created
11/23/2011
Updated
10/1/2013

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