Every Background Bonus
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #67 of 97 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Provides all combat-bonus granted by Backgrounds regardless of choice. This way you can min-max your build AND roleplay as you wish.
The mod adds the entire list to every Background :
+ 20% damage bonus to all rival-factions
+ 1 Potion (Antivan Crows)
+ 1 Stack to afflictions (Mourn Watchers)
+ Bonus Health and defense (Grey Warden)
+ Takedown damage Threshold (Lord of Fortune)
+ Bonus Critical and Weakpoint damage (Veil Jumpers)
+ Bonus Resource generation (Shadow Dragons)
The values are the same as the base game.
Incompatible with Faction Background Bonuses For All
Faction Background Bonuses for All doesn't work for Grey Wardens and Mourn Watchers, and since this mod is accomplishing the same goal with a completely different method it will conflict and might either crash your game or double some bonus.
Might conflict with mods that modify Backgrounds. Don't hesitate to ask if you have requests regarding this mod or additionnal background bonus options.
This gameplay mod makes all combat bonuses from backgrounds universal, meaning every background grants the same combat bonuses. It's a small, niche tweak for players who want to simplify background choices without losing combat effectiveness. With 26 endorsements and recent updates, it's a straightforward option for those seeking uniformity.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Streamlines background selection—no more min-maxing for combat perks
- Lightweight mod that does exactly what it says
- Recently updated (November 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game version
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (26) suggests it's a niche mod with limited community testing
- Removes strategic depth from background choices—may feel too homogenizing for some
For players who find background combat bonuses annoying and want a more balanced, uniform start. Skip if you enjoy the strategic variety that different backgrounds offer.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod alters game balance, consider testing it in a new save to see if you like the changes.
- Check if the game has a mod manager or manual install—if manual, just drop the file into the mods folder.
- If you're unsure about compatibility, back up your save before installing, just in case.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonagetheveilguard Mods
- Author
- Orb
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 750
- Endorsements
- 26
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/18/2025
- Updated
- 11/18/2025
🔧 How to Install Dragon Age: The Veilguard Mods
Download from Nexus Mods.
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