Dragon Age: Origins Hints & Cheats

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Cheat Codes

Console Command Codes

Make a shortcut to your desktop of "daorigins.exe" (Dragon Age/bin_ship/daorigins.exe) go to shortcut properties, and under Target add -enabledeveloperconsole (after ..daorigins.exe" )

This can be done on the Steam version by right clicking on the game in your Games List, choosing Properties, and clicking Set Launch Options. This allows you to enter command line option.

Then go into the keybindings.ini file located in "My Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Settings\" Find the line "OpenConsole_0=Keyboard::Button_X" (GRAVE is default, change X to any button that is not already used in the game.)

Save the file, and start the game with the shortcut you created on your desktop (daorigins.exe - shortcut)

In-game, you press the key that you have chosen (Keyboard::Button_X) and then type the following codes: (Note, this has only been tested on the retail version, and not the Steam version. Also, you may not see the console, or what you are typing, this is normal.)

Cheat	Effect
runscript addxp X	X is the amount of XP you wish to add.
runscript zz_money X	X is the amount of Copper you wish to add. 1000 is 1 Gold.
runscript killallhostiles	Kills all hositle creatures in area.
runscript pc_immortal	God Mode. (You will still take damage, but will not die.)
runscript zz_addparty NPCname	Add party member by name
runscript ai off	Turns off AI
runscript selectparty	Party select screen
runscript chargen	Origin screen
runscript zz_addparty	Allows player to break the party companion limit
runscript zz_dropparty	Removes entire party
runscript zz_pre_demo2	Teleports player and party to Ostagar
runscript zz_pre_strategy	Teleports player and party to Duncan's fire in Ostagar
runscript zz_talk_nearest	Talk to nearest NPC
runscript healplayer	Heals player/party
runscript zz_addapproval X YY	Add to a companion approval rating, X = companion, YY = Amount
runscript addtalent [number]	Adds the talent or spell corresponding to the number to your character
runscript bowlingforferelden	Knocks back enemies and forms a shield around you.
runscript warrior	Turns you into a Level 2 Warrior
runscript rogue	Turns you into a level 2 Rogue
runscript wizard	Turns you into a Level 2 Mage
runscript removetalent xxx	Removes the talent with the ID = xxx from the character personal profile.
runscript zz_jump_around	Teleports you to random locations on the current map
runscript zz_party_addgifts	Adds the plot sensitive party member gifts to your inventory
runscript zz_reveal_map	Removes any ghosting from the map on your map screen
runscript cheater	Adds all achievments to your player profile
runscript zz_cli_debug	Jumps you to the climax at redcliffe castle (use at own risk)
runscript zz_givearmor	Creates all Dragonbone Legion armor in the PC's inventory.
runscript zz_createrunes	Creates one of every rune type, as well as the Oathkeeper Sword in the PC's inventory.
Runscript zz_upgrade	Brings up the Enchantment Menu
runscript chargen 0	Starts the character generation interface
runscript chargen 1	Starts the character level up interface
runscript ai abilities 0	Perceived enemies can't use special abilities.
runscript ai on	Turns on AI.
runscript injury remall	Removes all injuries from self.
runscript injury remparty	Removes all injuries from party.
runscript zz_pre_debug	Starts the Prelude Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting.
runscript zz_cir_debug	Starts the Circle of Magi Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting.
runscript zz_orz_debug	Starts the Paragon of her Kind Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting.
runscript zz_arl_debug	Starts the Arl Eamon Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting.
runscript zz_urn_debug	Starts the Urn of Sacred Ashes which allows modification of plot states and teleporting.
runscript zz_starmetal_sword	Adds both the 1H & 2H Starfang swords into the player's inventory (must have the Warden's Keep DLC)
runscript zz_epi_debug	Starts the Epilogue Debug and allows changing plot states and starting the epilogue immediately.
runscript zz_ran_debug	Starts the Random Encounters Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting.
runscript zz_lot_debug	Starts the Lothering Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting.
runscript zz_ntb_debug	Starts the Nature of the Beast Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting.
runscript zz_den_debug	Starts the Denerim Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting around Denerim and the Landsmeet
runscript zz_dlc_debug	Starts some Test Script which allows some modifications of plot states and teleporting.
runscript zz_wmp_debug	Starts the World Map Debug Helper Script which allows altering the main plot states and finish any of the main quests immediately.
runscript zz_camp_debug	Allows you to set the plot flag for and start the camp ambush, as well as teleport to the first camp you make.
runscript zz_party_addgifts	Adds the following gifts to inventory: - Antivan Leather Boots, Dalish Gloves, Alistair's Mother's Amulet, Duncan's Shield, Andraste's Grace, Cute Nug
runscript zz_char_creation	Opens the character creator screen. Warning! This will override your game and you will lose all progress
runscript zz_getparty	Gathers all immediate party members
runscript levelparty ?	resets party level, stats, etc. Adds assorted items to inventory. Removes and destroys all equipped items (unequipped items still may be overwritten b
runscript zz_set_trap	Adds traps to inventory
runscript e3_addparty	Adds Jory and Daveth to party
runscript zz_eurodemo_end	Teleports player and party to Dalish Camp
runscript zz_add_skills3	Adds 3 Skill Points. They are visible after saving and reloading the game.
runscript zz_economizer	Unequips all gear you're wearing.
runscript zz_supercrit player	Gives the plater 1000 mana, 1000 health, 50 Strength, and 50 Dexterity
runscript dbg_setattrib [attrib] [value]	Gives you a 180 sec. buff where [attrib] is a number from 1 to 6 (1 being str, 2 dex, etc. in order) and [value] is the amount by which you want the b
runscript zz_jump_around	Teleports you to set teleport points on the current map.
runscript zz_deathblow	Causes your character to animate a random finishing blow based on what weapon you have currently equipped. Weapons without a finishing blow will cause

Unlockables

Achievements

Complete each achievement to receive the allotted achievement points.

How to Unlock	Unlockable
Completed the Dalish Elf origin story	Corrupted (10)
Completed the Dwarf Commoner origin story	Casteless (10)
Completed the City Elf origin story	Conscripted (10)
Completed the Magi origin story	Harrowed (10)
Completed the Human Noble origin story	Last of Your Line (10)
Completed the Dwarf Noble origin story	Kinslayer (10)
Completed Ostagar	Last of the Wardens (20)
Sided with the mages in "Broken Circle"	Magic Sympathizer (20)
Sided with the templars in "Broken Circle"	Annulment Invoker (20)
Sided with the elves in "Nature of the Beast"	Poacher (20)
Sided with the werewolves in "Nature of the Beast"	Slayer (20)
Defied the Cult of Andraste in "The Urn of Sacred Ashes"	Ceremonialist (20)
Sided with the Cult of Andraste in "The Urn of Sacred Ashes"	Sacreligious (20)
Completed "The Arl of Redcliffe"	Hero of Redcliffe (20)
Destroyed the Anvil of the Void	Liberator (20)
Preserved the Anvil of the Void	Pragmatist (20)
Sided with Harrowmont in "A Paragon of Her Kind"	Harrowmont's Ally (20)
Sided with Bhelen in "A Paragon of Her Kind"	Bhelen's Ally (20)
Completed "The Landsmeet"	Rabble-Rouser (20)
Used the Grey Warden treaties to recruit all possible allies	Standard-Bearer (20)
Made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of Ferelden	The Ultimate Sacrifice (30)
Defeated the archdemon and, through a dark ritual with Morrigan, spared your own life	A Dark Promise (30)
Commanded Alistair to make a great sacrifice in defense of Ferelden	Warden-Commander (30)
Allowed Loghain to make a great sacrifice in defense of Ferelden	Redeemer (30)
Discovered all possible endings	Perfectionist (40)
Main character learned a specialization	Veteran (20)
Main character learned two specializations	Elite (30)
Main character achieved level 20 as a warrior	Master of Arms (25)
Main character achieved level 20 as a mage	Archmage (25)
Main character achieved level 20 as a rogue	Shadow (25)
Recruited all party members	Recruiter (20)
Experienced the thrill of romance with Alistair	First Knight (10)
Experienced the thrill of romance with Morrigan	Witch Gone Wild (10)
Experienced the thrill of romance with Leliana	Wine, Woman, and Song (10)
Experienced the thrill of romance with Zevran	Easy Lover (10)
Experienced all possible romances	Hopelessly Romantic (20)
Set foot in every area in the game	Traveler (30)
Completed 75% of all side-quests	Easily Sidetracked (30)
Killed 100 darkspawn	Grey Warden (20)
Killed 500 darkspawn	Master Warden (25)
Killed 1000 darkspawn	Blight-Queller (30)
Defeated the dragon guarding the Urn of Sacred Ashes	Dragonslayer (30)
Preserved the lives of half the troops at Denerim's gates in "The Final Battle"	Defender (20)
Completed an origin story without the main character ever falling in battle	Bloodied (15)
Completed Ostagar without the main character ever falling in battle	Resilient (25)
Completed "The Landsmeet" without the main character ever falling in battle	Indestructible (25)
Completed the entire game without the main character ever falling in battle	I'm Kind of a Big Deal (30)
Completed a Chanter's Board quest	Pilgrim (20)
Completed a job-board quest for the elusive "K," "D," or "R"	Streetwise (20)
Completed a job-board quest for the mages' collective	The Collective Friend (20)
Completed a job-board quest for the Blackstone Irregulars	Blackstone Auxillary (20)
Completed 15 job-board quests	Mercenary (20)
Used a tome to improve the main character's attributes, talents, spells, or skills	Educated (15)
Succeeded at five difficult Persuasion attempts	Persuasive (10)
Succeeded at 25 difficult Persuasion attempts	Silver-Tongued (20)
Succeeded at five difficult Intimidate attempts	Bully (10)
Succeeded at 10 difficult Intimidate attempts	Menacing (20)
Crafted an item	Tinkerer (10)
Crafted 25 items	Crafty (15)
Set a trap	Clever (10)
Set 25 traps	Insidious (15)
Disabled a trap	Nimble (10)
Disabled 25 traps	Lightning Reflexes (15)
Picked the lock on a chest or door	Lockpicker (10)
Picked the locks on 50 chests or doors	Master Lockpicker (15)
Successfully picked someone's pocket	Pickpocket (10)
Main character inflicted 250 damage with a single hit	Heavy Hitter (10)
Main character killed 250 enemies without them inflicting damage	Tactician (20)
Killed 50 enemies using the Punisher talent	The Punisher (10)
Killed 50 enemies using the Whirlwind talent	Whirling Dervish (10)
Killed 50 enemies using the Arrow of Slaying talent	Sharpshooter (10)
Killed 50 enemies using the Mighty Blow talent	Crusher (10)
Killed 50 enemies using the Assault talent	Battery (10)
Main character learned all Warrior talents	Accomplished Warrior (15)
Main character learned all Rogue talents	Accomplished Rogue (15)
Main character learned all Dual Weapon talents	Dual-Weapon Master (15)
Main character learned all Archery talents	Archery Master (15)
Main character learned all Weapon and Shield talents	Shield Master (15)
Main character learned all Two-Handed talents	Two-Handed Weapon Master (15)
Main character learned all Primal spells	Elementalist (15)
Main character learned all Creation spells	Conjurer (15)
Main character learned all Spirit spells	Thaumaturgist (15)
Main character learned all Entropy spells	Hexer (15)

Glitches

Free class unlock
Go to a merchant that sell a book that unlocks a class. Save the game. Sell everything you must to get enough gold to buy the book. Buy it. The class will now be unlocked for all your characters. Load your save game. You will have the class unlocked along with everything you had in that saved state (same gold and gear you may have sold).

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type	Name	File Size
FAQ/Walkthrough	FAQ/Walkthrough by noz3r0	507K
Character Guide	Dual-Wielding Warrior Guide by JohnSay	40K
Other	Origin Story Guide by doctorofwho	41K
Other	Gift Guide by SparrowHawk5953	7K
Achievement Guide	Achievement Guide by Echelon17	62K
Other	Additional Content Guide by Naranek Angmar	38K
Character Guide	Dual Weapon Rogue by zeusodinra	42K
Other	Conversation Guide by moneytalk18	72K
Other	Character Development Guide by bigdaddyjug	34K
Character Guide	Shapeshifter by Tonberry66	20K
Other	Class/Character Build Guide by KerathArcwind	174K
Other	Class Guide by asmiroth	89K
Other	Blood Magic Guide by atomicmew	21K
FAQ/Walkthrough	FAQ/Walkthrough by MRadford	207K
Character Guide	Arcane Warrior Guide by Sajber	67K
Other	Crafting Guide by Myriddan	39K
Other	Gauntlet Bridge Solution by brandinb21	50K
FAQ/Walkthrough	FAQ/Walkthrough by scopius2	111K