Alternative Mage Basic Attack
dragonageinquisition — Mods & Enhancements
This gameplay mod replaces the mage's basic attack with the E3 2014 version and adds a morph mechanic: holding LShift/LThumb turns basic attacks into powerful AOE casts. It's a niche tweak for players who want that specific attack style and extra crowd control, with 485 endorsements and last updated in 2018.
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Downloads: 11,343💡 Notes
By wavebend
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Check if your game version is compatible with mods from 2018 before installing.
Test the morph mechanic in a safe area to get used to the LShift/LThumb input.
If using a mod manager, ensure load order doesn't conflict with other mage gameplay mods.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 Pros
- Community-approved with 485 endorsements and over 11k downloads.
- Adds a unique AOE option to the mage's basic attack, giving more crowd control.
- Simple concept that directly changes combat feel for mage players.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may be incompatible with current game versions.
- No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- Only affects the basic attack; doesn't touch other mage abilities.