Here are all the guides, tips, and strategies to enjoy playing Dragon Age: Origins with cheats and unlockables.
How to Enter Cheat Codes for Dragon Age: Origins
Cheats are available for the PC version of Dragon Age: Origins. They work by entering console command codes. You first need to enable console commands by following the below steps. There are two ways to do it.
- Make a shortcut to your Desktop of daorigins.exe. This file should be located at Dragon Age/bin_ship/daorigins.exe. Go to shortcut properties, and under Target add -enabledeveloperconsole.
- For the Steam version, simply right-click the game in your Library > Properties > Set Launch Options.
Regardless of which version of the PC release you own, continue to follow the below steps to be able to enter console commands.
- Open 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 you aren’t already using in the game.
- Save the file, and start the game with the shortcut you created on your desktop (daorigins.exe – shortcut).
- In-game, press the key that you have chosen (Keyboard::Button_X) and then type in any of the following codes.
Cheat Codes for Dragon Age: Origins
| Effect | Code |
|---|---|
| Add party member by name | runscript zz_addparty NPCname |
| Add to a companion approval rating, X = companion, YY = Amount | runscript zz_addapproval X YY |
| Adds 3 Skill Points. They are visible after saving and reloading the game. | runscript zz_add_skills3 |
| Adds all achievments to your player profile | runscript cheater |
| Adds both the 1H & 2H Starfang swords into the player’s inventory (must have the Warden’s Keep DLC) | runscript zz_starmetal_sword |
| Adds Jory and Daveth to party | runscript e3_addparty |
| 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_party_addgifts |
| Adds the plot sensitive party member gifts to your inventory | runscript zz_party_addgifts |
| Adds the talent or spell corresponding to the number to your character | runscript addtalent [number] |
| Adds traps to inventory | runscript zz_set_trap |
| Allows player to break the party companion limit | runscript zz_addparty |
| 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_camp_debug |
| Brings up the Enchantment Menu | Runscript zz_upgrade |
| Causes your character to animate a random finishing blow based on what weapon you have currently equipped. Weapons without a finishing blow will cause | runscript zz_deathblow |
| Creates all Dragonbone Legion armor in the PC’s inventory. | runscript zz_givearmor |
| Creates one of every rune type, as well as the Oathkeeper Sword in the PC’s inventory. | runscript zz_createrunes |
| Gathers all immediate party members | runscript zz_getparty |
| Gives the plater 1000 mana, 1000 health, 50 Strength, and 50 Dexterity | runscript zz_supercrit player |
| 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 dbg_setattrib [attrib] [value] |
| God Mode. (You will still take damage, but will not die.) | runscript pc_immortal |
| Heals player/party | runscript healplayer |
| Jumps you to the climax at redcliffe castle (use at own risk) | runscript zz_cli_debug |
| Kills all hositle creatures in area. | runscript killallhostiles |
| Knocks back enemies and forms a shield around you. | runscript bowlingforferelden |
| Opens the character creator screen. Warning! This will override your game and you will lose all progress | runscript zz_char_creation |
| Origin screen | runscript chargen |
| Party select screen | runscript selectparty |
| Perceived enemies can’t use special abilities. | runscript ai abilities 0 |
| Removes all injuries from party. | runscript injury remparty |
| Removes all injuries from self. | runscript injury remall |
| Removes any ghosting from the map on your map screen | runscript zz_reveal_map |
| Removes entire party | runscript zz_dropparty |
| Removes the talent with the ID = xxx from the character personal profile. | runscript removetalent xxx |
| resets party level, stats, etc. Adds assorted items to inventory. Removes and destroys all equipped items (unequipped items still may be overwritten b | runscript levelparty ? |
| Starts some Test Script which allows some modifications of plot states and teleporting. | runscript zz_dlc_debug |
| Starts the Arl Eamon Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting. | runscript zz_arl_debug |
| Starts the character generation interface | runscript chargen 0 |
| Starts the character level up interface | runscript chargen 1 |
| Starts the Circle of Magi Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting. | runscript zz_cir_debug |
| Starts the Denerim Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting around Denerim and the Landsmeet | runscript zz_den_debug |
| Starts the Epilogue Debug and allows changing plot states and starting the epilogue immediately. | runscript zz_epi_debug |
| Starts the Lothering Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting. | runscript zz_lot_debug |
| Starts the Nature of the Beast Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting. | runscript zz_ntb_debug |
| Starts the Paragon of her Kind Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting. | runscript zz_orz_debug |
| Starts the Prelude Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting. | runscript zz_pre_debug |
| Starts the Random Encounters Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting. | runscript zz_ran_debug |
| Starts the Urn of Sacred Ashes which allows modification of plot states and teleporting. | runscript zz_urn_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_wmp_debug |
| Talk to nearest NPC | runscript zz_talk_nearest |
| Teleports player and party to Dalish Camp | runscript zz_eurodemo_end |
| Teleports player and party to Duncan’s fire in Ostagar | runscript zz_pre_strategy |
| Teleports player and party to Ostagar | runscript zz_pre_demo2 |
| Teleports you to random locations on the current map | runscript zz_jump_around |
| Teleports you to set teleport points on the current map. | runscript zz_jump_around |
| Turns off AI | runscript ai off |
| Turns on AI. | runscript ai on |
| Turns you into a Level 2 Mage | runscript wizard |
| Turns you into a level 2 Rogue | runscript rogue |
| Turns you into a Level 2 Warrior | runscript warrior |
| Unequips all gear you’re wearing. | runscript zz_economizer |
| X is the amount of Copper you wish to add. 1000 is 1 Gold. | runscript zz_money X |
| X is the amount of XP you wish to add. | runscript addxp X |
Cheat Codes for Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening
| Effect | Code |
|---|---|
| Add approval to selected party member | runscript zz_gxa_addapproval |
| Add companion to party by name | runscript zz_gxa_addfollower |
| Add Money to players inventory (in copper) | runscript zz_money2 |
| Add Money to players inventory (in copper) | runscript zz_coa_money |
| adds all companions and opens the party select screen | runscript gxa_selectparty |
| Adds Experience Points to Party | runscript addxp (number here, some work some don’t) |
| Adds Jory & Daveth to the party | runscript e3_addparty |
| Adds Lyrium Sand to the inventory and begins quest Bombs Away | runscript zz_lyrium_sand_debug |
| 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_party_addgifts |
| adds the specified talent to the selected player | runscript addtalent [Talent ID] |
| Adds traps to inventory | runscript zz_set_trap |
| adds X ammount of experience | runscript addxp X |
| Assault on Amaranthine Debug | runscript zz_aoa_debug |
| Briefly shows factions | runscript gxa_showteams |
| Brings up the Enchantment Menu | runscript zz_upgrade |
| Causes your character to animate a random finishing blow based on what weapon you have currently equipped. | runscript zz_deathblow |
| City of Amaranthine Debug | runscript zz_coa_debug |
| Creates all Dragonbone Legion armor in the PC’s inventory | runscript zz_givearmor |
| God Mode. (You will still take damage, but will not die.) | runscript pc_immortal |
| Kill All Hostiles in the Area | runscript zzz_killallhostiles |
| Kills All Hostiles | runscript killallhostiles |
| Last of the Legion Debug | runscript zz_ltl_debug |
| Main Awakening Debug | runscript zz_gxa_debug |
| Opens the party select screen | runscript zz_gxa_party |
| Removes all awakening Items from your inventory | runscript zz_item_debug |
| Removes all injuries from party | runscript injury remparty |
| Restores health and stamina/mana to the party. | runscript healplayer |
| Side Quest Debug | runscript zz_rxa_debug |
| Starts the Intro Debug | runscript zz_int_debug |
| Starts the Main Vigil’s Keep Debug | runscript zz_vgk_debug |
| Teleport to Debug Area | runscript zz_fab |
| Teleport to Model View area | runscript_ds |
| Teleport to Model View area | runscript zz_art |
| Transfers you to a combat debug zone with every type of enemy | runscript zz_gxa_crtest |
| Vigil’s Keep Siege Debug | runscript zz_vgk_debuk_siege |
| Wending Wood Debug | runscript zz_trp_debug |
Achievements
Complete each achievement to receive the allotted achievement points.
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| A Dark Promise (30) | Defeated the archdemon and, through a dark ritual with Morrigan, spared your own life |
| Accomplished Rogue (15) | Main character learned all Rogue talents |
| Accomplished Warrior (15) | Main character learned all Warrior talents |
| Annulment Invoker (20) | Sided with the templars in “Broken Circle” |
| Archery Master (15) | Main character learned all Archery talents |
| Archmage (25) | Main character achieved level 20 as a mage |
| Battery (10) | Killed 50 enemies using the Assault talent |
| Bhelen’s Ally (20) | Sided with Bhelen in “A Paragon of Her Kind” |
| Blackstone Auxillary (20) | Completed a job-board quest for the Blackstone Irregulars |
| Blight-Queller (30) | Killed 1000 darkspawn |
| Bloodied (15) | Completed an origin story without the main character ever falling in battle |
| Bully (10) | Succeeded at five difficult Intimidate attempts |
| Casteless (10) | Completed the Dwarf Commoner origin story |
| Ceremonialist (20) | Defied the Cult of Andraste in “The Urn of Sacred Ashes” |
| Clever (10) | Set a trap |
| Conjurer (15) | Main character learned all Creation spells |
| Conscripted (10) | Completed the City Elf origin story |
| Corrupted (10) | Completed the Dalish Elf origin story |
| Crafty (15) | Crafted 25 items |
| Crusher (10) | Killed 50 enemies using the Mighty Blow talent |
| Defender (20) | Preserved the lives of half the troops at Denerim’s gates in “The Final Battle” |
| Dragonslayer (30) | Defeated the dragon guarding the Urn of Sacred Ashes |
| Dual-Weapon Master (15) | Main character learned all Dual Weapon talents |
| Easily Sidetracked (30) | Completed 75% of all side-quests |
| Easy Lover (10) | Experienced the thrill of romance with Zevran |
| Educated (15) | Used a tome to improve the main character’s attributes, talents, spells, or skills |
| Elementalist (15) | Main character learned all Primal spells |
| Elite (30) | Main character learned two specializations |
| First Knight (10) | Experienced the thrill of romance with Alistair |
| Grey Warden (20) | Killed 100 darkspawn |
| Harrowed (10) | Completed the Magi origin story |
| Harrowmont’s Ally (20) | Sided with Harrowmont in “A Paragon of Her Kind” |
| Heavy Hitter (10) | Main character inflicted 250 damage with a single hit |
| Hero of Redcliffe (20) | Completed “The Arl of Redcliffe” |
| Hexer (15) | Main character learned all Entropy spells |
| Hopelessly Romantic (20) | Experienced all possible romances |
| I’m Kind of a Big Deal (30) | Completed the entire game without the main character ever falling in battle |
| Indestructible (25) | Completed “The Landsmeet” without the main character ever falling in battle |
| Insidious (15) | Set 25 traps |
| Kinslayer (10) | Completed the Dwarf Noble origin story |
| Last of the Wardens (20) | Completed Ostagar |
| Last of Your Line (10) | Completed the Human Noble origin story |
| Liberator (20) | Destroyed the Anvil of the Void |
| Lightning Reflexes (15) | Disabled 25 traps |
| Lockpicker (10) | Picked the lock on a chest or door |
| Magic Sympathizer (20) | Sided with the mages in “Broken Circle” |
| Master Lockpicker (15) | Picked the locks on 50 chests or doors |
| Master of Arms (25) | Main character achieved level 20 as a warrior |
| Master Warden (25) | Killed 500 darkspawn |
| Menacing (20) | Succeeded at 10 difficult Intimidate attempts |
| Mercenary (20) | Completed 15 job-board quests |
| Nimble (10) | Disabled a trap |
| Perfectionist (40) | Discovered all possible endings |
| Persuasive (10) | Succeeded at five difficult Persuasion attempts |
| Pickpocket (10) | Successfully picked someone’s pocket |
| Pilgrim (20) | Completed a Chanter’s Board quest |
| Poacher (20) | Sided with the elves in “Nature of the Beast” |
| Pragmatist (20) | Preserved the Anvil of the Void |
| Rabble-Rouser (20) | Completed “The Landsmeet” |
| Recruiter (20) | Recruited all party members |
| Redeemer (30) | Allowed Loghain to make a great sacrifice in defense of Ferelden |
| Resilient (25) | Completed Ostagar without the main character ever falling in battle |
| Sacreligious (20) | Sided with the Cult of Andraste in “The Urn of Sacred Ashes” |
| Shadow (25) | Main character achieved level 20 as a rogue |
| Sharpshooter (10) | Killed 50 enemies using the Arrow of Slaying talent |
| Shield Master (15) | Main character learned all Weapon and Shield talents |
| Silver-Tongued (20) | Succeeded at 25 difficult Persuasion attempts |
| Slayer (20) | Sided with the werewolves in “Nature of the Beast” |
| Standard-Bearer (20) | Used the Grey Warden treaties to recruit all possible allies |
| Streetwise (20) | Completed a job-board quest for the elusive “K,” “D,” or “R” |
| Tactician (20) | Main character killed 250 enemies without them inflicting damage |
| Thaumaturgist (15) | Main character learned all Spirit spells |
| The Collective Friend (20) | Completed a job-board quest for the mages’ collective |
| The Punisher (10) | Killed 50 enemies using the Punisher talent |
| The Ultimate Sacrifice (30) | Made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of Ferelden |
| Tinkerer (10) | Crafted an item |
| Traveler (30) | Set foot in every area in the game |
| Two-Handed Weapon Master (15) | Main character learned all Two-Handed talents |
| Veteran (20) | Main character learned a specialization |
| Warden-Commander (30) | Commanded Alistair to make a great sacrifice in defense of Ferelden |
| Whirling Dervish (10) | Killed 50 enemies using the Whirlwind talent |
| Wine, Woman, and Song (10) | Experienced the thrill of romance with Leliana |
| Witch Gone Wild (10) | Experienced the thrill of romance with Morrigan |
Dragon Age: Origins is a role-playing game developed by BioWare and released in 2009 for PC, Mac, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.