Before anyone gets upset or throws a fit these codes where found on various sites HOWEVER the most comprehensive list and where i pulled these direct notes is http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Console . Honestly, credit where credit is due people.
How to turn on console
Make a shortcut to your “daorigins.exe” file (located in the bin_ship) folder on your desktop or Start Menu. Add the line “-enabledeveloperconsole” to the end of the shortcut, without quotes, and it should look something like “C:\Program Files\Dragon Age\bin_ship\daorigins.exe” -enabledeveloperconsole.
This also works for the STEAM version. Go to your My Games tab and right-click on Dragon Age: Origins. In the General tab you will see “Set launch options…”, click on it and add “-enabledeveloperconsole” (without quotes).
Open the file \BioWare\Dragon Age\Settings\KeyBindings.ini in your My Documents folder. Find the line that says OpenConsole_0 and change the value after the equals sign (=) to Keyboard::Button_Tilde. To open the console after running the game, press the ~ button in the top left corner of your keyboard.
Note that adding this line to the shortcut created when you install which links to dalauncher.exe WILL NOT WORK. Also note that you will not be able to see the console, but you can tell that it is open because keys you normally can use as shortcuts to commands will no longer work (C for Character Record, etc).
If you are still having problems, it may be necessary to run the shortcut as an administrator. Right-click the shortcut and choose ‘Run as administrator’. You can also edit the shortcut. Right-click the shortcut and choose ‘Properties.’ Under the ‘Shortcut’ tab, click the ‘Advanced’ button. Check the option to ‘Run as administrator.’
General Console Commands
runscript appearance # – Changes character appearance (see numbers below)
runscript addxp X – Adds XP in the amount of X
runscript ai off – Turns off AI
runscript AddEnemyToParty - ?
runscript bowlingforferelden - The player is surrounded by a globe of energy for 20s and knocks creatures he runs into out of the way.
runscript chargen – Origin screen (character generator/creator)
runscript cheater – Adds/Unlocks Achievements ?
runscript cheat – Inspired: Major Cunning: Adds 30 armor and 100 defense to Party for 120 second. Note: The script in the game source says it sends an email to georg@bioware.com, brent@bioware.com, yaron@bioware.com saying Sorry, I had to cheat
runscript healplayer - Instantly heals all party members
runscript healbadger - ?
runscript killallhostiles – Kill all enemies
runscript pc_immortal – Infinite health (will not drop below 0)
runscript RemoveEnemyFromParty - ?
runscript setplayerimmortal - Same as pc_immortal
runscript selectparty – Party selection screen. WARNING: If you use this before aquiring all characters, it can cause a bug that prevents Oghren from joining your party. To fix it, you have to go to the Tavern in Orzammar (Oghren won’t be there) and then leave again. If you use the selectparty-command now, he appears in the selection screen. this console command will also make your game think the “secret character” at the end of the game is in your party. this happened to me and it showed the dialogue for him before the final battle (when characters are saying bye) and after the final battle (when you can talk to everyone at court) regardless of whether or not you chose to allow him life prior. you will also SEE the “secret character” there. another problem with this is that you will be given the RECRUITER achievement (your first sign that something is gonna go wrong). this may cause similar issues for all recruitable characters who have not already joined. Note also: If you have the ’secret character’ and his counterpart active at the end of the game and also a female ‘Hero’, when Morrigan speaks to you in you room before the climax you CANNOT do as she wishes, resulting in her leaving your party.
runscript zz_app_debug -Starts the Approval Debug Helper Script which allows changing approval rates and setting flags like romance eligible.
runscript zz_cli_debug – Jumps you to the climax at Redcliffe castle (use at own risk)
runscript zz_epi_debug - Starts the Epilogue Debug and allows changing plot states and starting the epilogue immediately.
runscript zz_pre_debug – Starts the Prelude Debug Helper Script which allows modification of plot states and teleporting.
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_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_ntb_debug -Starts the Nature of the Beast Debug Helper Script which allows modification of the 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_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_money X – Adds copper in the amount of X (100×100 = 10000 = 1 Gold Piece)
runscript zz_addparty NPCname – Add party member by name. Please note: this adds additional members but does not add additional portraits on the side.
runscript zz_getparty – Gathers all immediate party members
runscript zz_dropparty - Removes entire party
runscript zz_pre_demo2 - Teleports player and party to Ostagar, may have other use
runscript zz_pre_strategy - Teleports player and party to Duncan’s fire in Ostagar, may have other use
runscript zz_talk_nearest - Talks to nearest NPC, doesn’t apply to party members
runscript zz_givearmor - Adds Dragonbone Legion Armor to inventory
runscript zz_starmetal_sword - Puts 1H and 2H Starfang to the inventory
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-Golden Mirror, Black Grimoire, Flemeth’s Grimoire, and Sten’s Sword
runscript zz_char_creation - Opens the character creator screen. WARNING! This will override your game and you will lose all progress
runscript zz_override_skills - ?
runscript zz_createrunes – gives you runes and Oathkeeper sword
runscript zz_upgrade - opens up the enchantment window to do enchantments
runscript levelparty ? – resets party level, stats, etc. Adds assorted items to inventory. REMOVES AND DESTROYS all equipped items (unequipped items still may be overwritten by those items which are added to inventory)
runscript zz_set_trap - Adds traps to inventory
runscript zz_reveal_map - Reveals Map
runscript e3_addparty – Adds Jory and Daveth to party
runscript zz_eurodemo_end - Teleports player and party to Dalish Camp (error looping of some kind)
runscript zz_add_skills3 - Adds 3 SKILL points, those will be visible after saving and reloading the game.
runscript zz_economizer - Unequips all gear you’re wearing. SIDE EFFECT: automatically sets your inventory capacity to the maximum (125). Won’t unequip items, if there is no place left in the inventory. Can be used to remove the bugged disguise armor after Resue the Queen quest (the infamous game-breaking disguise armor bug) , though it won’t restore any of your original (pre-disguise) gear, of course.
runscript zz_supercrit player - gives you 1000 mana and health, and 50 Strength and Dexterity each
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 buff to raise it
runscript dbg_setattrib [attrib] [-value] – Same as above but subtracts from the Attribute value. The minus sign needs to be typed in next to the number (i.e. -50).
runscript injury remall or runscript injury remparty – removes injuries from self (remall) or party (remparty)
runscript zz_jump_around – Teleports you to set teleport points on the current map. (E.G. Map transition points.)
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 nothing to happen
runscript zz_addapproval X Y- Add approval to a character
runscript zz_addapproval X -Y – Same as above, but it subtracts approval points. Yes, you still need to type in “ADDapproval” for this as well. Just add the minus sign next to the number.
Approval Specific Commands
runscript zz_addapproval X Y- Add approval to a character
runscript zz_addapproval X -Y – Same as above, but it subtracts approval points. Yes, you still need to type in “ADDapproval” for this as well. Just add the minus sign next to the number.
Where a value for X is needed (e.g., in runscript zz_addapproval X Y), the following numbers represent characters in the game:
1 – Alistair
2 – Dog
3 – Morrigan
4 – Wynne
5 – Shale
6 – Sten
7 – Zevran
8 – Oghren
9 – Leliana
10 – “Secret Character”
Skill ID Codes
runscript addtalent #
runscript removetalent #
| ID |
Skill |
ID |
Skill |
ID |
Skill |
ID |
Skill |
| 100011 |
Coercion |
100012 |
Improved Coercion |
100013 |
Expert Coercion |
100014 |
Master Coercion |
| 100021 |
Stealing |
100022 |
Improved Stealing |
100023 |
Expert Stealing |
100024 |
Master Stealing |
| 100041 |
Trap-Making |
100042 |
Improved Trap-Making |
100043 |
Expert Trap-Making |
100044 |
Master Trap-Making |
| 100051 |
Survival |
100052 |
Improved Survival |
100053 |
Expert Survival |
100054 |
Master Survival |
| 100061 |
Herbalism |
100062 |
Improved Herbalism |
100063 |
Expert Herbalism |
100064 |
Master Herbalism |
| 100071 |
Poison-Making |
100072 |
Improved Poison-Making |
100073 |
Expert Poison-Making |
100074 |
Master Poison-Making |
| 100100 |
Combat Training |
100101 |
Improved Combat Training |
100102 |
Expert Combat Training |
100103 |
Master Combat Training |
| 100110 |
Combat Tactics |
100111 |
Improved Combat Tactics |
100112 |
Expert Combat Tactics |
100113 |
Master Combat Tactics |
there are more cheats and they allow you to do fun things like multicalss rogue/warrior/mage however this list is more for a personal referance since I was fiddling with the approval code’s more than anything else and of course on the fly upgrading of weapons. For the full list of console commands please visit dragon age wiki.