Unlocking the Secrets of Thedas: A (Slightly Dishonest) Guide to Dragon Age: Inquisition Cheats
Saving Thedas from demonic hordes can feel tedious. Quests are endless. Potions run dry. You might think Corypheus had a point about burning it all down. Before you embrace darkness, consider another path: bending the rules. Yes, cheats in Dragon Age: Inquisition can give your Inquisitor some help.
Becoming a Console Cowboy: Unleashing Command Power
If hacking BioWare’s code excites you, console commands are your weapon. It’s like whispering directly into the game and getting it to obey. First, unlock the console itself. Finding it feels like discovering a secret door in Skyhold, less dramatic, more about file changes.
Opening the Gateway: Editing KeyBindings.ini
Your journey starts in Documents. Go to My DocumentsBioWareDragon AgeSettings. Here, you find KeyBindings.ini. Open this file with Notepad. Don’t panic! You won’t break anything. Just persuade it to share its secrets.
Hunting for the Hidden Line: OpenConsole_0
Open KeyBindings.ini and search for OpenConsole_0. This line is our key! The value after the equals sign (=) shows the key for console access. By default, it could be obscure. We will make it convenient. That’s our goal.
Choosing Your Weapon Key: The Backtick or the 2
Decide which key to use for console access. The backtick key (`) is commonly found below Escape on QWERTY keyboards. If you have an AZERTY keyboard, use the 2 key. Change the value after OpenConsole_0= to your choice. For backtick, set it as OpenConsole_0=Keyboard::Button_Grave. Save it. You rewired the access!
Summoning the Console: It’s Showtime
With KeyBindings.ini ready, launch Dragon Age: Inquisition. Once in the game, press your chosen key (backtick or 2). The console shows up as an overlay on your game screen. It might look old-school, but this box holds immense power.
Whispering Commands into the Void: Console Command Mastery
You have the console now. What can you actually do with it? You’re not rewriting the plot, but you can get help. Think of these commands as your Inquisitor’s prayers to a Maker who is less judgmental.
The Tilde Key Tango: Opening and Closing
The tilde key (~), which is usually the same as the backtick, is your switch for the console. Press it to open. Press it again to close. Simple and perfect for toggling your powers on and off as needed (or to check your experience).
Experience on Demand: runscript addxp x
Grinding for levels can be tiring. Want that next skill point? Use runscript addxp x. Replace x with the experience points you want. For instance, runscript addxp 5000 gives you a nice chunk of XP. Leveling up has never been this easy.
The Supercharge Special: runscript zz_supercrit player
Feeling underpowered? Want to be like a demigod? runscript zz_supercrit player is your command. This boosts your character by 1000 mana, 1000 health, 50 Strength, and 50 Dexterity. Those pesky demons seem less intimidating now. But don’t flex too hard; avoid unintended consequences.
God Mode: Embrace Immortality (Temporarily)
Sometimes, you want the story without constant death threats. Enter God Mode. This command nearly makes you invincible. Enemies will swing weapons and cast spells, but their attacks bounce off you. Perfect for exploring dangerous areas or testing builds. Dragon Age: Inquisition lacks a direct God Mode command, but using zz_supercrit helps you feel untouchable.
Unlimited Money: Become the Iron Bank of Thedas
Gold turns the wheels of the world, even in Thedas. Adventuring can be profitable, but sometimes you want to buy everything in Val Royeaux without feeling broke. Some ways exist to achieve financial dominance.
Looting and Selling: The Honest (but Slow) Path
The most straightforward method is basic looting and selling. Dragon Age: Inquisition overflows with loot. Pick up everything not nailed down. Weapons, armor, crafting materials – all hold value. Vendors help offload treasures and watch your gold grow. Equipment doesn’t break in Inquisition, so selling off excess gear creates no real downside.
The Sell and Buy Back Gambit: Infinite Riches
A faster route to riches is the “Sell and Buy Back” exploit. Sell stackable crafting materials to a vendor. Next, go to “Buy Back”. Sometimes the game glitches and gives you more than what you originally sold. Repeat this, and you can duplicate materials infinitely and sell them for endless gold. Ethics? Maybe not, but desperate times call for creative solutions.
A Glimpse into the Past: Cheats in Dragon Age: Origins
If you are curious about how things worked back then, cheating in Dragon Age: Origins was different. It involved tweaking command-line parameters and file modifications, resembling actual hacking compared to Inquisition’s simpler methods. You had to create shortcuts, modify config files, and perform digital tasks to unlock cheats. It was effective but a little complex compared to typing a command. Backup your game files before changes was essential unless chaos sounded fun.
Modding: Beyond Simple Cheats
If console commands and exploits aren’t enough, modding is the next step. Modding Dragon Age: Inquisition opens new possibilities from graphical enhancements to gameplay tweaks and more cheats. Setting up mods requires more effort than console commands. It involves finding files, creating folders, and using mod managers. But rewards allow customization beyond BioWare’s original intentions. It’s worth exploring if you want to make the game yours.
So there you go. A slightly irreverent guide to bending rules in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Whether you choose console commands, vendor exploits, or delve into modding, remember this: with great power comes great… responsibility? Nah, have fun and save Thedas (or conquer it, depending on your Inquisitor’s mood).
