Replacing weapon models

Some models have been modified to avoid overuse and to conform to the previous canon. Subfolders are organized by weapon type.

Only my personal complaint has been corrected, but I decided to take a look if anyone else is interested. Changes/notes from the last update are shown in bold.

Immersive switching of models.

Changing some models to conform to the canon, avoiding over-use as much as possible, and fitting into the overall atmosphere.

- Metal Shield.

Shield of the Resolute now uses the Knights Templar (8003) model to fit the description of a "shield worthy of a knight commander".

The 'Spirit of the 4:60 Black' shield uses the 'Dark Shield' (8007) model, giving it a less rounded appearance and titular subtext.

The Knight Himself Shield uses a Warstopper (8033) model that attempts to approximate the mixed Orlesian and Dalic designs implied in the legend.

The Defender of the Wall uses the "Reinforced Shield" (8041) model to create an atmosphere.

River's Wave uses the Hearth Shield (8038) model for its aura.

Wardwall now uses the Cornerstone (8001) model to define the metal shield and vibration.

Cornerstone now uses the legacy 8050. In the game's files, it was meant for Avelina, but if it was meant for... ...it looks unfinished. It can be used to complete a companion quest and show how Ivan fell.

- Round shield.

Worstopper takes the model of Wordwall (8002), according to its intimidating name and description as a round shield.

The Kirkwall shield (model 8042) naturally depicts the city's coat of arms.

The Light/Flame/Worship Shield is a model 8034 depicting the Chantry Coat of Arms in honor of the Templar Source Shield.

The Ferelden soldier's shield now uses the 8036 model (an empty coat of arms), and the round sign corresponds to Ferelden's coat of arms.

The reinforced shield now uses the Oddsmaker (8034) model, which corresponds to the Inquisition shield of the same name.

The hearth shield now uses a model of the Volcanic Shield (8037) for relief and dancing.

The Oddsmaker used an unused 8030 (coarse snake shield) model for vibration.

Markham Head Stopper used the 8043 for vibration.

- Long bow.

Curved bow now uses the Heaven's Answer (2135) model to preserve the exact name and elven subtext of the Arlatan long bow.

Synosvr Sayn uses a sailor's bow, model 2131, to preserve Bassat Kata's uniqueness.

All three sailors use a common longbow (model 2103).

Border Falls use the common spear of Nevaran (model 2134) for atmospheric reasons.

- A short bow.

The Ferelden short bow now has the same appearance as the wearable bow (model 2023).

The undeclared Orlesian long bow has been renamed the undeclared Orlesian short bow, as it is mechanically so.

Runt's thorn now uses the The Trepanner's Gift (2020) model to avoid vibrations and frequent repetitions.

Crosscut Composite and Mercenary's Recurve now use the 2025 model for flickers.

Trepanner's gift was given to the Superior Shortbow (2023) to avoid duplication and reflect the origin of Dark Moon.

The swarm and the simple/superb/enchanted short bow were given a model that used to be the smooth-bore mercenary bow (model 2021).

This is because they like the effect of the Chacindot bow structure that found a home in Kirkwall.

Truebow uses the now-rare Crack Bow (2026) to return variety to Dalish's weapons.

- Dagger.

The weapon of Adruil was renamed the Weapon of Andruil.

Blade of the Many uses the Finesse (440) model, inspired by Finesse's "fame and admiration among the people".

Thrice-Bound uses an unused 441 model (the corresponding ambiguous form of scrap).

Honey-Cut uses an unused 439 model (double-edged, but with an abstract curve resembling Dalish).

The Tiny Cut (413 out of 1000) has the same appearance as the Rugged Edge (model 436). Doujin Shiv uses an outdated model 443 (a whipped scrap to maintain the atmosphere of a practical gang guild).

The Bassath-Katra uses an outdated 447 model (formerly the Coterie Shiv), which is unique and also a neighbor of Qun.

Bloodletter uses the 444 model.

The Matching Blade uses the previously jeweled 405.

Jenny's Red Blade uses an earlier model of Dalish (438), which in theory can really "bite off".

Tyun and the Red Blade of the Family use the Dwarf Dagger model (431, used by the Noble Dagger of Dwarf Noble Origin and others).

All three types of gnome daggers now use the 430 model (used by various gnome daggers in Origin, including the old Tine model and the starting weapon Seagrun).

Dalit daggers now use the 403 model, in line with the Dar'Misu model in Origins.

- Longsword.

Royeaux One and Royeaux Two now have the same appearance as the Chevalier's Reach (model 150) to match the sword of the Imperial Guard of Orlesia of Origins and Inquisition.

Overland Render adopted the unused 114 model (U-shaped at the top).

Perrin's Nail uses a gold model (the 110 model previously used in Royeaux One and Royeaux Two) to resemble Kirkwell's coat of arms.

Bassrat-Kata uses the 121 model to match the Kunar Fighter from the Inquisition.

The Raider's sword was the 115 (which made it look like a pick ax).

The common Darish long sword was appropriately renamed Model 104 to match the Dar'Misaan of Origins.

Antaam's sword now shares a model 118 with Sataaret's sword to escape the sword of the Inquisition's Nevarran nobility.

Sten now uses the Knari's Sword of Sten (117) model and is now compatible with Inquisition.

- The Great Sword.

Antiva is richly decorated, so "imported" antitivan swords now use the Potentia model (1002).

Binky Cliff now looks and feels more like a Kunari cliff, justifying its name (discontinued model 1007).

The Brother's End sword you get is similar to the one shown in the scene (model 1003).

The Heart-Eating Potency also uses the 1003 model to compare with the Ageless of Origins, hinting at the superiority of the gnome blacksmith.

The Sword of Mercy (Limitless) now uses the same skin (model 1001) as the Fenris version/quest scene.

Valo-Kas Eva now uses the same skin (model 1031) as the skin of the Inquisition.

Valo-Kas Iz now uses the 1030 model to match the skin of the Inquisition.

Visual evolution was completed when Valo-Kas Kato began using the model of Basras Kata (1050).

Red Grace uses an outdated 1006 model.

- Like.

The Void Hammer now uses the The Oath-Breaker (1105) model.

Coffinhead's portable anvil now uses the Sandering model (1101), which embodies gnome prowess and makes Sata-Cas Iss unique to Kuhn.

The refined brute (model 1106) and Sata-Cas Iss/Eve/Katoch (model 1107) replaced the models to better match the vibrations.

Inquisition

- Cane

Steward's Staff (and its tainted derivatives) have regained its original form (Model 3035).

The ornate Demonic Staff has a Darkspawn model from Stonebreath/Revival (model 3031).

The wizard's staff takes on its original form (model 3034).

The freedman's Staff and the Apostate's Staff also become Model 3034.

The Sorcerer's Staff acquires the model 3052 (with a sphere), which is a difference from the Staff of the same name in Origins.

The Storm Eye adopts the 3005 model to match Danarius's weapon, and the Defamated adopts a similar 3004 model.

The runic staff also uses the Stone's Breath (3031) model for waves.

The Saartoh-Bas series uses the 3013 model instead of the 3003 model from Freedom's Call and has a modified name.

Both the fake prolog and the actual champion's staff now use the 3052 model to match the iconic male. View from the caravan to the Hawk.

The Tale of the Tiger, model 3008 was chosen because it is more like a tiger.

The articular cane sold by Sylvana Hart and Illen became model 3036 (Adept Cane/Morrigan Cane), also called the Silvana Mercy Cane in Origins.

The curved staff became model 3033, which is actually a curved staff.

The Hypnotist Staff now used the 3032 model along with Cool.

Valdasin also used the 3032 model, which is consistent with the knowledge of a "metal staff like Lilium".

The Staff of the Original Order now shares the same vibration and type of damage with the Bethany Symbol/Act 3 (3051) model.

The Turncot cane now shares the same vibration only with the Call of Freedom (3003).

The Caster Staff resonating with the Rebel (now model 3012) became model 3011 to avoid resemblance to Bassrat-Katah.

The Staff of the Egalitarian Brotherhood also became a 3008 model to remind everyone that it was Kirkwall, not Ferrelden.

The Winter Breath has returned its appearance from the Istok (model 3036).

The wizard's staff and mercenary's staff now model 3034 and add to the atmosphere.

The Split Shaft in Sketch also received the 3010 model, which retained the DA2's expanded design and provided a more visual connection to the Split Shaft in Leliana's Song.

Bassrat-Kata received a model 3014 (similar to the Chalibard, which corresponds to the ideal utility of the Kunari) to keep the Kunari weapon theme in DA2.

- Change the model in DLC.

Hood's Message to the King (model 1302101) was replaced by Rain of Justice (2131) on request.

Blade of Red Birth uses the Jarvia's Shank model (1300401) to match the Inquisition model.

The Cold-Blooded uses the Apostate's Courage (model 603000) for vibration.

Uti files are separated by weapon type, so you can choose if you don't agree with the choice.