Mods / Form Traits

• MMore Traitsby KaigeAdds additional traits. New Traits: Name Effect Cost Agrarian +15% Food from cities 2 All-round Awareness Unit cannot be flanked 4 Arboreal +1 Food from Forests, Start near Forests if possible, Forest Camouflage 1 Attuned Units grant +2 Combat Casting points at the beginning of combat 1 Bellicose...45.8k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• SStarting Racial Transformationsby Digger at ArmsThis is the full version of Starting Racial Transformations. This version contains all 20 transformations, this can lead the AI to pick transformations frequently however. If you want the AI to pick less please use Starting Racial Transformations Lite. Starting Racial Transformations Allows the p...17.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• AAnya's Arcanum - Vectra Editionby Lord VectraLatest patch mod (and last patch mod) of Anya's Arcanum Partial credit goes to Daredemo as he got it from Anya and did some of the patching, and then I got it from him. To-Be-Done I will be writing lore for the custom units, complimentary to Unit Lore & Miscellany by Arca_Bibliophile. I will, how...16.3k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
• SSo Many Body & Mind Traits (SMBMT)by KingofApplesDescription Adds many new traits to make your species with. These new traits are balanced around other vanilla traits. More traits are planned to be added. Comment with any balance complaints, bugs, or trait suggestions. Compatibility File edited: None. Should be compatible with everything. My Ot...14.2k downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• FForms Have Traitsby KaigeAttaches a minor Bonus & Flaw to every Form except Human: Form Bonus Flaw Ancient +20% experience for non-Hero units -2 Fire Protection Avian +3 Vision Range -1 Armor Dwarfkin +1 Resistance Magic attacks deal -15% damage Elfkin +10% Accuracy -3 Blight Resistance Elysian +1 Resistance to adjacent...12.1k downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
• AAnya's Arcanumby AnyashaThe beginning of a hybrid tome library. The goal is to fill in potential fantasy venues and create even greater inter-affinity play. Feedback welcome! :) Tome of Darkfire Demons introduces Shadow demons that combine Shadow and Fire with a focus on damage over time, compounding debuffs, control un...12.0k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• EExotic Flying Mountsby FarsightAdded 7 Flying Mounts and 2 Land Mounts to the Exotic Mount Selections. Flying Mounts: 1. Eagle - Natural Regeneration ability. 2. Zephyr Bird - Thunder Clap ability. 3. Phoenix Bird - Rebirth ability. 4. Bone Wyvern - Life Steal ability. 5. Fire Wyvern - Incinerate ability. 6. Frost Wyvern - Fre...8.5k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• TTransformation Traitsby Gurgle NurgleThis mod adds 40 new form traits, each of them applying one of the game's transformations to your race. WARNING: Attempting to enter a new game using a transformation trait linked to DLC that you don't own will cause a crash. The transformations are not applied automatically, instead you start ea...7.0k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• AArmored Cavalry stay Armoredby Lord VectraThis makes it so Heroes and Units who have armor on their mounts keep the armor for all Horse, Warg, and Wolf mounts, including Faction Mounts. PSA: Non-Horse Armor was removed from the files. I no longer have access to them.6.5k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
• 99 Form Trait Pointsby Xiphos FraznoirThis gives "create and edit" Faction "9 Form Trait Points" instead of 5. Important note: Between the minumum and maximum traits your faction will be able to have is from (1 to 5) If there are any issues let me know in the comments below. Enjoy and I hope it is to your liking. Also this only works...5.7k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• WWerMS Body & Mind Traitsby Werzui MSThis Mod adds new custom Form Traits. Current new Traits: New Trait Its Effect Economic Traits: -Imperial Race -Wardriven Race -Druidic Race -Scholarly Race -Industrial Race -Spiritual Race Each of them give an extra Affinity and income bonus, in different quantities: -Order, Imperium, Gold, City...5.1k downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• WWerMS Exotic Mountsby Werzui MSThis Mod adds new custom Mounts and tweaks some of the vanilla ones aswell. more Details in the Screenshots above! some stuff in here may be subject to change, for balance reasons or how i see fit! I modified the following files: FactionMounts.rpk, FactionMounts_PrimalFury.rpk FactionMounts_Empir...5.0k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• FFormTraitLimitUpby AC2222discription Prevents the ui from disabling form trait selection buttons, this means you can select as many traits as you want so long as you have trait points(normaly the game is hardcoded to limit you to 5). You can even select conflicting traits. This is useful for mods that add extra trait poi...4.3k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
• WWerMS Starting Transformationsby Werzui MSThe main funktion of this Mod is, to add all Race Transformations from the base game and DLC's as Form Traits! It also changes the little tag on Major Transformations to make them mixable, with some exceptions, they will behave like normal and replace each other. Examples for these are Naga and G...3.6k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
• SSkyPhoenixTweaker - Form Trait Points - 12 Pointsby SkyPhoenixZ1This mod simply changes the amount of form traits player can pick for own faction. Features: + Now you have 12 form trait points instead for your faction. Requirements: + Compatible Game Versions / Updates: > Gargoyle 1.0+ (11.11.2025), Scorpion 1.0+ (09.03.2026) or Sprite 1.0 (16.06.2026) Recomm...3.5k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• AAoW 3 Races+ Expandedby HjAaOverview Are you of the opinion that all Orc Infantry should be able to boost their damage with a solid War Cry? Would you like your Draconian support units be able to awaken their Draconic Ancestry, no matter their culture? Or maybe it simply is time for your Simians to Throw some Filth, just li...3.4k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
• MMount Abilitiesby UbermorgenThis mod adds abilities to all available base game mounts that had none before. They are not too strong but can give a slight advantage in combat. Also adds 1 new exotic mount, the "White Warg" available via a new form trait. I wanted to make mounts more unique (especially the Tier 1 mounts) whil...3.3k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• SStarting Racial Transformations Liteby Digger at ArmsThis is the limited version of Starting Racial Transformations. This version has less transformations so the AI doesn't pick them as much. If you want access to all the transformations, please use Starting Racial Transformations Starting Racial Transformations Allows the player to select a societ...3.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• 11PointTraitsby YanphiMakes all vanilla Form Traits cost 1 point. (You can only select up to 5 traits, haven't figured out how to change that)3.1k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• NNymph Descendantsby rapsynrevThis mod adds a form trait that converts your race into nymphlike individuals. This follows more of the lines of prior versions of nymphs than the 'plantlike' version in AoE4, where Nymphs were all beautiful women (similar to Rime's Beautiful Nymphs mod). I highly recommend Age of Wonderful Forms...3.0k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• AAoW 3 Races+by HjAaOverview The light version of AoW 3 Races+ Expanded. Do you ever tire of all races always having the same free-choice starting conditions? Are you intrigued by the idea of bringing more flavour back into the game and make elves feel slightly more like... elves? I've (quite enthusiastically) poure...2.8k downloadsupdated 26 d ago
• RReturn to Athlaby Der MentatThis mod brings back many of the old units from Athla: Units like the Halfling Brew Brother, the Draconian Flamer, the Goblin Blight Doctor and the Tigran Sun Guard. Only factions that actually originate from Athla have access to these units though, i.e. factions with a specific form trait, calle...2.3k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• RRacial Skaldby MidasA simple mod that changes the Skald unit into a racial female of your chosen faction. They will benefit from transformations and form traits like any other racial unit. No mechanical changes otherwise, but it is a small buff to a unit I consider to be a bit over-nerfed. Special thanks to ScienceF...2.1k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• 99 Formsby Fenrisúlfrthis was made as the mod i used hasn't been updated for primal fury If you find any bugs please let me know, I'll try to fix them If you want a specific amount of form trait points, using resource editor You can do it by editing GlobalSettings_Strategic.rpk, Category: User - Global Settings, Line...1.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SSkyPhoenixTweaker - Form Trait Points - 20 Pointsby SkyPhoenixZ1This mod simply changes the amount of form traits player can pick for own faction. Features: + Now you have 20 form trait points instead for your faction. Requirements: + Compatible Game Versions / Updates: > Gargoyle 1.0+ (11.11.2025), Scorpion 1.0+ (09.03.2026) or Sprite 1.0 (16.06.2026) Recomm...1.9k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• FFree Trait For Each Formby White_Drag0nUpdated for Singer of Storms DLC! ----- Now, on top of the previous changes, it increases form trait cap from 5 to 8. ----- Unlock the true potential of your factions with the Free Trait Advantage mod! Designed to enhance your gaming experience, this mod gives each race a free trait, such as Stro...1.8k downloadsupdated 8 d ago
• AAll Form Trait Pointsby FenrisúlfrThis mod sets form trait point maximum to 100, enjoy1.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• 335 Form Trait Pointsby БеккитThis mod increases Form Trait Points from 5 to 35 during faction creation Have fun. If you like this mod, don't forget to hit the button. Thanks1.4k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• AActually Large Exotic Mountsby KomogiOverview: It's a bit weird that some exotic animals (and constructs) have Large Target by themselves, but not when mounted. Now they do! The Elephant now also has Large Target, and Dire Bear Mounts and White Wolf Mounts are now 10% larger in tactical battles! The following Mount Traits now grant...1.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• 110 Form Pointsby 76561199410355917Raises the Form Trait Points from 5 to 10. Felt like others were either too much or too little. Used "GlobalSettings_Strategic.rpk" Thanks to Werzui M.S for the tutorial, link to his 12 form trait mod and tutorial below If you want to change the value, open up the GlobalSettings_Strategic.rpk via...1.3k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• AASCENSION MOD - REPENTANCEby 76561198343986794WE NOW HAVE A (ALMOST FULLY) FUNCTIONAL WIKI! CHECK OUT THE CHANGES FROM ASCENSION MOD: REPENTANCE HERE!!!: LINK TO AGE OF WONDERS 4 MULTIPLAYER DISCORD (DAILY LIVE GAMES HOSTED THERE): THE BINDING OF WONDERS 4: REPENTANCE IS HERE! Ascension Mod: Repentance completely overhauls and redefines Soci...1.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• NNegative Traits - Rise from Ruin Updateby KaizuDescription This mod is a port of my old Negative Traits from Paradox Plaza, now that "Negative Traits" or Flaws are official, I decided to do a small update for it. Besides the previous Form Traits, this mod will now allow you to pick more than 1 flaw per faction, allowing for even greater custo...1.1k downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• TTB - Bonus Society Traitsby ThaBombsA good day to you all. I present here a simpel mod I made for my own use that provides: - 5 society traits that each give between 1 and 5 bonus society trait points. Allowing you to play with more than 2 society traits at once. - A Form trait that gives + 20 form trait points. I have used other m...1.1k downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
• MMore Cavalryby MidasA simple mod that adds an extra unit to each culture that becomes cavalry when a cavalry racial trait is selected. Units affected: -Barbarian T1 warrior -Mystic T2 Spellshield -Feudal T1 Archer -High T1 Defender -Dark T2 Warlock -Industrial T1 Arbalest1.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• 88 Form Trait Pointsby Xiphos FraznoirThis change the 5 point budget to 8 trait points. Important: Also make sure you do not mix this with other trait point mods that changes the 5 number. Also enjoy for those who prefer 8 points in their balance. If any issues let me know in the comments.1.0k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SSkyPhoenixTweaker - Form Trait Points - 10 Pointsby SkyPhoenixZ1This mod simply changes the amount of form traits player can pick for own faction. Features: + Now you have 10 form trait points instead for your faction. Requirements: + Compatible Game Versions / Updates: > Gargoyle 1.0+ (11.11.2025), Scorpion 1.0+ (09.03.2026) or Sprite 1.0 (16.06.2026) My oth...821 downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• MMore Traits - Rise from Ruinby KaigeAdds additional traits. New Traits: Name Effect Cost Empowering Momentum Moving at least 3 hexes in a turn gives Momentum until the end of turn 3 Mana Starved Gives units Mana Starved and a base 30% chance of inflicting Mana Drain on melee attacks and a base 30% chance of inflicting Disrupted on...789 downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
• FFree Mountsby VertriaAll Form Traits that are in the category of Mounts are free! Perfect for if you would like to customize your People to have whatever mount you so damn well choose! Started for Griffon 1.2 and updated for Sprite 1.2.1 and may require all DLCs up to and including Secrets of the Archmages that add/c...719 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• EElemental dragons have unit typesby HzTPersonally I'm not happy with the limited option I could have when I want to enchant my dragons. Until the devs gives dragons more unit enchantment/buff options, I slap more unit types into the dragons so we can enchant/buff them more. Young & adult Fire dragon: Fiend unit type Young & adult Ice...612 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• 115 Form Traitsby 76561199410355917Raises the Form Trait Points from 5 to 15. Felt like others were either too much or too little. With the new update and balancing of trait mods, 10 seemed like too little so im upping the ante. Used "GlobalSettings_Strategic.rpk" Thanks to Werzui M.S for the tutorial, link to his 12 form trait mo...610 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• SSkyPhoenixTweaker - Form Trait Points - 16 Pointsby SkyPhoenixZ1This mod simply changes the amount of form traits player can pick for own faction. Features: + Now you have 16 form trait points instead for your faction. Requirements: + Compatible Game Versions / Updates: > Gargoyle 1.0+ (11.11.2025), Scorpion 1.0+ (09.03.2026) or Sprite 1.0 (16.06.2026) Recomm...545 downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• SSkyPhoenixTweaker - Form Trait Points - 8 Pointsby SkyPhoenixZ1This mod simply changes the amount of form traits player can pick for own faction. Features: + Now you have 8 form trait points instead for your faction. Requirements: + Compatible Game Versions / Updates: > Gargoyle 1.0+ (11.11.2025), Scorpion 1.0+ (09.03.2026) or Sprite 1.0 (16.06.2026) My othe...493 downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• MMore Traits汉化by 76561198323415325More Traits汉化 代传 汉化mod请放置于本体mod下方，中间不要掺杂其他mod。 汉化交流群741908794470 downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
• 66 Form Trait Pointsby Xiphos FraznoirChanges the 5 Form Points to a 6. This should be equel to what it used to be before the points became a thing. But makes a good balance. Let me know in the comments if there are any issues. Important Note: Do not mix with other Form Trait points mods.444 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SSkyPhoenixTweaker - Form Trait Points - 9 Pointsby SkyPhoenixZ1This mod simply changes the amount of form traits player can pick for own faction. Features: + Now you have 9 form trait points instead for your faction. Requirements: + Compatible Game Versions / Updates: > Gargoyle 1.0+ (11.11.2025), Scorpion 1.0+ (09.03.2026) or Sprite 1.0 (16.06.2026) My othe...441 downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• FFemme Overhaul Cavalry Addon (Out-of-date)by 76561199389196788This is an addon for my other "Femme Overhaul" mod & requires the base mod to work correctly. It makes it so that every unit becomes cavalry when you add a racial mount trait. Load after Femme Overhaul Get the base mod here:415 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SSkyPhoenixTweaker - Form Trait Points - 7 Pointsby SkyPhoenixZ1This mod simply changes the amount of form traits player can pick for own faction. Features: + Now you have 7 form trait points instead for your faction. Requirements: + Compatible Game Versions / Updates: > Gargoyle 1.0+ (11.11.2025), Scorpion 1.0+ (09.03.2026) or Sprite 1.0 (16.06.2026) My othe...408 downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• BBetter Land Spellsby MidasA simple mod that removes the strategic spell cost from the terraforming spells granted by having a terrain attunement racial trait. So they will only cost mana, like their AoW3 counterparts. Update 28/02/2024: Updated for Wolf Update. Haven't changed the images, but the costs are now 45 mana, an...394 downloadsupdated 3 y ago

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