Where Are Dragon Age Origins Save Files Located?
Dragon Age Origins keeps each hero in its own Characters folder, with profile unlocks kept in Settings.
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Dragon Age: Origins stores saves in Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters\<Hero>\Saves as .das files, one folder per hero. Profile data like specialization unlocks and key bindings lives in the Settings sibling, so a complete backup needs both.
The structure rewards whole-folder copies. Grab the entire Dragon Age folder and screenshots, add-ins and settings travel with the saves. Uninstalls leave Documents behind, which is why a reinstall usually finds the old heroes waiting. The Awakening expansion reads the same tree, so one backup covers both campaigns.
Where Dragon Age: Origins stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters
One folder per hero with .das saves. Settings holds unlocks and bindings; copy both folders for a complete backup. Uninstalls preserve Documents, so heroes usually survive reinstalls.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Dragon Age Origins fully?
Copy the Characters folder for saves plus the Settings folder for specialization unlocks, key bindings and options. Saves alone restore the story; Settings restores the profile around it.
Do Origins saves matter for Dragon Age II?
Yes. Origins saves import into Dragon Age II and the Keep-era decisions flow from the same files. Keep the Characters tree intact through the sequel install so the importer finds every hero.
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