Customizing your armies in Dawn of War Definitive Edition remains possible with user-created banners and badges, though the installation process differs slightly from the classic game. Follow these steps to personalize your forces:
Installation Guide
Windows Instructions
- Search for
Relic Entertainmentusing your system’s search bar - Navigate to
Relic Entertainment > Dawn of War - Badges: Add files to the
Badgesfolder - Banners: Add files to the
Bannersfolder - Color schemes: Find them in
Profiles > Profile(number) DoWDE > Schemes
Linux Instructions (Steam Proton)
/home/[username]/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/3556750/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming/Relic Entertainment/Dawn of War/
Design Specifications
- Badges: 64×64 pixels (typical), .tga format, alpha transparency supported
- Banners: 64×96 pixels (typical), .tga format, alpha transparency supported
- Larger resolutions like 128×128+ work due to automatic scaling
- Important: Maintain aspect ratios to prevent warping
Best Practices for Customization
- Use free tools like GIMP for resizing/exporting
- Incorporate alpha channels for transparency effects
- Experiment with sizes while prioritizing proportional scaling
- Coordinate badge and banner aesthetics for thematic consistency
FAQ
What file types are supported?
.tga files, optionally with alpha layers.
Are legacy dimensions required?
No—modern scaling handles larger images, but proper ratios prevent distortion.
Can I reuse classic Dawn of War assets?
Yes—simply transfer files to Definitive Edition folders.
Do large files impact performance?
No significant performance issues reported.
Multiplayer compatibility?
Yes—visible to others unless they disable custom content.