Remove Scadutree Mechanics

Description

This is a simple mod for Elden Ring that removes the Scadutree Blessing mechanics from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. More specifically:

- Player buffs received from using Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes are nullified. This applies retroactively, so even if you applied the buffs before, they will be nullified as long as the mod is active.

- Enemy stats across the DLC are rebalanced to account for the removed player buffs. In general, they have been adjusted to be effectively similar to how they would be if fighting them at an "appropriate" Scadutree Blessing level.

This means you can play through the whole DLC without obtaining or using a single one of these items, and the experience will remain balanced. If you're familiar with my other mod, Boss Arena, this rebalancing is exactly the same as used in that mod's Sandbox Mode by default.

Note that there is obviously a subjective aspect to the balancing in terms of what qualifies as an "appropriate" Scadutree level, so the scaling may feel too easy or too hard depending on what you're used to.

Installation

1. Download and install the latest ME3 installer executable (https://github.com/garyttierney/me3/releases/latest). Version 0. 6. 0 is the minimum required for the mod to work properly.

If your antivirus blocks the file, add an exception for it. ME3 is completely safe, but as of writing this document it's a very new tool, so it still causes a lot of false positives with overzealous antivirus software.

2. Extract the mod's .zip file (right click > Extract All), and open the resulting folder.

3. Make sure Steam is running in the background with a legitimate copy of the game owned there, and simply double click the "Launch mod with ME3" .me3 file to launch the game with the mod installed.

Uninstallation

If you used ME3 as suggested, you don't need to do anything special. Simply launch the game directly through Steam to play the normal game.

Combining with other mods

If the other mods also use regulation.bin, follow this guide in order to merge the regulation.bin of this mod with others: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NNBZcPXwPhwqaEEBmNk0FqlOi_JO7m2CSAaxggzMVlc/edit?tab=t. 0#heading=h.li6o5nxbce0p

A CSV file is also provided in the mod files, if you prefer using that.

Special Thanks

All the creators of modding tools for FromSoft games. Particularly Smithbox/DSMapStudio, UXM, Mod Engine, DarkScript3, ESDStudio/ESDLang, WitchyBND, and the Elden Ring Debug Tool.

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