Improved Combat and AI
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #37 of 58 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mods overhauls ingame Combat and AI Balance.
Combat will now feel and be more immersive, punishing, tactical and intense!
The decision between taking cover or not are not just secondary, but a major instance of all the gameplay!
Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8N0zUHIfWw&t=1s
Different difficulty modes are included, so you can choose.
-> Way, way better tactical awarenes for AI
-> Bulletproof helmets for SWAT&ARMY
-> A custom dispatch.meta to involve army on the 5th star
-> More realistic and good tactics and AI behaviour
-> More lethal gun combat
-> Less "Gun & Shoot" and "Spray & Pray"
-> Limited ammunition
-> Diversitied ammunition: the CarbineRifle will now need a different Type of ammunition than the Assaultrilfe
-> Nerfed player armour
-> Better AI animation and firing stance usage
-> Better melee brawling
-> longer melee brawls
-> longer police dispatch timers
-> police wont find you everytime you hide somewhere
-> Better AI Police Chase Driving AI
-> Better Helicopter Chase Police AI
-> More challenging missions
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Installation:
1. Install or open OpenIV
2. Use the manual installation instruction or the .automatic OIV installer
BACKUP included.
RDE modified version included
Mare sure to use a mods folder.
Install thsi mod after RDE, World of Variety or whatever you might use.
Install this mod after all the other mods, UNLESS you install an dispatch overhaul mod, then install that one last.
Works with Graphics, Script, Texture, and other mods.
Required:
- OpenIV https://www.gta5-mods.com/tools/openiv.
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Additional Information:
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Notes:
Version 1. 0. 1. 25. 12. 09. 3586. 0 (stable)
-- this version was released for both nexusmods and gta5-mods.com
-- fixed Uninstaller.oiv installer package for OpenIV
-- updated dispatchtuning.ymt and wantedtuning.ymt to the newest version
-- included advanced weapons overhaul by Venator as an In - Mod option
-- updated difficulty settings
-- added RDE support version from Version 1. 0. 1 (1. 0. 1. 25. 11. 11. 3586) to standard package
Version 1. 0. 1 (1. 0. 1. 25. 11. 11. 3586)
-> Support for RDE GTA 5 - OIV package installer
-> Changed some settings
Version 1. 0. 0 (1. 0. 0. 25. 11. 05. 3586)
-> Support for GTA 5 version 1. 0. 3586
-> Initial Release
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Information:
VenatorMods
@Dont reupload THIS MAIN MOD without my Permission or 4 years after mod last GTA5-mods.com update
@Unless that specific subpart is marked with "@Credit", then just make sure to credit me
Discord for direct suppport & questions: https://discord.gg/7eSBQfa3 | VMods Channel on Discord
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VenatorMods | VenatorMods on Youtube
GTA5-mods.com Author: https://www.gta5-mods.com/users/Venator | Venator on GTA5-mods.com
NexusMods: https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/VenatorsMods/mods?gameId=893 | VenatorMods on NexusMods
EMail: VenatorMods. GTAV@outlook.de
Improved Combat and AI is a comprehensive overhaul for GTA V that makes combat more tactical and punishing. It enhances AI awareness, adds bulletproof helmets, custom dispatch, limited ammo, and more. With 14 endorsements and 1,250 downloads, it offers a more immersive experience for players seeking a challenge.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tactical depth: cover decisions matter, AI is smarter, and gunfights are more lethal
- Customization: multiple difficulty modes and a modified version for RDE included
- Active community: 14 endorsements and 1,250 downloads show interest
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (14) may indicate limited testing or niche appeal
- Installation requires OpenIV and manual steps, which may be complex for beginners
- Potential conflicts with other mods, especially dispatch overhauls, require careful load order
For GTA V players who find the vanilla combat too easy and want a more challenging, tactical experience. If you enjoy mods that increase difficulty and realism, this is for you. Skip if you prefer casual, arcade-style gameplay.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install this mod after other mods like RDE or World of Variety, but before any dispatch overhaul mods
- Use a mods folder to keep your base game files clean and avoid conflicts
- Watch the YouTube showcase linked in the description to see the changes in action before installing
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- GTA V Mods
- Author
- Venator
- Version
- 1.0.1.25.12.09.3586.0
- Downloads
- 1,250
- Endorsements
- 14
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 1/9/2026
- Updated
- 1/9/2026
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