Smaller Upgrade Traits
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #45 of 333 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
update for DLC 7
I have updated the version that makes all traits take 0 slots and 1 day to install. This is the only version I will update for now, as it is fairly time consuming. All other versions have been archived. I have also updated a mildly cheaty version with reduced cost and increased effect here:
Zero slot Cantina Traits - better cheaper faster
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Reduces upgrade slot requirements for all of the new upgrade traits by 1. This allows more of the upgrades you unlock to be installed on a mech. No other attributes have been changed to prevent it from feeling too much like cheating.
For the 0 slot traits, you can install them onto a "full" mech by right clicking the trait instead of dragging it
Compatible with existing saves
There are now 5 file versions available. You can choose between a mix of slot sizes. There are also separate versions that include reduced upgrade cost and time requirements. Please make sure to download the appropriate version for you.
for a more "cheaty" experience, check out Zero slot Cantina Traits - better cheaper faster
Smaller Upgrade Traits reduces upgrade slot requirements for all cantina reward traits to 0 and install times to 1 day. A simple quality-of-life tweak for players who find the default costs too grindy. With 533 endorsements and recent updates, it's a community-approved fix.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 533 endorsements and over 10k downloads
- Removes the grind for upgrading cantina traits, making them instantly usable
- Recently updated (September 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game version
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects cantina reward traits—other upgrade systems remain unchanged
- May unbalance gameplay for players who prefer the original progression pacing
For players who find the default upgrade slot and time requirements for cantina traits tedious and want a quicker path to maxing them out. Skip if you enjoy the strategic trade-offs of limited upgrade slots or want a more comprehensive overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod changes trait costs, it's best to install it before starting a new playthrough to avoid confusion with existing saves.
- Check if the mod requires a specific game version or DLC—if unsure, look at the mod's comments for compatibility reports.
- If you're using other gameplay mods that alter cantina traits, test for conflicts by loading a save after installation.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
- Author
- Turdo
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 10,685
- Endorsements
- 533
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/2/2021
- Updated
- 9/19/2025
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