PED Damage Overhaul (Brawl Version)
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #121 of 223 Scripts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Settings Tweaked
;MeleeDyingStateKnockout makes NPCs ragdoll into the DyingStates when in melee combat and their health crosses the DyingMovementThreshold (DyingStatesForMelee has to be enabled for this feature to work) - can be set to either 0 or 1
MeleeDyingStateKnockout = 1
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[]I have this set to 1
;DyingMovementThreshold is the health threshold under which NPCs wont be able to get back up again when knocked down (still moving on the ground) - if DyingMovment is disabled (in the advanced section),
;the behavior under this threshold is the same as for the DyingThreshold
DyingMovementThreshold = 20
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;AlwaysBleedoutLonger makes the toggle-able option via LongerBleedoutKey set to be always on - will override whatever is toggled
AlwaysBleedoutLonger = 1
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[]Once NPC's go down they will stay down.....writhing in pain (they will make groaning sounds).
;FireSurvivalChance is the percentage chance of an NPC surviving a fire if burning (values: integers between 0 and 100)
FireSurvivalChance = 80
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;SpecialWeaponModifier - since NPCs have more health, some weapons should do more damage - this is the modifier for weapon
damage (200 = 200% = twice the normal damage) (shotguns, sniper rifles, dynamite arrows, improved arrows and tomahawks will be affected by this)
SpecialWeaponModifier = 120
;WeaponModifier - the weapon modifier for all "non-special weapons" (50 = 50% = half the normal damage)
WeaponModifier = 120
;MeleeModifier - the damage modifier for all melee damage - 100 disables it, it counts as percentage (50 = 50% = half the normal damage)
MeleeModifier = 5
- Yes, your punches do less damage but the fights will last much longer....
;KnifeModifier - the damage modifier for the following knives: normal knife, miner knife, bear knife, vampire knife, civil war knife, machete
KnifeModifier = 50
;NPCWeaponModifier - the damage modifier for all NPC weapon damage (inluding story NPCs) - 100 disables it, it counts as percentage (50 = 50% = half the normal damage)
NPCWeaponModifier = 120
;NPCMeleeModifier - the damage modifier for all NPC melee damage (including story NPCs) - 100 disables it, it counts as percentage (50 = 50% = half the normal damage)
PCMeleeModifier = 80
PED Damage Overhaul (Brawl Version) is a config file for GTA V that increases NPC health, making brawls last significantly longer. It's a simple drop-in modification for players who want more extended fistfights. The mod has 385 endorsements and was last updated in June 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 385 endorsements and over 16k downloads.
- Simple config tweak—no complex scripting.
- Makes brawls more epic and less quick.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects brawling, not other combat.
- May require balancing if you use other combat mods.
- Compatibility with other PED overhaul mods is unknown.
For GTA V players who love fistfights and want longer, more intense brawls. If you're into realistic combat or quick takedowns, this isn't for you. It's a niche tweak for brawl enthusiasts.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the file in your GTA V mods folder, typically under 'update\update.rpf' if using OpenIV.
- Pair with Enhance Brawling mod for the full experience as recommended by the author.
- Test in a brawl to see if the health increase feels right; adjust if needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- TheGargoyle19
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 16,554
- Endorsements
- 385
- Category
- Scripts
- Created
- 6/27/2024
- Updated
- 6/27/2024
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