Sekiro Combat Variety Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #225 of 310 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A mod for those seeking a playthrough with more variety in combat options, while maintaining vanilla-like difficulty.
This mod requires starting a new save game after installation to work properly; playing on a vanilla save could irreversibly alter your existing game.
That said, starting a new game on an existing save file is perfectly fine.
Notable Changes
Reworked Spirit Emblem system:
- Spirit Emblems will refill in unlimited quantity when resting at a Sculptor's Idol, and are no longer purchasable.
- Attack enemies to generate Spirit Emblems for use in skills and Prosthetic Tools.
- All normal attacks, offensive Martial Arts and (with some exceptions) non-Emblem consuming skills can restore Spirit Emblems.
- Base and ceiling Spirit Emblem capacity has been altered, as have the Emblem cost of items, skills and Prosthetic Tools.
Rebalanced items, skills and Prosthetic Tools:
- Changes are reflected within in-game descriptions.
Reduced menu item redundancy:
- Direct upgrades of skills and Prosthetic Tools will replace the obsolete version entirely.
- Distinctions between upgrades and variants are reflected in the upgrade trees' descriptions.
Altered enemy stats and placement:
- Mainly affects non-boss enemies; changes were made to accommodate the new environment for skill and Prosthetic Tool use.
- Changes were made to both base stats and specific attack properties.
- Standardized enemy piercing damage (or 'dark damage') resistance.
Slightly altered upgrade trees:
- The placement of certain skills have been changed.
- The total number of Skill Points required to possess all skills has been lowered. (125 -> 100)
- Materials required for late-game Prosthetic Tool upgrades have been slightly reduced.
Altered Lightning Reversal mechanic:
- Lightning strikes now deal a larger proportion of total lightning damage; 'Shock' status damage has been reduced.
- Deflecting a lightning strike before a Lightning Reversal nullifies its damage, while guarding reduces damage taken.
To install this mod, place all provided folders into your Mod Engine mods (or mod override) folder.
Tools used in the making of this mod:
DSMapStudio
DSAnimStudio
DarkScript3
A gameplay overhaul for Sekiro that rebalances items, skills, combat incentives, and enemy stats. It requires a new playthrough as it is incompatible with existing saves. With 13 endorsements and 587 downloads, it's a niche mod for players seeking a fresh challenge.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fresh take on combat for veterans wanting a new challenge.
- Small but active community (13 endorsements, 587 downloads).
- Actively maintained (last updated September 2024).
⚠️ Cons
- Not compatible with existing saves — you must start over.
- Low endorsement count suggests limited testing or niche appeal.
For Sekiro veterans who have mastered the base game and want a new challenge. Skip if you're on your first playthrough or prefer to keep the original balance.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your save files before installing, as the mod is incompatible with existing saves.
- Check the mod's page for any specific installation instructions or dependencies.
- Consider using a mod manager to easily enable/disable the mod if you want to revert.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Sekiro Mods
- Author
- Malignitas
- Version
- 1.02-hotfix
- Downloads
- 587
- Endorsements
- 13
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/16/2023
- Updated
- 9/2/2024
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