Better Buffs 1.5 and 1.5.1

UPDATE: Updated mod code so it uses "Refurl" instead of replacing all of EffectPrototypes.cfg. This should make compatibility better.

This mod overhauls the performance of several buff-related consumables in Stalker 2, extending their durations and enhancing their benefits to make them more useful in both combat and exploration.

Energy Drink

• []Stamina Regen buff extended from 45 to 210 seconds.

  []Now grants 50 seconds of Poppy Field (hallucination) immunity.

  []Stamina per Action buff extended from 30 to 90 seconds and improved from -10% to -20%.

  []Hunger penalty removed entirely.

Limited Edition Energy Drink

• []Stamina Regen buff doubled from 300 to 600 seconds.

  []Hunger penalty removed.

Water

• []Stamina per Action buff extended from 30 to 60 seconds.

  []Stamina Regen buff increased significantly from 5 to 60 seconds.

Hercules

• []Duration increased from 300 to 600 seconds, making it more viable for longer hauls.

PsyBlock

• []Buff duration increased from 60 to 100 seconds, providing longer mental resistance in Psy-heavy areas.

These changes make consumables more tactical and rewarding to use, reducing the need for frequent micromanagement while enhancing immersion and survivability across the Zone. Fully compatible with most mods that don't alter item stats or effects.

Installation Instructions:

Download the Mod

Ensure you have the latest version of the mod archive (ZIP or RAR) downloaded to your computer.

Extract the Files

Locate Your Stalker 2 Game Directory

Typically found in one of the following paths, depending on where you installed the game:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\STALKER 2

C:\XboxGames\STALKER 2

Or your custom install location

Install the Mod Files

the mod uses.pak files:

Place the modname.pak

file into the ~mods older (create it if it doesn't exist) inside the game directory.

Compatibility:

Only edits the values for the consumables that the mod changes, does not effect other values in EffectPrototypes.cfg so it should not cause issues unless the other mod also edits those same values