ViriTech Overhaul Mod - Skill Rework

⭐ — (84 endorsements) 📥 4,007 downloads 📌 v1.1.4 📅 7/23/2024
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By ViriTech · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/18/2025 📅 Created: 7/23/2024

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • ✅ Updated 392 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
  • 🏆 #123 of 351 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Updated for Game Version 38.2 | Requires IntegrationThis mod aims to completely alter the current skill system within the game. In its current iteration, this mod alters all the Core Skills and Community Skills (as well as their

Skill Rework

This mod aims to completely rework every Core Skill, Community Skill, and Quirk Skill in the game, providing alternate features and visual changes.

In it's current version, this mod makes changes to all existing skills, including both the Daybreak variants and those exclusive to Heartland. Further features may be gradually implemented. Features being worked on will be listed at the bottom of this page (they may also be done out of order, depending on what my brain decides to focus on.

HeartlandThis adds a unique specialization to each Heartland Character for each of their four core skills (with 14 Characters, that's 56 new skills). Additionally, all of their Community Skills have been altered (for better or worse), so they may actually feel different to play (though their overall functionality remains unchanged).

DaybreakAs mentioned, this mod also alters the Daybreak Skills, keeping the relevant nerfs that the game mode intends (such as not gaining increased Consumable or Ammo Stack Sizes), while maintaining both the general functionality improvement and visual overhaul present. To distinguish these skills from the Red Talon Specializations present within the Campaign mode, the Daybreak Skills maintain their default names (Prowess, Tactics, Heroism, Warfighting).

BalancingThis mod aims to provide balance between specializations and, as such, "Balance Breaker" effects have been evenly distributed (such as all Cardio and Wits specializations providing an additional Pocket). A complete list of all changes can be found in the (currently outdated) README Document. This should allow for more diverse build variety, while still maintaining unique benefits for each specialization (excluding the Red Talon Specializations, which are now, without question, the best of the best).

There is currently an outdated "ReadMe" file that may or may not be accurate. Currently in the process of being written are more accurate (and updated) descriptions of skills, which will be listed as Articles for ease of access.

CompatibilityThis will conflict with any mod that alters the same files as this mod. Use your Load Order correctly in order to preserve your desired effects. If the Overhaul Core is being overwritten then this may not function correctly. However, due to the way this is implemented, the skills will still have their intended effects listed, even if they are not being applied. An easy check for this (if you are incapable or simply do not want to look at your mod conflicts), is to see if you are gaining Stamina/Health from the Physique/Fighting skills.

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📊 Mod Details

Game
Stateofdecay2 Mods
Author
ViriTech
Version
1.1.4
Downloads
4,007
Endorsements
84
Category
Gameplay
Created
7/23/2024
Updated
11/18/2025

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