Better Gear and Exospine equipment

⭐ ⭐ (503 endorsements) 📥 46,699 downloads 📌 v1.04 📅 6/18/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Squall · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/29/2025 📅 Created: 6/18/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #24 of 310 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Author:

Description:

This mod started as a simple rebalance for New Game + MK Gear level 1 and level 2 equipment, because it was literally a junk in your inventory, but become something bigger in the end.

First file, SqBetterEquipment - MK is rebalanced Gear equipment available in New Game +. All other options includes this rebalance and quality of life upgrades.

What is changed in rebalance, please see the Details at the end of this description.

For Quality of Life upgrades, please see the changelog.

Options with letter F includes neglected falling damage. Very rarely falling damage can happen.

Options with letter T includes greatly reduced Tachy mode gauge depletion.

Effects are not visible in the item description! I changed all numbers in the first file I found with matching numbers for all versions, this took impressive amount of time, but I was stupid enough not to test it before making it for all versions. Game doesn't read this file. Then I found localization files for each language, well the game ignores changes made in these files too. I don't know where are the description files which game actually does read, so I give up on this. My sanity is more important.

I've spent a great amount of time making and testing this mod. Don't ask for alternate options.

Installation:

Extract archive content to "...\Steam\steamapps\common\StellarBlade\SB\Content\Paks\~mods"

Please pay attention, it says "~mods" not "mods"! See that ~?

Uninstallation:

Delete archive content from "...\Steam\steamapps\common\StellarBlade\SB\Content\Paks\~mods"

Incompatibilities:

This mod alters EffectTable and will be incompatible with any other mod which alters the same file.

Disclaimer:

Any mod you use, you use it at your own risk! I take no responsibility if you somehow manage to ruin your game!

Changelog

version 1. 04

Drone scans are allowed in Altess Levoire and Abyss Levoire.

Removes screen effect from Tachy and Fusion modes.

All turrets can be damaged.

Disabled Ocean dying after 5 seconds. Affects electrified plaza water as it uses the sa

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Rebalances New Game+ MK Gear level 1 and 2 equipment in Stellar Blade, making them useful instead of junk. Includes optional quality-of-life upgrades like reduced falling damage and slower Tachy mode gauge depletion. Incompatible with mods altering EffectTable.

✨ Key Features

Rebalances MK Gear level 1 and 2 equipment for New Game+
Optional quality-of-life upgrades: reduced falling damage (F) and slower Tachy mode gauge depletion (T)
All options include the rebalance plus QoL changes
Incompatible with any mod that alters EffectTable

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 503 endorsements and nearly 47k downloads
  • Fixes a real annoyance—MK Gear being useless in New Game+
  • Offers multiple options so you can pick your preferred QoL tweaks

⚠️ Cons

  • Effects aren't visible in item descriptions, so you can't see changes in-game
  • Author explicitly says don't ask for alternate options—what you see is what you get
  • Incompatible with any other mod touching EffectTable, so check your load order
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stellar Blade players who want New Game+ MK Gear to actually be worth using. Also good if you want QoL tweaks like less falling damage or slower Tachy drain. Skip if you're fine with vanilla gear balance or don't want to risk conflicts with other mods.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Extract to the '~mods' folder with the tilde—not 'mods'—or the game won't load it.
  • If you use other mods that change EffectTable, test this one last to avoid conflicts.
  • Since effects aren't shown in descriptions, test in-game to see the changes.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stellarblade Mods
Author
Squall
Version
1.04
Downloads
46,699
Endorsements
503
Category
Gameplay
Created
6/18/2025
Updated
6/29/2025

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