Mods / Balance

• CCaves of Qud Expandedby MuraImportant Note: VixyGrey has forked the mod and updated it, including numerous bug fixes. It can be found at the links below. I no longer maintain this mod outside of extremely sporadic periods where I pick up the game again on a whim. If you decide to fork or otherwise update the mod, let me kno...31.4k downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• AAlwaysAwardXPby KlerilXP generating events always awards AT LEAST 1 XP, regardless of your level. Makes high level grinding less of a chore, without becoming too imbalanced.23.6k downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• YYour Own Personal Relicsby chaosUnlock the full potential of naming your items. With this mod, when you name an item, it will have a chance to be bestowed with special properties appropriate to its type, potentially as powerful as those found in historical relics. This mod also adds a new skill to the Customs tree called Sharer...17.7k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• TTW - Endless EXPby TrueWolvesFor a working version of this mod maintained by Rakiin, try: Version 1.0.0 Stable Do you feel limited or uncomfortable by no longer learning from new battles? Do you avoid overwhelming numbers because they place you at risk for little to no gain? Do you want a little more consistent XP overall bu...8.6k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
• TTycho's Tangent [v1.6.1]by ViceTycho’s Tangent (TT) is a mod that aims to enrich your Qud experience through the addition of countless lore-friendly critters, items, NPCs, as well as a variety of starting backgrounds and other goodies. All TT content is designed to blend in seamlessly with pre-existing game assets. A new major...7.4k downloadsupdated 25 d ago
• LLegendary Crafter Boostsby chaosTired of traveling and fighting your way to the workshop of a legendary armorer or gunsmith only to find that their handiwork is, aside from the presence of their craftmark, completely ordinary and of no particular use to you? This mod can help. With it, each craftmarked item generated by a legen...6.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• RRecoverable Item Mod Bitsby chaosThis mod makes the bit cost of an item mod become part of the item's bits, so they're recoverable with Disassemble.4.0k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• RReasonable Gameplay Optionsby 76561198332348641Previously known as Let Shields Block Ranged Attacks. Options on by default: Overhaul throwing to allow creatures to dodge thrown objects with DV/Dodge Value.Also makes throwing able to crit (+masterwork or nanon fingers), do crit effects, and throwing range vary with weight (visible when aiming)...3.8k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
• SSifrahby chaosThis mod integrates a Mastermind-like minigame called Sifrah into the game in several ways, controllable using options (found in the Gameplay section, at the bottom of the option list): Artifact examination Item modding Repairing things Reverse engineering artifacts Disarming mines and bombs Hack...3.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• TThe Tenfold Pathby chaosRumors reach you of the Tenfold Path, an ancient initiatory discipline. Seek out those who might instruct you in its way to discover what power it holds.3.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• VVaried Populationby John SnailExpands certain factions lacking in variety or content with new creatures, adding them to areas that are neglected or unvaried, such as mountains with cannibals, and salt dunes with the Issachari tribe. Various zone populations have also been modified to be more enjoyable to explore - tweaking sp...3.0k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• MModular Exp Gainby AdmrlHellNinjaKills will now always grant XP, based on the difference in tier. 1 Tier higher = 125% XP. Same Tier = 100% XP. 1 Tier lower = 75% XP. 2 Tiers lower = 50% XP. 3 Tiers lower = 25% XP. 4 Tiers lower = 12.5% XP. 5 Tiers or more lower = 6.25% XP. With the limited amount of testing that I've done with...2.8k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• AAdjustable EXP Gain (Endless EXP)by RakiinAdjustable EXP Gain (Endless EXP) New Update The big changes are: it’s now simpler to set how much EXP you get for eliminating enemies of different Tiers, and if you’re more than 4 Tiers apart, the EXP gain will be capped at the -4 or +4 rate you set. You can change ‘Base XP Multiplier (Quests/Bo...2.5k downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
• MMore Rewarding Psionic Fightsby 76561199095013029This Mod Makes Your chance to absorb Esper Hunters Psych increase by 5% every 6+ points of ego making the fights more worth since you will be more often rewarded with +1 ego instead of just a very low amount of XP.2.4k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• CCaves of Qud Expanded - Experience Curveby MuraThis mod is no longer actively being maintained, but anyone may pick it up in my stead in the event that it breaks. All I ask is that the original Caves of Qud Expanded mod not be updated, as it is very special to me, though anyone may use it as a reference for their own mods. I'm stepping away f...2.3k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• GGigantism Plusby hyd-n-plyn-sytThis mod enhances greatly and enables for character creation, the physical defect Gigantism, retaining its base game functionality while introducing new mechanics. With this mod, Gigantism can be improved with mutation points as you level up, making it a unique defect that can be ranked up to off...2.3k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
• GGarresh's Buffed And Rebalanced Mutationsby Ross FeratuTired of half of the mutations being completely worthless? Me too. This mod addresses the balance issues in the base game, by buffing the really bad mutations. No nerfs whatsoever. Mod is feature complete, although I will be monitoring feedback to make further balance adjustments as needed. Versi...2.2k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• LLive and Think - Creature AI Enhancementsby angelgirlsuturesA mod to add various extra capabilities to creature AI. Each feature can be toggled on/off in the Live and Think options category. Current modules: Disarm: - When a sufficiently intelligent and mobile creature (enemy or companion) has an item removed via disarming or pulsed field magnets, they wi...2.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• LLegacy Items (Hand-me-downs)by Kraut KontrolYour predecessors left behind more for you than just their tombstones. Adds a "hand-me-down" legacy item system to the game to add a tiny bit of meta-progression. (This mod contains scripts, so you might have to Options → Modding → Allow scripting mods and restart the game.) What this mod does Th...2.1k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
• DData Disks Rebalancedby A Blessed FelineHere's a small mod that I made a while back, which seeks to redistribute the data disks you find in the game to make it so that lower-tier recipes are easier to find in early-game areas, and higher-tier data disks become more common once you get later into the game. In the basegame, all data disk...2.0k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• RRegeneration Reduxby The_MixMaster™Win the war of attrition undisputed. Become an everflowing Warden, effortlessly undo every hard fought advantage clawed out by your enemy. This mod buffs the regeneration mutation in a way aimed at making it more impactful for experienced players. Current changes: Quadrupled health regen bonus +2...2.0k downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• CChazakiel's Implantable Cyberneticsby Renko, allegedlyA mod adding implantable weaponry, and upping the power of lower-tier cybernetics so that no cyber-find ever feels like a dud. Install guns into your arms, a flame-thrower into your mouth, or replace your spine with a tesla coil. Full list of added items: -Aetherial Wings: Implantable wings with...1.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SStat Saps Be-Gone (now w/ Enigma Snails)by MuraThis mod is no longer actively being maintained, but anyone may pick it up in my stead in the event that it breaks. All I ask is that the original Caves of Qud Expanded mod not be updated, as it is very special to me, though anyone may use it as a reference for their own mods. I'm stepping away f...1.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• HHeavy Weaponsby pyatrThis mod adds a variety of heavy weapons, which can be found underground or crafted. Weapons are: - Incendiary rocket launcher - Twin-barrelled rocket launcher - Howitzer - Minigun1.8k downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• SSparkier Baetylsby chaosGreatly expands the possible rewards available from sparking baetyls, including: Cybernetic implants (only offered to True Kin) Cybernetics license points (also only offered to True Kin) Specific highly valued resource items Books that train skills or attributes Reputation with specific useful fa...1.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• FFriendly Improved Mutationsby hyd-n-plyn-sytJust removes a few things from the mod Improved Mutations by Eboreg so that it will play nice with other popular mutation mods, cleans up some of the old leftover assembly language in the files, and fixes a bug here and there. Removed: Burrowing Claws, Flaming Ray/Freezing Ray, Poisonous Fangs, S...1.7k downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
• FFriendly Graven's Mutation Modby hyd-n-plyn-sytJust removes a few things from the mod Graven's Mutation Mod by Gravenwitch so that it will play nice with other popular mutation mods. Removed: Chitin Flesh, Fluffy Feathers, Light Manipulation, Night Vision, Scaly Skin, and Winter Fur. Tested with: WM Expanded Mutations (Stable Edition), Friend...1.6k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
• CCults of Qudby chaosMakes praying at or desecrating the various religious shrines and statues found throughout Qud have effects on your reputation. Each faction that has worshippable entities associated with it provides the opportunity to have one reputation effect from worship and one from desecration. For example,...1.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• PPsych Thrallsby 76561199095013029My first Qud mod. it is a simple mod that makes beguile mutation increase the companion limit as it levels up. so you can build yourself a True Army of psionic controled thralls similar to what the legendary Seekers of the sightless way does. every 3 levels on the mutation the companion capacity...1.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• CCleave Bugfixby GravenwitchChanges the axe cleave skill to work as described in the skill entry. What was Wrong? Skill Description: "Whenever you hit an opponent with an axe, there's a 75% chance you cleave their armor, giving them a -1 penalty to their AV. This penalty can stack a number of times up to half your strength...1.3k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
• LLogical Morphologyby hyd-n-plyn-sytIt always bothered me a little bit that I had to spend a mutation point to pick the main morphotypes... so I changed it! Features Changes the cost of Chimera and Esper to reflect the fact that they LIMIT your mutant characters, not enhance them. They now give you an extra mutation point to play w...1.2k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
• TTinkering skill already gives you Dissasemblingby 76561199095013029small simple qol mod that makes tinkering skill already gives you the essential dissasemble skill so you dont have to buy it for 100 sp.1.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• SSmarter Merchantsby mousegirl bathmilkA simple mod that allows grenadiers and gunsmiths to tell you what they are selling. Both are given the Tinkering skill and can now identify items for some drams of water.1.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• DDefects For Morphotypesby AntitrustEnthusiastRemoves the defect exclusion tags from the Esper and Chimera mutations. This means you can take Tonic Allergy as an Esper, or any other physical defect. Or mental defects as a Chimera. Probably overpowered, don't blame me if it breaks game balance.1.2k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• WWeightless Scrap Metalby 76561199095013029simple mod that makes every scrap metal weightless1.0k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• MMental Mutation Overhaulby The_MixMaster™Adds new functionality to some of the more underwhelming mental mutations along with further balancing to make lesser used mental mutations more desirable to invest in over a run. Current changes: Psychometry: A new ability has been added at mutation level 5 called "Scour History" which lets you...965 downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• CChill Populationsby Ceres et al.Last tested on game version: 2.0.207.101 This is a tiny mod that prevents certain creatures from appearing as villagers, converts, and so on. Qud has a good few creatures that are disruptive to terrain or other creatures in the area - humors leave acid trails, newfathers spawn with slaves, segmen...916 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• SSmart Cookies Are Skillful!by TyrirDoes it seem like your intellectual pursuits aren't paying off? Too many many skills and too little time? Have you put all your points into Intelligence and it felt like a waste? Do those darn jocks have nearly as many skills as you? Do you want to be a genius wizard with all the skills? Well hav...901 downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• WWarden Ualraig now sells a guaranteed glowsphereby Kot(Nathanx42)I have no clue why the developers removed this, but the local good warden of Joppa now sells a single glowsphere every new game you make. Enjoy!876 downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• IInaccurate at Moderate Rangeby KOGAHAZAN!!This is small shotgun buff mod. It began, as the name suggests- as an attempt to bring the shotguns' spread more into line with their stated description- "inaccurate at moderate distances". In vanilla, shotgun pellets have an awful habit of going around your target even if you're directly adjacen...837 downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• LLevel Based Evil Twinby chaosThis mod alters the logic for the Evil Twin defect to make your Evil Twin show up based primarily on your level advancement, rather than having a simple chance to appear every time you enter a new zone (which, it can be argued, winds up disproportionately punishing you for exploration). With this...815 downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• GGamma Moth Brainsby AmmoniaMGives Gamma Moths a 1/50 chance to drop a corpse, which can be butchered to extract its brain, where its organic nuclear capacitor is stored. Due to their small size and delicate form, trying to extract more would be a foolish idea. After all, if you want that radiation in you, you could just eat...801 downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• KKernel Spaceby kernelmethodKernel Space My highly-opinionated mod containing various balance and cosmetic changes to Caves of Qud. Options provided by this mod This mod makes various small balance changes to the game. All changes can be toggled on or off from the options menu, under the "Kernel Space" submenu. I've tried t...773 downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
• PPet Saverby rockygargoyleMinimod made by helado Makes pets immune to all damage. They can still die from things that kill without damaging. Github:768 downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• MMy =subject.waterRitualLiquid= is Yoursby DJKingGhidorahLive and drink, =subject.waterRitualLiquid=-sib. The Water Ritual is both a core gameplay mechanic and an iconic element of Qud's setting. Your thirst is mine. My water is yours. Live and drink. But have you ever wondered why you find yourself sharing your water with... fish? Why carnivorous arac...681 downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• BBetter Shawlsby OctopodeEver wanted to wear a comely shawl, but couldn't justify wearing it over just a simple leather cloak? Well this mod is for you! This mod simply changes the following items: Quilted Shawl: Now gives +1 Ego Scarlet Shawl: Now gives 1 DV, +10 Heat Resistance, and +1 Willpower This is my first mod, s...648 downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• MMulti-Tile Salt Krakensby CatlikeSpectatorThe mighty Salt Krakens deserve more hype than just one tile can afford. This mod adds salt kraken tentacles, which stay hidden beneath the sand until needed for battle. Tentacles do much less damage than the kraken's crushing bands, but have a chance to grab and restrain their targets. A kraken...631 downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• PPoke Poke Poke Boomby chaosPoke Poke Poke Boom introduces to Caves of Qud the concept of contextual artifact examination failures. This means that, for example: failing at examining a missile weapon may result in it discharging in a random direction failing at examining a grenade may detonate it failing at examining a pair...630 downloadsupdated 4 y ago

90 balance mods, most downloaded first. Each one has its own page here with what it needs to run and where its author publishes it; the files themselves stay with the author and are never re-hosted on this site.