Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud mods
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1,331 mods, most downloaded first · newest update 27 Oct 2026
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- Playable Snapjawsby UrumiA simple genotype and subtype expansion that introduces playable snapjaws to Caves of Qud. Snapjaws have low starting stats and are difficult to play throughout the game. Theybenefit from a single starting mutation point, which may be spent on a mutation or a mutation category like esper or chime...2.7k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Appearance Change Wishby Null_ErrorAdds a wish that lets you change your appearance to that of any object in the game. The code was partially based on NalathniDragon's now nonfunctional "Look Like Anything" mod: The wish is "looklike", and will create a textbox when used, which will then accept the name of the object whose appeara...2.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Mangrove Visibilityby NalathniDragonMakes shimscale mangrove tree leaves bright green, so it's easier to discern and not run into them.2.6k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
- Hearthpyre2.5k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Overgrowthby 76561199242814184In brief: Mountains and dungeons are overgrown with dense vegetation and swarming with insects, plus a few ruin decorations, along with various tools to clear obstructing thickets. There`s also an additional source of experience, a way to replenish your sap reserves, and the opportunity for biomo...2.5k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
- Rise of the ATU - Playable Androidsby MuraThis mod is no longer actively being maintained, if anyone would like to pick it up please contact the original mod author. I'm stepping away from modding Caves of Qud, if you'd like to know more you can see the description of the original Caves of Qud Expanded mod page below. Live and drink, fri...2.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Peculiar Pedestriansby angelgirlsuturesAdds alternate variants to Hooks for Feet. Each variant has different flavortext, sprites, and weapon skills; otherwise, their stats are identical. Cloven Hooves, Mighty Hooves, Bappy Paws, and Flippers use Cudgel. Hooks for Feet and Clawed Paws use Short Blades. Blades for Feet uses Long Blades....2.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- CYF Addon - Eater's Statue Tilesby AmmoniaMSimply adds sprites seen as Eater statues as options in CYF. Available under "Expansions" and given my personal choice of detail color. A couple of these sprites have minor changes that I made as alternative options, but the originals are left untouched as well.2.5k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- Adjustable 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
- The Gadgets of Qudby The_MixMaster™Adds a variety of unique artifacts, armor, and doodads to play with. Most are focused around filling gaps in the base game (especially with true-kin) and just generally being interesting. Current gadgets include: The Phase Entangler A tier 8 back item which allows for temporary phasing at the cos...2.5k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- Advanced Shotgunsby CatlikeSpectatorAdds 4 high-tier shotguns to make shotguns more viable throughout the game. Each can be found in the world, and fills a previously empty niche in weapon balance. The street-sweeper, scatterbeamer, executioner, and blitzgun all add new ways to wield shotguns in Qud. The street-sweeper is essential...2.5k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Manage Liquidsby Johnny HellpeekThis mod manages inventory liquids. When configured in the (o)ptions menu and then activated through the player's (l)ook menu, it sorts your inventory liquids. Features: * Consolidates liquids in inventory containers, taking into account size and weight * Reserves a configurable amount of liquid...2.5k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Bestiary Expandedby CrabEmperorThis is a content mod that adds over 100 new creatures, over 100 new items, a new lategame overworld biome: the steppe, new dungeons, new hidden underground biomes: the sunken ocean and the ancienty city, and much more.2.5k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
- Boomerangsby GravenwitchAdds a series of reliable secondary throwing weapons to use before and after acquiring a geomagnetic disc. These (should) behave like an equivalent tier throwing weapon, while maintaining the return-to-thrower mechanic of the disc. Items Wooden Boomerang 1d2 <3 3 <- Range 6 Witchwood Boomerang 1d...2.5k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Equipment Loadout Managerby gnarfAdds abilities to the ability menu (hotkeyable) to create loadouts, which are stored abilities that will equip gear you've selected. Hot swap between the pickaxe and the two hander, or many other possibilities! * Works best on new games created with mod enabled, but you can add it to an existing...2.5k downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- Stance Dance!by TyrirTired of all those stance abilities taking up room on your Ability Bar? Wish you had just one button to press to change your fighting stance? Look no further! With this mod, a new long blade ability will be added to your Ability Bar that will let you cycle through all of your fighting styles! Fea...2.4k downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
- More 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
- Miscellaneous Mutationsby RimlerAdds various miscellaneous mutations to the game. Physical Mutations Insulated Skin: You gain electrical resistance Feathered Tail: You bear a long tail that ends in a tuft of feathers Reptilian Tail: You bear a thick lizard-like tail which acts as a natural melee weapon Reptilian Snout: Your fac...2.4k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
- Battlecry (TOTAL REBUILD)by 76561199242814184This is a full rebuild of the BATTLECRY mod that I originally made a long time ago. Now, with new knowledge, I've rebuilt it from the ground up and added tons of new features and effects! ----------------------------------------- This mod brings BATTLECRIES for some main enemy factions (snapjaws,...2.4k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
- Choose Your Body Planby UnderDougThe mod's current version is v0.0.4.1 Build Codes might be broken between versions. Choose Your Body Plan Adds a module to character creation allowing mutants to pick an alternative body plan. Includes options (in the options menu) to enable body plan selection for True Kin. Also includes options...2.4k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
- (Outdated) Arrow Recoveryby CatlikeSpectatorThis mod is outdated, please use plaidman's mod for the same effect: steam://openurl/ Adds a chance for fired arrows to fall to the ground after they hit an object. Stronger arrow materials are more likely to be recovered. Arrows that hit walls become embedded in them, and can be reclaimed by des...2.4k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Fluffy Tailby MShadowyAn additional mutation which adds a new tail option. The tail is fluffy. This is a 3 point mutation with ten levels, adding a small amount of cold and heat resist per level. It also adds an additional er... "arm" slot.2.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Show Owner & Factionby HunterZAdds basic owner, faction, and ID information to overlay and legacy tooltips when looking at things. Works with new and existing saves, and is safe to remove at any time.2.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Tinkering Mods Modby GravenwitchCurrently adds 6 new tinkering mods. The goal is to add mods unique to each weapon / equipment type. Mods Razor sharp / Razored Requirements: short blade, not already sharp Effect: +2 to +4 base penetration, -2 to maximum penetration Provides +2 below fullerite, +3 from fullerite to flawless crys...2.3k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- Fade Old Messages!by TyrirEver wished for those old messages to fade away so you can focus on harvesting watervines around Joppa? Do you try to find what happened in the combat messages on the last turn, but you are overwhelmed by so many messages? There's an answer to this conundrum, and its name is Fade Old Messages! Fe...2.3k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
- Caves 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
- Gigantism 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
- Highly Entropic Greetingsby MAFTLiving and drinking is a thing of the past. Now we unlive and undrink, crungle and vibe, sublimate and bother. We speak the highly entropic tongue, and nothing will ever be the same. This mod alters the dialogue with highly entropic beings, replacing the phrase "Live and drink" with two random ve...2.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- More Fluid Storageby Angry StaticVersion 1.2.1 This mod aims to add greater variety to the current fluid storage options, because a maximum of 64 drams simply isn't enough!2.2k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Give All Booksby angelgirlsuturesGives Sheba Hagadias a new dialogue option that allows you to give her all your books at once. Has an option to switch between verbose or summarised popups in the User Interface options tab! Please report any issues in the #modding channel in the Caves of Qud discord (ping Noelle Lavenza), or on...2.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Garresh'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
- Some Presetsby AmmoniaM9 new presets. 6 mutants and 3 true kin. All tiles are either directly from other tiles in Qud, or minor edits of existing tiles, ensuring that nothing looks out of place visually. UPDATE: 1.0 changed the way sprites are loaded and made things like this show up flipped. That's now fixed and thing...2.2k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- Finder of Ruinby 76561198836298826A mod that aids in the finding of the Ruin of House Isner by making the clues a bit more obvious. The mod offers two aids: coloring or uppercasing the hint text (key words or the entire clue). Tested to work on game version 1.0.4 (build 210.23). Source Code (Codeberg)2.2k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
- Show Parasangby whachoeWondering in which zone of a parasang you are? Is it SW or NW? This little UX mod adds the current coordinates to the zone name. WARNING: This mod permanently changes the name of each zone you enter. Even when you remove this mod, the zones you visited in saved games will still have the coordinat...2.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Live 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
- Unlimited Campfiresby Hugh J. LoadStart as many campfires as you please (NOT approved by Smokey the Bear).2.2k downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
- Discretionary Valorby NalathniDragonCertain classes of creature (snapjaw, insect, spider, hindren, dog) will decide not to attack you if you're much stronger than them, even if they'd be hostile normally. They'll still get mad if you damage them.2.2k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
- HighlightDiseaseOnsetby CattlesquatThis mod makes it much easier to notice the onset of disease symptoms. The text describing the disease onset, e.g. "Your skin itches." is now shown in red, and is by default also shown with a popup. A preference is also added to control whether the message is displayed as a popup.2.2k downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
- Make Your Markby chaosMake Your Mark introduces the potential for the player to have a maker's mark like legendary crafters. The first time you create a masterwork, either by modding an item with masterwork or by tinkering up an item that has masterwork randomly, you will be asked to choose your maker's mark and a col...2.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- The Singularity Backpackby SauceAre you tired of your BORING and USELESS backpacks that can't even hold twelve bear corpses at the same time????????? Thankfully SAUCE INDUSTRIES has engineered a solution. Adds the singularity backpack, a tier 8 item. You can find it randomly as loot / in shops. Optionally, if you don't feel lik...2.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Allography: Describe Anythingby ArmithaigAdds the Allograph book artifact, which's similar in function to the Box of Crayons, allowing you to write a new description for anything in sight, including yourself. Writing takes some time (5-50 rounds) based on the length of the description and your intelligence. If a bear slugs your bog-hole...2.1k downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
- Faction Expansion: Tortoisesby BalthichouFaction Expansion: Tortoises This mod aims to considerably expand the tortoises faction by reducing sprite reuse, adding new creatures, new butcherable loot as well as a new location and its bespoke quest line starting in the Six Day Stilt. Installing it, you have a chance to: Marvel at gigantic...2.1k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Regrowing Plantsby WeyrlingThis mod makes it so that existing Harvestable properties such as RegenTime and RipeTimerChance actually do something. This mod also adds these properties to existing Harvestable plants, as a default I've made it so that once a day every plant has a chance to ripen equivalent to its normal chance...2.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Memes of Qudby John SnailMemes of Qud is an experience. Adds tons of sounds and (optionally) music all over the game. Typically-loud clips are quieter. Whether you're playing blind or familiar with the whole mod, you will be caught off guard! Source: Music changes: Trap-A-Holics Doors: Alpha/Beta Minecraft Security doors...2.1k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
- Legacy 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
- Caves of Qud Japanese Modby ToaruPenCaves of Qud Japanese Mod Compatible with Caves of Qud 1.0.5 Nearly all Japanese translations in this mod were generated using generative AI and then reviewed. Contextual misunderstandings, mistranslations, or unusual wording may remain. Please report anything that looks wrong. Official localizat...2.1k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Not Nailed Downby BoHave you ever wanted to decorate your base? Loved hearthpyre, but wanted something simpler? Does it drive you insane that you can heft an 8000 lb salt kraken corpse but not a 3lb basket? Now you can just Pick Shit Up. I have removed the nails that were tacking everything to the ground and rudely...2.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Appraisal Skillby NalathniDragonAdds a 50-point skill to the Customs and Folklore category. When you have it, there's an additional option in the item interaction menu that tells you approximately how much you can sell it for (given your current bartering capabilities), as well as its value per pound.2.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
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