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bk3k's Better Mercs
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Description
I thought mercenaries could be a bit tougher so you're getting something for your money. So I beefed them up and made some other misc changes.

Changes
  • All types are slightly more skilled, but not a ton.
  • Regular Mercs have standard armor class or better
  • Heavy Mercs have good armor class or better
  • Merc Captains have quality armor class or better
  • All mercs use "Mercenary Armor" of some sort because... cmon now. Some might see this as a slight downgrade but remember the higher armor class anyhow. The lower tier mercs have a chance to only have Mercenary Leather too.
  • The choice of weapons types is better. Captains usually use Fragment Axes for example. Subject to some randomness.
  • All Mercenaries have smaller backup weapons, and they don't try to equip them in the wrong slots - vanilla data is wrong for some characters but I fixed it. Anyhow they will have their larger primary weapons but also fight effectively indoors or with an injured arm too.
  • Overall the weapon levels will be higher, with higher class mercs having better weapons. All subject to some chance.
  • Added Mercenary Crossbowmen. Somehow this isn't already a thing?
  • Added a Heavy Crossbowman.
  • Merc squad sizes should on average be notably larger. Obviously with the addition of the crossbowmen, but even besides that. There is a random factor to this too.

Notes
  • I noticed while in World's End the squad isn't what I'd expect. Not sure why at this time but maybe I'll figure it out later.
  • This won't likely affect any current mercs you're contracted with, nor any others already spawned.
  • Again I want to highlight there is a random factor to much of this. I don't want everyone to have the exact same thing.
  • The regular mercs are the most varied in what they have. One might expect a veteran to be more constantly wearing the best gear as compared to regular mercs.
  • While it will vary, you'll also see better weapon levels too. Especially on your more elite mercs.

Compatibility
This is compatible with Better Mercenary Contracts.
I don't know of any incompatibilities per say.
5 Comments
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Guor Jul 26, 2018 @ 10:52am 
Nice one
Mr. Bear Jun 30, 2018 @ 9:36pm 
I would rename the Crossbowmen to "Mercenary Marksman" but that's just my taste.
ScrambieBambie Jun 27, 2018 @ 9:27am 
Hi bk3000 !
Your taste in games is strong!
catanbros Jun 20, 2018 @ 9:26pm 
finally, someone who moded the game enough to make the merc contracts worth it. So sick of the wraith of god raids and my mercs die before the first wave is over.
Tadwei Jun 20, 2018 @ 1:18pm 
Will test