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Protagonist Origins

An origin mod for the Arena Mode that adds in several new origins, based off of those from Story Mode / Madness Combat. Intended to align with their respective characters, but also remain a degree separated, allowing you to build your own character over it.

If you want to play this mod without the imprint requirements, then check out this version!

There are currently three origins, and their stats are listed below.

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Imprints required: 3

One day at the park, you got into a fight. Where most people found fighting difficult, you found it fun, natural, even. Over time you continued fighting, and this caused everything around you to spiral rapidly out of control. Now, with legions of enemies lining up to fight you...

You can't be more happy to oblige them.

[SPECIAL] Once you have the Improvised Weapon skill, its effects apply to ALL melee weapons... so long as you can hold them In one hand.
[SPECIAL] Your grenade slot weapons (daggers, javelines, etc.) pass through targets when they lose a corpus, hitting anyone beyond them.
Plus, once you have the Lawnmower skill, it will apply to all weapons you throw!

[+] You do what comes natural.
All Damage + 50%
[+] You're a bit more than resilient.
Damage from All -50%
[-] People don't seem to like you, for some reason.
Max Hireling Level -15

War Chest: Nothing.

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Imprints required: 4

You've seen it. The horrible madness of this place, and how far deeply it runs. Nevada must be saved, by any means necessary. You've taken up this mantle, now fully ready and willing to do whatever it takes to save the residents of Nevada, whether or not they want to be.

[SPECIAL] The essence of fallen opponents will sometimes return from death to aid you in battle. You'll also steal the essence of dizzied enemies to recover lost corpus blocks!

[+] You've become adept at wielding the weapons of fallen leaders.
Slashing Damage + 75%
[+] You bring your hirelings back to life with the great power you wield.
Hireling Recovery Time -100%
[+] Bullets to purge the wicked.
Handgun Mag + 4
[-] Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have.
Cash Bonus -50%

War Chest: Binary Sword, Nexus Bolts.

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Imprints required: 5

Long ago, you were involved with a device known as the Portable Improbability Drive. Ever since you started using it's power, you started changing... You began to love and embrace the madness of Nevada, willing to become one with it's strange and improbable nature, thinning the barrier between worlds.

Whoever you were before doesn't matter now. Now, you're the Clown.

[SPECIAL] Once you have the Positioning skill, you'll teleport the distance between you and your target while wielding a melee weapon.
[SPECIAL] Opponents startled by your takedowns and gruesome kills don't just react with surprise...they'll take off running!

[+] All of that Improbability has made you jumpy.
H 2 H Speed + 100%
[+] Can't kill Clown- Clown kills YOU.
Trauma Regen + 500%
[+] You're not done kicking their ass yet.
Move Speed + 75%
[-] Manic excitment to murder doesn't merge well with stoic, fine-tuned aiming.
Ranged Accuracy -75%
[-] Senes?? What are THOSE??
Senses -30

War Chest: Stop Sign