Is there a way to give upgrade slots to the Hunter's Axe?
and/or give it the Silent Takedown ability from Musashi's Stealth Overhaul?

Just wanted to take back what I said a few days ago. I was out of line and dismissive towards the work that was put into this mod.

Sorry for calling this mod trash, guess was just having a bad day and took it out with an uncalled insult.

I still don't like the mod but I understand is just a different way of playing the game if choosing to install this mod.

keep up the good work and again I'm sorry for the rude post previously made especially since this is not mandatory and is here only as an option.

Keep up the good work and have a good day.

Honestly, I have two criticisms for this: 1) the reason the Boltcaster's damage is higher is because it only has one shot before it must reload. One damage more than regular assault rifles doesn't justify the single-shot limitation. At least not in my eyes.

2) The whole point of the Axe Toss being free is as a counter to the Alien Rulers' reaction mechanic; either just getting in that extra bit of damage without provoking a response, or maybe as an extra shot to try to hit that damned Archon King before he Atomic Piledrivers your soldier. Taking away the "Free action" aspect of the ability takes away the very element that gives the axe its purpose as a counter to the Rulers.

I'm not opposed to the idea of rebalancing the weapons, but those are two elements I just don't agree with changing.

@freestyle_champofthefuture
The axe remains a direct upgrade over standard XCOM swords at all stages of the game, calling them "trash" is unreasonable. In any case, you're welcome to not use the mod or remove the configuration responsible for changing the damage values.

this is more a nerf in line with a nerf the fk out of them and make them worthless rather than "rebalance them"

The axe is already outshadowed by the chosen katana, and basically nerfing it into the ground literally makes the weapon trash.

I agree, I'd rather stick to the weapons being powerful in order to help me hunt the Rulers, since I suck. But if you hate your recruits, by all means!

No it isn't. You get the weapons without fighting any rulers.

I think this weapon should be strong, because it is guarded by the most powerful Bosses, but anyway good mod

First! Master Fox releases mod, me sub