bk3k’s Better Mercs
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.
