KOTOR 1 Full Build
Installation Instructions
If you were linked to this list directly without reading the install instructions, please go back and read them here. There are some setup and general best-practice steps you need to be aware of before beginning the install process.
Before Installing
Please attempt to set your main game directory and all subfolders as not read-only. This is because executable mods will need to modify the files therein directly to install properly. Some operating systems (particularly Windows OS 8+) will lock the settings on these folders depending on their locations, so for many systems it will not be possible to actually pull them out of their read-only state, but it is important to at at least attempt to change the folders, as on some operating systems it is possible, and therefore necessary for a functional install.
It is critical to ensure that you only have ONE installation of KOTOR on your device before beginning. If you have multiple installations, or even just two executables in different locations, TSLPatcher executables which are set up to auto-detect your installation directory will misidentify which one is correct and install the mods wherever they please, probably spiking your whole install in the process. If you want to make a backup of your vanilla gamestate, make sure to compress the entire game into an archive (.rar, .zip, .7z, etc.) before starting the install process.
Please also note that the TSLPatcher executable utilized in the installation process of many of these mods (frustratingly) does not function on multi-monitor setups. If you have more than one monitor, you will need to disable your second while installing the mods, but you can re-enable it once the installation process is complete.
Do not, under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, run a TSLPatcher or Holopatcher executable from within a file archive. You must extract all archives before installing mod content, or running an executable. Failure to extract before installing will break your game. Also, ensure you don't extract all the mods to the exact same folder. If, for example, you extract every single mod to a folder called "KOTOR Mods" and run the executable each time, each time you extract you'll be overwriting critical data from the previous mods. Make sure each installer-based mod is extracted to its own folder before running the installer.
As a final note, please bear in mind: if you are asked to direct a TSLPatcher or Holopatcher executable to a folder to begin install, that folder should ALWAYS be the main game folder, where your game's .exe file is located (or the symlink to that folder created in the Quicker TSLPatching step below). For mods that are NOT installed with the TSLPatcher or Holopatcher, unless otherwise noted their loose-file contents are most often placed directly in the Override directory. Unless you are following specific instructions (the mod author's or my own) that state otherwise, you should not be placing files in the game's main directory or Modules folder. You should never have any subfolders inside the Modules or Override folders.
Known Bugs
- The intro cutscene to the game can sometimes fail to play when running with upscaled movies and widescreen applied. Just watch a clip of the cutscene elsewhere if it happens to you.
- Sometimes the game will crash on load when trying to enter a new area due to a data overflow. This is uncommon, but it is unfortunately basically impossible to prevent entirely even with the smallest-resolution texture work. Fortunately, it is easy to fix when it happens. Simply temporarily disable the 'Frame Buffer Effects' setting in your advanced graphics options, proceed through the load screen, then re-enable the setting once on the other side.
- It appears as if the first interaction between Elora (Sunry's wife) and the party on Manaan might skip through some dialogue if Jolee is in the party. This has only occurred once—please let me know if it happens to you.
Updating from a Prior Build
If you currently have a prior mod build version installed and would like to update to the current Revision, due to the importance of install order to the mod builds' function, there is unfortunately no way to do so without resetting to a fresh install and reinstalling the new build iteration on top. To do this, you will need to uninstall your game, then navigate to the game's install folder and delete any remaining contents; frequently, especially on the Steam release of the game, mod content will not be uninstalled as part of the application's uninstallation, or wiped when the game is reinstalled. If you do not both uninstall the game and wipe the directory prior to reinstalling, contents of the prior build can be left over upon the new build's installation and can lead to fatal errors during the install.
AMD Players
For some godforsaken reason, AMD cards are frequently crashing on current versions of KOTOR. Recent driver updates have fixed this for many card types, so it doesn't happen on all systems running AMD, but if you get into the game and start experiencing random crashes while walking around, sadly your AMD card is probably why. There is a solution, but it requires you to roll your driver version back to a set released prior to July 15th, 2022. I cannot give advice on how to do this, as the process is unique to your particular graphics card and I don't personally own an AMD device. Googling your graphics card and 'drivers' will probably get you where you need to go.
Mac OS Players
Please see this link for installation assistance for the game and these mods.
Amazon Games Players
For unknown reasons, the Amazon Games version of KOTOR has a modified executable and initiation file which breaks the Miles sound system, and automatically disables both movies and sound. Follow the steps here to restore these features. It's okay to do this now even if you intend to patch widescreen in later, just bear in mind when you do move to patch in widescreen that you already have the editable executable downloaded.
Linux Players
For anyone attempting to install these builds on a Linux distro, I strongly recommend installing on a case-insensitive file system (I have had VFAT recommended as an option by other users). Otherwise you will need to go through the headache of renaming a huge number of files, and it's really not worth it.
Total Filesize on Disk
For your reference, the total filesize of all mods before extraction, excluding movies, is approximately 6GB. Please bear this in mind if you intend to keep backups and/or are operating on a system with limited available memory. The total size of the install when extracted (plus HD movies in 1920x1080 resolution) is approximately 16GB.
Mod List
Quicker TSLPatching
Name: Quicker TSLPatching
Author: xypherh
Description: This isn't a game mod, but rather a system workaround which makes it easier to install mods. This script will not work on Mac operating systems (neither Linux, I believe) not running Windows on a partition, but there are some comments in the Posts section of the download page that might offer alternatives that allow it to function properly.
Mods will frequently use the TSLPatcher installer, which often requires you to point the installer at your game's base installation directory. Sometimes the patchers do this automatically, but sometimes they fail, which is where this script comes in; it'll create a symlink to your KOTOR and KOTOR 2 install directories direct to your desktop, where the TSLPatcher defaults to pointing, so you only need to scroll down and click the folder to install without navigating through your system's file structure. The script is confirmed safe and once your install is complete you can delete the desktop folders with no problems.
Installation Method: Windows Registry Edit
Installation Instructions: Run the script and follow the instructions it presents, choosing your KOTOR directory in the first popup window and your KOTOR 2 directory in the second. If the script does not function for you, check the Posts section of the mod download page to see some alternate suggestions for manually forcing the functionality of the script.
KOTOR Dialogue Fixes
Name: KOTOR Dialogue Fixes
Author: Salk & Kainzorus Prime
Description: In addition to fixing several typos, this mod takes the PC's dialogue—which is written in such a way as to make the PC sound constantly shocked, stupid, or needlessly and overtly evil—and replaces it with more moderate and reasonable responses, even for DS choices.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: NO
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Move the dialogue.tlk file from the "PC Response Moderation" folder into the main KOTOR directory (where the executable file is).
Character Startup Changes
Name: Character Startup Changes and Patch
Author: jonathan7, patch by A Future Pilot
Description: In a normal KOTOR start, your character's feats are pre-selected. This mod changes the initial level-up so that the number of feat points given is determined by class, but you can choose the feats you wish to invest into.
Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher, Loose-File Patch
Usage Warning: It's possible, if using auto level-up, to miss the feats to equip weapons and basic light armor while using this mod, unless you use the patch. Make sure to install it!
JC's Minor Fixes
Name: JC's Minor Fixes
Author: JCarter426
Description: KOTOR, like with any game, has a slew of little oversights, or things BioWare messed up by accident. The goal of this mod is to fix most of those small things not addressed in other, larger mods.
Category & Tier: Bugfix & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Move everything from the Straight Fixes, Resolution Fixes, and Aesthetic Improvements folders to your Override. Move everything from the "Things what bother me" folder as well, EXCEPT the files for the Sith uniform changes: N_AdmrlSaulKar.mdl, N_AdmrlSaulKar.mdx, N_SithComF.mdl, N_SithComF.mdx, N_SithComM.mdl, and N_SithComM.mdx (in other words, move all "MAN26" files and the two "plc_kiosk" files at the bottom). The fix in the Bugfix folder will be applied by a later mod, so you can also skip it.
Ultimate Character Overhaul
Name: Ultimate Character Overhaul
Author: ShiningRedHD
Description: Ultimate Character Overhaul is a comprehensive AI-upscale of every character and piece of equipment in the game. Unlike previous AI upscales, the Ultimate series has no transparency problems while still retaining reflections on character textures, all without any additional steps required. This is an incredibly high-quality mod, and ShiningRed has even gone through the trouble to make compatibility patches for the mod builds, upscaling some of the later textures we use!
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: For now, ignore all patches (those will be installed later). Just download the main package, and MAKE SURE it is the .tpc file version! I recommend the 2k version for the best combination of performance and quality.
Before moving the files to the override folder, be sure to delete the following: PFBI01 through PFBI04, and PMBI01 through PMBI04.
Ajunta Pall Appearance
Name: Ajunta Pall Unique Appearance and Patch
Author: Silveredge9, Patch by A Future Pilot
Description: This mod reskins Ajunta Pall to have a unique appearance that matches the honorary statue in the tomb.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod, TSLPatcher Patch
Installation Instructions: Download the main mod and ONLY look at the Transparent/Non-Transparent folders. Move your preferred textures from one of those folders (or one of their sub-folders for optional Sith eyes) to your override, then download and run the patch to finish applying changes. Do NOT move any of the files in the main mod folder!
KOTOR Community Patch
Name: KOTOR Community Patch
Author: Various Authors; Darth Parametric, JCarter426 & A Future Pilot Collate
Description: An ambitious compilation intending to be a comprehensive bugfix mod for the original game, the KOTOR Community Patch combines hundreds of various fixes and improvements from over a dozen other mods, as well as fixes put together by AFP, DP and JC on their own. With bugfixes as important to KOTOR as TSLRCM's are to KOTOR 2, I can't recommend its use highly enough.
Category & Tier: Bugfix, Graphics Improvement & Immersion / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: NO
Installation Method: HoloPatcher Mod
Installation Instructions: Be aware that this mod is the only one in the builds that is installed via the HoloPatcher, a new install method. For your purposes as the enduser, it functions almost identically to the TSLPatcher. Once you've installed the mod, go into your override directory and, if present, delete the file "LKA_Leaf03.tpc" before proceeding.
Ultimate Korriban
Name: Ultimate Korriban High Resolution
Author: ShiningRedHD
Description: In addition to fully upscaling all of the NPCs and equipment in the game, ShiningRed has also produced a series of mods using the same techniques that update all the planet textures. This mod upscales the Sith world of Korriban.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. Don't worry about it saying it requires Kexikus's skyboxes, that mod will be installed later.
Ultimate Kashyyyk
Name: Ultimate Kashyyyk High Resolution
Author: ShiningRedHD
Description: This mod upscales the forest-world of Kashyyyk, home of the Wookiees.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod.
Ultimate Tatooine
Name: Ultimate Tatooine High Resolution
Author: ShiningRedHD
Description: This mod upscales the iconic desert world Tatooine.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod.
Ultimate Dantooine
Name: Ultimate Dantooine High Resolution
Author: ShiningRedHD
Description: This mod upscales the peaceful retreat of Dantooine.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod.
Ultimate Endar Spire +
Name: Ultimate Endar Spire/Star Forge/Yavin Station
Author: ShiningRedHD
Description: This mod is a compilation upscale which includes upscales for three different areas: the Endar Spire, the Star Forge, and Yavin Station.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod.
Ultimate Manaan
Name: Ultimate Manaan High Resolution
Author: ShiningRedHD
Description: This mod upscales the water-world Manaan.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod.
Ultimate Unknown World
Name: Ultimate Unknown World High Resolution
Author: ShiningRedHD
Description: This mod upscales the mysterious Lehon.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. Delete LUN_blst01.tpc and LUN_blst02.tpc before moving to your override.
Ultimate Taris
Name: Ultimate Taris High Resolution
Author: ShiningRedHD
Description: This mod upscales the sprawling world-city of Taris.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod.
Duncan on Manaan
Name: Deadeye Duncan on Manaan
Author: Seamhainn
Description: This mod restores content which was left on the disk but was never implemented which would have let the player interact with Deadeye Duncan later on in the story, on Manaan.
Category & Tier: Restored Content / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Consistent Conditioning
Name: Consistent Conditioning Icons
Author: Sdub
Description: The feat tree for Conditioning has icons which are a bit visually inconsistent, which can make it easy to miss the tree if scrolling quickly. This mod makes their visuals uniform.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
HD Pazaak Cards
Name: HD Pazaak Cards
Author: CarthOnasty
Description: When you play space blackjack, you want the cards to at least look good, right?
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Move all the loose files to the Override. If you'd like KOTOR 2-style specialty cards (green-colored), move the files from the "green" folder to the override folder as well.
Scoundrel Trousers
Name: Scoundrel Trousers
Author: Darkbirdie
Description: Fixes the trouser texture of the female scoundrel's default clothing. By default it's pulled in and up.
Category & Tier: Bugfix / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Republic Soldier Fix
Name: Republic Soldier Fix
Author: JCarter426
Description: Fixes the low-resolution default female Republic soldier skin, as well as fixing issues with the male model and making the Republic uniform the default clothing for the Soldier-class character.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement & Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Move the files from both the Override and Optional folders to your game's override folder.
Republic Soldier's New Shade
Name: Republic Soldier's New Shade
Author: ebmar
Description: By default, despite being what looks like a mix of metallic and polymer elements, the Republic armor has no shine effect ingame. This mod fixes that so it's realistically reflective.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Multi-Run TSLPatcher
Installation Instructions: If using both components of JC's Republic Soldier Fix mod, install Options 3 and 5; if using only the main component of JC's mod, install only Option 5; if not using JC's mod, install the Main file and Option 2.
HD PC Portraits
Name: HD PC Portraits
Author: ndix UR
Description: ndix strikes again with a wonderful upscale that takes all the default player character portraits and sharpens them without altering their appearance. This mod is great for keeping a unified sense of high graphical fidelity, especially when playing in widescreen.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
PMHA05 HD
Name: PMHA05 HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: This is the first in a series of high-resolution player heads from Dark Hope, complete with full Dark Side transitions and new player portraits. We aren't going to use all of the HD versions she made—I've been careful to only select those I think fit closely with the original player head, as well as making enough clear improvements that any aesthetic alterations are acceptable trade-offs for the improved texture quality.
This specific texture reskins the fifth Asian male head preset, including new facial hair.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement & Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
PMHA02 HD
Name: PMHA02 HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: This Dark Hope retexture reskins the second Asian male head preset. It is mostly a straight graphics improvement, with minimal deviation from the default appearance.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
PMHA01 HD
Name: PMHA01 HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: This Dark Hope retexture reskins the first Asian male head preset. It is mostly a straight graphics improvement, but features a very minimalist DS transition.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
PMHB05 HD
Name: PMHB05 HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: This Dark Hope retexture reskins the fifth black male head preset. It is mostly a straight graphics improvement, but does alter the default skin tone and has a minimalist DS transition.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
PMHB01 HD
Name: PMHB01 HD ("The Kanye")
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Alright I'm not going to be cutesy, this basically makes the first Black male head preset into 'Ye. Why, I'm not sure. But I actually really like the texture work on it.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement & Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
PFHB03 HD
Name: PFHB03 HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: This Dark Hope retexture reskins the third black female head preset. It is a major improvement to her texture, but does feature a darker skin tone and a more minimalist DS transition.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
PFHA03 HD
Name: PFHA03 HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: This Dark Hope retexture reskins the third Asian female head preset. It is mostly a straight graphics improvement, but features a very minimalist DS transition.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
PFHC05 HD
Name: PFHC05 HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: This Dark Hope retexture reskins the fifth Caucasian female head preset. Dark Hope took some liberties here, adding a more detailed hair ornament and a tattoo to the side of the player's head, but I really enjoy the changes.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement & Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
PFHB01 HD
Name: PFHB01 HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: This Dark Hope retexture reskins the first black female head preset. It is mostly a straight graphics improvement, but does feature a darker skin tone.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
PFHB05 HD
Name: PFHB05 HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: This Dark Hope retexture reskins the fifth black female head preset. It is mostly a straight graphics improvement, but does feature a darker skin tone.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
PFHB02 Eye Fix
Name: PFHB02 Dark Side Transition Eye Fix
Author: Darth Parametric
Description: The eye overlays on the second black female head were input incorrectly and become offset as the player transitions to the Dark Side, creating the appearance of duplicated irises. This mod fixes that, as well as offering an upscale option which improves the base appearance of the head.
Category & Tier: Bugfix & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: I recommend using the upscale option.
High-Poly Grenades
Name: High-Poly Grenades
Author: MadDerp
Description: Fixes the models of the grenades to make them more spherical, and therefore ensure the basegame textures fit on them more accurately.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
HD Gizka
Name: HD Gizka
Author: Emperor Turnip
Description: Improves the base texture of the Gizka creature.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: The file has the wrong readme; move all the files in the Creatures folder, except for the readme and Gizka.jpg, to the override.
HD Rakghouls
Name: HD Rakghouls
Author: Emperor Turnip
Description: Improves the base texture of the Rakghoul creature.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Gammorean Reskin Pack
Name: Gammorean Reskin Pack
Author: Quanon
Description: Improves and upscales the textures of the game's Gammoreans.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
War Droids HD
Name: War Droid Mk 1 HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: A snazzy new skin for the game's humanoid war droids, in the vanilla style.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
HD Cleaning Droids
Name: AstromechHD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Reskins some mobile cleaning droids, matching vanilla but increasing the quality.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Better Twi'lek Heads
Name: Better Twi'lek Heads
Author: Ashton Scorpius
Description: Unlike female Twi'lek, male Twi'lek are supposed to have ears. Operative word: supposed to. Their ears are barely visible at all in KOTOR, which this mod fixes using TOR ear geometry.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: HoloPatcher Mod
Installation Instructions: Choose whether to use the slim or original necks; your preference.
HD Twi'lek Females
Name: HD Twi'lek Females
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Adds higher-resolution default clothing, lekku, faces and skin to female twi'lek in the game. Please note that the default screenshots all show a new texture which I don't like and don't use—the examples of the texture versions we'll be using are in the mod description.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Download the 'hd_twilek_female.rar' file, and ignore the other version.
Thigh-High Boots for Twi'lek
Name: Thigh-High Boots for Twi'lek
Author: DarthParametric
Description: In vanilla, female Twi'lek's thigh-high boots are painted on the character's texture rather than added to their equipped clothing as an item, which would give them realistic three-dimensional depth and higher resolution. This modder's resource serves to add the boots as an equipped object.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Unzip the mod, enter the NPC Replacement folder, and move the six files within (NOT including the optional folder or its contents) to the override.
Shaleena/Lashowe Mouth Fix
Name: Shaleena/Lashowe Mouth Adjustment
Author: Ashton Scorpius
Description: Fixes a bug with two female NPC heads which caused their upper teeth to be invisible during dialogue.
Category & Tier: Bugfix / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Calo Nord Recolor
Name: Calo Nord Recolor
Author: Watcher07
Description: Recolors Calo Nord's clothing to be more muted in tone; you wouldn't expect a famous bounty hunter to run around in bright colors, would you? Note that this does not allow you to play as Calo, nor does it add the custom blaster skin or republic uniform skin seen in the screenshots.
Screenshots: Here
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
HD Darth Malak
Name: HD Darth Malak
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Drastically improves the overall graphical quality of Malak. The screenshots really don't do this mod justice, it's excellent.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Download Instructions: Do not download the .tga file.
Installation Instructions: Move the main file in the directory to your override folder, then the files from the "Malak (Blue Eyes)" folder.
Darth Bandon HD
Name: Darth Bandon HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Drastically improves the overall graphical quality of Darth Bandon, Malak's apprentice.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
HD Vrook
Name: HD Vrook
Author: Dark Hope, edited by Publicola
Description: Drastically improves the overall graphical quality of Vrook.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
HD UI Elements
Name: Random HD UI Elements
Author: Sdub
Description: Improves a few miscellaneous textures, including planet textures on the galaxy map and companion textures in the character selection screen. Many of the companion selection screen textures will be overwritten with custom ones from subsequent mods, but Sdub's variants are miles ahead of vanilla.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Download Instructions: Install just the random UI elements download, not the optional T3-M4 request.
HD NPC Portraits
Name: HD NPC Portraits
Author: ndix UR
Description: A companion to his PC portrait rework, HD NPC Portraits takes all the companion portraits and drastically improves their quality without modifying the underlying aesthetic.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Download Instructions: Download the V2 option.
Installation Instructions: Ignore the 'V1 Looks' option.
Children Fixes
Name: Children NPC Fixes
Author: N-DReW25
Description: A small mod to fix a hand coloration mismatch on female children.
Category & Tier: Bugfix / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: I recommend the 'tanned hands' option.
Party Model Fixes
Name: Party Model Fixes
Author: redrob41
Description: Several of the companion models are messed up in ways that you don't really notice until you begin slapping hi-res textures on them. Since we're going to get to that, this mod is pretty important as a prerequisite.
Category & Tier: Bugfix / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: In the "Bastila uvw fix" folder, move all the files from the Bastila Clothes - Option 1 folder into the Override. Move all the files in the Canderous folder. Delete the two .tga files in the Carth folder before moving. Move all the files in the HK-47 folder. Delete the .tga file from the Jolee folder before removing. Ignore the Juhani folder. Move all the files from the Mission folder.
Juhani Appearance Overhaul**
Name: Juhani Appearance Overhaul and Patch
Author: Stormie97, Patch by JCarter
Description: This mod is an all-in-one overhaul for Juhani, including a new body texture, new unique clothing, and a custom lightsaber for our favorite angry Cathar. Bear in mind we don't use this mod's changes to Juhani's head, instead relying on the below mod.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change, Immersion & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Install Instructions: Use the Body & Lightsaber version, we will use a different head model. Make sure to install the patch after, it fixes an issue with her lightsaber which can cause it to disappear.
Juhani Cathar Head
Name: Juhani Real Cathar Head
Author: Miro42
Description: Juhani's head model has always been a disappointing reminder of the limitations of low resolution. This mod makes the best attempt of any I've seen so far to portray Juhani as truly Cathar, without going to extremes or failing to overcome the limitations of her original facial design.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Korriban: Back in Black
Name: Korriban: Back in Black
Author: JCarter426
Description: Find it strange that all Sith at the Korriban academy are apparently officers and not Dark Jedi? This mod reskins all the Jedi in the Academy to wear proper robes, as well as fixing several other appearance issues on Korriban.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change & Bugfix / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Installation Instructions: If running the Community Patch (you should be), install the Community Patch-Compatible install option; otherwise, select Basic. If you would like Master Uthar or Yuthura Ban (the two top Sith at the academy) to wear alternate outfits instead of robes, re-run the patcher to select your preferred options AFTER running the initial install.
Cloaked Jedi Robes
Name: Cloaked Jedi Robes
Author: JCarter426
Description: If you preferred the robes in KOTOR 2, as most seem to, does JC have a mod for you. Cloaked Jedi Robes migrates all of the robe types from KOTOR 2 straight into KOTOR, while still managing to retain the unique color schemes of the original (should you choose to use one of the two options for that, anyway!). If you've long sought robe consistency across the two games, look no further.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Installation Instructions: When installing, use the screenshots provided to determine which robe style you would like to use. Aesthetically, I strongly recommend the Brown-Red-Blue Alternative.
JC's Jedi Tailor
Name: JC's Jedi Tailor
Author: JCarter426
Description: It's very annoying when you've got your party together and you want to show your swag off with color-coordinated outfits, but the game only gives you gaudy blue robes. Worry no longer! JC has given us a solution in the form of a skilled Trandoshan tailor, who will dye your robes on demand—it's also compatible with Cloaked Jedi Robes! He even has some very well-written and lore-friendly dialogue about current events.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: NO
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Installation Instructions: If you use Cloaked Jedi Robes's 100% Brown option, make sure to install the 100% Brown compatibility patch after the main mod installation (re-run the executable).
Qel-Droma Reskin
Name: Qel-Droma Robes Reskin
Author: Effix
Description: This mod reskins the Qel-Droma robes to look closer to their canon counterparts, while also improving their general appearance and making them compatible with JC's Jedi Tailor.
Category & Tier: Immersion, Appearance Change & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Masters: JC's Cloaked Jedi Robes
Quanon's HK-47
Name: Quanon's HK-47
Author: Quanon
Description: Improves the appearance of HK-47 by adding more detail, dimming the shine of his armor, and generally making his appearance in the first game more closely approximate a cleaner version of his appearance from KOTOR 2.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Delete PO_phk47.tga before moving the two other files to the override.
HD Astromech Droids
Name: HD Astromech Droids
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Vastly improves the skin of not just T3-M4, but all astromech droids in the game. Also includes party and companion portraits.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Delete po_pt3m33.tga before moving the files to your override.
HD Protocol Droids
Name: Protocol Droids HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Vastly improves the skin of all the protocol droids encountered ingame.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
HD Carth Onasi
Name: HD Carth Onasi
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Vastly improves the skin and default clothes textures of Carth. Note that, for our purposes, we do not use this mod's changes to Carth's head or face.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Download Instructions: Download only the file which adds clothing, unless you like the head & face changes the mod makes
Installation Instructions: Delete PO_pcarth3.tga before moving the three other files to the override.
HD Canderous Ordo
Name: HD Canderous Ordo and Patch
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Vastly improves the skin and default clothes textures of Canderous. Note that, for our purposes, we do not use this mod's changes to Canderous's head or face; we use the head textures of the following mod.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod & Patch
Download Instructions: Download only the version marked 'new clothes,' which includes both clothing and body textures. We get our head model from the below mod. Remember to also download the patch.
Quanon's Canderous
Name: Quanon's Canderous Ordo
Author: Quanon
Description: Vastly improves the head and face texture of Canderous. Note that, for our purposes, we do not use this mod's changes to Canderous's body or clothes; we use those textures from the previous mod.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Move only P_CandH01.tga to your override.
Jolee HD
Name: Jolee Bindo HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Vastly improves the clothing and body texture quality of the companion Jolee Bindo. We will download the head seen in this mod's screenshots in the following download.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Fen's Jolee
Name: Fen's Jolee
Author: Fenharel
Description: Do your best to ignore the lighting of the screenshots. This mod actually looks very good, at least for its head textures. That's all we'll be using it for.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Download Instructions: Download the default, not the iconic recolor.
Installation Instructions: Move ONLY P_joleeh01.tga and P_joleeh01.txi to your override.
Zaalbar HD
Name: Zaalbar HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: An improvement of Zaalbar's default texture, especially his hair and coloration.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Delete po_pzaalbar3.tga before moving the files to your override.
Sith Uniform Reformation
Name: Sith Uniform Reformation
Author: Heyorange
Description: If you ever want a window into incredibly minor things that I think are really cool, this is the cream of the crop. Vanilla KOTOR doesn't really have much rhyme or reason behind differentiating the appearance of the Sith soldiers you encounter, except for rule of cool. This mod makes the clothing of each rank clear and consistent, with an established breakdown of epaulettes, as well as rank and regiment insignias.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES, however some text will be in English or lines of dialogue may be blank.
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Install the default option, not one of the latter two.
Stylized Portraits
Name: Stylized Portraits by Tinman888
Author: /u/Tinman888
Description: Presented as an alternative to the other HD companion portrait mods previously listed, as well as those companion pictures modified by some of the above graphics mods. If you prefer a more stylized look to your party selection wheel, this lovely mod is the pick for you. Bear in mind that the Revan portrait is optional, so you can exclude that if you would prefer to keep the PC's portraits vanilla.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Strongly recommend the Lite version—the quality difference is not noticeable, but the filesize footprint of the large versions is huge and could contribute to load errors in multiple modules.
Star Map Revamp
Name: Star Map Revamp
Author: Carth0nasty
Description: Reskins the Star Maps to a new HD texture, with similar improvements to the map of the galaxy the star maps display.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Background Improvements
Name: Background Ship Improvements
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Reskins some of the ships seen in the background of the game. By default their appearances are awful, because the players were never meant to look too closely at them.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Hi-Res Ebon Hawk
Name: Vurt's K1 Hi-Res Ebon Hawk Retexture
Author: Vurt
Description: Reskins the vessel the Ebon Hawk to extreme high resolution.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Once the mod is extracted, copy the file 'LDA_EHawk01' and make a duplicate of it. Rename this duplicate to 'M36_EHawk01.tga' and then move all files to the override.
Ebon Hawk Repairs
Name: Ultimate Ebon Hawk Repairs
Author: PapaZinos
Description: Fixes quite a few holes in the Ebon Hawk model, so the above texture actually properly maps to it!
Category & Tier: Bugfix / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Move the files from "to override" to your override folder, then also move the files from the Animation Fix folder and overwrite when prompted.
HQ Cockpit Skyboxes
Name: HQ Cockpit Skyboxes
Author: Sithspecter
Description: Vastly improves the quality of exterior areas as seen from the cockpit of the Ebon Hawk.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Download Instructions: Install the version of the mod you would like based upon how detailed you want the cockpit skyboxes to appear. Keep in mind that load time into the Ebon Hawk could be significantly increased if using very large cockpit textures—I recommend the Large texture option for the best balance of quality and size/performance.
Animated Panel
Name: Ebon Hawk Animated Texture
Author: Salk, Sith Holocron, Dark Hope and Selphadur
Description: Beautifully upscales and animates one of the main Ebon Hawk panels.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Taris Reskin
Name: Taris Reskin
Author: Quanon
Description: Reskins the streets of Taris to resemble a more realistically grimy, run-down appearance. Also gives certain locations (like Davik's estate) a more grandiose, elegant appearance.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Don't install the included modifications to the Dantooine Estates or Sith Base. You will additionally need to delete the following files before moving the mod content to the override folder: LTS_Bsky01.tga, LTS_Bsky02.tga, and (sorted by name) LTS_sky0001.tga through LTS_SKY0005.tga
High Quality Starfields
Name: High Quality Starfields and Nebulas
Author: Kexikus
Description: Upscales and beautifies the various starfields encountered throughout the game.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
HQ Skyboxes II
Name: High Quality Skyboxes II
Author: Kexikus
Description: Massively improves and increases the resolution of all skyboxes for all planets in the game.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Download Instructions: Unless using one of the mods for which Kex has developed skyboxes (not recommended, as they're almost certainly not compatible with this build) simply download the 'HQSkyboxesII_K1.7z' file.
Hires Beam Effects
Name: Hi-Res Beam Effects
Author: InSidious
Description: An ambitious effect replacer for most "beam" style attacks in the game. Don't let the still screenshots fool you, this is an extremely well-made mod that looks excellent compared to the original textures when in-game.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
HD Fire & Ice
Name: HD Fire and Ice
Author: Cinder Skye
Description: Makes further improvements to the fire and ice textures above and beyond those included in the above mod.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Animated Energy Shields
Name: Animated Energy Shields
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Probably one of the best mods I never thought about having before. Modernizes the incredibly unwieldy and intrusive old energy shield graphics, which were both ugly and interfered with the player's vision, with new animated textures that are simultaneously more modern, less intrusive, and higher-quality.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Animated Cantina Sign
Name: Animated Cantina Sign
Author: Sith Holocron
Description: Animates some cantina signs which were previously stationary.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Terminal Texture
Name: Terminal Texture
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Beside HD upscales, the old terminal texture looked decidedly out-of-place. This facelift is high-quality, animated and faithful to the original aesthetic.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
HD Workbench
Name: RepTab HD
Author: Dark Hope
Description: Upgrades the visuals of the game's crafting benches, and also animates the computer interface terminal they have.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Animated Swoop Monitors
Name: Animated Swoop Monitors
Author: ebmar
Description: Replaces the static swoop racing viewscreens with animated versions, for your immersive benefit
Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Loadscreens in Color
Name: Loadscreens in Color
Author: Sithspecter
Description: Colorizes the previously blue-grey loadscreens of the game, to add a bit of life to module changes.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change & Immersion / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Reflective Lightsaber Blades
Name: New Lightsaber Blade Models
Author: Crazy34
Description: With this mod, Crazy34 walked into the community, slammed down one of the most impressive mods ever made for this game, and dared us to do better. Not only have they split the blade texture in two to allow for lightsabers with cores of a different color (currently unsupported in the build release, but hopefully coming soon), they've also added dynamic reflections to each and every lightsaber across every area of the game. When you're fighting a Dark Jedi, you're going to see your faces bathed in shifting colors, fading and brightening as you swing your lightsabers; when you ignite your saber in a hallway, it will reflect on the floor and walls, and will realistically increase in intensity as the blade draws nearer to the surface. This is an incredible project, and easily one of the most important—and impressive—mods ever released for KOTOR. In the next few years, it could completely change the face of lightsaber modding.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change, Immersion & Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Installation Instructions: Install only the Standard option.
Blaster Visual Effects
Name: Blaster Visual Effects
Author: JCarter426
Description: Sharpens the color and texture of blaster bolts fired in the game.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Move everything from the override folder to your game's override directory, unless you would like yellow/green disruptors, in which case those files should be moved from the optional folder after moving all loose files to the override first.
Wookiee Warblade Fix
Name: Wookiee Warblade Fix
Author: RedRob
Description: A reuploaded variant of an older fix by RedRob, this mod elongates the handle of the Wookiee Warblade weapon so that the player no longer tries to grip it directly with their hands.
Category & Tier: Bugfix / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Kill The Czerka Guard
Name: Kill the Czerka Jerk on Kashyyyk
Author: TamerBill
Description: If you're feeling a bit sociopathic, this mod lets you kill a particularly rude Czerka employee on Kashyyyk.
Category & Tier: Added Content / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: NO
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Korriban Workbench
Name: Korriban Academy Workbench
Author: InSidious
Description: By default, there's no workbench on Korriban, which can result in some tedious back-and-forth between planets if you want to switch out crystals or upgrade some armor. This mod fixes that.
Category & Tier: Added Content / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Senni Vek Mod
Name: Senni Vek Mod
Author: N-DReW25
Description: The second option of this mod, the Senni Vek Restoration, restores the initial character who leads you to the Geno'Haradan as one of Hulas's henchmen for the showdown on Tatooine, and is fully vanilla-friendly. The default install, Senni Vek's Ambush, removes Hulas from the final confrontation entirely and replaces him with Senni Vek, featuring altered dialogue which implies that Hulas played you for the entire game and has vanished into the shadows to consolidate his control of the Geno'Haradan.
Category & Tier: Added & Restored Content / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: HoloPatcher Mod
Install Instructions: At this time, I have not personally tested the "Senni Vek's Ambush" install option. There should be no issues choosing to use either, however. For realism I personally recommend the "Senni Vek's Ambush" install, but if you'd like to remain as close to vanilla as possible, choose the Senni Vek Restoration instead.
Ixgil the Bith
Name: Ixgil the Bith
Author: Crimson Knight
Description: The definition of modding hubris. When the power to change the universe at the tips of one's fingers leads a man to spend more time making a mod than the combined thousands of users who ever download it will even see what he did on screen.
There's a wrong soundset. This mod fixes it. The character dies about 5 seconds later. To even download this mod is to question one's sanity.
Category & Tier: Bugfix / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Hidden Bek Control Room
Name: Hidden Bek Control Room Restoration
Author: N-DReW25
Description: The annoying locked door in the Hidden Bek base was, it turns out, probably not intentionally locked in the first place. This mod restores the player's ability to access it, if you turn on Gadon.
Category & Tier: Restored Content / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Juhani Restoration
Name: Juhani Dialogue Restoration
Author: Leilukin
Description: Inexplicably, Juhani has dialogue to ask her about each planet you visit which was removed, as well as special conversations about her feelings toward Canderous and the evils of Korriban. This mod restores them all, in the process fleshing out the under-loved companion a bit.
Category & Tier: Restored Content / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Vision Enhancement
Name: Vision Enhancement
Author: JCarter426
Description: Some of the visions which the player is meant to have of the past and the Star Maps have some issues, both of location and of the player's strange decision to wear armor to bed. This mod fixes that.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 3 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
New Leviathan Dialogue
Name: Leviathan Differentiated Dialogue
Author: Revanator
Description: Gives different companions different dialogue choices when speaking to the Rodian prisoner on board the Leviathan.
Category & Tier: Added Content & Immersion / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: NO
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Balanced Pazaak
Name: Balanced Pazaak
Author: A Future Pilot
Description: Pazaak players in the original KOTOR cheat, badly. While there's no way to prevent the computer from favoring NPCs in draws, there is a way to drastically reduce their ability to help themselves, and that's to give them all decks one tier lower than what their difficulty says they should have.
Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Camera Replacement
Name: Ebon Hawk Camera Replacement
Author: LDR
Description: By default, the camera angle inside the Ebon Hawk is ridiculously close to the PC, which not only makes the PC take up the majority of the screen, it also makes it very hard to see around you. This mod replaces the Ebon Hawk camera angle with one closer to the camera angles present in the rest of the game, and similar to KOTOR 2's Ebon Hawk camera angle.
Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Improved Grenades
Name: Improved Grenades
Author: jc2
Description: In the base-game, grenades typically aren't very useful after the first few planets, once Force powers and the PC's combat capabilities begin to spin up. This mod seeks not only to increase the value of grenades throughout the game but to also make the enemies wielding them more dangerous by tying the total damage output of a grenade to the demolitions stat of the thrower.
Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: Move the two files from the "Vanilla Increased Radius +Demo" folder to the override.
Turret Minigame Remover
Name: Random Turret Minigame Remover
Author: KittyKitty
Description: It's annoying at best to have to worry about potentially fighting Sith fighters before every hyperspace jump, especially when the fighting isn't particularly difficult and you don't gain anything for winning. This mod removes all such sequences, only leaving the scripted fighter engagements in place.
Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Repeater Attacks Restoration
Name: Repeating Blaster Attacks Restoration
Author: R2-X2
Description: Blasters in the original KOTOR are underpowered all-around, but out of the entire laughingstock none is worse than blaster repeaters, which cost more in return for equivalent damage and less crit chance. It turns out that these weapons were originally supposed to have two attack rounds, but BioWare didn't have the time or know-how to implement this before the game went gold. This mod restores this function, with only a few instances where it doesn't work due to hardcoded scripting.
Category & Tier: Mechanics Change & Bugfix / 1- Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Known Bugs: Sometimes it appears as if the damage for this mod does not apply properly; it appears to function sometimes and fail at others. This is a very complicated mod which makes it difficult to trace the problems, but having this fixed at least some of the time is better than not having it fixed at all.
Installation Instructions: The two optional files included in this mod package are untested with the builds and, from a balance perspective, not recommended.
Tutorial Remover
Name: Trask Without Tutorials
Author: Leilukin
Description: If you're on your second playthrough, Trask, his annoying pauses to explain things you already know, and all the "press the A button!" dialogue doesn't just take you out of the experience, it's infuriating. This mod leaves Trask in with all of his usual actions in the prologue, but removes all of his explanatory dialogue about how the game works.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Dark Sacrifice
Name: JC's Romance Enhancement: Dark Sacrifice
Author: JCarter426
Description: As you know, with some small variations KOTOR has a binary ending: Light Side or Dark Side. But it wasn't always so—until quite late in development a very unique ending for Dark Side players who romanced Carth was still being developed, and voice lines were even recorded for it. For unknown reasons this ending was cut, but with this mod it has now been restored. You are not locked into this alternate ending, it's only presented as an option which your character may choose. More than this can't be revealed without giving the ending away, but do note that unless you intend to play as a DS character capable of romancing Carth, this mod will not present any changes. Please also note, a third-party mod by Leilukin not present in this guide makes Carth able to be romanced by male characters, and is compatible with this mod.
Category & Tier: Restored Content / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Saber Throw Knockdown
Name: Saber Throw Knockdown Effect
Author: uwadmin12
Description: By default, the "Throw Lightsaber" power is a little weak. Not only does it seem like it takes forever, it does much less damage in a much smaller AoE than powers like Lightning—or even Wave! The goal of this mod is giving Advanced Throw Lightsaber some additional functionality that makes using it worthwhile, namely the inclusion of a knockdown effect on the primary target if that target fails to pass a saving throw. This can make the ability useful for screening particular zones while also dealing damage—still somewhat less effective than Wave, but with more guaranteed damage.
Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Sunry Enhancement
Name: Sunry Murder Recording Enhancement
Author: FallenGuardian
Description: Rather than having Sunry only verbally explain what happened when he murdered the Sith officer on Manaan, there's now a recording that goes along with the dialogue that shows what happened.
Category & Tier: Added Content & Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: NO
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Davik Slave Change
Name: PC Dialogue with Davik's Slave Change
Author: Leilukin
Description: 2003 was a different time, but this mod really proves that. In vanilla, if you request a 'massage' from some slaves—which has some sexual implications in Star Wars—you get nothing more than a disgusted remark from some companions. You can even threaten them without consequence. This mod properly amends this, giving you two options: for those deeply bothered by the ability to take advantage of the slaves the option to pressure them into servicing you can be removed entirely, whereas the second retains the massage, but gives Dark Side points for requesting it, as well as adding DS points for threatening the slaves at any point.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Installation Instructions: I personally recommend option 2.
Recruit T3-M4 Early
Name: Recruit T3-M4 Early
Author: brents742
Description: This mod restores the option to buy T3-M4 from Janice Nall as soon as you have the cash to do so. Dialogue was present in the files indicating that this was always meant to have been an option, but for some reason was scrapped from the final release. You can now buy T3 as soon as you're ready and use him until you unlock Mission, Zalbaar, and your other party members.
Category & Tier: Restored Content / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: NO
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Security Spikes for K1
Name: Security Spikes for K1
Author: JCarter426
Description: In all BioWare's infinite brilliance, when they ported KOTOR to PC they didn't just cap the menus to 800x600, they also broke security spikes so they're literally unusable. This mod can't fix that, but it can give you a workaround: either some hacky functionality that works just like spikes do, or cold, hard cash in the places where spikes would normally drop.
Category & Tier: Bugfix / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
HQ Blasters
Name: High Quality Blasters
Author: Sithspecter
Description: Massively improves the appearance of almost all blaster weapons in-game without altering their original design.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: PARTIAL - Some text will be blank or in English
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Installation Instructions: Extract the mod, navigate to the 'TSLPatchdata' folder, and delete the file 'keblastore.utm'. Run the installer--it will give you a single error, this is intended. After the install has completed, rename the files 'w_ionrfl_04.mdl' and 'w_ionrfl_04.mdx' to 'w_ionrfl_004.mdl' and 'w_ionrfl_004.mdx'. Delete the following files from your override directory: w_rptnblstr_004.mdl, w_rptnblstr_004.mdx, w_blstrpstl_006.mdl, w_blstrpstl_006.mdx and g1_w_rptnblstr01.uti
Crashed Republic Cruiser
Name: A Crashed Republic Cruiser on a Nameless World
Author: LDR
Description: It's difficult for me to talk about this mod without gushing about it. In my opinion, this mod is the best piece of added quest content ever made for either KOTOR or KOTOR 2: best-written, best-structured, best-balanced, best-voiced, and most sensible. It brings the player's past into the equation without mandating anything about their nature, and provides a real and immersive look at what your character's past was, and future could be, all while being lore-friendly to BOTH KOTOR 2 and The Old Republic. The only reason this mod isn't marked as Essential is because it reuses one module in a way which doesn't allow for suspension of disbelief—everything else about this mod is perfect.
Category & Tier: Added Content & Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: NO
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Install Options: Run the installer to install the mod, then re-run it twice more, once for each of the optional installs, if using Loadscreens in Color/HQ Blasters.
Trandoshans Rescaled
Name: Trandoshans Rescaled
Author: DarthParametric
Description: Canonically Trandoshans are huge, as tall as Wookiees. This mod rescales them to stand about as high.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Custom Selkath Animation
Name: Custom Selkath Animation
Author: Alvar007
Description: At many points in the files the Selkath are called on to make an "angry" animation type, but BioWare never made one for them. This is a custom animation for the Selkath that allow them to react properly whenever the files call for an angry emote.
Category & Tier: Bugfix / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Sneak Attack Restoration
Name: Sneak Attack 10 Restoration
Author: N-DReW25
Description: Stealth builds already don't get enough love in KOTOR, so the restoration of Sneak Attack 10 is helpful for anyone wanting to try an alternate build. This significantly increases the damage of sneak attacks for Mission and a Scoundrel player when they reach level 19.
Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Sherruk with Lightsabers
Name: Sherruk Attacks with Lightsabers and Patch
Author: Shem, patch by A Future Pilot & Darth Parametric
Description: Sherruk, the Mandalorian leader on Dantooine, likes to collect the lightsabers of the Jedi whom he's killed, and the settlers on the plains tell you that he's been heard to use them in battle. With this mod he really does use those lightsabers—and an impressively expanded inventory of equipment—to fuck your shit up.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES, however some text will be in English or blank.
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod, Loose-File Patch
Installation Instructions: Install the base mod first, then move the file from the patch directly to your override.
Helena Shan Improvement
Name: Helena Shan Improvement
Author: VarsityPuppet
Description: This mod changes Helana Shan's appearance to more closely resemble that of her daughter Bastila, while also improving on her texture.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Bastila's Dark Bodysuit
Name: Bastila's Dark Bodysuit
Author: Revanator
Description: As much as I'd like to think that Malak is just too lazy to care, it's unlikely he'd let Bastila run around with the same pseudo-robes she used as a Jedi without marking her as subservient to the Dark Side. This mod adds a new, slick dark-themed version of Bastila's clothing which she receives for the temple mount encounter and beyond.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change & Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES, however some text will be in English or blank.
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Download Instructions: Be sure to download the TSLPatcher version.
Installation Instructions: Use the regular install—other install variants have been linked to sequence breaks, but the normal install variant is fully functional.
Dueling Arena Adjustment
Name: Taris Dueling Arena Adjustment
Author: DarthParametric
Description: The "crowd" in the Taris Dueling Arena is, by default, just a few sprites stuffed in the background. They look awful, and I bet they looked awful even in 2003. Blessedly, this mod fixes that by switching the sprites out with a much more dense crowd, as well as fixing other miscellaneous issues with the arena.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change, Bugfix & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Bendak Non-Darkside Option
Name: Bendak Bounty Non-Darkside Option
Author: Thrak Farelle, edited by A Future Pilot
Description: Since Selven can be killed as a government contract with no DS points gained, why can't Bendak? This mod allows the player to decide whether they're agreeing to the death match just because they want blood (DS) or because they simply want to ensure Bendak doesn't kill anyone else (LS).
Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: NO
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Installation Instructions: This mod is not a file archive unlike all the other mods you've downloaded, just a single pre-extracted file. When you get the file, just put it directly in your Override folder.
Kashyyyk Forcefield Rework
Name: Kashyyyk Shadowlands Forcefield Rework
Author: DarthParametric
Description: By default, the forcefield in the Kashyyyk shadowlands doesn't have any point of interaction to it, and so to get around this oversight BioWare had to use some camera trickery to prevent the player from seeing what Jolee was doing. This mod fixes this, as well as some other issues with the area, allowing the area transition to work with a more normal camera angle.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Engine Lab Bench
Name: Engine Lab Bench for Swoop Accelerator
Author: Darth Parametric
Description: Moves a bench out of the way of combat while sitting a highly valuable piece of hardware on it instead of, y'know, the floor. Helps with pathing issues.
Category & Tier: Bugfix / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod
Missing Lamps Fix
Name: Missing Lamps Fix
Author: Ebmar
Description: Several lamps which are supposed to be visible had bad references assigned to them, which caused them to fail spawning in and led to phantom light sources. This mod fixes that, as well as fixing the positioning of a misaligned pillar in the same area.
Category & Tier: Bugfix / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Multi-Run TSLPatcher
Installation Instructions: Run the patcher twice, first to install the lamp fix and then once to install the optional pillar facing fix.
Sith Texture Restoration
Name: Sith Soldier Texture Restoration
Author: A Future Pilot
Description: It turns out there were several textures planned for Sith Troopers that didn't make it fully into the game. This mod restores an alternate white texture which was meant for Elite troopers, who by default simply share the appearance of regular troopers.
Category & Tier: Restored Content / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Diversified Republic Soldiers
Name: Diversified Wounded Republic Soldiers
Author: DarthParametric
Description: By default, the Republic soldiers in Zelka Forn's clinic on Taris all have the exact same model. This mod varies their appearance to preserve realism.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Diversified Jedi Captives
Name: Diversified Jedi Captives
Author: DarthParametric
Description: This mod ensures all the Jedi captives on the Star Forge don't use the same model, and are instead realistically unique in appearance.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Download Instructions: I recommend the Base install option. If you wish to add these NPCs to Dantooine, you can also install the optional module; just make sure to add the compatibility patch if you're using 'Cloaked Jedi Robes' above.
Juhani Romance Enhancement
Name: Juhani Romance Enhancement
Author: Kexikus
Description: In the vanilla version of KOTOR that shipped, there is actually a romance option for female characters and Juhani, though it's tough as sin to proc due to a myriad of bugs (fixed by the K1CP in this mod package). Even so, it's very underdone and has no real conclusion to speak of. This mod's goal is to at least provide some basic closure to the romance and confirm that yes, you did actually proc it properly.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Dodonna's Transmission
Name: Dodonna's Transmission
Author: danil-ch
Description: When just about to assault the Star Forge, Admiral Dodonna contacts the Ebon Hawk. Inexplicably, in the DS version of the cutscene the player is present, but in the LS version, despite the player's incredible importance, they're entirely absent. This mod adds the player into the LS version of the scene as well, so they match up.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Installation Instructions: Recommend the Revisited option.
Endgame Hologram Fix
Name: Movie-Style Endgame Holograms
Author: DarthParametric
Description: Gets rid of the ugly, "painted" holograms used for Dodonna's transmission sequence and replaces them with variants closer to the movies, and KOTOR 2.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Twisted Rancor Trio Fix
Name: Movie-Style Holograms for the Twisted Rancor Trio
Author: DarthParametric
Description: Replaces the holograms for the Twisted Rancor Trio puzzle on Taris with variants closer to those seen in the movies, and KOTOR 2.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Rakatan Hologram Fix
Name: Movie-Style Rakatan Holograms
Author: DarthParametric
Description: Replaces the Rakatan Elder holograms with variants closer to those seen in the movies, and KOTOR 2.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Ending Enhancement
Name: Dark-Side Ending Cutscene Enhancement
Author: DarthParametric
Description: A major improvement to the endgame cutscene for DS players, enhancing the lightmaps, crowd, and architecture of the arena to be more realistic.
Category & Tier: Immersion & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Elder Droid Unique VO
Name: Elder Droid Unique VO
Author: ebmar
Description: By default, the droids in the Elder's compound on Lehon make beeping noises similar to what T3 and other utility droids do, despite the identical model on Dantooine having a VO that clearly indicates it was programmed to speak verbally, in an ancient version of the Rakatan language. This mod modifies the droid's VO set so it no longer beeps, and instead speaks ancient Rakata like the droid on Dantooine.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Ajunta Pall's Swords
Name: Ajunta Pall's Swords Revamped
Author: Rece
Description: Gives the swords in Ajunta Pall's tomb unique stats and the ability to be sold for credits, unlike in vanilla.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Installation Instructions: Use the version not for the Weapon Model Overhaul, unless you choose to install it separately (NOT tested and NOT recommended).
Ajunta Pall's Blade
Name: Ajunta Pall's Blade
Author: Ebmar
Description: Rather than working on all the Sith specter's weapons, this mod focuses on making Ajunta Pall's true blade a visually unique representation of the terror of the Sith Lord.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Installation Instructions: Install the Sith Specter/Rece compatibility option if using Ajunta Pall's Swords.
JC's Mandalorian Armor
Name: JC's Mandalorian Armor
Author: JCarter426
Description: Makes Mandalorian armor consistent throughout the game, and ensures that all models use the colored ranking system present in KOTOR.
Category & Tier: Appearance Change & Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Multi-Run TSLPatcher
Installation Instructions: Install Option A, then re-run the patcher and also install the extra textures.
Weapon Stats Rebalance
Name: Weapon Base Stats Rebalance
Author: TK-664
Description: In the original KOTOR blasters are significantly underpowered, both in base damage and critical hit range. This mod alters blasters along the same lines KOTOR 2 did, increasing their versatility especially on Taris.
Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
HQ Gaffi Stick
Name: Gaffi Stick Improvement
Author: Fallen Guardian
Description: A higher-res version of the gaffi stick, with a custom variant included for the Tusken Chieftain.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
HD Quarterstaffs
Name: Quarterstaff Replacement Pack
Author: DeadMan, ported by N-DReW25
Description: Similar to the above mod, this mod retextures the quarterstaff-style weapons to HD variants.
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Training Lightsabers
Name: Dantooine Training Lightsabers
Author: Kexikus
Description: Canonically, Jedi fought with low-power training lightsabers during their training, not swords. This mod provides the PC and Bastila with a training lightsaber for the purposes of the Dantooine training montage, replacing the scene's default longswords.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Logical Datapads
Name: Logical Datapads
Author: Sdub
Description: Datapad, datapad, datapad, datapad, datapad. You wouldn't be able to tell it by looking at them, but in vanilla those are five different items. No more. This mod logically renames all datapads to actually explain what they are, so you don't risk an aneurism while looking for a specific one in your inventory.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: NO
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Realistic Visual Effects
Name: Realistic Visual Effects
Author: Shem
Description: Removes the glowing and other unrealistic visual effects when using flurry, critical strike, etc.
Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
NPC Alignment Fix
Name: NPC Alignment Fix
Author: TK-664
Description: Corrects a vanilla oversight where many enemies did not have an alignment at all, thereby rendering most items which gave bonus damage/resistances to LS/DS pointless.
Category & Tier: Bugfix & Immersion / 2 - Recommended
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Galaxy Map Fix
Name: Galaxy Map Fix Pack
Author: Kexikus & Sith Holocron
Description: Moves the planets on the K1 Galaxy Map to their canon positions, and animates the screen on the Ebon Hawk
Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement & Immersion / 3 - Suggested
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: TSLPatcher
Installation Instructions: If intending to play in widescreen and with the widescreen menus mod (part of several additional widescreen support mods here), install this mod after the widescreen menus installation, and move the file from the optional download "HR Menu Patch.zip" file which corresponds to your resolution to your override folder after the initial installation completes; otherwise, install the base mod now.
Remove Duplicate TGA/TPC
Name: Remove Duplicate TGA/TPC OR Bash script for MacOS/Linux
Author: Flachzangen, bash version by /u/th3w1zard1
Description: This is a script written by Flachzangen which allows you to remove duplicate .TGA or .TPC files in your game directory. Files with the .TPC filetype take priority, so for several of the patches we've downloaded which are of the .tga filetype, we need to delete any .TPC duplicates in order to get them to read properly. That's what this script will do.
Category & Tier: Patch / 1 - Essential
Installation Method: .bat Patcher
Installation Instructions: Place DelDuplicateTGA-TPC (or the bash script version) in your main game folder (NOT override!), run it, say that TPC should be deleted and do not manually confirm. If you are on a Mac or other device that cannot run .bat files and the bash script is not an option for you to use, a list of all the files you will need to manually delete can be found here. **MAKE SURE THIS SCRIPT RUNS PROPERLY!
On some operating systems, overzealous antivirus setups, or filepaths with particular characters in them it may fail. If the file outputs "Finished, Press any key to continue" but does not list any files it deleted, it is not working, and if it does not work it will crash your game. You can try to resolve this by moving your Override folder to a different location (I recommend a subfolder in your Documents or Downloads directories), putting the .bat file there and running it through that directory, but if that doesn't work you will need to manually go through and delete the duplicates from the link above.
Ultimate Character Overhaul Patches
Name: Ultimate Character Overhaul Patches
Author: ShiningRedHD
Description: This is the point at which we're going to install all the various patches produced for the Ultimate Character Overhaul for any of the other texture mods which you've installed.
Category & Tier: Patch & Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential
Non-English Functionality: YES
Installation Method: Loose-File Mod
Masters: Ultimate Character Overhaul & Various Texture Mods
Installation Instructions: Scroll down to the "optional files" section of the mod page. In order, install the compatch for JC's Minor Fixes, the K1CP, and then all remaining content that matches content you chose to use from the builds. If using Thigh-High Boots for Twi'lek, only move the patch content from the NPC Replacement folder. If using Republic Soldier's New Shade, use the New Shade option.
4GB Patcher
Name: 4GB Patcher
Author: Daniel Pistelli
Description: This is a program which modifies your game's executable file to be able to utilize up to 4 gigabytes of RAM, since KOTOR is a 32-bit application and by default can only utilize 2 gigabytes. This will help the game run smoothly even with the larger texture throughput this build creates, and also reduces issues caused by a memory leak which is native to the game, preventing crashes and savegame corruption.
Category & Tier: Patch / 1 - Essential
Installation Method: Executable
Installation Instructions: If you intend to add widescreen support, proceed to the below section and FULLY apply your chosen widescreen resolution AND all additional widescreen support mods you choose to use BEFORE completing this step. Once you are done applying all your chosen widescreen content, you are then free to apply this patch.
Additionally, DO NOT apply this step with the Steam version of the game, unless you have applied the below widescreen patch! Without the modified widescreen .exe, Steam's executable copy is encrypted in such a way that executing this patcher will break it and prevent the game from launching. Although it's unfortunate to not have access to the patch, it doesn't introduce any fatal errors or shortcomings if you are on Steam and choose not to apply widescreen so it can be used; I recommend just being sure to exit your game and restart the application from the top once every four hours or so!
Optional Widescreen
If you want support for widescreen resolutions above 1280x1024, it's highly recommended that you follow the instructions presented in the following video. By using UniWS, you also avoid many of the issues caused by FlawlessWidescreen, including savegame corruption:
Please ensure your desktop scaling is set to 100%—not higher, not lower—to ensure that the widescreen functionality displays properly in-game. On some operating systems, this can be avoided by right-clicking the application, going to compatibility, selecting Change High DPI Settings, and setting the override to be scaled by the application. If your OS does not allow this function, you will need desktop scaling set at 100%.
Also note that, upon application of widescreen, you will need to launch the game directly from the executable from that point on. This means, for instance, not launching the game through the Steam interface. This is due to the edits made by widescreen which break the handshake between Steam and the executable.
Widescreen Bugfixes & Extended Support Mods
Following the application of basic widescreen support, if you would like additional widescreen support mods (including menus above 800x600 and high-resolution cutscenes), or if you've ever had the fullscreen bug (game crashing when playing cutscenes + general instability), see here for additional mods and methods which can improve widescreen and fix the fullscreen bug.
Misc. Basegame Issues & Fixes
Crash After Character Creation
This is a common issue which users tend to think is caused by the mod builds, but 99.9% of the time you don't have a mod error, and this is a basegame issue. Sometimes the game refuses to load when you have the Frame Buffer Effects setting enabled, so just disabling it in your Advanced Graphics Options ingame will allow you to load the game.
Character Stuck After Combat
This isn't a bug that modding can fix (or cause), it's an engine bug. It's related to the game's framerate being unsynced with your monitor's refresh rate. If you're on a 60hz monitor, you can just toggle v-sync. If you're 144hz or similar, just set your monitor to 60hz manually for the duration of play and also toggle v-sync.
Grass
If you have issues with objects disappearing behind grass or grass not rendering properly, this page purports to have a fix. I have not tested it personally, but users with grass issues report that it fixes the rendering problems—however, they also report that it will render many textures partially transparent. Disabling grass in the .ini will also fix rendering issues with grass, and is what I recommend, but this is an option for those who wish to avoid that, to be taken at their own risk.
Swoop Racing
Although I don't recommend staying in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 long-term, as it can result in some crashes on load screens (which can be resolved in turn by disabling Frame Buffer Effects in your .ini, though that's not ideal either), sometimes swoop racing can mess up in a way that makes it necessary. If you find your swoop bike floating several meters off the track, exit the game and launch it in compatibility mode for XP SP3. You should be able to race normally, and you can turn off the compatibility mode after the racing segment is over.
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