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.

IMPORTANT: PC Version Notes & Fixes

KOTOR 2 has an update on Steam and GoG which adds native controller and widescreen support. While this seems helpful, it's unfortunately caused several other problems: lightsaber hilt texture mods don't function with the new version, some effects like fog have been removed, save games are sometimes lost temporarily, it can cause or exacerbate issues with in-game dialogue skipping, and rarely users experience extreme and irreparable stuttering and screen tear.

Most of these problems are fixable, or at least have workarounds. For example, to ensure saves aren't lost, disable cloud saves, and to fix skipping dialogue, simply restart the game. With that said, there is no workaround for using lightsaber hilt textures that doesn't break the game, and none at all for the rare irreparable stuttering, without reverting the patch.

I actively recommend against reverting the patch until you test to identify if you experience any errors; a few minutes in Peragus will tell you whether you have any of the bad ones, and you should check before you begin modding. Even if you have some minor problems, unless you have major stuttering/screen tear or are on a 1920x1080 display (the only display resolution which is supported for manual widescreen patching) I would recommend against reversion, as the widescreen support will probably more than compensate for any other issues. Nevertheless, should you choose to do so anyway, the reversion itself is easy. For Steam, simply navigate to KOTOR 2 in your Steam library, right-click and select properties, go to Betas and opt in to the "legacypc" beta; for GoG, you must be using the GoG Galaxy launcher, go to the game's options in GOG Galaxy, then Manage Installation, then Configure, and you can switch to the old version. This step will need to be completed before you begin modding. After the reversion is completed, you can manually restore widescreen functionality via UniWS—there will be a link to a video guide for doing so at the end of this build.

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 2 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

• Although all instances of this error should now be fixed, some textures may still have a partial transparency effect applied to them (you will be able to see through them, as if they were a hologram). If you encounter any instances of such textures please report them so I can fix any leftover cases.

File Validation

If you are playing on Steam and suspect you have a corrupted install, it is not safe to validate the integrity of your local files after applying these mods, due to the way vanilla files are officially loaded in the Steam launcher. If you believe you have a corrupted or otherwise broken base install, please come to discuss with us in the #tech_support channel of the Discord so we can try to resolve your problem without needing to revalidate.

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.

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.

Runtime Errors

For some insane reason which I cannot even begin to fathom, on certain Nvidia cards (as far as we can tell, primarily in the RTX series and mostly 20xx and up), as well as on certain AMD cards presently of unknown version, runtime errors are beginning to generate on module transitions (anytime a load screen is proc'd), typically when cutscenes are queued to play after the load. I am still not entirely sure why this is happening, but the problem only exists on a small percentage of the affected cards, so it isn't an issue with the builds themselves. As far as we've been able to diagnose to this point, there are three ways to attempt fix this: the most reliable & easiest, if your card is Nvidia, is to go into Nvidia control panel, open program control, and set low latency mode to on/ultra. This reduces the render queue and seems to bypass the issue entirely on most setups. If that doesn't work, the second option is to put the game into windowed mode during the problem load screen--you can do this by going into your game folder, opening the .ini file with a text editor of your choice, and editing the line "Fullscreen=1" to =0, and adding the line "AllowWindowedMode=1" somewhere under the Graphics Options heading. The third option is to rename the movies folder (don't delete it, just rename it to something like "movies1"), relaunch the game, and attempt the load again. If successful, simply rename the movies folder back when you've finished the load.

Total Filesize on Disk

For your reference, the total filesize of all mods before extraction, excluding movies, is approximately 7.8GB. 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 21.8GB.

TSLRCM

Name: The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod

Author: zbyl2, DarthStoney, Hassat Hunter & VarsityPuppet

Description: The whole reason why you would mod KOTOR 2, the legendary mod that includes bugfixes, restored content, and altered scenes to return the game to what it was meant to be. This mod isn't just essential—it's mandatory.

Category & Tier: Bugfix, Immersion, Mechanics Change & Restored Content / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES, but you must install the version of TSLRCM which corresponds to your language of choice.

Installation Method: Executable

Compatibility Warning: Recall that M4-78 is incompatible with this build; do not use it alongside TSLRCM! Remember also that the Workshop version of this or any other mod is NOT to be used!

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 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. If you utilized this fix for modding the original KOTOR, unless you deleted the linked KOTOR 2 on your desktop you won't need to reapply this.

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.

TSLRCM Tweak Pack

Name: TSLRCM Tweak Pack

Author: Pavijan (update by Fair Strides)

Description: Reverts and otherwise modifies certain TSLRCM settings to make the game more sensible and internally consistent (mostly unrestoring content which was likely intentionally cut by Obsidian, and polishing some other things that don't make sense). Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Patch / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: PARTIAL - All components can be installed except for Mandalore Conversation.

Installation Method: Multi-Run TSLPatcher

Installation Instructions: The installer for this mod will need to be run 7 times, once to install each of the options we'll be using: Kaevee Removal Parts 1 & 2, Saedhe's Head, Atton at the End, Dialogue Tweak, Mandalore Conversation, and Extra 1 - SLM.

Saving Throw Fixes

Name: Prestige Class Saving Throw Fixes

Author: Rovan

Description: In KOTOR 2, the player character can unlock higher mysteries of the Force and achieve a prestige class, which amounts to an upgrade to one of the three default Jedi classes (Guardian, Sentinel, and Consular). For some reason, some prestige classes in KOTOR 2 have worse saving throws than their predecessor class. This mod fixes this, ensuring that the more advanced classes always have slightly better throws.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: I advise users to only install the Jedi Master/Sith Lord fixes.

Robes with Shadows

Name: Robes with Shadows for TSL

Author: PapaZinos

Description: What use, I ask you, is the Soft Shadows setting ingame if your shadows are still 10 polygons? This mod gives all robes proper shadows that match their models more directly, for that extra touch of realism.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Extract the mod. Ignore the included subfolders, and move just the files in the base folder to your override. Overwrite when prompted.

K2CP

Name: K2 Community Patch

Author: Multiple; A Future Pilot, DarthParametric and JCarter426 Curate

Description: A community bugfix and general improvement patch for KOTOR 2 meant to be a supplement to TSLRCM, fixing bugs that TSLRCM didn't catch or viewed too minor to address; highly recommended.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement & Bugfix / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

SPOILER WARNING: As a compilation mod, it's impossible to get sufficient permissions to censor this entire mod. DO NOT READ THE README OR MOD WEBPAGE, or spoilers are basically guaranteed. This is a TSLPatcher mod similar to the TSLRCM Tweak Pack (though this one only needs to be run once), so it's a simple install you shouldn't need further instructions for; just do your best to not read any component of it.

Installation Instructions: Remember, warnings during an installation are normal—errors are not.

Remote Tells Influence

Name: Remote Tells Influence and PATCH

Author: tk102, patch by Leilukin

Description: This is going to require a bit of an explanation. I personally believe this mod breaks immersion—so why add it? In KOTOR 2, companions have influence—a mechanic by which the player character can influence their allies, either to align with their views or grow hostile to them. Sadly, KOTOR 2's influence system is asinine. Major plot points are locked behind very high—or very low—influence with several companions. Your influence with companions is also extremely obfuscated, only really discernible by a companion's LS/DS alignment relative to your alignment, but this is a very buggy system which breaks with high Charisma values on the player, or with certain feats. There is no other way ingame to tell what your influence is without this mod. I mark it as optional because it does break immersion, but for many players I think having a system to determine influence will be extremely important for enjoyment of the story.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod & Patch

Ultimate HR Textures

Name: Ultimate High Resolution Texture Pack

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 two prologue worlds, as well as some interior modules.

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 TEL_rock.tpc through TEL_rock07.tpc and TEL_wl05.tpc before moving the files to your override folder.

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, either Full or Lite based on your quality preferences (I recommend the 2k version, as the graphical differences are minimal). Just MAKE SURE they are in .tpc file format!

Ultimate Nar Shaddaa

Name: Ultimate Nar Shaddaa High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales the steel jungle of Nar Shaddaa.

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 NAR_wl07.tpc, NAR_fl01.tpc, and NAR_Met4.tpc before moving to your Override.

Ultimate D2

Name: Ultimate D2 High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales a world closely related to the player's past.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

SPOILER WARNING: Due to its size, I cannot reupload this mod for spoiler-prevention purposes. It spoils a location you see in the sequel. Please avoid the mod if this is a concern for you.

Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. Delete DAN_wall03.tpc, DAN_NEW1.tpc and DAN_MWFl.tpc before moving to your Override.

Ultimate Dxun

Name: Ultimate Dxun High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales the mysterious jungles of Dxun, the heart of the Mandalorian crusade.

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 DXN_BWa1 through DXN_BWa8.tpc before moving the files to your override folder.

Ultimate Onderon

Name: Ultimate Onderon High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales the great city of Iziz, sole city of Onderon.

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 OND_dor1.tpc & OND_dor3.tpc before moving to your Override.

Ultimate K2

Name: Ultimate K2 High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales a dead world.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

SPOILER WARNING: Due to its size, I cannot reupload this mod for spoiler-prevention purposes. It spoils a location you see in the sequel. Please avoid the mod if this is a concern for you.

Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. Delete KOR_water01.tpc before moving the files to your override folder.

Ultimate M

Name: Ultimate M High Resolution

Author: ShiningRedHD

Description: This mod upscales a hollow world.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

SPOILER WARNING: Due to its size, I cannot reupload this mod for spoiler-prevention purposes. It spoils an important location you see in some cutscenes. Please avoid the mod if this is a concern for you.

Installation Instructions: Download the .tpc variant of the mod. For this mod only, do not overwrite if prompted!

PFHC06 Fix

Name: PFHC06 Fix

Author: Ferc Kast

Description: Fixes a small grey area on the head of the sixth caucasian female head.

Category & Tier: Bugfix / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Droid Special Weapons Fix

Name: Droid Special Weapons Fix

Author: LoneWanderer

Description: Several droid special weapons have inaccurate descriptions or plain wrong damage and effect values listed. This mod fixes all that up to make the descriptions of the items and their effects match what they actually do ingame.

Category & Tier: Bugfix / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Honest Merchant

Name: Honest Merchant

Author: TK-664

Description: For those gluttons for punishment among us, this mod reverts the inventory of an honest but struggling merchant to its pre-TSLRCM state. In TSLRCM all merchants have improved inventories, but with this mod the merchant has only a pittance of poor goods, to represent the cost of his honesty and exactly how much his business is struggling.

Masters: TSLRCM

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

JC's Minor Fixes

Name: JC's Minor Fixes

Author: JCarter426

Description: This collection from JCarter includes many small fixes, upscaled textures, and other helpful improvements too small to warrant their own mod, but well worth it when compiled as it is here. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Category & Tier: Bugfix & Graphics Improvement & Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: If you are using the K2 Community Patch, install the contents of every folder but Straight Fixes (that was already in the K2CP). Delete DXn_grassfx.tga and DXN_jungfx.tga in Aesthetic Improvements before moving files to override.

Maintenance Reskin

Name: Maintenance Officer Realistic Reskin

Author: Malkior

Description: Very early on, you encounter the body of a man who you eventually come to learn was shot at close-range by lasers multiple times before dying. This reskin gives him the burns from the lasers blasts.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Hires Beam Effects

Name: Hi-Res Beam Effects

Author: InSidious

Description: Improves the in-game beam and lightning effect quality.

Note: The still screenshots don't do this mod justice; the live effects are astounding.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Fire and Ice HD

Name: Fire And Ice HD

Author: Cinder Skye

Description: Improves the resolution and textures of fire and ice effects in the game.

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: Improves and adds more nuanced animations to all the energy shields in the game. Yes, despite this mod being listed for KOTOR, it works for KOTOR 2 also!

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Blaster Visual Effects

Name: Blaster Visual Effects

Author: JCarter426

Description: Improves the quality of the various blaster bolt types seen in the game (except sonic).

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

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.

Head Model Fixes

Name: TSL Head Model Fixes

Author: Redrob41

Description: Fixes some glitched head models present in the game.

Category & Tier: Bugfix / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

New Holocron Textures

Name: New Holocron Textures

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: This mod improves the appearance of certain holocrons the player comes across in the course of the game. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Thigh-High Boots for Twi'lek

Name: Thigh-High Boots for Twi'lek

Author: DarthParametric

Description: In vanilla, Twi'lek 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 mod adds the boots as an equipped object, increasing the quality and appearance of the boot textures.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Ignore the "Player Bodies" folder. Go into the NPC Replacement folder and move all the loose files to the override directory. Ignore the optional folder.

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.

Darth Malak's Armor

Name: Darth Malak's Armor

Author: DarthParametric

Description: In KOTOR 2, Darth Malak's armor is an incredibly rare late-game drop not available through normal means without TSLRCM. Unfortunately, in-game the armor doesn't look like Malak's at all. This mod fixes that.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement & Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Supermodel Fix

Name: Supermodel Fix

Author: JCarter426

Description: Fixes several model errors present due to misnamed animations and misplaced weapon positions.

Category & Tier: Bugfix / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Move the files from the override folder to your override directory. Optionally, if you prefer the aesthetic of the K1 running animation, you can also move the files from the 'K1 Style Running' folder to your override and overwrite.

Worn-Out Mando Armor

Name: Mandalorian Worn-Out Armor

Author: LordRevan999

Description: As ever, you're going to be meeting some Mandalorians in KOTOR 2. It's been 10 years since the Mandalorian Wars and the last time the Mandalorians had a state, though, and their suits should reflect that. This mod helps them along by making their suits a bit more battered and worn-down, reflecting that passage of time from their days of glory.

Screenshots: Here

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD NPC Portraits

Name: HD NPC Portraits

Author: ndix UR

Description: An extremely high-quality series of NPC portraits done in vanilla style, perfect for those intending to play the game at higher resolutions. Cleans up a lot of problems with the low-quality vanilla versions. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers. Image examples included in download.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD PC Portraits

Name: HD PC Portraits

Author: ndix UR

Description: Ditto the above, except this time it's ndix giving us a series of upscaled portraits for the player character.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Stylized Portraits TSL

Name: Stylized Portraits TSL

Author: Tinman888 & Sdub

Description: If you'd prefer stylized art of the KOTOR 2 party instead of the above party portraits, this mod is an alternate option to the above.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 4 - Option

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

PFHC03 Restoration

Name: PFHC03 Restoration

Author: Effix

Description: For some reason, this head is included in vanilla but not enabled due to missing Dark Side transitions. This mod adds the transitions and re-enables the head as an option.

Category & Tier: Restored Content / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher

Installation Instructions: Recommend the 'zombie-like' appearance, as it matches vanilla DS transitions.

4K Atton

Name: 4k Atton

Author: Constar

Description: An extremely high-resolution companion texture, including his default clothing.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Download the .tpc version of the mod.

Atton with Scruff

Name: Atton Rand with Scruff

Author: felixfelicitas

Description: Reskins Atton's head model to have a bit of scruff. Fits his roguish character very nicely.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Ignore the MacOS folder, only move the .TGA files.

Dark Harbinger

Name: Dark Harbinger

Author: NiuHaka

Description: Reskins a player head to look better, as well as having a unique Dark Side transformation.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change, Bugfix & Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Screenshots: Here

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Choose which version of the head model you would like to use from the screenshots provided. Place the files from the corresponding folder into your override.

HD Vrook

Name: HD Vrook

Author: Dark Hope

Description: Though this is a KOTOR mod, it also works with KOTOR 2. This mod reskins the crotchety old Jedi Vrook, who appears in some holo-recordings in KOTOR 2.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD DN

Name: HD DN

Author: Darth_Sapiens

Description: This mod significantly improves the resolution of an important NPC and adds some extra detail to their clothing, reflecting their appearance in concept art. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Darth Sion Remake

Name: Darth Sion Remake

Author: FF97

Description: This mod improves the resolution of the Sith who is arguably your primary antagonist, Darth Sion. It features upscaled base textures, as well as added detail to his wounds and atrophied eye. The screenshots don't do it proper justice; this is a well-executed improvement.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Install the files within the Override folder.

Lore-Friendly Mandalore

Name: Lore-Friendly Mandalore Mask

Author: constantinople33

Description: In KOTOR 2, you meet a character who claims he has the right to be known as the Mandalore, leader of the Mandalorians. The problem is, this so-called Mandalore's mask looks nothing at all like what it was meant to look like in old Legends. This mod is an attempt to rectify this while still keeping the majority of the character's aesthetic intact. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Screenshots: Here

Category & Tier: Immersion & Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD VM

Name: HD VM

Author: Darth_Sapiens

Description: This mod significantly improves the resolution, clothing, and general appearance of a critical NPC. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Only move the four .dds filetype files to your override, ignore the remainder. If installing this mod alongside either the K2CP or Ultimate Character Overhaul, P_VisasBB.tpc, P_VisasH01.tpc/.tga, P_VisasHD01.tpc/.tga, and P_VisasHD02.tpc/.tga must be deleted from the override so this mod's .dds-based files will load.

Mira Unpoofed

Name: Mira Unpoofed

Author: Ashton Scorpius

Description: One of the NPCs ingame... well, let's be honest, she has a Karen cut. This mod resolves her deeply internalized desire to ask for the manager.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

T3M4 HD

Name: T3M4 HD 2K

Author: Darth_Sapiens

Description: A high-quality up-res of T3-M4.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: If present in your Override, P_t3m4_01.tpc/.tga must be deleted so this mod's .dds-based files will load.

HD Astromechs

Name: Refurbished Astromech Droids

Author: Darth_Sapiens and Sith Holocron

Description: Utilizes the above reskin of T3 as a base for the appearance of all other astromech droids in the game.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

War Droid HD

Name: War Droid Mk.1

Author: Dark Hope

Description: Reskins the war droids to HD editions. Although this mod is listed for KOTOR, it also works for KOTOR 2.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Canonical Exile

Name: Canonical Jedi Exile

Author: michaelfung2000

Description: Reskins one of the player heads to match the old canon appearance of the main character.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

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 almost 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: Utilize the option to modify vanilla sabers.

Neglected Computer Panel

Name: Neglected Computer Panel

Author: ScrierOne

Description: There's a computer panel which, for years, hasn't been involved in any various texture improvement mods. This mod closes that gap.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Download only the Damaged version, it contains files for both.

Improved Peragus Asteroids

Name: Improved Peragus Asteroids

Author: VasiliiZaytsev

Description: Reskins some criminally low-res asteroids on Peragus to an acceptable resolution.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Swoop Monitor Replacement

Name: Swoop Monitor Replacement Pack

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: For being a fast-paced sport, the swoop monitors sure are lovely still-frames. This mod fixes that by animating them into a slideshow.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HD Terminal Texture

Name: Terminal Texture

Author: Dark Hope

Description: This mod significantly improves and animates the computer panel texture. Although it's listed for KOTOR, it also works in KOTOR 2.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: The files in this mod need to be duplicated and those duplicates renamed. On a Windows OS you can do this by copying the two files within and pasting them into the same folder which you copied them from. This should create duplicates of the original files with a slightly different filename (such as PLC_CompPnl-COPY). Take the two copied files and rename them to PLC_CompPnl_b. Make sure you have one .tga filetype and one .txi filetype. When the files are moved to the override, you should be moving four files: PLC_CompPnl.tga, PLC_CompPnl.txi, PLC_CompPnl_b.tga, and PLC_CompPnl_b.txi

Animated Computer Panel

Name: Animated Computer Panel

Author: ebmar

Description: Switches the computer panels on Citadel Station to be animated, as well as (optionally) having a transparent hologram display. This gives them a unique appearance compared to the textures impacted by the above mod.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Recommend solid options. Do NOT use experimental install options!

HD Workbench

Name: RepTab HD

Author: Dark Hope

Description: Upgrades the visuals of the game's crafting benches and lab stations, and also animates the computer interface terminal they have.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

TSL Backdrop Improvements

Name: TSL Backdrop Improvements

Author: Kexikus

Description: The goal of this mod is to renovate the backdrops visible from the bridges of various ships as seen in the game, which it accomplishes with stellar results (no pun intended). Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Citadel Station Backdrop

Name: JC's Citadel Station Backdrop

Author: JCarter426

Description: With all of the incredible modding capabilities arrayed before us, none of the other mods actually fix the horrid Citadel Station backdrop textures. Blessedly, JC's got our backs.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

HQ Skyboxes II

Name: HQ Skyboxes II

Author: Kexikus

Description: Dramatically improves the quality of every single skybox in the game—one of the more impressive graphics mods ever released.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

SPOILER WARNING: For the most part this mod page and readme are clean of spoilers, and I don't want to separate users from example images. But don't scroll more than once on the example screenshots, and don't watch the video on the mod page.

Download Instructions: Download just the main file, not any of the compatches.

Installation Instructions: After this mod has finished installing, if you are using the K2CP, extract the K2CP once again—do not re-run its TSLPatcher! Open the TSLPatchdata folder and move 231teld.mdl and 231teld.mdx to your override, and overwrite when prompted.

HD Cockpit Skyboxes

Name: HD Cockpit Skyboxes

Author: tjsase

Description: Vastly improves the quality of exterior areas as viewed from the cockpit of the Ebon Hawk. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Move the loose files to the override, followed by the file in the "With Nar Realistic Skybox" folder if you use HQ Skyboxes.

FTL Loop

Name: FTL Hyperspace Loop

Author: Nym182

Description: A beautiful animated texture of traveling in hyperspace. Check out the video on the mod's download page to see it in motion.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Aleema Keto Robe Fix

Name: Aleema Keto's Robe Description Correction

Author: milestails

Description: Aleema Keto's Robe, as described in KOTOR 2, doesn't fit with the old EU. This mod fixes the robe description to match Keto's actual backstory.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Download Instructions: Download the larger of the two files.

Hawk Downloadable Map

Name: Ebon Hawk Downloadable Map

Author: Ashton Scorpius

Description: If you fall into that group of people that gets really annoyed with all the fog on the edges of the Ebon Hawk minimap, boy howdy do I have a mod for you. This lets you download the area map of the Ebon Hawk, so there's no foggy edges or unseen pieces of it on your map.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: HoloPatcher Mod

KEBCD

Name: KEBCD

Author: Hassat Hunter

Description: This mod restores some functionality which was present in the original KOTOR, but wasn't included in vanilla KOTOR 2. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Thorium Charge Mod

Name: Thorium Charge Mod

Author: darth_gil

Description: This mod adds another thorium charge, necessary so you can access two areas in the game.

Category & Tier: Added Content / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Kill the Ithorian

Name: Kill the Ithorian

Author: Markus Ramikin

Description: This mod allows you to kill a random Ithorian you were previously only able to save.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Exile's Saber Fix

Name: Exile's Saber Fix

Author: N-DReW25

Description: One of TSLRCM's restorations adds the bronze color crystal back into the game. There's a dialogue very early on where the player speaks to a companion about what their old lightsaber, which they've since lost, looked like. Curiously, though, despite restoring the bronze crystal option, TSLRCM did not give the player the option to actually say that their original lightsaber had a bronze crystal in this sequence. This mod fixes that.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Restored Content & Patch / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

EE

Name: EE 2.5

Author: danil-ch & Darth Hayze

Description: Restores some additional content toward the end of the game, especially dialogue and a few extra sequences. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Restored Content / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: English and Russian ONLY

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Steam Notes: This mod disables the ability to unlock certain achievements! Other mods might do the same, but this one has been confirmed incompatible with at least one achievement. I recommend it regardless, but if you care about achievements over story this mod won't be for you.

EKA

Name: EKA

Author: danil-ch

Description: Slightly extends the scene which plays out immediately before the Ebon Hawk touches down on a particular world. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Restored Content / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Prologue Item Recovery

Name: Prologue Item Recovery

Author: Leilukin

Description: A mod made at my request by Leilukin, for which I'm very grateful! KOTOR 2 has a very short prologue Ebon Hawk—it's optional, but even if you choose to complete it you don't get to keep any of the items you acquired during that sequence, even though none of them are overpowered for this point of the game. This mod gives them back to you, so long as you're able to slice—or blow—a security door somewhere on the first planet.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Use the installer method (mandatory for compatibility).

Balance Tweak Pack

Name: Balance Tweak Pack

Author: Pavijan

Description: Modifies an imbalanced power and removes an unused feat to prevent feat waste.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change & Patch / 2 - Reccomended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: The installer for this mod will need to be run 2 times, once to install each of the options we'll be using: Force Crush Balance and Disable Droid Interface Feat.

TSL

Name: TSL

Author: Snigaroo

Description: The results of my first foray into KOTOR modding. The goal of this mod is to make bosses thematically unique, so that fights against them are fun and that certain character builds excel at fighting some of them and struggle against others. Needless to say, some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Bao-Dur & Heavy Armor

Name: Bao-Dur Can Wear Heavy Armor

Author: Effix

Description: One of your companions, Bao-Dur, gets more than a little screwed by missing models. He can't wear certain clothing types because Obsidian didn't have time to make a model for him that fit a mechanical arm he has, and he can't wear heavy armor for the same reason. Especially with his stat distribution in mind, that makes him kind of garbage. This mod restores the ability to give him heavy armor, which gives him at least a bit better utility.

Category & Tier: Bugfix & Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Workbench Attunement

Name: Workbench Crystal Attunement

Author: Markus Ramikin

Description: Allows the player to attune a unique crystal they will receive at a workbench. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Kreia's Longsword

Name: Kreia's L/Longsword

Author: bead-v

Description: This mod fixes a sequence where Kreia used to pull a vibrosword out of nowhere, even if you didn't have one in your inventory. Now with this mod Kreia will instead find a logically-placed weapon in the environment nearby. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: There are two versions of the install, and the first one is incompatible with the mod builds and will be marked "DO NOT USE." Switch to the second install when running the patcher.

Harbinger Performance Fix

Name: Harbinger Arrival Performance Enhancement

Author: PapaZinos

Description: Very early on, you see what is undoubtedly the most ambitious cutscene the game ever attempts. With multiple module loads, split .bik movie cutscenes, panning and circling cameras, the arrival of the Harbinger is one of the most impressive visual sequences in the entire game, at least from a technical perspective. But my god, the engine does not like it. This mod tightens everything to do with the sequence up and makes the entire thing much more stable, less prone to crashes or forced minimizations on modern hardware.

Category & Tier: Bugfix / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

SPOILER WARNING: I don't recommend watching the video example, as it will spoil the entire cutscene's events for you.

Installation Instructions: Use the installer version.

KFIC

Name: KFIC

Author: danil-ch

Description: Improves the quality of a critical cutscene by rendering it in-game rather than as a low-quality movie. Even if you intend to use the High-Resolution Cutscenes mod included under the extended widescreen support section at the bottom of this list, I still recommend this mod; they function basically the same, but by using this mod the characters in the cutscene will use their new textures if any are applied, thereby making it more immersive and further increasing its quality above that of the pre-recorded cutscene, which relies on vanilla textures.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: PARTIAL - Compatibility with English, French and German

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

N-V Tweak

Name: N-V Tweak

Author: danil-ch

Description: Replaces lower-quality in-game dialogue in a sequence with dialogue recorded for one of the game's cutscenes. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

DSME

Name: DSME

Author: Leilukin

Description: For reasons of story, I find that a certain character comes off completely one-dimensional, ruining his own interesting character arc, unless he can express feelings of sentimentality for the main character. Unfortunately this is conveyed via a romance of sorts, and by default this is locked to a female MC. In the interests of presenting this character at their best, this mod causes the character to become obsessed with the player regardless of their gender. I should stress that this is only included because I find it to be fitting regardless of gender, and hold this character's expression of feelings as plot-relevant.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: HoloPatcher Mod

PTtSA

Name: PTtSA

Author: Hassat Hunter

Descriptions: Replaces certain enemy types at the beginning of the game with a more realistic variant. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Multi-Run TSLPatcher

Installation Instructions: Recall that the installer must be run twice, once for part 1 and once for part 2.

HQ Blasters

Name: High Quality Blasters

Author: Sithspecter

Description: Massively improves the appearance of almost all blaster weapons in-game without grossly 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

Quarterstaff Replacements

Name: Quarterstaff Replacement Pack

Author: DeadMan

Description: Replaces or retextures every quarterstaff in KOTOR 2, including the Guidon Beacon, restored in TSLRCM. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Upscaled Icon Overhaul

Name: AI Upscaled Icon Overhaul

Author: Pramod Marlon

Description: This mod uses AI upscaling to increase the resolution and quality of all of the over one thousand icons in the game, from Force powers to Feats to gear and lightsaber crystals. It does a wonderful job of it, and I only have one complaint—very small icons, such as when selecting items, can look a little pixelated because the resolution of the new icons is actually too large for downscaling to display them properly. In most of the normal situation where you would be seeing an icon, though, you won't notice that.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Delete if_finesse01.tga, if_finesse02.tga, iw_dblsbr_010.tga, iw_dsrptpstl_001.tga, iw_dsrptpstl_002.tga, iw_dsrptpstl_003.tga, iw_dsrptpstl_004.tga, iw_qtrstaff_001.tga, iw_qtrstaff_002.tga, and iw_qtrstaff_003.tga before moving the files to the override and overwriting any conflicts.

Rescaled Trandoshans

Name: Rescaled Trandoshans

Author: Schizo

Description: Canonically Trandoshans are huge, almost as tall as a Wookiee. This mod rescales them to the proper height.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 4 - Optional

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Luxa Fix

Name: Luxa Hair Fix

Author: redrob41

Description: There's just no way around it: the NPC Luxa's model is all kinds of fucked up. This mod accomplishes a herculean task in getting her to look not just normal, but excellent.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher & Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Run the TSLPatcher for the Head Fix, then enter the Body Model folder and use the screenshots included with the mod to select either option 1 or 2 (I recommend 2) and run the requisite patcher. Then use the screenshots to determine whether you should utilize the alternate texture located in the Body Options folder (recommended).

VRHK

Name: VRHK

Author: Kexikus

Description: It's difficult to describe this mod without spoiling its contents, but in essence it allows you to progressively upgrade a companion while visually seeing the progress of your repairs, and also provides an improved skin for that companion so the process is even easier to see. To top it all off, the entire sequence is lore-friendly and completely voiced by vanilla companion dialogue. It's an excellent mod.

Category & Tier: Added Content, Appearance Change & Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: NO

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Select between one of the two TSLRCM-compatible install options.

Handmaiden Fit Model

Name: Handmaiden - Fit and Athletic and Patch

Author: Fair Strides

Description: The Handmaiden, a possible companion, originally has an inhumanly thin waist and scrawny arms, the latter of which makes no sense for her character. This mod fixes both as best it can, leaving her appearing more realistic and giving her at least some indication of upper arm strength.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod & Loose-File Patch

Installation Instructions: Ignore all the loose files in the folder; use the TSLPatcher to install the mod. Then copy the two files from the patch into override.

JC's Handmaiden Sisters

Name: JC's Handmaiden Sisters

Author: JCarter426

Description: The handmaiden has five half-sisters who all, by default, share her appearance. Canonically, however, it's established that they all look different than the companion handmaiden sister. This mod restores the different appearance of the five other sisters.

Category & Tier: Restored Content & Immersion / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Install the TSLRCM option.

Replacement Loadscreens

Name: Replacement Loading Screens

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: This mod replaces all the rendered loading screens with in-game shots at higher resolution and graphical quality, improving all the transitions without altering their angles or design. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Category & Tier: Graphical Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Peragus Monitor Adjust

Name: Peragus Large Monitor Adjustment

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: A hi-res reskin of Peragus's main monitor.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Use the files in the "Alternate Textures" folder.

Replacement Peragus II

Name: Replacement Peragus II Artwork

Author: Sith Holocron

Description: Replaces the image of Peragus on the Administration Level with a piece of high-quality artwork for the planet.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Move the files from the Original folder to the override, as well as the file from the "One Replacement Screen" folder if using Peragus Large Monitor Adjustment.

Galaxy Map Fixpack

Name: TSL Galaxy Map Fix Pack

Author: bead-v, Kexikus, and Sith Holocron

Description: Moves the planets of KOTOR 2 to their old canon galactic positions and animates the Ebon Hawk's galaxy map.

Category & Tier: Graphics Improvement & Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Install the Vanilla/TSLRCM option.

Fixed Hologram Models

Name: Fixed Hologram Models & Admiralty Redux

Author: DarthParametric

Description: By default the hologram models in TSL are essentially just character models with a transparency effect, which means you can see their models' eye sockets and other internal features through the hologram filter. This mod fixes all these model errors that it can, while also bringing back the Admiralty mod of yore, which reskins Admirals that appear in the game to wear Republic uniforms in their holograms and in-game appearances. Some information has been censored to prevent spoilers.

Masters: TSLRCM

Category & Tier: Bugfix & Graphics Improvement & Appearance Change / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Download Instructions: Download just the main file, not the robes patch.

SAwL

Name: SAwL and Patch

Author: Shem

Description: Be prepared for a challenge if you download this mod. Early on you'll be faced with something very realistic, but very difficult. Be ready. Information has been censored to preserve the surprise.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Installation Instructions: Do not run the installer for this mod when you first download it! Download both this mod and the patch, then extract both to separate locations. Within the patch will be a file called changes.ini, move this file to the TSLPatchdata folder of the main mod. It should prompt you to overwrite; do so. When this is complete, you can then run the installer as normal.

Companion Clothes

Name: Companion Starting Armors

Author: Ol' Cappy

Description: Giving companions a unique version of their default clothes so they can keep their 'standard' look throughout the entire game while still having mechanically powerful equipment is a very common mod type. I typically don't like these mods, not because I disagree with the premise but because I tend to balk at +10 WIS modifiers on starting gear. Ol' Cappy, in my opinion, does it right here—these are unique clothes for most of the human companions which don't give insane bonuses, but instead small, rational, and most importantly balanced, lore-friendly and internally-consistent bonuses. These items are never going to be the best your team can get, but they are flavorful additions which will let you keep them in their default get a bit longer, if you so choose.

Category & Tier: Immersion / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

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.

Masters: Ultimate Character Overhaul & Various Texture Mods

Category & Tier: Patch & Graphics Improvement / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Installation Instructions: Scroll down to the "optional files" section of the mod page. In order, install the compatches for TSLRCM, the K2CP, JC's Minor Fixes, and then all remaining content that matches content you chose to use from the builds, following the below instructions:

• K2CP: Delete C_DrdAstro01.tga, C_DrdAstro02.tga, C_DrdAstro03.tga, C_Hutt03.tga, C_SenBall01D.tga, p_hk47_01.tga, C_hk50.tga, and C_hk51.tga before moving to override. If utilizing Sapiens' HD VM, also delete P_VisasH01.tga, P_VisasHD01.tga and P_VisasHD02.tga.

Bao-Dur/Darth Maul

Name: Bao-Dur/Darth Maul

Author: Nimduril

Description: Reskins NPC Bao-Dur to not only look better, but also have a complete Dark Side transformation.

Screenshots: Here

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 3 - Suggested

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: Loose-File Mod

Realistic Visual Effects

Name: Realistic Visual Effects

Author: Shem

Description: Removes unrealistic visual effects when using power strikes, flurries, etc.

Category & Tier: Appearance Change / 2 - Recommended

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod

Improved AI

Name: Improved AI and Patch

Author: Stoffe

Description: The improved AI mod stops in-game characters from using weaker versions of feats (IE Flurry instead of Advanced Flurry), making characters that Obsidian deemed to be harder foes truly more difficult to defeat.

Category & Tier: Mechanics Change / 1 - Essential

Non-English Functionality: YES

Installation Method: TSLPatcher Mod & Loose-File Patch

Compatibility Warning: This mod has a minor incompatibility with TSLRCM which causes the player to sometimes be unable to select a third party member during a difficult fight sequence. Utilizing the KOTOR 2 Community Patch fully rectifies this problem.

Installation Instructions: The first executable you see is a self-extracting archive; when you find it, just run it and extract to the pre-listed folder (the one the mod is currently in). It will extract the TSLPatcher .exe which you will run as usual to install the mod. When the install is completed, move the patch file into your game's override directory and overwrite.

Do NOT use the version for High Level Force Powers; if you were planning on using HLFP, either remove HLFP (recommended) or DO NOT USE Improved AI. There is a compatibility issue when using HLFP and Improved AI together in this build.

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.

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 are not on Steam or have rolled your game back to the legacypc beta and 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 the 4GB patcher with the Steam version of the game, unless you have rolled back to the legacypc beta AND 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 cannot use it; I recommend just being sure to exit your game and restart the application from the top once every four hours or so!

If you want support for widescreen resolutions above 1280x1024 and do NOT own the game on Steam or GoG, or have rolled your Steam version back to the legacypc beta/GoG version back to the pre-patch, 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:

KOTOR 2 Widescreen Patch

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 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. Please note that these mods can ONLY be applied on game versions which do not have native widescreen support; you must apply UniWS for these to be usable!

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. Disable it long enough to load the next area, then, if you'd like, save and re-enable it. It might fail to load again, but usually it'll let you use it after you leave the affected module, until the issue returns once more.

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.

Odd Artifacts on Main Menu / Crashes on Game Load

This is an extremely odd vanilla issue which seems to originate from the use of certain graphics cards while running on the legacy version of the game (legacypc). The artifacts cause no problems and can be ignored (they go away once a save is loaded), but they may be an indication that you will experience the second issue, which is more troublesome. The latter issue will randomly cause the game to permanently CTD when attempting to load a save game, or sometimes even when you enter the "Load Game" menu, even with settings like Frame Buffer Effects disabled.

To resolve the latter issue, if you encounter it, you must start a new game, then load your old save from within the new game you've started—this will solve the issue. Make sure to select "Switch Character" in the save menu so you can see your other character's saves in order to load into them properly.

Swoop Racing

Although I don't recommend staying in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 long-term, as it can exacerbate loadscreen crashes, 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.

Dialogue Skipping

Dialogue skipping is when an NPC's dialogue line is registered by the game, but jumped past immediately as it's switched to—you briefly see the subtitles, then they're gone with no other indication that character was speaking. I often get asked if this is a build problem, but it's not. The builds exacerbate it in some ways by adding more data to the game (it seems to be related to a memory leak in some way), but the biggest culprit by far is the Aspyr patch on Steam, though the issue can happen on any game version. The solution is just to restart your game when it starts happening to you. If it's really annoying for you, you can roll back the Steam patch to the legacypc beta version, which reduces the frequency of the skips in almost all cases (in my most recent run I had no skips at all on the legacypc version).