Blade & Sorcery celebrated its third anniversary a few months ago. Despite being in early access for over three years, the game's sandbox nature and enjoyable gameplay continuously draw in new players curious about its physics-driven combat and environmental interactions. WarpFrog's VR delight has managed to accomplish more in terms of innovation and realism than its full-fledged contenders. Its compatibility with mods has arguably contributed to its favorable standing.
On the whole, Blade and Sorcery is not for the faint of heart. While its combat boasts a touch of strangeness and delivers a unique form of addictive entertainment, it often comes with serious connotations that some might find out of line. Given the game's overall setting and comical approach on matters of life and death, overcoming the initial presentation is probably the biggest challenge players have to face when running Blade and Sorcery for the first time. Once accustomed, however, they will want to take the game's silliness to the next level with some of the best mods currently available.
SharpAI For Enhanced Combat
While Blade and Sorcery may offer the best and most accurate physics simulation, interactions with NPCs are often lacking due to several shortcomings in the AI department. If players want to enrich combat sequences with more sentient opponents, they should look no further than Sharp_AI.
The mod strives to improve the combat capabilities of NPCs by adding new functionality to the existing combat AI. It enhances the original code and introduces new NPC behavior, such as counterattacking, dashing, backstepping to evade and retaliating after being hit. The mod also improves upon the existing behavioral patterns, allowing NPCs to utilize their weapons for longer periods, attack faster and resist pushing or kicking. Further, players can choose to tackle new waves of opponents controlled by Sharp_AI under easy, medium, hard or very hard difficulty.
Medieval MegaPack (U10) For A Better Variety Of Weapons
Blade and Sorcery's medieval appeal does not fail to deliver in any shape or form. However, a better variety of weapons is something the game could benefit from. Because there is no such thing as too many armaments in the game's overworld setting, the Medieval MegaPack (U10) mod is a welcome addition.
The pack expands upon the base lineup of weapons from the Middle Ages with over 300 realistic armaments of predominantly European origin. Each weapon is crafted with respect to its usage, including custom grip points and specialized damage properties. In addition to this impeccable attention to detail, item descriptions offer more information about each armament, and custom categories keep them organized and easy to browse. The mod also ensures that NPCs spawn with one-handed weapons from the collection, even inside dungeons.
Sectory U10 For A General Overhaul
While fans await the release of the upcoming U11 version of Blade and Sorcery, they can enhance and personalize their current experience by installing the Sectory U10 mod. It offers a general overhaul of the game's AI, combat and loot spawning system(s). Players need not worry about compatibility, as the mod is fully customizable and does not conflict with other installed mods. It rebalances some of the game's original settings, introduces new combat concepts and improves the damage system while adding options for several others. If players are not keen on using some of Sectory U10's features, they can turn them off at any point.
Earthbending (U10) For Ultimate Elemental Control
Aside from physics-driven melee combat, Blade and Sorcery prides itself on its magical aspects. While most permit the user to call upon certain elements to imbue their weapon or cast spells to best their opponents, lackluster gesture-based abilities can only offer so much before they become obsolete.
As its name would suggest, the Earthbending (U10) mod allows players to bend the Earth element to their will and use the environmental advantage to create devastating combos. Not only do Earthbenders gain the ability to spawn rocks but they can also summon pillars and shields that will protect them while damaging any opponents in the vicinity. The mod also introduces several new imbue effects. One of the best additions is the ability to Petrify and snap off opponents' limbs.
The Outer Rim For An Otherworldly Adventure
Players looking to trade Blade and Sorcery's medieval setting for something more contemporary from a galaxy far, far away should consider The Outer Rim mod. It offers a complete conversion of the base game and adjusts just about everything to fit the Star Wars theme.
By installing The Outer Rim, players can expect to see over 250 items from the extended Star Wars universe, including blasters, helmets and lightsabers. Along with optional force-like gravity, jump and home add-ons, the mod offers custom maps and NPCs that bolster the game's overhauled environment. As the mod's creator frequently expands the contents of The Outer Rim with new additions and updated maps, players can enjoy being a formidable force wielder to the fullest extent.