A massive, gigantic, thicc af overhaul intending to provide bug fixes, immersion, and appropriate difficulty to every aspect of NPCs. Fixes and expands NPC racials to mirror players and implements every single vanilla class and subclass for NPCs with accompanying progressions.

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Mod name	Notes
Combat Extender	Soft requirement. Ultimate NPC Stat Overhaul works fine without it, if you just want the proprietary bug fixes, progression changes etc.
Expansion (with Bladesinger) Level 13-20 (Configurable)	Mandatory.
Goon's Passive Library	Mandatory.

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Mod name	Notes
Script Extender	Mandatory

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Ultimate NPC Stat Overhaul Mandarin

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File credits

Zehtuka for making Combat Extender, the most configurable mod for customising NPCs by far.
Cahoot for helping me get over the hump that was going through the inheritance trees for all the humanoid NPCs, it was a mission and a half of boring tedious crap.
Wtfbengt for making the tool "Inheritance Populator - Modders Resource", which made the previously mention hellish task bearable, organised and concise.

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Mandarin Author:xuzhi1977	Ultimate NPC Stat Overhaul Mandarin

Changelogs

Version 2.0.2.0
- Main file:
- Should have resolved a potential crash when loading new regions, specifically Lower City. Thanks OasisFirewall!
- Animate Dead changes actually removed (get them from Animate Dead Plus Plus or the optional UNSO spells download).
- Voss and Anders now have the CX Boss boost.
- Progressions used have been updated to mirror the latest Expansion changes, including giving Necromancers Command Undead, and Wizards Signature Spells.
- Father Carrion can not target players whom have the Undead tag with Mortal Uncoiling.
- Voss can no longer be disarmed of his Silver Sword, as to not cheese the weapon and sequence break Lae'zel's dialogue. This is the 3rd boss to receive this immunity, with the others being Bernard and Commander Zhalk.
- Extras:
- Death Knights now have the CX Mini-Boss boost.
- Unstoppable has been reworked to provide damage reduction matching the duration. This is a significant nerf to the mechanic and may be reworked again in the future.
- Diamond Scales has been reworked to allow more damage through, with an increase in HP. It no longer grants Acid resistance, and Bludgeoning resistance has been replaced with vulnerability.
Version 2.0.1.1
- No longer prints to the Script Extender debug console, instead it logs to a file. One less mod making your loading screens slower.
Version 2.0.1.0
- Spectator inheritance fixed, it won't have 10 HP.
- Song of Rest will be present for Bards, though it doesn't really matter.
- Multiple enemies will have functional animations, such as ogres raging. Others just had pre-defined subclasses assigned so they wouldn't get stuff that they can't use with animations, such as Sahuagin and Merregons.
- Additional bug fixes and tweaks for character entries, including summons and player entries. Not a concern for compatibility, don't be scared by the mention of players lol.
- All NPC Rogues will apply a condition to their weapons granting the weapon the Finesse property, to ensure they're able to use Sneak Attack. This condition only lasts for 1 turn, and is simply refreshed on the NPC's turn as to avoid any potential exploits by the player.
- Cleaned up conditions for stat based progression unlocks. No more inappropriate applications while the character has proper progressions, though it was likely entirely benign.
- Extras: Updated for parity with ogre changes.
- Extras: Spiritual Weapon summons have 9m movement instead of 6m.
Version 2.0.0.0
- NOTE: There's a few more things still do be done, but here's the brunt of it.
- Core functionality:
- All baseline vanilla class (not selector based) progression unlocks added to NPC progressions including all new Sorcerer progressions for NPCs.
- CX configurable subclasses added (with their baseline vanilla progressions) for all pre-Patch #8 subclasses. (If a character doesn't posses the vanilla progression, but has a CX class boost passive, they will get all the same progression unlocks via stats. This means with the current implementation that stacking CX class boosts will make characters kind of nuts. Recommend just having 1 per NPC.)
- Lots of subclasses are hand placed for various reasons, those without hand placed subclasses get one randomly selected and stored as a persistent variable for the campaign.
- The downed status (when players are downed) has been altered so enemy NPCs see you as a proffered target. Influencing AI behaviour without directly altering AI, this is ideal when other AI altering mods have stability issues.
- "CX_Boss_Boost" and "CX_MiniBoss_Boost" spread to relevant entities for further macro customisation. These are just blank and intended solely for Combat Extender configuration.
- Specific character mentions:
- Nightsong's downed status has been altered so she has to succeed a DC 15 Con save to automatically revive.
- Auntie Ethel cannot be cheesed from locking the door on her.
- Commander Zhalk is immune to Disarm.
- The spectator may remove petrification from multiple Drow at once, the ray is now an AOE of 10m from the target.
- Behind the scenes stuff:
- Bajillions of vanilla bug fixes and inconsistencies fixed, even more than the initial release, a lot more.
- "CX_Fighter_BM_Boost" and "CX_Fighter_EK_Boost" renamed to "CX_Fighter_BattleMaster_Boost" and "CX_Fighter_EldritchKnight_Boost" respectively.
- All characters with niche progressions, including Flaming Fist progressions, have their progressions swapped to the base class progressions; Any proprietary boosts provided in those former progressions are instead added via stats.
- While this was designed for Patch #7 it will work for Patch #8 with no problem I imagine. Any small discrepancies with character entries will be resolved soon as I slap together a file comparison repo for myself.
- Goon's Passive Library is now a dependency, for things such as my NPC Paladin aura passives.
- Script Extender is now a requirement, you won't get any randomly assigned subclasses without it, and there will be additional SE functionality in the future.
- Be patient with me as documentation gets added over time, there's still plenty to do.
Version 1.0.4.0
- Incorporated a lot of Cahoot's stuff, subclass passives etc.
- Couple fixes, including adding a missing Honour Mode passive to Viccy.
- Back end reformatting.
Version 1.0.3.0
- Lots of cleanup and reformatting, passives added to most NPC progressions to show what they have, same as CX passives.
Version 1.0.2.0
- Cleaned up descriptions and what not for CX spell passives.
Version 1.0.1.0
- Now with cool CX passives, wowzers.
Version 1.0.0.0
- Initial release.

Wizards just get spell slots, Sorcerers are just Wizards with face paint, and most melee enemies are generic Fighters with nothing special: not anymore!

The gist of it:

Expands the functionality of Combat Extender's functionality: adds and assigns boosts for all 12 classes to all appropriate NPCs (by combing through every single NPC stat entry in the entire game).
In addition, adds all vanilla subclasses (currently, the new Patch 8 subclasses have not been implemented yet). Any NPC that is assigned a class will be randomly given a subclass, though some NPCs are assigned a specific subclass when a subclass fits them particularly well.
Implementing (partial) level 1-20 progressions for these classes and subclasses, matching player progressions.
In vanilla, NPC Wizards (which were basically all spellcasters) only received additional spell slots as their levels increased. Now, enemy (and allied) Wizards will all also have a subclass such as Abjuration, Evocation, Transmutation, Necromancy, etc. If it's an Evocation Wizard, then the NPC automatically also gets Sculpt Spells at level 2, Potent Cantrip at level 6, Empowered Cantrip at level 10.
As another example, Oathbreaker Paladin NPCs all automatically get Spiteful Suffering at level 1, Control Undead, Dreadful Aspect, Hellish Rebuke, and Inflict Wounds at level 3, Crown of Madness and Darkness at level 5, Aura of Hate at level 7, etc., in addition to their Paladin progressions.
This functionality is intended to be combined with Combat Extender to further fill out the passive and spell lists for all classes and subclasses - see below for sample configurations.
Fixes lots of bugs and inconsistencies - it's truly mad just how many issues there are.
Expands racial abilities. If the player gets it from the womb, then so too shall the NPC have it.

Things to note:

The innate progressions for NPC classes/subclasses implemented by this mod mainly just add passives or spells that are automatically given to the player. Anything selector based (primarily spells) is intended to be added through CX.
For example, Way of the Four Elements Monks do not receive any subclass spells through this mod. Cleric subclasses receive their Domain spells through this mod (at levels 3, 5, 7, and 9) but otherwise no additional spells are given. You will need a CX config to add additional spells (and passives if you want) to these classes/subclasses.

How do I use this with Combat Extender?!

Some pre-made Combat Extender configurations using the new passives are below. Please see the Articles page for more detailed information on each config and the prerequisite mods used as sources for passives and spells in each config.

Cahoot's config: Link

Applejaxc's config for Listonomicon: Ajax Presents Again - Most Comprehensive Combat Extender Config for UNSO (All details for this config are in this link)

A config for Difficulty, Immersion, Quality will also be available shortly.

Support for other mods

NPC class/subclass progressions for NPCs for levels 13-20 is supported but requires Expansion as a dependency.
Extra encounter mods currently supported (i.e., adds class and subclass boosts where appropriate) are Encounters Overhaul and Extra Encounters and Minibosses.

Load order and conflicts:

Due to this mod overwriting all the NPC progressions and stat entries, you may have choice mods which conflict. In these cases load them after (below) this mod.
Load this mod after (below) Combat Extender, as this mod overwrites pretty much all the included stat entries.
Load any of the optional files after (below) the main file.
This mod uses self inheritance, only touching what is needed. While it's not highly compatible with mods aiming to do similar things, such as editing NPC progressions, it's made for maximum compatibility given the context of the changes.

Future plans:

Implement randomisers (i.e. roulette tables) to replicate the player process of choosing class features for NPCs and further remove the burden of requiring manual configuration.
Absolutes Laboratory - NPC and Combat Inspector and Mutator by osirisofinternet will in large part be taking on the vision of this mod. This mod will take a back seat as a collection of changes I consider to be baseline, bug fixes etc. It will also likely serve as a library for adjustments to class features, spells, etc. to just make things work for NPCs intuitively.

The passives:

"CX_Boss_Boost" / "CX_MiniBoss_Boost"

"CX_Magic_Boost" / "CX_Martial_Boost"

"CX_Barbarian_Boost"
"CX_Barbarian_Berserker_Boost" / "CX_Barbarian_WildMagic_Boost" / "CX_Barbarian_Wildheart_Boost"

"CX_Bard_Boost"
"CX_Bard_Lore_Boost" / "CX_Bard_Swords_Boost" / "CX_Bard_Valor_Boost"

"CX_Cleric_Boost"
"CX_Cleric_Knowledge_Boost" / "CX_Cleric_Life_Boost" / "CX_Cleric_Light_Boost" / "CX_Cleric_Nature_Boost" / "CX_Cleric_Trickery_Boost" /"CX_Cleric_Tempest_Boost" / "CX_Cleric_War_Boost"

"CX_Druid_Boost
"CX_Druid_Land_Boost" / "CX_Druid_Moon_Boost" / "CX_Druid_Spores_Boost"

"CX_Fighter_Boost"
"CX_Fighter_BattleMaster_Boost" / "CX_Fighter_Champion_Boost" / "CX_Fighter_EldritchKnight_Boost"

"CX_Monk_Boost"
"CX_Monk_FourElements_Boost" / "CX_Monk_OpenHand_Boost" / "CX_Monk_Shadow_Boost"

"CX_Paladin_Boost"
"CX_Paladin_Ancients_Boost" / "CX_Paladin_Devotion_Boost" / "CX_Paladin_Vengeance_Boost" / "CX_Paladin_Oathbreaker_Boost"

"CX_Ranger_Boost"
"CX_Ranger_BeastMaster_Boost" / "CX_Ranger_GloomStalker_Boost" / "CX_Ranger_Hunter_Boost"

"CX_Rogue_Boost"
"CX_Rogue_ArcaneTrickster_Boost" / "CX_Rogue_Assassin_Boost" / "CX_Rogue_Thief_Boost"

"CX_Sorcerer_Boost"
"CX_Sorcerer_DraconicBloodline_Boost" / "CX_Sorcerer_WildMagic_Boost" / "CX_Sorcerer_StormSorcery_Boost"

"CX_Warlock_Boost"
"CX_Warlock_Archfey_Boost" / "CX_Warlock_Fiend_Boost" / "CX_Warlock_GreatOldOne_Boost"

"CX_Wizard_Boost"
"CX_Wizard_Abjuration_Boost" / "CX_Wizard_Conjuration_Boost" / "CX_Wizard_Divination_Boost" "CX_Wizard_Enchantment_Boost" / "CX_Wizard_Evocation_Boost" / "CX_Wizard_Illusion_Boost" / "CX_Wizard_Necromancy_Boost" / "CX_Wizard_Transmutation_Boost"

Optional features for NPCs from Expansion:
Instinctive Pounce - Barbarian,
Magical Inspiration - Bard,
NOT Cantrip Versatility - Cleric, Druid,
Harness Divine Power - Cleric,
NOT Blessed Strikes - Cleric,
NOT Wild Companion - Druid,
NOT Martial Versatility - Fighter, Paladin, Ranger,
Dedicated Weapon - Monk,
Ki-Fueled Attack - Monk,
Quickened Healing - Monk,
Focused Aim - Monk,
HarnessDivinePower - Paladin,
Favored Foe - Ranger (Could be implemented in roulette or via config),
Deft Explorer - Ranger (Could be implemented in roulette or via config),
NOT Primal Awareness - Ranger,
NOT Steady Aim - Rogue,
Magical Guidance - Sorcerer,
NOT Cantrip Formulas - Wizard

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