About this mod
Set of Character enhancements that powers up characters and reduces grind. Ideal for players seeking a fresh character experience without changing the story, flow, or core gameplay mechanics. IE :This will make the game Easy with new spells.
- Requirements
- Permissions and credits
This was first released as a gameplay mod feature of mog-addons . it has since graduated being subcomponent and it is now a standalone mod. This is still part of the Kupo Mods library of mods but moving forward will be maintained separately and will have its own version number.
This mod it Made Possible by the MEMORIA Engine
A set of Character enhancements that powers up characters and reduces grind. Ideal for players seeking a fresh character experience without changing the story, flow, or core gameplay mechanics. IE :This will make the game Easy with new spells.
if you are looking for balance and difficulty this is mod is certainly not for for you.
Installation:
Simply put the extracted folder named KupoHeroPack to
steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY IX
Launch the the mod manager
Activate the mod and then configure using the dropdown on the right-side which features do you like to be activated.

Key Features
ALL Characters:
- Grants resistance to Zombie (via Auto-Life) and Virus (via Anti-Body).
- Replaces Auto-Potion with +5% HP and MP.
Transportation:
- Increases Airship and Chocobo speed.
|| Character Enhancements Guide ||
This collection of sub-mods enhances or improves character utility at key points in the story.
This mod began as a simple addition of wind magic to Vivi but quickly expanded into something much larger.
All new character enhancements are optional sub-mods that can be activated individually.
Simply find the item that teaches the ability, equip it, learn the ability, and you're set.
Mod Compatibility: Compatible with Playable Character Pack, Tantalus (Vanilla), and Beatrix Mod.
A layer of compatibility has been added with Alternate Fantasy , though not perfect but serviceable
[1] Zidane:
- Pillage: A support ability that halves the time needed to make thievery strong by doubling the output damage.
- Bronze Vest (Pillage)
[2] Vivi: Gains access to the following spells:
- Leather Hat (Aero)
- Feather Hat (Aera)
- Robe of Lords (Aeraga)
- Mage Staff (Quake)
- Magic Armlet (Quakera)
- Adaman Hat (Quakaga)
- Wrist (Water)
- Magus Hat (Watera)
- N-Kai Armlet (Waterga)
- Mace of Zeus (Ultima)
[3] Steiner:
- Can equip Save The Queen and has access to all new black magic spells of Vivi listed above.
[4] Quina:
- Increases the effectiveness of their prime abilities:
- Eat: Works at 50% enemy health.
- Cook: Works at 100% enemy health.
- for Alternate Fantasy - 90% percent for Eat . Cook Dbl Blue Magic in AF
[5] Freya:
- High Jump Support Ability: Increases Jump damage output to 3x HP.
- High Jump can be learned through Javelin and Mythril Spear
- Kain's Lance is now a drop from boss Taharka.
[6] Garnet:Gains 3 new Holy Spells
- Dagger (Lumi)
- Steepled Hat (Lumira)
- Whale Whisker (Luminaga)
[7] Amarant:
- Learns abilities at 8 times the speed of other characters due to being a late recruit.
- Cat's Claws (Tensai)
[8] Eiko:
- Splits Titan and Fenrir into independent summons.
- Moonstone (Fenrir)
- Sapphire (Titan)
[9] Beatrix:
- A recent addition based on the Beatrix mod. Added to prevent losing progress if Alternate Fantasy is deactivated.
Summary of Item Changes
CharacterItem (Ability) [Type]
ZidaneBronze Vest (Pillage) [Support Ability]
Vivi Leather Hat (Aero) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Feather Hat (Aera) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Robe of Lords (Aeraga) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Mage Staff (Quake)[Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Magic Armlet(Quakera) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Adaman Hat (Quakaga) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Wrist (Water)[Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Magus Hat(Watera) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi N-Kai Armlet(Waterga) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Mace of Zeus(Ultima) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Freya Javelin (High Jump) [Support Ability]
Freya Mythril Spear (High Jump) [Support Ability]
GarnetSteepled Hat, Dagger (Lumi) [Active Ability : White Magic]
GarnetSteepled Hat, (Lumira) [Active Ability : White Magic]
GarnetWhale Whiskers (Lumiraga)[Active Ability : White Magic]
Amaranth Cat’s Claws (Tensai) [Support Ability]
Eiko Moonstone(Fenrir) [Active Ability : Summon]
Eiko Sapphire (Titan)[Active Ability : Summon]
|| Changelog ||
2025-06-25 - 2025-06-30
- Expanded Photons: Now known as the Lumi spell series for Garnet (Holy single-target spells).
- Enhanced Quina's abilities in Alternate Fantasy: Eat now works at 90% enemy HP; Cook is not included in AF.
- Fixed Save the Queen abilities for Alternate Fantasy compatibility.
- Added status effects for Wind (Confusion) and Earth (Trouble) spells in Alternate Fantasy.
- Corrected Italian translation for Vivi's spells.
- Special: Visit Daguerreo and speak to the character name changer for new features (note: not all users utilize Kupo modern labels).
Kupo Mods Library
- Memoria Launcher Themes
- Support Ability Cost Modifier
- Kupo Tweaks
- Kupo Buttons Pack
- Kupo Portraits Pack
- No Exp Plus
- Kupo Heroes Pack
- Cursor Mod
- Modern Labels Plus
- Kupo UI Suite (Formerly Mog Addons)
