Mods / Combat Overhaul Balance

Tags:
Tweak
Authors:
SiiMeR, Blehblehbleh
Side:
Both
Created:
Jun 2nd 2025 at 9:19 PM
Last modified:
Jul 23rd at 4:30 PM
Downloads:
7809
Latest release (for Vintage Story 1.21.0-pre.1 - 1.21.7, outdated):
combatoverhaulbalance_2.15.0.zip  1-click install

Requires Combat Overhaul

 

Patch for the Chronicles of Time server. 

 

Weapon balance changes: 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PIxJRODurXnq52Mf4Q2W5rqVAbBvpQk0gdv4lNgdorc/edit?usp=drivesdk 

 

Armor balance changes: 

* Steel Plate is 6/6/5 and all other armors are under that

Mod Version Mod IdentifierFor Game version Downloads Released Changelog Download 1-click mod install*
2.15.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.21.0-pre.1 - 1.21.7
286 Jul 23rd at 4:30 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.15.0.zip 1-click install

Long Axe nerf Reverted
Polehammer Block removed
Warhammer Attack Speed buffed by 20%
Windlass Damage multiplier nerfed to 3.5 from 4
Latch Crossbow Damage multiplier buffed to 2.5 from 2

2.14.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.21.0-pre.1 - 1.21.7
378 Jun 19th at 3:04 AM combatoverhaulbalance_2.14.0.zip 1-click install

pike speed nerfed by 15%
greatsword block removed
all parry cooldowns raised to 1s
quarterstaff damage raised by 1 on all swings
longaxe damage reduced by 1 but it gets a real riposte animation
polehammer 2h parry and riposte

2.13.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.21.0-pre.1 - 1.21.7
424 Apr 22nd at 5:39 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.13.0.zip 1-click install

Block Tier on Shields/Weapon blocks nerfed
Polehammer speed buffed
Pike Grip locked and speed nerfed
Longaxe parry, riposte, block added
Spear damage nerfed when one-handed

2.12.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.21.0-pre.1 - 1.21.6
232 Apr 7th at 10:58 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.12.0.zip 1-click install
  • Blacksmiths rejoice, your armor will once again have quality. And we've tossed in Sabres for free.
  • - Quarterstaff enjoyers, you will no longer swing like seniors. The speed of this weapon is raised by 15%
  • - The Greatsword has received a tiny 5% Attack Speed buff so that it can feel not quite so outclassed.
2.11.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.21.0-pre.1 - 1.21.6
212 Mar 27th at 9:48 AM combatoverhaulbalance_2.11.0.zip 1-click install

* Fixed poleaxe being broken

2.10.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.21.0-pre.1 - 1.21.6
25 Mar 26th at 7:02 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.10.0.zip 1-click install
  • Parry Cancelling removed
  • Parry and Block Lockout Timer added
  • New Riposting Mechanic added that rewards parries with a more powerful, faster attack. For one-handed weapons a shield with parry is required.
  • Riposting mechanic added to the following weapons: Greatsword, Longsword, Shortsword, Arming Sword, Sabre, Warhammer, Polehammer, Spear, Blackguard Sword, Forlorn Hope Estoc
  • Global Attack Speed reduced by 10%
  • Greatsword damage nerfed by 1 to compensate for Riposte Mechanic
  • Arming Sword stats altered to be the same as Longsword
  • Gold and Silver Plate raised to iron tier stats. Recipes altered by Maltiez to require steel
2.9.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.21.0-pre.1 - 1.21.6
497 Feb 2nd at 2:06 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.9.0.zip 1-click install

Bows
- Long bow damage multiplier: 2.4 → 3
- Recurve bow damage multiplier: 1.8 → 2.2

Crossbows
- Reload speeds are now set per crossbow type instead of globally
- Goatsfoot crossbow reloads 15% faster

Greatsword
- Damage: 8 → 8.5

Pikes
- Added armor piercing tier 1 to all variants
- Copper: 6 → 5
- Bronze through meteoric iron: 6.5 → 5.5
- Steel: 7 → 6

Spears (one-handed)
- Added armor piercing tier 1 to all variants
- Flint/obsidian: 3 → 2
- Copper: 4.5 → 3
- Bronze: 6 → 4.5
- Iron/ornate/meteoric: 6.5 → 5
- Steel: 7 → 5.5

Spears (two-handed)
- Added armor piercing tier 1 to all variants
- Flint/obsidian: 4 → 3
- Copper: 5.5 → 4
- Bronze: 7 → 5
- Iron/ornate/meteoric: 7.5 → 5.5
- Steel: 8 → 6

Swords
- Shortsword attack speed +25%
- Longsword attack speed +15% (both stances)

2.8.1 combatoverhaulbalance
1.21.2 - 1.21.5
399 Dec 30th 2025 at 6:07 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.8.1.zip 1-click install

* Fix forlorn hope giving -60%

2.8.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.21.2 - 1.21.5
245 Dec 21st 2025 at 9:03 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.8.0.zip 1-click install

* Fix steel plate helmet issue

2.7.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.21.2 - 1.21.5
133 Dec 21st 2025 at 12:20 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.7.0.zip 1-click install

## Steel Plate Armor

### Steel Plate Helmet
- Manipulation Speed: -5% → 0%
- Steady Aim: -10% → -15%
- Healing Efficiency: -9%
- Hunger Rate: 12% → 20%

### Steel Plate Body Armor
- Walk Speed: -16%
- Manipulation Speed: -15% → -20%
- Steady Aim: -20%
- Healing Efficiency: -9% → -18%
- Hunger Rate: 15% → 20%
- Jump Height: -15%

### Steel Plate Leg Armor
- Walk Speed: -9%
- Healing Efficiency: -6% → -9%
- Hunger Rate: 10% → 15%
- Jump Height: -15%

 

## Iron Helmets

### Iron Light Helmet
- Slashing: 4 → 5
- Piercing: 4 → 5
- Blunt: 3 → 4
- Steady Aim: -10% → -5%
- Healing Efficiency: -6%
- Hunger Rate: 10%

### Iron Open Helmet
- Slashing: 4 → 5
- Piercing: 4 → 5
- Blunt: 3 → 4
- Healing Efficiency: -3%
- Hunger Rate: 5%

 


### Steel Light Helmet
- Steady Aim: -10% → -5%
- Healing Efficiency: -6%
- Hunger Rate: 10% → 15%

Steel Open Helmet
- Healing Efficiency: -3%
- Hunger Rate: 5% → 10%

 

## Forlorn Armor

### Forlorn Helm
- Manipulation Speed: -5% → 0%
- Steady Aim: -10% → -15%
- Healing Efficiency: -18% → -6%
- Hunger Rate: 21% → 10%
- Cooling Modifier: -8°C → -6°C
- Special: Light Walk Speed +1%

### Forlorn Body Armor
- Walk Speed: -12% → -14%
- Manipulation Speed: -10% → -15%
- Steady Aim: -10% → -20%
- Healing Efficiency: -4% → -12%
- Hunger Rate: 7% → 12%
- Cooling Modifier: -8°C → -6°C
- Special: Light Walk Speed +2%

Forlorn Leg Armor
- Walk Speed: -4% → -6%
- Healing Efficiency: -3% → -6%
- Hunger Rate: 5% → 8%
- Cooling Modifier: -8°C → -6°C
- Special: Light Walk Speed +1%

 

 

## Blackguard Armor

### Blackguard Helm
- Manipulation Speed: -5% → 0%
- Steady Aim: -15% → -10%
- Healing Efficiency: -18% → -9%
- Hunger Rate: 21% → 15%
- Special: Darkness Healing Factor +3%

### Blackguard Body Armor
- Walk Speed: -12%
- Manipulation Speed: -10% → -15%
- Steady Aim: -10%
- Healing Efficiency: -9% → -18%
- Hunger Rate: 15%
- Special: Darkness Healing Factor +6%

### Blackguard Leg Armor
- Walk Speed: -4%
- Healing Efficiency: -6% → -9%
- Hunger Rate: 10%
- Special: Darkness Healing Factor +3%

---

## Iron Plate Armor

### Iron Plate Helm
- Steady Aim: -15%
- Healing Efficiency: -9%
- Hunger Rate: 15%

### Iron Plate Body Armor
- Walk Speed: -14%
- Manipulation Speed: -15%
- Steady Aim: -20%
- Healing Efficiency: -9% → -18%
- Hunger Rate: 15%

### Iron Plate Leg Armor
- Walk Speed: -6%
- Healing Efficiency: -6% → -9%
- Hunger Rate: 10%

---

## Meteoric Iron Plate Armor

### Meteoric Iron Plate Helmet
- Steady Aim: -15%
- Healing Efficiency: -9%
- Hunger Rate: 15%
- Special: Temporal Stability Loss -5%
- Special: Temporal Stability Recovery Rate +10%

### Meteoric Iron Plate Body Armor
- Walk Speed: -14%
- Manipulation Speed: -15%
- Steady Aim: -20%
- Healing Efficiency: -9% → -18%
- Hunger Rate: 15%
- Special: Temporal Stability Loss -10%
- Special: Temporal Stability Recovery Rate +20%

### Meteoric Iron Plate Leg Armor
- Walk Speed: -6%
- Healing Efficiency: -6% → -9%
- Hunger Rate: 10%
- Special: Temporal Stability Loss -5%
- Special: Temporal Stability Recovery Rate +10%

2.6.0 combatoverhaulbalance 356 Dec 3rd 2025 at 9:48 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.6.0.zip 1-click install

* Added various jump height debuffs to all armors (you need https://mods.vintagestory.at/show/mod/36032 for them)

2.5.0 combatoverhaulbalance 286 Nov 21st 2025 at 11:53 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.5.0.zip 1-click install
  • NVG 1/1/1
  • Shortsword damage -0.5
2.4.0 combatoverhaulbalance 273 Nov 11th 2025 at 7:46 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.4.0.zip 1-click install

Chain Body Armor (Steel)

Walk Speed 0 -> -6%

 

Chain Leg Armor (Steel)

Walk Speed -4% -> -2%

Tailored Gambeson Body Armor

0 -> -4%

2.3.0 combatoverhaulbalance 210 Nov 9th 2025 at 11:03 AM combatoverhaulbalance_2.3.0.zip 1-click install

Armor

Iron/Meteoric Chainmail: (Coif/Head/Body/Shirt/Sleeves/Mittens/Legs)

  • New (returning from 1.20) Blunt Protection: 1,

Steel Chainmail: (Coif/Head/Body/Shirt/Sleeves/Mittens/Legs)

  • New (returning from 1.20) Blunt Protection: 2,

Steel Plate / Do-Maru & Kabuto / Steel Nomad: (All Variants and Parts)

  • Slashing Protection: 7 --> 6,
  • Piercing Protection: 7 --> 6,
  • Blunt Protection: 6 --> 5,

Steel Scale Mail (Helmet, Body Armor, Leg Armor)

  • Piercing Protection 4 --> 6,

Steel Scale Mail Shirt

  • New Flat Damage Reduction: 1P 1S 1B,
  • Blunt Protection: 2 --> 3,
  • Walk Speed: -4% --> -5%,
  • Steady Aim: -5% --> -4%,
  • Hunger Rate: 3% --> 6%,

Steel Scale Mail Sleeves

  • New Flat Damage Reduction: 1P 1S 1B,
  • Blunt Protection: 2 --> 3,
  • Manipulation Speed: -8% --> 7%,
  • Steady Aim: -12% --> -6%,
  • Healing Effectiveness: -6% --> -3%,
  • Hunger Rate: 6% --> 3%

Weapons

 

Listed in https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PIxJRODurXnq52Mf4Q2W5rqVAbBvpQk0gdv4lNgdorc/edit?usp=drivesdk 

2.2.0 combatoverhaulbalance 281 Oct 31st 2025 at 12:46 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.2.0.zip 1-click install

* Remove weapon changes for now 

2.1.0 combatoverhaulbalance 390 Oct 10th 2025 at 6:34 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.1.0.zip 1-click install

LEATHER JERKIN Head New Protection Levels: 2 Slashing, 1 Piercing Body New Protection Levels: 2 Slashing, 1 Piercing Legs: New Protection Levels: 2 Slashing, 1 Piercing COPPER SCALE MAIL Head New Flat Reduction: 1 Slashing Healing Reduction: 9% -> 6% Chest New Flat Reduction: 1 Slashing Healing Reduction: 9% -> 6% Move Speed Reduction: 2% -> 5% Legs New Flat Reduction: 1 Slashing Healing Reduction: 9% -> 6% Move Speed Reduction: 6% -> 3% TIN/BISMUTH/BLACK BRONZE SCALE MAIL, IRON SCALE MAIL, METEORIC IRON SCALE MAIL Head New Flat Reduction: 1 Slashing, 1 Piercing, 1 Blunt Healing Reduction: 9% -> 6% Chest New Flat Reduction: 1 Slashing, 1 Piercing, 1 Blunt Healing Reduction: 9% -> 6% Move Speed Reduction: 2% -> 5% Legs New Flat Reduction: 1 Slashing, 1 Piercing, 1 Blunt Healing Reduction: 9% -> 6% Move Speed Reduction: 6% -> 3%

2.0.0 combatoverhaulbalance 440 Sep 21st 2025 at 3:36 PM combatoverhaulbalance_2.0.0.zip 1-click install

Buff scale mail, brig, and leather armor a bit, and shortsword 3->4

1.9.0 combatoverhaulbalance 340 Sep 16th 2025 at 8:36 PM combatoverhaulbalance_1.9.0.zip 1-click install

Steel Chest Plate: -12% -> -16%

Steel Legs: -4% -> -9%

 

Blackguard Chest Plate: -10% -> -12%

Blackguard Legs: -2% -> -4%

 

Forlorn Chest Plate: -10% -> -12%

Forlorn Legs: -2% -> -4%

 

Iron Chest Plate: -4% -> -14%

Iron Legs: -12% -> -6%

 

Meteoric Iron Chest Plate: -4% -> -14%

Meteoric Iron Legs: -12% -> -6%

 

Brigandine Chest: -6% -> -7%

Brigandine Legs: -2% -> -3%

 

Leather Chest: -2% -> -3%

Leather Legs: -6% -> -2%

1.8.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.20.11 - 1.20.12
1060 Jul 7th 2025 at 5:20 PM combatoverhaulbalance_1.8.0.zip 1-click install


Leather Head
* Piercing: 3->2
* Slashing: 3->2
* Blunt: 3

Leather Torso
* Piercing: 3->2
* Slashing: 3->2
* Blunt: 3

Leather Legs
* Piercing: 3->2
* Slashing: 3->2
* Blunt: 3

1.7.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.20.11 - 1.20.12
52 Jul 7th 2025 at 4:35 PM combatoverhaulbalance_1.7.0.zip 1-click install

Bronze Plate
* Piercing: 5 → 4
* Slashing: 5 → 4
* Blunt: 4 → 3

Copper Plate
* Piercing: 5 → 4
* Slashing: 5 → 4
* Blunt: 4 → 3

Gold Plate
* Piercing: 5 → 4
* Slashing: 5 → 4
* Blunt: 4 → 1

Silver Plate
* Piercing: 5 → 4
* Slashing: 5 → 4
* Blunt: 4 → 1

Brigandine (Bronze & Copper tiers)
* Piercing: 3 → 2
* Slashing: 3 → 2
* Blunt: 3 → 2

1.6.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.20.11 - 1.20.12
224 Jul 5th 2025 at 9:07 PM combatoverhaulbalance_1.6.0.zip 1-click install
  • All lower tiers of plate armor now share stats to make being drippy possible
  • All lower tiers of brigandine armor now share stats to make being drippy possible
  • Damaged and broken FH/BG now have 1/1/1 defence
  • FH and BG got reduced MS and Manipulation penalties
  • Reduced Steel plate MS penalty: body 20->12, legs 12->4
  • Reduced Steel plate Manipulation penalty: 20->15
1.5.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.20.11 - 1.20.12
291 Jul 3rd 2025 at 12:31 AM combatoverhaulbalance_1.5.0.zip 1-click install

* Nerfed lower than iron brigandine to 3/3/3

1.4.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.20.9 - 1.20.10 1.20.11 - 1.20.12
51 Jul 3rd 2025 at 12:19 AM combatoverhaulbalance_1.4.0.zip 1-click install
  • Forgot to nerf iron and meteoric iron brigandine, making it better than a lot higher options
    • Now it is at 3,3,3 protection
1.3.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.20.9 - 1.20.10 1.20.11 - 1.20.12
200 Jul 1st 2025 at 7:09 PM combatoverhaulbalance_1.3.0.zip 1-click install

Steel Plate Torso

  • Walk speed debuff: 12 → 20

  • Manipulation speed: 15 → 20

Steel Plate Legs

  • Walk speed debuff: 4 → 12

Steel Brigandine Head

  • Slashing: 6 → 4

  • Piercing: 6 → 4

Steel Brigandine Torso

  • Slashing: 6 → 4

  • Piercing: 6 → 4

  • Walk speed debuff: 12 → 15

  • Manipulation speed: 15 → 20

Steel Brigandine Legs

  • Slashing: 6 → 4

  • Piercing: 6 → 4

  • Walk speed debuff: 4 → 7

Forlorn Hope Head

  • Slashing: 6 → 5

  • Piercing: 6 → 5

Forlorn Hope Torso

  • Slashing: 6 → 5

  • Blunt: 5 → 4

  • Piercing: 6 → 5

  • Walk speed debuff: 2 → 10

  • Manipulation speed: 7 → 12

Forlorn Hope Legs

  • Slashing: 6 → 5

  • Blunt: 5 → 4

  • Piercing: 6 → 5

  • Walk speed debuff: 6 → 14

Blackguard Head

  • Slashing: 6 → 5

  • Blunt: 5 → 4

  • Piercing: 6 → 5

Blackguard Torso

  • Slashing: 6 → 5

  • Blunt: 5 → 4

  • Piercing: 6 → 5

  • Walk speed debuff: 4 → 12

  • Manipulation speed: 10 → 15

Blackguard Legs

  • Slashing: 6 → 5

  • Blunt: 5 → 4

  • Piercing: 6 → 5

  • Walk speed debuff: 10 → 18

Meteoric Iron Head

  • Slashing: 6 → 5

  • Blunt: 5 → 4

  • Piercing: 6 → 5

Meteoric Iron Torso

  • Slashing: 6 → 5

  • Blunt: 5 → 4

  • Piercing: 6 → 5

  • Walk speed debuff: 4 → 12

  • Manipulation speed: 15 → 20

Meteoric Iron Legs

  • Slashing: 6 → 5

  • Blunt: 5 → 4

  • Piercing: 6 → 5

  • Walk speed debuff: 12 → 20

1.2.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.20.11 - 1.20.12
410 Jun 9th 2025 at 9:45 PM combatoverhaulbalance_1.2.0.zip 1-click install

* More changes

1.0.0 combatoverhaulbalance
1.20.8 - 1.20.10
114 Jun 2nd 2025 at 9:19 PM combatoverhaulbalance_1.0.0.zip 1-click install

First release


8 Comments (oldest first | newest first) (threaded | flat)

SiiMeR , Feb 5th at 9:54 AM
Puppypuppypuppy, Feb 5th at 8:25 AM

Is there any chance of a Combat Overhaul balance mod that just eliminates damage types / makes all the weapons do slashing damage to be equal against mobs?

SiiMeR , Feb 3rd at 12:19 PM

There are some patches that depend on the AnMiTech CO Compat being there AlterianCrisis

AlterianCrisis, Feb 3rd at 7:39 AM

It's saying that a dependency is missing: anmitechco

Do we really need it or can we ignore/delete the entry?

SiiMeR , Dec 22nd 2025 at 8:51 PM

We just want there to be PvP scene where a lot of weapons are balanced against each other. Also Steel armor is limited on our server to only special rank knights so the landscape of PvP is interesting. CleverMagpie

CleverMagpie, Dec 22nd 2025 at 8:33 PM

Looks like mostly buffs! Nothing wrong with that. As someone who plays a lot but only has a tenuous grip of the mechanics/balance of things I'm curious what your ethos was for the changes!

Were you thinking of how the weapons/armor perform in PvP? Or just the general feel of combat against the enemies we currently have to deal with? Or maybe your server makes changes that necessitate the buffs?

gunslinger_lucky, Jul 5th 2025 at 2:52 PM

link to original mod?