BoonStacker

BoonStacker transforms the boon system in Hades II, unlocking the ability to stack boons on your core slots (Attack, Special, Cast, Sprint, Magick) rather than being forced to replace them.

Ever found a perfect boon but didn't want to sacrifice the one you already had? With BoonStacker, you don't have to choose. Combine the might of multiple Olympians on a single move to create devastating synergies and unique builds that simply weren't possible before.

Disclaimer: This mod significantly alters the game's balance. Stacking multiple gods' effects on a single move can lead to extremely powerful combinations.

For players seeking a more "earned" progression, this mod is integrated into the game's incantation system. You can disable EasyUnlock in the config file to require endgame materials, treating it as a powerful mid-to-late game upgrade rather than a default capability.

Features

Boon Stacking: You can now accept new boons for your Attack, Special, Cast, Sprint, and Magick slots even if they are already filled. The new boon will be added alongside the existing one.
No Replacements: "Swap" or "Replace" offers are disabled for these slots. You will simply add to your arsenal.
Probability Balancing: To keep things somewhat grounded, the probability of finding a boon for a specific slot decreases slightly as you stack more boons into that slot.

Installation

Recommended: Mod Manager

The easiest way to install is using a mod manager like r2modman or the Thunderstore Mod Manager.

Manual Install

If you prefer to install manually, ensure you have the following dependencies installed in your Hades II/Content/Mods directory (or equivalent):

Then, extract the BoonStacker folder into your Mods directory.

How to Use

By default, installing the mod does not enable its effects immediately. You must unlock it within the game at the Crossroads Cauldron.

Superposition of Divine Favor: Perform this incantation to enable Boon Stacking.
- Cost (Default): 1 Moly
Separation of Divine Favor: If you wish to disable the mod's effects and return to standard rules, perform this incantation. It will refund the materials used for the unlock.

Skip Incantations: If you prefer to skip the incantation system and have the mod enabled by default, set SkipIncantations to true in the configuration.

Configuration

You can adjust the mod's behavior by editing config.lua (if manually installed) or using the Config Editor in r2modman.

EasyUnlock (Default: true)
- True: The incantation costs 1 Moly. Useful for immediate access or testing.
- False: The incantation costs 1 Zodiac Sand and 1 Void Lens. This setting is intended for a balanced playthrough where this ability is treated as a significant mid-game upgrade that must be earned.
SkipIncantations (Default: false)
- True: The mod is active immediately upon loading the game. No incantations are required or shown in the cauldron.
- False: You must unlock the mod via the incantation system.
StackPenaltyScalar (Default: 1.0)
- Adjusts the probability penalty for finding stacked boons. Higher values make it harder to find 3rd/4th stacks for the same slot. Set it to 0.0 for no penalization.

Feedback

Please submit bug reports and feature requests via the GitHub Issue Tracker.

License

MIT