Remove Exalted Life Drain

Remove Exalted Life Drain

This is a BepinEx mod for Outward Definitive Edition that removes the life drain effect from the Exalted passive, allowing you to enjoy its buffs without the health penalty.

Description

The Exalted passive in Outward provides incredible buffs to your character, but comes with a severe drawback: a progressive life drain effect that eventually applies a 90% maximum health debuff, potentially ending your playthrough permanently. I hated this and decided to remove it from the game.

This mod completely removes all stages of the life drain effect (Life Drain 1, 2, and 3) while preserving all the beneficial aspects of the Exalted passive. You can now build around Exalted without fear of the playthrough-ending consequences.

Features

• Automatically removes all life drain effects as soon as they appear
• Prevents life drain from ticking - effects are blocked before they can damage you
• Works with all stages - Removes Life Drain 1, 2, and 3
• Lightweight and efficient - Minimal performance impact
• No configuration needed - Just install and play

Installation

Requirements

• Outward Definitive Edition
• BepInEx 5.4.x

Manual Installation

1. Install BepInEx if you haven't already
2. Download RemoveExaltedLifeDrain.dll
3. Place the DLL file in BepInEx/plugins/ folder in your Outward installation directory
4. Launch the game

Thunderstore Installation (Recommended)

Use a mod manager like r2modman or Thunderstore Mod Manager for automatic installation.

How It Works

The mod uses Harmony patches to:

1. Scan your active status effects every 0.5 seconds
2. Detect any life drain effects by name
3. Remove them immediately using the game's CleanseStatusEffect method
4. Prevent life drain effects from updating/ticking

This approach ensures the life drain is removed as soon as it appears, before it can cause any damage to your character.

Compatibility

• Compatible with most other Outward mods
• No conflicts with other status effect mods
• Works with all game versions of Outward Definitive Edition
• Tested and working alongside popular mods like Combat Tweaks, Raid Mode, and skill mods
• Doesn't require SideLoader as it no longer works with Definitive Edition, but this will!

Troubleshooting

Mod not working?

• Check that BepInEx is properly installed and loading
• Verify the DLL is in the correct BepInEx/plugins/ folder
• Check the BepInEx log file (BepInEx/LogOutput.log) for any errors

Still getting life drain?

• The mod should show log removal messages in the BepInEx console
• If you see removal messages but still have the effect, please report it as an issue, I'll check it out when I can.

FAQ

Q: Does this affect any other status effects?
A: No, the mod only targets life drain effects. All other status effects work normally.

Q: Will this work on existing saves with life drain already active?
A: Yeah! It will remove it as soon as you load in. I made it especially for people who already have the life drain debuff and didn't want to lose their save files.

Q: Does this work in multiplayer?
A: The mod only affects your local character. Other players would need to install it separately.

Q: Is this considered cheating?
A: This is a single-player quality-of-life mod. Use it however you want!

Version History

1.4.0

• Final release version
• Optimized scanning frequency (0.5 seconds)
• Reduced log spam - only logs actual removals
• Confirmed working for all life drain stages (1, 2, 3)

1.3.0

• Added comprehensive status effect scanning
• Improved detection for life drain variations
• Added detailed logging for debugging

1.2.0

• Reworked to patch StatusEffect methods directly
• Improved compatibility

1.1.0

• Added multiple interception points
• Enhanced logging

1.0.0

• Initial release

Source Code

The source code is included in the mod package for transparency and modification.

Credits

• Built with BepInEx and Harmony
• Special thanks to 3 people who still play this game
• Thanks to Jett for the countless hours of fun playing

Support

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please leave a comment on the Thunderstore page.

License

This mod is released under the MIT License. Feel free to modify and redistribute with attribution.

Have fun!