Perk-Based Artefacts (UPDATE 25) addon

Introducing Perk-Based Artefacts, A unique twist on overhauling old junk artefacts beyond the boundaries of simple stat changers.

UPDATE 25:

• Scar chance to trigger effect was decreased by 50%
• Scar psy drain decreased by 50%

UPDATE 24:

• Balance update
• Nerfed Cell artefact from 20% to 15% reduction
• Nerfed Chain artefact by 50%
• Buffed Fountain artefact from 2% to 4%
• Slightly buffed Miser Skull
• Buffed Signet by 30%
• Buffed Spike from 3% to 5% on usual hits and from 6% to 10% on critical hits
• Fixed typo in Seraphim description (cheers to KronQ)

UPDATE 23:

• Balance and functionality update
• Tapeworm can now stun mutants by itself, without requirement for being hit by them. The nearest mutant in 2 meters radius will be stunned. Doesn't work on stalkers
• The cooldown for Tapeworm is increased to 6 seconds
• The Cocoon passive defence bonus was increased to 15%
• Slightly nerfed Atom radiation cure
• Lowered maximum health value for Scar for which the actor will be healed

UPDATE 22:

• Bugfix update, thanks to Mr.Flashmode and Grok for the feedback
• Fixed possibility when equipping Beacon during emissions could lead to teleporting actor outside of cover when crows are killed
• Added more invalid artefacts to ignore list for Bat transmutations
• Fanatic quest stash shouldnt delete Ball artefact anymore
• A bit better randomizing of Bat and Sandstone effects so its less possibility to get same effect multiple times in a row
• Fixed possibility of applying wrong condition to artefacts, especially when they are added or removed from containers

UPDATE 21:

• New functionality update
• Sandstone can now infuse weapon directly with random element infusion. Drag and drop the artefact on the weapon and it will be infused for 10 minutes. The artefact will be destroyed after infusion
• Drag and drop functionality for Bat artefact. Drop it onto another artefact, or vice versa, to transmutate it
• The random effects of Sandstone and Bat are defined by current game hour, so you cant cheese them by reloading the save each time in hope to get another effect. Wait till next hour if you are that desperate

UPDATE 20:

• Decreased Phantom Star duration when its active
• Lowered pitch of sound of Cell perk
• Further increased degradation rate of Lucifer
• On each level change Lucifer will lose 2-2.5% condition

UPDATE 19:

• Slightly increased degradation rate for Lucifer (about 15%)
• On each level change Lucifer will lose 1-1.5% condition
• Slightly lowered speed boost for Lucifer

All 30+ Junk artefacts are no longer junk and received unique special abilities or Perks. The degree of perks vary from simple boosters to marvellous staff like recharging batteries by stepping in Electra, receiving Money on Headshots or Even Evading Death itself when all hope is lost.
Multiple artefacts might or might not stack the effects and penalties of Perks in various ways, and effects are triggered on very various conditions.

The mod comes with FULL and LITE versions. FULL version balances out some usual artefacts stats, primarily bullet/rupture-proof and carry weight artefacts to make new artefacts shine more. This is the intended way to use the mod. LITE version doesn't touch vanilla configs and maximum compatible with other mods like Artefact Renovation, ARX, Outfit Attachment Overhault and any other that touch artefacts

Let the pics below speak for itself what you will see with this mod, and its only just a very little glimpse on what lies within:

CREDITS

The mod wouldn't be done without the immense help and ideas from these 90lvl chads:

• KronQ - text description and formatting, ideas
• Blackgrowl - ModDB preview pic, ideas
• artifax - technical support, ideas
• Jurkonov - Support, ideas
• HarukaSai - techincal support, idea
• and many others who contributed to the development of the mod