Combat Rebalance is a Vintage Story mod by AffluenzaShot. Combat Rebalance adjusts Vintage Story armor, weapons, archery, arrows, and healing recipes for a smoother combat progression.
Why this mod is worth installing
Useful for players who find armor penalties, early bows, arrow durability, or healing supplies too restrictive. It also adds a practical mid-tier armor option and simpler repair choices.
What Combat Rebalance adds
Lamellar armor becomes a craftable and repairable bone-based set positioned between wooden and copper armor. Improvised wooden armor can be repaired with firewood, using materials more efficiently than making a replacement.
Armor penalties are redistributed according to body coverage: chest pieces carry more of the burden, while head and leg armor become less restrictive. Ranged penalties are concentrated on chest armor, and plate and Blackguard sets receive lower movement and hunger costs.
Combat progression is adjusted with stronger knives, more pronounced bow upgrades, fewer broken arrows, and a stick recipe for arrow shafts. Poultices and bandages restore more health, making recovery less wasteful during repeated fights.
Where to download Combat Rebalance
The official Vintage Story Mod DB page is the right place to get the current release through the in-game mod manager.