https://drive.proton.me/urls/5KM4GJSQ0G#PDiFxW8uQbOA

1. Download the Mod Files
- Obtain the mod files and unzip them to a convenient location on your computer.

2. Place Mod Files in Game Folder
- Copy all the mod files (including the "packages" folder) into your Legacy of Kain: Defiance installation directory.
- The default location for the game is:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\legacy_kain_defiance

3. Overwrite Existing Files
- When prompted, allow the files to overwrite the existing files in the game folder. This is important for the mod to function properly.

4. Delete "eidos.bik" from movies Folder
- Navigate to the "movies" folder inside your game directory.
- Delete the file named "eidos.bik" to reduce startup time.

5. Launch the Game through Steam
- Open Steam and go to your Legacy of Kain: Defiance library page.
- Click on Play to launch the game.
- You can also use the Steam desktop shortcut to launch the game.

6. Configure TexMod
- Instead of the game, TexMod will automatically open.
- In TexMod, under Target Application, click the Browse button and select defiance_REAL.exe from the game directory (located in the folder you just placed the mod files).

7. Add Package Files in TexMod
- In TexMod, under the Packages section, click Browse.
- Navigate to the "packages" folder inside the mod folder and select all the files in it.
- Click Open to add the mod files to TexMod.

8. Run the Game with the Mod
- After the package files are loaded into TexMod, click Run.
- The game will launch with the mod applied!

**NOTE** The game may start slower than usual. It might appear as if it has frozen, but don't worry—it's just loading. Please be patient and wait for it to start.

WSAD - Movement
LMB - Action
RMB - Lift Attack
MMB - TK Aim
R - Telekinesis
F - Soul Suck
LShift - Autoface
Space - Jump
LCtrl - Sneak
Q - Previous Reaver
E - Next Reaver
Tab - Status Menu
LAlt - Spectral Shift

TexMod:
Thanks to the developers of TexMod, which allows the use of custom textures in the game.

LOK Defiance HD TexMod:
Thanks to vargatomi for the LOK DEFIANCE HD TEXMOD. https://www.nexusmods.com/legacyofkaindefiance/mods/1

DXVK:
Thanks to the DXVK contributors for their work on providing Vulkan-based Direct3D support, improving performance and compatibility on various systems.

Legacy of Kain Series:
Thanks to the developers of Legacy of Kain: Defiance and the entire Legacy of Kain series, for creating such a beloved universe.