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Highwayman Balance Buff

NOTE: No longer working due to updates for DLC. The mod may be updated in the future.

The Highwayman is often considered the worst class in the game because of his low HP matched with average damage and 0 support abilities. This mod buffs him in an attempt to achieve game balance between the characters.

The Highwayman is a rogue that knows the weak points on an enemy to strike. His base crit chance is now increased by an extra 5%, from 5% at Level 1 and 7% at Level 5 to 10% at Level 1 and 12% at Level 5. The crit mod for Point Blank Shot, however, is reduced by 5% so that the critical chance on that ability remains the same.

The Highwayman's main ranged attack, Pistol Shot, was sullied by it's -25% damage modifier. That damage penalty is now removed.

The Highwayman's self-buff ability, Tracking Shot, was little more than a waste of a turn where damage could have been dealt instead. It now marks the target on hit, making it a useful move (it can still only be used once per battle).

This mod puts the Highwayman on par with the Grave Robber, who was often seen as a straight upgrade from this class. His unique specialty is now critical hits. Pairing Tracking Shot's buff on crit chance with Pistol Shot's maximum 12% crit mod, plus the large base crit chance of the hero and preferably trinkets that increase it further, allow the Highwayman to reliably score critical hits on enemies and give him a place among the hero roster.