Damned Paths

**Damned Paths – Early Release 0.3** *Compatible with 7 Days to Die v2.6 Experimental*  ---  ## Changes & Improvements  **Reduced Awakening Detection**  * Significantly reduced the noise and heat generation produced when activating Awakening abilities.  **Third-Person Ability Activation Fix**  * Fixed an issue where abilities would automatically activate when entering Third-Person view (for example while driving). * Abilities will now remain disabled unless manually activated.  **Curse Protection Shield Fix**  * Fixed an issue where the Curse Protection Shield would not drain while Awakening was active without having Perk Level 5. * The shield now functions only when Perk Level 5 is unlocked, as intended.  **Vampire Sun Radiation Adjustment**  * The Sun Radiation Curse will not trigger if the character’s Wetness level exceeds 90%. * During rainy conditions, vampires may remain outside once Wetness reaches 90% or higher.  ---  ## Equipment & Clothing System Overhaul  **New Class Accessories**  * Introduced new accessories for each class. * Some accessories are currently required to activate Awakening powers. * Additional accessories are planned for future abilities. * Players are strongly recommended to wear the full accessory set at all times. * Accessories replace vanilla clothing while providing equivalent buffs.  **Vanilla Clothing Removal**  * All vanilla clothing has been removed from the game. * Higher-tier accessories can now be found through world loot.  **Class Clothing System**  * The Awakening Necklace has been removed. * Awakening abilities are now tied to the new class clothing sets. * Each class now has its own dedicated clothing set. * These items can be found in world loot with improved stats and tiers.  **Important Gameplay Requirement**  * To ensure abilities function correctly, the full class clothing set must be worn at all times. * Wearing partial sets or none at all may disable Awakening powers or cause unintended behaviour.  ---  ## K…

Short Update, Early Release 0.4 Compatible with 7 Days to Die v2.6 Experimental  Lots of feedback has come in and I hear you all. Because of that, I’ve made this special update to reflect the suggestions and feedback you’ve been giving. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their thoughts. We’re getting very close to releasing the stable version. Changes in this update: Added localisation for Blood Jars Reworked both Sun Adaptation and Moon Adaptation skill perks to make them easier based on your feedback Added starting resources: Vampires: 5× Blood Jars and 5× Blood Bags Werewolves: 10× Compressed Meat Updated a lot of UI information to make the mod easier to understand All drugs are now craftable, giving boosts to Awakening powers or Prototype abilities, and allowing class changes (Vampire or Werewolf cannot change back to Human) Important: This update does not require a world wipe Please join the Discord and continue giving feedback — it helps a lot and directly shapes the updates. Thank you all for the support.

Complete rework ( check Description )
Update Changelog
Vampires & Werewolves
Curse Suppression Overhaul: Removed the requirement for Level 1 Curse Suppression.
Vampires can now safely consume Blood without penalty.
Werewolves can now safely consume Raw Meat without penalty.
Werewolf Awakening: Buffed combat performance during Awakening.
Significant increase to Block Damage and Entity Damage.
Improved scaling, providing a much-needed power boost at low Awakening levels.
Loot & Economy
Cobalt Steel Weapons: Fixed a coding error in the loot tables. Weapon drop rates should now correctly reflect their intended rarity.
Forged Cobalt Steel: Reduced overall drop chances to balance high-tier progression.
Relic Scaling:
Reduced natural drop rates for Relics.
Increased crafting requirements for Tier 1 Relics by 5.
Total cost: 10 Normal Relics are now required.
Bug Fixes
Cursed Audio: Fixed a persistent bug where the Burning Sound effect would continue looping even after a curse was removed.
Fixed the Uncommon trait issue for number 6, that was not adding the attributes when learned.

UI & Information
Updated and corrected UI descriptions across the interface
Fixed incorrect and misleading information related to Awakening Boost (Human Drug / Perks) for all classes
Core Mechanics
Awakening Trigger merged with Helmet Light
Now provides a permanent flashlight
To disable:
Install a Helmet Light in head armor
Toggle with:
Press F or
Hold F (depends on slot placement)
Removed Awakening Trigger from several class accessories
Removed Helmet Light Mod from Werewolf startup equipment
Loot & Progression
Added a very small chance to find Cobalt Melee Weapons in POI main chests:
Starts at Tier 2 chests
Scales up to 5% at Tier 5
Not affected by loot stage
High risk early game can now be rewarded
Relics System
All melee weapons and tools can now accept Relics
Cobalt weapons → gain full evolution (effects + visuals)
Vanilla weapons → receive stat bonuses only (no special effects or visual changes)
Updated Lunar Tear Relic
No longer affects standard blocks
Now works on world objects
Grants Awakening when destroying objects
Class Changes
Vampire
Can now access traders at any time
Werewolf
Slightly increased jump strength during Awakening
Other Classes
Trader access remains restricted at night
Summary
UI clarity improved
Awakening system streamlined
Relics expanded across all weapons
Early-game risk/reward improved
Class balance adjusted

Complete rework ( check Description )
Update Changelog
Vampires & Werewolves
Curse Suppression Overhaul: Removed the requirement for Level 1 Curse Suppression.
Vampires can now safely consume Blood without penalty.
Werewolves can now safely consume Raw Meat without penalty.
Werewolf Awakening: Buffed combat performance during Awakening.
Significant increase to Block Damage and Entity Damage.
Improved scaling, providing a much-needed power boost at low Awakening levels.
Loot & Economy
Cobalt Steel Weapons: Fixed a coding error in the loot tables. Weapon drop rates should now correctly reflect their intended rarity.
Forged Cobalt Steel: Reduced overall drop chances to balance high-tier progression.
Relic Scaling:
Reduced natural drop rates for Relics.
Increased crafting requirements for Tier 1 Relics by 5.
Total cost: 10 Normal Relics are now required.
Bug Fixes
Cursed Audio: Fixed a persistent bug where the Burning Sound effect would continue looping even after a curse was removed.
Fixed the Uncommon trait issue for number 6, that was not adding the attributes when learned.

Complete rework ( check Description )
Update Changelog
Vampires & Werewolves
Curse Suppression Overhaul: Removed the requirement for Level 1 Curse Suppression.
Vampires can now safely consume Blood without penalty.
Werewolves can now safely consume Raw Meat without penalty.
Werewolf Awakening: Buffed combat performance during Awakening.
Significant increase to Block Damage and Entity Damage.
Improved scaling, providing a much-needed power boost at low Awakening levels.
Loot & Economy
Cobalt Steel Weapons: Fixed a coding error in the loot tables. Weapon drop rates should now correctly reflect their intended rarity.
Forged Cobalt Steel: Reduced overall drop chances to balance high-tier progression.
Relic Scaling:
Reduced natural drop rates for Relics.
Increased crafting requirements for Tier 1 Relics by 5.
Total cost: 10 Normal Relics are now required.
Bug Fixes
Cursed Audio: Fixed a persistent bug where the Burning Sound effect would continue looping even after a curse was removed.
Fixed the Uncommon trait issue for number 6, that was not adding the attributes when learned.

Big update with fixes, reworks, balance changes, and new content.
Fixes
Fixed Cobalt tools not being craftable at the correct progression level
Fixed Wilding Root Relic not granting Human Predator perks in the Electric Scythe
Fixed repeating Vampire burning audio
Fixed blood harvesting logic
Awakening Rework
Awakening now only drains while active
Higher tier food now gives more Awakening
Vampire/Werewolf ambient voice sounds removed
Awakening activation is now only audible to the player using it
Full Werewolf transformation remains audible nearby
Vampire / Werewolf Changes
Vampires can consume blood without Curse Suppression
Werewolves can consume raw meat without Curse Suppression
Vampire protection durations doubled
Blood bag harvesting from corpses removed
Relic Expansion
Relics now support all ranged weapons, including turrets
Relics now support vanilla melee weapons/tools
Vanilla weapons get relic stats + visuals, but no evolution or class perks (Cobalt exclusive)
Weapon/tool icons now visually change with relics
Added relic dye visuals
New
Added Relic Fragments, found throughout the world and used for crafting relics
Added more localisation and workstation progression info
Balance
Relic bonuses have been heavily reworked and are still under review

Big update with fixes, reworks, balance changes, and new content.
Fixes
Fixed Cobalt tools not being craftable at the correct progression level
Fixed Wilding Root Relic not granting Human Predator perks in the Electric Scythe
Fixed repeating Vampire burning audio
Fixed blood harvesting logic
Awakening Rework
Awakening now only drains while active
Higher tier food now gives more Awakening
Vampire/Werewolf ambient voice sounds removed
Awakening activation is now only audible to the player using it
Full Werewolf transformation remains audible nearby
Vampire / Werewolf Changes
Vampires can consume blood without Curse Suppression
Werewolves can consume raw meat without Curse Suppression
Vampire protection durations doubled
Blood bag harvesting from corpses removed
Relic Expansion
Relics now support all ranged weapons, including turrets
Relics now support vanilla melee weapons/tools
Vanilla weapons get relic stats + visuals, but no evolution or class perks (Cobalt exclusive)
Weapon/tool icons now visually change with relics
Added relic dye visuals
New
Added Relic Fragments, found throughout the world and used for crafting relics
Added more localisation and workstation progression info
Balance
Relic bonuses have been heavily reworked and are still under review

Big update with fixes, reworks, balance changes, and new content.
Fixes
Fixed Cobalt tools not being craftable at the correct progression level
Fixed Wilding Root Relic not granting Human Predator perks in the Electric Scythe
Fixed repeating Vampire burning audio
Fixed blood harvesting logic
Awakening Rework
Awakening now only drains while active
Higher tier food now gives more Awakening
Vampire/Werewolf ambient voice sounds removed
Awakening activation is now only audible to the player using it
Full Werewolf transformation remains audible nearby
Vampire / Werewolf Changes
Vampires can consume blood without Curse Suppression
Werewolves can consume raw meat without Curse Suppression
Vampire protection durations doubled
Blood bag harvesting from corpses removed
Relic Expansion
Relics now support all ranged weapons, including turrets
Relics now support vanilla melee weapons/tools
Vanilla weapons get relic stats + visuals, but no evolution or class perks (Cobalt exclusive)
Weapon/tool icons now visually change with relics
Added relic dye visuals
New
Added Relic Fragments, found throughout the world and used for crafting relics
Added more localisation and workstation progression info
Balance
Relic bonuses have been heavily reworked and are still under review

Big update with fixes, reworks, balance changes, and new content.
Fixes
Fixed Cobalt tools not being craftable at the correct progression level
Fixed Wilding Root Relic not granting Human Predator perks in the Electric Scythe
Fixed repeating Vampire burning audio
Fixed blood harvesting logic
Awakening Rework
Awakening now only drains while active
Higher tier food now gives more Awakening
Vampire/Werewolf ambient voice sounds removed
Awakening activation is now only audible to the player using it
Full Werewolf transformation remains audible nearby
Vampire / Werewolf Changes
Vampires can consume blood without Curse Suppression
Werewolves can consume raw meat without Curse Suppression
Vampire protection durations doubled
Blood bag harvesting from corpses removed
Relic Expansion
Relics now support all ranged weapons, including turrets
Relics now support vanilla melee weapons/tools
Vanilla weapons get relic stats + visuals, but no evolution or class perks (Cobalt exclusive)
Weapon/tool icons now visually change with relics
Added relic dye visuals
New
Added Relic Fragments, found throughout the world and used for crafting relics
Added more localisation and workstation progression info
Balance
Relic bonuses have been heavily reworked and are still under review

Complete rework ( check Description )
Update Changelog
Vampires & Werewolves
Curse Suppression Overhaul: Removed the requirement for Level 1 Curse Suppression.
Vampires can now safely consume Blood without penalty.
Werewolves can now safely consume Raw Meat without penalty.
Werewolf Awakening: Buffed combat performance during Awakening.
Significant increase to Block Damage and Entity Damage.
Improved scaling, providing a much-needed power boost at low Awakening levels.
Loot & Economy
Cobalt Steel Weapons: Fixed a coding error in the loot tables. Weapon drop rates should now correctly reflect their intended rarity.
Forged Cobalt Steel: Reduced overall drop chances to balance high-tier progression.
Relic Scaling:
Reduced natural drop rates for Relics.
Increased crafting requirements for Tier 1 Relics by 5.
Total cost: 10 Normal Relics are now required.
Bug Fixes
Cursed Audio: Fixed a persistent bug where the Burning Sound effect would continue looping even after a curse was removed.
Fixed the Uncommon trait issue for number 6, that was not adding the attributes when learned.