Upgrading requires more XP

Embrace a Lengthened Darkest Dungeon Journey

Are you finding that your Darkest Dungeon campaigns feel too short-lived once your heroes reach their peak? Do you yearn for a more protracted struggle against the encroaching horrors, where each level up feels truly earned and significant? This mod has been meticulously crafted to address that very desire, extending the progression curve and injecting a renewed sense of challenge into your expeditions.

A Deeper Grind for Greater Rewards

The core of this modification lies in a substantial overhaul of the experience point (XP) requirements for hero advancement. Gone are the days of quickly maxing out your roster. The journey from recruit to veteran, and then to a seasoned survivor, now demands significantly more dedication and strategic deployment. The total XP needed to reach the maximum level has been dramatically increased, transforming the leveling process into a much more involved and rewarding endeavor.

Early Game Intensity and Strategic Choices

Be warned: this mod injects a palpable increase in difficulty during the early stages of your campaign. The initial few weeks will be a true test of your mettle, demanding careful resource management and a more cautious approach to dungeon delving. Success in these formative moments will feel all the more triumphant. For those who prefer to bypass the extended early game grind and are playing on higher difficulties like Bloodmoon, it is recommended to pair this mod with another that removes week-based limitations to ensure a balanced and enjoyable experience.

Key Features of the Extended Progression Mod:

• Significantly increased XP requirements for all hero levels.
• The path to max level now requires a total of 160 XP, a substantial increase from the base game’s 48 XP.
• Experience points required for levels 1 through 6 are now: 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 160 respectively.
• Introduces a more challenging early game, demanding greater strategic planning.
• Ideal for players seeking a longer, more involved Darkest Dungeon campaign.

For the best results and to avoid potential complications, it is strongly advised to begin a new campaign when implementing this mod. While existing heroes in a save file may see their levels reduced, rest assured that their acquired skill and armor upgrades will be preserved, allowing you to transition smoothly into this new, extended progression system.