Certainty First Strike

by AFriendlyIrin·v1.00·Updated 2026-02-27

Lowered random initiative factor to 1-2 (original was 1-8).

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About this mod Machine translation

Lowered random initiative factor to 1-2 (original was 1-8).

Deterministic first strike

🎮 **Make the battle sequence more predictable and say goodbye to the trouble caused by randomness! **

✨ Module function

This mod greatly reduces the **random initiative factor** in "Darkest Dungeon" from the original **1-8** to **1-2**.

  • **Small differences**: The 1-2 points of difference are reserved to distinguish characters with the same **speed attributes** (for example, when encountering multiple monsters of the same type).
  • **Core Changes**: In addition to this, characters will almost always act in strict order of **Speed ​​attribute from highest to lowest**.

This means you can predict turn order more reliably, and eliminate those annoying situations where an enemy acted last one turn only to be immediately first the next.

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🛠️ Installation and Compatibility

**Installation method**

  • Unzip the file into your game's `mods/` folder.

**Compatibility Note**

⚠️ **NOTE**: This mod is **not compatible** with any other mod that modifies the `rules.json` file.

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🎯 Improved game experience

After installing this module, your tactical planning will become clearer! No longer need to worry about the chaotic order of attack, you can focus more on character matching and skill release, and enjoy a purer and more controllable strategic combat fun. 🚀

Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions

  1. Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
  2. There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
  3. Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
  4. Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.

Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.

File & checksum

Filename
Darkest Dungeon Fixed Initiative
File size
155.1 KiB