Verbal Curio Clues

by Nahthisplace·v1.0·Updated 2026-02-27

Provide clues to artifact interactions in item descriptions.

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About this mod Machine translation

Provide clues to artifact interactions in item descriptions.

Verbal Curio Clues

✨ **A simple but extremely practical mod! ** It is directly in the description or title of the Curio in the game, clearly telling you what items you should use to interact with it, and the results of the interaction. No more looking up guides outside of the game or relying on memory!

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🎯 Core Functions

  • **Built-in Tips**: All interactive clues for antiquities are integrated directly into the in-game item description.
  • **Full Coverage**: Supports antiquities from the original game, Crimson Court and Color of Madness DLC.
  • **Clear at a Glance**: Displays required items and effects in a concise format (e.g. `HERBS=LOOT`), allowing you to make faster decisions when exploring dungeons.

📦 Installation Guide

  • **Backup files**: Please be sure to back up the following files first:
  • `\DarkestDungeon\dlc\580100_crimson_court\localization\CC.string_table.xml`
  • `\DarkestDungeon\dlc\735730_color_of_madness\localization\CoM.string_table.xml`
  • `\DarkestDungeon\localization\curios.string_table.xml`
  • **Overwrite files**: Download this module and overwrite the above game files with the files in the module.
  • **Run batch processing**: In the directory where each of the above files is located, run the `localization.bat` file.

🗑️ Uninstall method

  • **Restore Backup**: Use the original file you backed up previously to overwrite the files modified by the module.
  • **Run again**: Similarly, run the `localization.bat` file again in each corresponding directory.

📖 Antiquities Interactive Cheat Sheet (for reference only)

**⚠️ Note**: The following list is for reference only, the mod has integrated this information directly into the game.

**Original Antique**

  • **Alchemy Table** - Herbs=loot, Torches=Lighting
  • **Altar of Light** - Holy Water = Damage Buff
  • **Ancient Artifact** - Key = Loot
  • **Holy Fountain** - Holy Water = Pressure/Status/Health Healing
  • **The Trembling Tree** - Antidote = Loot
  • **Shambler Altar** - Torch = Summons the shambler mini-boss
  • **Annoying Totem** - Holy Water = Random Positive Quirk

**Scarlet Court DLC**

  • **Blood Flower** - Shovel = Loot
  • **Cursed Fountain** - Holy Water = Stress Healing
  • **Piles of Monster Bones** - Bandages = loot/blood, blood = summon enemies
  • **Wine Barrel** - Antidote=Stress Therapy, Shovel=Firewood

**Crazy Colors DLC**

  • **Reserve Pile** - Keys = Loot

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✍️ Author’s words

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I wish you good luck in your dungeon adventures and may your sanity remain intact!

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
Verbal Curio Clues
File size
684.2 KiB