Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning was one of many fantasy RPGs which never quite caught on. As a new IP, it obviously didn't have the word of mouth that titles like Skyrim enjoyed. It was praised by the people who played it (all five of them), but that wasn't enough to boost sales.
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Thankfully, 2020's remaster–titled Re-Reckoning–gives the game a second chance. This update brings the bygone adventure to the modern market. However, porting it onto the PC means entering the modding community. Computer-savvy players love enhancing their favorite games by tinkering with the code. Although it's nearly a decade old, this underrated gem has spawned a few mods of its own.
Re-Reckoning Reshade
Most titles will look dated after nearly ten years, and Kingdoms of Amalur wasn't exactly a graphics powerhouse upon release. Not to mention, the remaster didn't really wow audiences with visual innovation.
Ironically, modders have put more effort into cleaning up the game. This reshade pack makes the colors noticeably more vibrant, with greater contrasts and more vivid shadows in between. In addition, it downplays the green filter over the original version. You won't mistake it for a new game, but it does make the appealing art style more picturesque.
Enemy Level Scaling
One unexpected issue with the game, particularly, later on, is wandering into an area where enemies utterly outclass the player. It's not even a case of going off the beaten path; these are places where the main story takes people.
This mod makes sure that never happens. Gamers can now control how many levels above their character the enemies will be. This makes the adventure as easy or challenging as they like. Moreover, it ensures that they'll never fall victim to such a cheap death again.
Quest Item Unstick Script
This isn't exclusive to Kingdoms of Amalur. Most RPGs forbid gamers from getting rid of quest items. After all, they wouldn't want to be stuck with an incompletable task. However, given how small the inventory is here, trashing items is oftentimes essential.
This mod makes that possible. Those who install it can mark quest items as junk and/or sell them at vendors. This makes the whole inventory system less of a hassle, and it can also aid in organization. With so many fetch quests, it can be hard to keep all the essential items straight.
Inventory Capacity
As dirty as it sounds, a core component of any RPG is looting. Players collect different items and equipment to fulfill quests and make their characters stranger. Kingdoms of Amalur weirdly undermines this by having a small inventory size.
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A mod like this may be simple, yet it's much appreciated. It just allows the inventory to carry more stuff. Specifically, it sets the limit to 500,000, which should be more than enough. Would-be Fateweavers no longer have to micromanage their backpacks every five minutes to make room for new junk. Hoarders can breathe a sigh of relief.
Salvage Fix
Rather than sell an item, it's sometimes better to break it down to salvage the raw crafting components. The issue arises when the item in question doesn't yield the desired components, turning out only a percentage of what it should have instead.
This mod makes that uncertainty a thing of the past. When players break down their items, they can now salvage 100% of the components. Thus, they can craft that hammer or brew that potion they always wanted. Diminishing returns? What's that?
Clothing Mod For Amalur
Kingdoms of Amalur comes with numerous armor and clothing items to suit each playstyle. Even with this vast array of options, players may have noticed that the denizens of this fantasy realm have even more aesthetic options at their disposal.
It was only fair that someone created a mod making these options available to everyone. These include several outfits from the Dokkalfar, Ljosalfar, Almain, and Verani groups. By immersing themselves in these cultures, players can become more at one with the world. Increased customization leads to increased immersion.
Unlock Mirror Customization Options
When players attain a house through purchases or side quests, they can go to their mirror and edit their appearance. However, this only goes so far. They can only change the hair, makeup, and accessories on their character; the facial template stays the same from the start.
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Not content, a modder expanded these options. House mirrors can now act as a way of tweaking not only hair and decorative stuff, but also the face and skin color. It doesn't make much sense, but this is a fantasy world. Maybe gamers should assume it's magic.
QoL Cheats Scripts
For players who don't want to scour the environment for materials or even break down existing items, there's a more direct approach. Specifically, they have a mod that lets them access certain cheat codes within the game's script.
This provides the most high-end components to anyone exploiting it. Examples include Paramount/Overwhelming Gems, Primal materials, and Master Invincibility Potions. Such valuable trinkets are normally a royal pain to acquire. Now, they might as well grow on trees.
Alter Space Level Tool
If the Enemy Scaling mod isn't enough, players can go further with the same idea. This little fix lets users shift the level of an entire area. They can either be in over their heads or practically invincible.
Yes, the mod in question can go toward handicapping everyone and everything within a region. That way, the player can basically become a god, sweeping their obstacles away with a swing of the sword. A good God Mode code is always cathartic, and Kingdoms of Amalur is no exception to that rule.
Black Starting Gear And Magic Flame For Weapons
To go with its stylized world, Kingdoms of Amalur sports a variety of colorful outfits for its hero. Perhaps they're a bit too colorful for players, especially in this jaded age. Many people prefer dark fantasy to cheesier tales.
Why not draw some of those people into this overlooked gem by catering to their tastes? This mod does just that, making players' starting gear a slick, black color. For even more hardcore warriors, it also adds a fire effect on swords. These touches truly give the impression of a dead man come to life. More importantly, it sends a clear message: "Don't mess with me."
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