About this mod
Set of Character enhancements that powers up characters and reduces grind. Ideal for players seeking a fresh character experience without changing the story, flow, or core gameplay mechanics.
- Requirements
- Permissions and credits
This was first released as a gameplay mod feature of mog-addons . it has since graduated being subcomponent and it is now a standalone mod. This is still part of the Kupo Mods library of mods but moving forward will be maintained separately and will have its own version number.
This mod it Made Possible by the MEMORIA Engine
A set of Character enhancements that powers up characters and reduces grind. Ideal for players seeking a fresh character experience without changing the story, flow, or core gameplay mechanics.
Installation:
Simply put the extracted folder named KupoHeroPack to
steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY IX
Launch the the mod manager
Activate the mod and then configure using the dropdown on the right-side which features do you like to be activated.

Key Features
ALL Characters:
- Adds resistance to Zombie (via Auto-Life) and Virus (via Anti-Body).
- Replaces Auto-Potion with +5% HP and MP.
Transportation:
- Increases Airship and Chocobo speed.
|| Character Enhancements Guide ||
These collection of sub-mods enhances or increases utility of characters at certain points of the story.
This started as incorporating wind magic to Vivi that quickly grew to something a lot bigger than what it supposed to be
All of the new character enhancements are submods that can be activated individually.
Simply find the item , Equip them , learn the ability and you are done.
Mod Compatibility : Extended character pack, Tantalus (Vanilla) and Beatrix mod. The modification below will override
your abilities with Alternate Fantasy. its still usable most likely will have unintended side effect with AF.
[1] Zidane - Pillage is a support ability that essentially cuts the time in half of making thievery strong by doubling
the output damage and received items and gil. with this ability on it cuts the amount of steal you need to do to maximize the damage done by Thievery.
Bronze Vest (Pillage)
[2] Vivi - Have access to the spells below that target all enemies : Aero, Quake and Water up to their 3rd tier level
Leather Hat (Aero)
Feather Hat (Aera)
Robe of Lords(Aeroga)
Mage Staff (Quake)
Magic Armlet (Quakera)
Adaman Hat (Quakaga)
Wrist (Water)
Magus Hat (Watera)
N-Kai Armlet (Waterga)
[3] Steiner - Gets to Equip Save The Queen and has Access to all new black magic spells of Vivi above
[4] Quina - Inherently changes the power of his 2 prime abilities: Eat At 75% Enemy Health and Cook At 100% Enemy Health
[5] Freya - High Jump Support Ability : makes Jump do 3x HP Damage output .
[6] Garnet - Gives a Garnet a Medium type Holy damage spell at the early parts of the game to make more usable
Steepled Hat (Photons)
[7] Amaranth - Since he is a late recruit this ability makes him learn abilities 8 times the speed of other characters
Cat’s Claws (Tensai)
[8] Eiko - Split of Titan and Fenrir as independent summons. Moonstone now had Fenrir while Sapphire has Titan
Moonstone (Fenrir)
Sapphire (Titan)
[9] Beatrix - a recent addition and a Port / version based off the beatrix mods. I've Added this for you to not to
lose progress in case you deactivate alternate fantasy
Summary of Item Changes
Character Item (Ability) [Type]
Zidane Bronze Vest (Pillage) [Support Ability]
Vivi Leather Hat (Aero) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Feather Hat (Aera) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Robe of Lords (Aeroga) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Mage Staff (Quake) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Magic Armlet (Quakera) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Adaman Hat (Quakaga) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Wrist (Water) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi Magus Hat (Watera) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Vivi N-Kai Armlet (Waterga) [Active Ability : Black Magic]
Freya Javelin (High Jump) [Support Ability]
Garnet Steepled Hat, Dagger (Photons) [Active Ability : White Magic]
Amaranth Cat’s Claws (Tensai) [Support Ability]
Eiko Moonstone (Fenrir) [Active Ability : Summpn]
Eiko Sapphire (Titan) [Active Ability : Summon]
|| Changelog ||
10-27-24
- Pillage, Added double items gained and gil
- Photons, renamed from Photon Beam
- Vivi , All skill replaced ID number to avoid collision with other mods.
- Added localization for No Potion
- Transportation enhancements (Moved from another Kupo mod)


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