** Note: emulator version is deprecated. New versions will be exclusive to the Severed Chains port.
Dragoon Modifier is a mod that allows you to play Legend of Dragoon with different difficulty settings for combat. Created by Zychronix, it features the signature Hard and Hell modes presets, along with several additional features. It also contains presets for the retail releases of North America and Japan, the Japanese Demo, and it allows users to create their own custom presets.
Features
- Comes with presets Hard and Hell mode where every character gets their own unique combat abilities. Dragoons are made much more powerful and now max out at Level 7. There are also a bunch of new equips and items to explore.
- Re-battle bosses with even tougher versions in Ultimate Boss.
- Or create your own difficulty by using spreadsheet editing software. Change character stats, level cap, dragoon level cap, equipment, shops, items, additions, and more.
Compatibility
- Custom Severed Chains Devbuild (now in beta, see below)
- Severed Chains 2.1
- PC Emulation (not recommended)
Useful Links
- Download: Latest releases of Dragoon Modifier
- Changelog: View Changes for the Hard and Hell mode difficulty presets.
- Credits: Zychronix, with support from Illeprih and theflyingzamboni. Full credits here.
- Issue Reporting: LoD Discord server. Go to the Modding>Dragoon Modifier channel, or take this link once you’re in the server.
DraMod Beta for Severed Chains Devbuild (August 2025)
The DraMod beta is deployed as a custom version of the Severed Chains devbuild, rather than a standalone mod. It will shift to the latter for SC’s stable 3.0 release in the near future. This beta for DraMod solely covers the tougher of the two difficulty presets: Hell Mode. Zychronix is seeking playtesters to help check for issues and ensure it is in good shape for a stable release.
How To Participate & Use The Beta
- Download and extract DraMod Hell Mode Beta 1 here. It’s a modified build** of Severed Chains, so if you already have regular SC be sure to keep this modified build separate.
- Drop in your copy of LoD (the four iso or bin files) to the /isos directory found in this download, and then run the game via the launch file (launch.bat for the Windows release)
- Start a new campaign.
- There will be various DraMod settings in the menu, under Options > Gameplay. They are marked with “[DM]”
- Initial documentation about Hell Mode can be found here.
** This is only the case for the beta period!! Afterward it’ll be a regular mod you drop in core SC’s “/mods” folder.
Known Issues
Please report all issues to the #dragoon-modifier channel of the LoD Discord server. You can find it as a thread under the #modding channel. Before making a report, see if your issue is already listed below.
Jank to be fixed later
- DraMenu and DraAchievements do not resize with the window.
- Weak Shield and Shield Generator display the amount on the character in slot 1 instead of who it is used on.
- Ultimate Drake the Bandit stutters when attacked while Enemy Perfect Shield is activated.
- The display of additional numbers is implemented terribly.
Known issues
- Some monsters when using “Show Turn Order” appear as “?”. Please report the encounter so they can be fixed.
- All achievements should be obtainable, but have not been tested. Please report any achievement that can not be obtained other than the one listed below.
Beta jank
- The “Loop” achievement can not be obtained as you can’t gain the final repeat items in this version.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ coming soon!