You know that moment in Star Wars: Republic Commando when a Droideka rolls into the room and you think, “Okay, focus fire and it’s gone in ten seconds”?
Yeah. Not anymore.
SWRC Rebalanced flips that expectation on its head. This mod rebuilds Separatist combat encounters from the ground up, turning Droidekas into the high-priority nightmares they were always meant to be — and making B1s dangerous when they swarm instead of harmless background noise.
What This Mod Actually Changes
This isn’t a cosmetic tweak. It’s a combat philosophy shift.
Droidekas – Now a True Battlefield Emergency
Droidekas have been substantially overhauled:
- Significantly stronger shields
- Higher damage output
- Greater overall combat presence
- Forces squad-level prioritization
In vanilla Republic Commando, Droidekas are dangerous — but manageable. With this mod, they become the kind of threat that forces you to reposition, coordinate, and commit resources immediately.
Their shields now sustain fire far longer, which means brute-force rushing doesn’t cut it. You either focus properly with squad commands or you get punished.
Lore-wise? This is exactly how they should feel. If you’ve watched the Prequel-era battles in the Star Wars films, Droidekas are not minor inconveniences — they’re mobile death platforms. This mod finally makes them play like it.
B1 Battle Droids – Weak Alone, Lethal in Numbers
Individually, B1s are still what you expect.
But in groups?
Different story.
- Slightly increased blaster damage
- Swarm pressure now matters
- Poor positioning gets punished fast
You can’t just stroll into a room full of B1s anymore and shrug it off. Their damage tuning ensures that massed fire becomes a legitimate tactical concern.
It’s subtle — but that subtle shift changes the rhythm of encounters. You’re forced to think before pushing, clear angles carefully, and avoid overextending.
B2 Super Battle Droids – Proper Power Scaling
Interestingly, B2s are mechanically untouched.
Instead, the rebalance happens around them.
With Droidekas elevated to top-tier threats, B2s naturally settle into a strong but secondary position within the enemy hierarchy. They remain durable frontline units — just not the apex predator of every engagement.
That hierarchy now feels clean:
- Droidekas = top priority
- B2s = durable pressure units
- B1s = swarm threat
It’s a smarter enemy ecosystem.
Heavy Trandoshans – A Small But Smart Adjustment
To prevent unfair difficulty spikes, the mod slightly reduces Heavy Trandoshan damage output.
In the base game, their time-to-kill could feel excessive — especially in tight corridors. This tweak keeps them dangerous but avoids situations that feel arbitrarily punishing.
It’s a thoughtful balancing act:
Buff the Separatists.
Tone down the worst offender.
Increase challenge without tipping into frustration.
Tactical Depth: Why This Changes Everything
SWRC Rebalanced doesn’t just increase numbers. It changes priorities.
You now have to:
- Identify high-threat targets immediately
- Manage squad positioning more carefully
- Use cover intentionally
- Issue commands with purpose
It feels closer to a modern tactical shooter philosophy — almost like a proto-esports balance pass where enemy roles are more clearly defined and strategically layered.
No new mechanics. No flashy additions. Just smarter numbers that reshape the battlefield.
How It Feels In Practice
Encounters that once felt predictable now feel tense.
A Droideka rolling into a room isn’t “handle it casually” anymore — it’s:
“Delta, take anti-armor positions. Now.”
Large B1 packs actually chip your health meaningfully if ignored. B2s feel properly scaled instead of randomly spiking difficulty.
And because the mod avoids overcompensating, it still feels fair. Harder? Absolutely. Unreasonable? Not really.
It respects the base game’s design while refining it.
Installation
Installation follows standard mod file placement for Star Wars: Republic Commando.
After downloading the files, follow the included instructions to ensure proper integration. As always, back up your original files before installing combat-altering mods.
Who This Mod Is For
This is for players who:
- Have beaten Republic Commando before
- Want a more tactical experience
- Felt Droidekas were underwhelming
- Enjoy lore-accurate combat threat levels
- Prefer challenge without artificial difficulty
If you want the Separatists to feel like an actual army — not just waves of targets — this delivers.
Final Verdict
SWRC Rebalanced doesn’t reinvent Star Wars: Republic Commando. It refines it.
Droidekas finally demand respect.
B1s punish carelessness.
B2s sit properly in the threat ladder.
Heavy Trandoshans stop feeling unfair.
The result? A more intense, more tactical, and more lore-consistent combat experience.
For veterans of Delta Squad, this is the difficulty curve the game probably always deserved.
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