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Pugnax

by Walen · for Don't Starve Together

An extension to the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1938752683]ReForged mod. Fight to your heart's content with an additional: 13 unique ReForged wavesets 6…

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An extension to the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1938752683]ReForged mod. Fight to your heart's content with an additional: 13 unique ReForged wavesets 6…

An extension to the ReForged mod.

Fight to your heart's content with an additional:

  • 13 unique ReForged wavesets
  • 6 Hallowed Forge wavesets
  • 2 difficulties
  • 5* gametypes
  • 5 mutators

Included are stability improvements and features that make it easier to add your own content.

[table][tr][th][h3]Modes[/h3] mmmmmmmm[/th] [td]Pugnax[/td] [td][list] [*]ReForged mode base [*]Reinforced waveset Boarrior on hard difficulties do not have periodic reinforcement calls [*]Double RLGLBLOL gametype light selection is random, excludes one No Light [*]Switch gametypes have 2 timers like Double RLGLBLOL, specials only affect the active timer [*]RLGLBLOL Rave gametype has no No Light after initial No Light [*]RLGLBLOL gametype light selection is random, excludes No Light [/list][/td] [/tr][/table] [table][tr][th][h3]Wavesets[/h3] mmmmmmmm[/th] [tr][td]Advanced[/td][td][list][*]A quick team challenge designed for 6 players.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Steadfast[/td][td][list][*]Almost like a sequel to Advanced.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Unusual[/td][td][list][*]A showcase of unique mob interactions, strongly influenced by the difficulty setting.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Random Set[/td][td][list][*]Generates different scenarios every playthrough, works with Endless.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Swapped[/td][td][list][*]Non-heal item drops are shuffled around. [*]DLC Features may change items to another with similar features or function based on predetermined pools. [*]Play with Swapped mutator for the "original" experience.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Reverse[/td][td][list][*]Most sequences occur in reverse.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Reinforced[/td][td][list][*]A bit like Advanced, but you can take your time with it.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Epicurean[/td][td][list][*]Does fast food befit a warrior?[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Pong[/td][td][list][*]With a cooperative twist.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]27 Boarillas[/td][td][list][*]It's not 5 million, but if you play it on Endless for enough iterations you can get there.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Relentless[/td][td][list][*]Based on Relentless Forge waveset by Polygonetwo.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Single Player[/td][td][list][*]Somewhat speedrun-styled to compete with friends.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Double Trouble[/td][td][list][*]Doubled mob spawns per wave.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Triple Threat[/td][td][list][*]Tripled mob spawns per wave.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]x4[/td][td][list][*]Quadrupled mob spawns per wave.[/list][/td][/tr] [/tr][/table] [table][tr][th][h3]Hallowed Forge Wavesets[/h3] mmmmmmmm[/th] [tr][td]HF Swineclops[/td][td][list][*]Play with Hallowed Forge content in a familiar format.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]HF Double Trouble[/td][td][list][*]Hallowed Forge meets Forge.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]HF Reverse[/td][td][list][*]Reverse but Hallowed Forge.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]HF Cursed King[/td][td][list][*]Getting to the main action without having to deal with Torgeists.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Cultists[/td][td][list][*]Shower thoughts.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]HF Single Player[/td][td][list][*]It's only as slow as you go.[/list][/td][/tr] [/tr][/table] [table][tr][th][h3]Difficulties[/h3] mmmmmmmm[/th] [tr][td]Mild[/td][td][list][*]Enemy rate of attack halved in general; a little more forgiving for teaching beginners what to do.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Extra Hard[/td][td][list][*]Hard with a little extra.[/list][/td][/tr] [/tr][/table] [table][tr][th][h3]Gametypes[/h3] mmmmmmmm[/th] [tr][td]No-Eyed Deer[/td][td][list][*]Klaus has come to whip you into shape.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Blue Switch[/td][td][list][*]Player specials toggle the light between No Light and The Blue Light. [*]The Blue Light duration decreased by 20% (1~2 seconds).[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Red Switch[/td][td][list][*]Player specials toggle the light between No Light and The Red Light. [*]The Red Light duration increased by 1 second. [*]Light health penalty reduced to account for buffered movement.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Green Switch[/td][td][list][*]Player specials toggle the light between No Light and The Green Light. [*]Light health penalty reduced.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Orange Switch[/td][td][list][*]Player specials toggle the light between No Light and The Orange Light. [*]Light health penalty reduced.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Double RLGLBLOL[/td][td][list][*]Two timers compete for your attention.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]RLGL Forged Forge[/td][td][list][*]More like the predecessor, except states like mighty transition and parry (not activation) are safe.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Lights Switch[/td][td][list][*]Player specials toggle the light. [*]Cycles through each light. [*]Light health penalties are the same as the individual Switch gametypes.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]RLGLBLOL Rave[/td][td][list][*]No "rest phase" between lights. [*]Light min and max duration increased by 1 second, except reduced by 60% for No Light after initial No Light. [*]Light health penalties reduced.[/list][/td][/tr] [/tr][/table] [table][tr][th][h3]Mutators[/h3] mmmmmmmm[/th] [tr][td]Fission[/td][td][list][*]Adaption of the ReForge Fission rework by Electroely.[/list][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Shared Health[/td][td][list][*]Player health changes are applied percentage-based to the rest of the team. [*]Based on Shared Stats by zaptrap.[/list][/td][/tr]

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Highlights

From source data

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 59d ago.

Pugnax on Nxeon

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One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Don't Starve Together servers. We download it from Steam Workshop, place it, and restart the server.
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Don't Starve Together — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
2026-09-06, released 2026-09-06

Game versions by loader

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From 1 recorded build of Pugnax.

Dependencies

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What kind of mod it is

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Listed on Steam Workshop as “QoL”

Quality of life & UI

Small conveniences, tweaks and interface improvements players notice straight away.

Compatibility

Game
Don't Starve Together

Verified at the source

  • ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-11-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorWalen, as published on Steam Workshop
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

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Is it free?

Yes. Pugnax is free to download from Steam Workshop.

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