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Helmet-Off Dialog (Beta)

This mod automatically takes off your helmet, head chainmail (KCD 1) and coif when starting a conversation with an NPC, then puts them back on when the dialog ends.

• Main Version (Required): Takes off the helmet, head chainmail (KCD 1), and coif at the start of every dialogue and puts them back on when the conversation ends.
  
  • Install this base mod to enable the core takeoff functionality.
• Optional Mods: Enhance the main version with additional takeoff features, which can be loaded on demand. Install any combination of the following optional mods:
  
  • Helmet-Only: Takes off only the helmet at the start of every dialogue and puts it back on when the conversation ends, leaving head chainmail (KCD 1) and coif unchanged.
    
  • Random: Takes off the helmet, head chainmail (KCD 1), and coif in random dialogues (e.g., gear might come off in one conversation but stay on in the next).
    
    • Player Note: This reflects my reason for creating this mod—half because I expect I’ll tire of seeing Henry’s face, and half because the helmets are cool to look at, especially when switching between them.
  • Ranged: Takes off ranged weapons at the start of dialogues and puts them back on when the conversation ends (requires the main version for gear context).

• Charisma Impact: Taking off the helmet or coif during dialogue will probably lower charisma, as these items contribute to that stat. I don’t plan to address this, as high charisma is achievable without them, and it’s an acceptable trade-off for the mod’s functionality.
  
• Non-Helmet Items: Head armour like hats remains unaffected by this mod.
  
• Hack: IsEquipped: Neither KCD 2 nor KCD 1 provides a Lua API function to retrieve equipped slot items. To address this, the mod uses a hack. It iterates through all helmets and coifs in the player's inventory, taking them off. If the player's equipped weight changes, the mod identifies that item as the one equipped.

Yes, it’s available on Steam Workshop.

You can install it via Steam Workshop, Vortex Mod Manager, or by manually extracting the mod files into the {Game}\Mods folder.

This mod is fully compatible with the barber system. However, certain mods, like older versions of Autohide that override HUD.xml, can interfere, causing issues such as the hair list GUI not displaying properly.

The mod keeps gear on in most scenarios where it’s needed, but some situations may not be fully covered. To override this behavior, open the in-game console with ~, type helmet_off_dialog__set_mod_off true, and press Enter to disable gear removal. To re-enable it, use helmet_off_dialog__set_mod_off false and press Enter.

The mod’s behavior is explained in other sections (e.g., specific scenarios like bathhouse NPCs or archery competitions). For detailed insight into why gear was removed or left on in a particular case, enable debug mode to access mod logs. Open the in-game console with ~ and enter: helmet_off_dialog__set_debug true.

The mod includes optional features through the optional mods that automatically handle these settings for a better user experience, so you typically won’t need to run commands manually. However, for experimentation or curiosity, here’s the full list of console commands you can try:

• helmet_off_dialog__set_ranged true — Enables ranged weapon removal
  
• helmet_off_dialog__set_random true — Randomizes gear removal
  
• helmet_off_dialog__set_helmet_only — Limits removal to helmets only
  
• helmet_off_dialog__set_mod_off true — Disables gear removal entirely
  
• helmet_off_dialog__set_debug true — Activates debug logs

This mod avoids built-in keybinds to prevent conflicts with your setup. To add custom keybinds (e.g., F3 to disable, F4 to enable), append these lines to your user.cfg file:

• bind f3 helmet_off_dialog__set_mod_off true
  
• bind f4 helmet_off_dialog__set_mod_off false
  See Unlimited Saves Without Schnapps[www.nexusmods.com] for user.cfg setup instructions and Key Names[www.cryengine.com] for key options.

As of version 1.3.2 (March 19, 2025), the "Easy Riders" quest works seamlessly. The update fixes a prior issue where gear removal blocked sparring with Hans.

Yes. Enable this feature by installing the optional "Ranged" mod.

Yes. Enable this feature by installing the optional "Helmet Only" mod.

As of version 1.3.0 (March 16, 2025), helmet removal is supported in both scripted dialogues and cutscenes. Note: Some players report cutscene removal may not work consistently—under investigation.

Helmet removal when talking to Mutt is supported as of version 1.3.0 (March 16, 2025).

Since version 1.3.4, gear stays on when interacting with bathhouse NPCs within 3 meters, preventing issues with unwashed headgear after removal.

As of version 1.3.4, gear remains equipped when interacting with archery competition NPCs within 3 meters, avoiding a bug that could halt the competition.

When stowing ranged weapons (bows or crossbows), the game’s equipped weight stat—used by this mod to track items—doesn’t update reliably. This appears to be a KCD2 issue, as the same code works correctly in KCD1. The unequip function still operates, and ranged weapons auto-re-equip after dialogues, but you may need to manually redraw or re-equip them for archery competitions due to this quirk.## Changelog

• fix: Do not skip gear take off having not enabled the ranged optional mod and the NPC offers archery competition.

• chore: Added helmet_off_dialog__set_debug command to turn on debug mode and log why gear is taken off or left on.

• fix: Prevent crash when selling equipped items by checking if Henry's removed gear is still in inventory before re-equipping.

• feat: Add in-game command to toggle the mod on or off as needed.

• fix: Gear is now equipped when the trading menu is opened.
  
• fix: Gear take off is skipped when interacting with NPCs offering bathhouse services.
  
• fix: KCD2: Gear take off is skipped when interacting with NPCs offering archery competition.