The Chosen Ones v1.0.9

The Chosen Ones is a content mod for Across the Obelisk that grants players access to a powerful, custom loot selection at the very start of a run.

This mod is designed for experimentation, fast runs, and players who want to begin their journey already feeling legendary.

Features

• Opens a custom loot selection at the very first node (Act 0)
• Provides a curated list of Epic and Mythic equipment
• Uses the Obeliskial Content system (no runtime injection hacks)
• Fully compatible with r2modman and Thunderstore
• Lightweight and safe to add or remove

How It Works

When a new run starts, the mod triggers a custom loot event that allows the player to pick from a predefined pool of high-tier equipment.

The loot is defined using Obeliskial JSON content files and loaded through the official content pipeline.

Requirements

This mod requires the following dependencies:

• BepInEx 5
• Obeliskial Essentials
• Obeliskial Content

Make sure all dependencies are installed before launching the game.

Installation

Using r2modman (Recommended)

1. Open r2modman
2. Select Across the Obelisk
3. Search for The Chosen Ones
4. Install the mod
5. Launch the game

Compatibility

• Works with single-player and multiplayer
• Safe to use with most content and balance mods. Just make sure you have the same checksum!
• Does not modify save files

Intended Use

This mod is ideal for:

• Testing builds quickly
• Power fantasy runs
• Experienced players who want faster progression

Author

Created by Scotilen

Feedback and Issues

If you encounter bugs or have suggestions, please report them on the mod page or repository.

Enjoy your run, and may you truly be one of The Chosen Ones.

Credits

• A big thanks to Ameuzito for helping me out with testing of the multiplayer!
• Thanks VidereJP for playing it with us

v1.0.15

• Fix multiplayer sometimes loading different items until players click on "Restart" button
• Add the mod to the Obelisk and Weekly challenge modes
• Adjust the loot list to show +1 mythic item and -1 epic item

v1.0.14

• Move the perk changing on any city to a specific mod called "PerkRespec":
  • Thunderstore
  • Github
• The mod PerkRespec will also allow the respec outside of town, if desired

v1.0.13

• Reorganize the DLL's to work in any machine

v1.0.12

• Add the possibility to change perks in any city other than the first only and the character selection screen

v1.0.11

• Add banner to documentation

v1.0.10

• Add CHANGELOG to this mod
• Fix more issues related to multiplayer

v1.0.9

• Now players can pick between 10 different equipments
• Pets are able to appear among the loot options
• Fix issues related to multiplayer

v1.0.7

• Add this mod to the multiplayer game

v1.0.0

• Add ability to pick an initial legendary item once the game starts
• The player will have option to pick between 8 different equipments