Better Better Bots
This mod provides several bug fixes and advanced tactical improvements for the Better Bots mod.
If you require previous versions, please refer to the GitHub Releases page.
⚠️ Important Notice
To ensure compliance with community rules, the damage multiplier option will no longer be enabled in the current version uploaded to MWS.
Transform your AI teammates from cannon fodder into elite heisters.
Better Better Bots is a comprehensive AI enhancement mod for Payday 2 that replaces vanilla bot behavior with intelligent, tactical decision-making. Whether you're tackling One Down/Death Sentence challenges, playing offline solo, or filling lobbies in Big Lobby games, your AI crew will finally pull their weight.
Core Features
Intelligent Target Selection
- Hungarian Algorithm: Optimally assigns targets to bots using advanced assignment algorithms
- Threat Assessment System: Dynamically calculates threat values based on enemy type, distance, and situation
- Smart Prioritization: Automatically prioritizes Cloakers, Tasers, Medics, Bulldozers, and other special units
Team Coordination
- Cooperative Targeting: Prevents multiple bots from wasting fire on the same target (except high-threat enemies)
- Weapon-Aware Assignment: Snipers get distant targets, shotguns get close-range threats
- Dynamic Pressure Response: Team adjusts tactics based on overall combat pressure
Tactical Combat Behaviors
- Zero Reaction Delay: Removes artificial delays for instant threat response
- Smart Reloading: Context-aware reload timing - safe when clear, urgent when pressured
- Melee Combat: Bots can melee shields and nearby enemies
- Concussion Grenades: DBSCAN clustering algorithm finds optimal throw locations for maximum crowd control
Intimidation System
- Independent Dominating: Bots can intimidate and cuff enemies without player assistance
- Smart Target Selection: Only targets valid surrender candidates within optimal range and angle
- Blacklist System: Prevents wasted attempts on resistant enemies
Take your heists to the next level with AI teammates that actually know what they're doing.
