Modding: Changing Weapon Models

NOTE: This requires using the QuickBMS program and copy-pasting files. Backups are highly recommended as to not cause problems.

This tutorial will tell you how to replace Toa's weapons with a different model. We will be using Nuparu's Level 1 Claw weapon as an example.

IMPORTANT: This will not affect stats! It will not change how the weapon functions at higher levels, only how the weapon looks.


 * 1) First step is to open QuickBMS. Follow the steps and extract the .pak files located in (Wherever you installed the game)\Eidos\Bionicle Heroes\toy_weapons. Enter the corresponding folder titled Levels, then enter the folder with the corresponding Toa color (In this case, Black) I highly recommend creating a new folder within the Toa's color folder (For example, toy_weapons\Level_1\Black\(New Folder))
 * 2) When you extract the .pak files, you should find two .hgp files (From the two .pak files), and two files named idle.an3 and shoot.an3. You should put these files into the base Level\color folder. (I recommend having all files in the new folder you created)
 * 3) Repeat the process (If you haven't already) on all Levels (the .hgp files all show up in the Level 1-3 folders of the corresponding Toa color.)
 * 4) Once files have been backed up, place the Level 1 files into Level 2 or 3 (or both) and rename the .hgp files to match. (The number in the file should match the folder number (Black_1.hgp = Black_2.hgp)
 * 5) If all is done correctly, you should see your level 3 Nuparu using his Level 1 weapon.