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Whether you are using the retail version fumbling with XML tags, or the CPY release looking for a functional mod tool, the power to change Jagged Alliance: Back in Action lies in your hands.
The game’s saving grace is its unencrypted architecture. By mastering the save game edit, you bypass the grind, fix the economy, and turn a frustrating tactical puzzle into a cathartic sandbox.
Final Checklist:
Have a specific edit in mind? Search for "JABIA Item ID List" or "JABIA Sector Code Map" to take your modding to the next level.
Jagged Alliance: Back in Action (JA:BiA) , editing save games typically involves using community-made tools or manually modifying game files. Note that references to "CPY" often pertain to cracked versions of the game, and tools associated with them may carry risks. Popular Save Game and Modding Tools JA-BiA-Tools
: A comprehensive set of open-source utilities developed by sbobovyc. These tools allow you to unpack game archives ( jagged alliance back in action save game edit mod tool cpy
files), decrypt encrypted files, and edit character statistics or loot tables. You can find them on the JA-BiA-Tools GitHub Save Game Edit Mod Tool
: Often cited in community forums, this tool specifically targets save files to modify mercenary stats, inventory, reputation, and money. HxD (Hex Editor)
: For simple edits like increasing money, you can use a hex editor like
. Open your save file, search for the term "money," and adjust the following integer value. Save File Locations
To use these tools, you need to locate your save data. Depending on your version and OS, they are typically found here: Windows 7/10/11 C:\Users\Public\Documents\Jagged Alliance - Back in Action Windows XP Whether you are using the retail version fumbling
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Jagged Alliance - Back in Action Steam Cloud (Alternate)
%localappdata%\virtualstore\Program Files (x86)\Jagged Alliance - Back in Action thepit.ja-galaxy-forum.com How to Edit Manually
: Always copy your original save files to a separate folder before editing. pak_magick.exe from the JA-BiA-Tools to extract
files if you are looking to mod base game stats rather than just a single save. : Use a text editor like Notepad++ for configuration files, or a hex editor for save files. using the GitHub tools? Jagged Alliance Back In Action Save Game Edit Mod Tool CPY
Search for the name of your merc (e.g., <Name>Ivan</Name> or <Name>Fox</Name>).
Look for the sub-tag:
<HitPoints> Have a specific edit in mind
Pro Tip: Search for <Agility>, <Dexterity>, and <Strength>. Change them to 100 for perfect soldiers.
The most widely used tool for Jagged Alliance: Back in Action is the community-developed Savegame Editor. This standalone application reads your save files and presents the data in a user-friendly interface, allowing you to change values without needing to manually decode complex file structures.
Inside the merc’s XML block, find <Inventory>.
You will see lines like:
<Item>
<ItemId>Pistol_9mm</ItemId>
</Item>
To add a top-tier weapon (e.g., the HK G11), add:
<Item>
<ItemId>HK_G11</ItemId>
<Ammo>100</Ammo>
</Item>