Mod:Save Game Offset List

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Saved games in Battlespire are made up of 4 files: IMAGE.RAW SAVENAME.DAT SAVETREE.DAT SAVEVARS.DAT

Note: This page is currently under (a lot) of construction, cleaning up and converting my documentation into Wiki style tables to fill in each section will take a little time. The current Player/Item sections will be left until those tables are populated.

IMAGE.RAW

This is the mini screenshot that is shown while selecting the game to load. The image file is a headerless 80x50 15 bit raw image.

SAVENAME.DAT

This file is a 32 byte file that just contains the name given to the saved game (not the player).

SAVETREE.DAT

The SAVETREE.DAT file is the primary save game data file for Battlespire. The file begins with a 4 byte value that may be a file version and then is primarily composed of unordered records with no record index mapping, each record begins following the previous. Trailing that is an additional variable length section that I suspect may be control object related but have not verified yet.

RecordType

There are 9 known record types. All records of the same type are the same length and begin with a header, followed by the record's actual data.

TypeID	RecordLength	Name	Description
2	820	Item	All objects that are items (can be picked up, equpped, etc), not the level's 3D objects (table, rug, etc)
3	856	Player	The player's personal details (attributes, skills, etc) The player's inventory, known spells, etc are separate records of their specific type and linked to the player in the record header
6	176	Object	3D objects such as rugs on floor, doors, levers/switchs, moveable platforms, etc. Note: NPCs (like Chimere) are considered an object
7	66	Projectile	Short lived objects that exist for as long as the projectile is in motion/exists
9	184	Spell	These records are for spells known by the player, enchantments on items, and cast spell effects in some cases
18	856	Monster	Same length and mostly identical to the player record, with only a few different usages of some values This will be documented together with the player record type with any known differences noted
23	70	Options	Believe this is a legacy data type left over from Daggerfall as only one game option appears to be saved here
51	1270	Automap	Large flag field that indicates what areas on the map have been discovered and should be displayed in the automap
66	514	Effect	Contains details on active spell effects for most spell's that have an effect with a duration Confusion/Shield do not use this and store values on the player or monster record instead

Header

All record types begin with a 65 byte header. The values are largely the same for all types with a few exceptions.

Offset	DataType	Name	Description
0	u32	RecordLength	Length of record - excludes self (i.e. length 100 would have a total length of 104 including this) Size is always the same for each record type (possible Automap is variable in interiors, need to doublecheck in L5+)
4	u8	Type	What the record is for, player/NPC share the same structure despite being different types Enumeration value for RecordType
5	u16	ViewPitch	↕ - Also used for the hoizontal grid size on the automap record (51)
7	u16	ViewYaw	↔ - Also used for the vertical grid size on the automap record (51)
9	u16	ViewRoll	↻ - Generally only relevant for 3D objects
11	float	PositionX	East/West
15	float	PositionY	Up/Down - not North/South
19	float	PositionZ	North/South
23	u16	Unknown_017	Looks to be a flag field though it's usage and value meanings seems to depend on the record type
25	u32	FileID	This is the ID number for the 3D file for objects defined in level BS6 T2/6 - Only set when standard record - content (116) and random are 0 Appears unused for T3/9 - Unknown purpose for T18
29	u32	Unknown_01D	Unknown
33	u32	RecordID	Unique ID for each record, player is always 50C30000 (50000)
37	u32	Unknown_025	Timestamp for when used gem reappears
41	s16	LinkID	Looks like it generates a number starting at 0 for each record that has a link - unsure how this actually ties to linked record
43	s16	Unknown_02B	Similar to LinkID, it counts up from 0 but not sure purpose It is primarily set on records that have links but does not match up with LinkID and counts far higher
45	u32	Unknown_02D	Think this is when you started breathing underwater
49	u32	Unknown_031	These 3 are definitely related
53	u32	Unknown_035	but are somewhat odd where they appear to link to every other record
57	u32	Unknown_039	in an ownership chain (i.e. Creature > Item1 > Sack1 > Sack1Item1 > Sack1Item2)
61	u32	ParentID	RecordID of parent (i.e. things the player is holding and known spells will have 50C30000 here, things in a chest will have the chest's ID) Objects directly on the map (not carried or in chest/sack/etc) will have 1 (or occasionally 0?)

Note: Offset is from beginning of the record, not the file.

Item

Item type objects. Of note, this type is fairly large as it has its own data as well as contains an object and a partial player/monster record type embedded in it as well. Descriptions for the embedded types will be largely skipped and can be found in the relevant record type section except where usage is unique for items.

Offset	DataType	Name	Description
0	struct[65]	Header	Common record header structure
65	char[32]	ItemName	Base item name, the added enchantment name is set separately Note: For armor/clothes, the name is set from a value in the BSI file for that item (i.e. Sandals instead of the item name Boots)
97	u16	ItemID	Enumeration field using ItemList (TBA)
99	char[9]	FileName	Only set for armor, clothes, and weapons - pretty sure this is 8 with a NULL terminator First character is dynamic for male/female - armor numbering and clothes type/number appears to be randomly generated when not hardcoded item
108	u32	Condition
112	u32	Condition_Max
116	u16	ModifierID	Multi use field Weapon/Armor: MaterialList enumeration field (TBA) Scroll (maybe parchment?): last 3 digits of book txt file Sigil: EnchantmentID (the EnchantmentID value is also set) Containers: Unknown purpose
118	u32	Weight	Divide by 2
122	s8	SpellID	Enumeration value using SpellList (TBA) - Used by potions Note: Enchantment spells are set towards the end
123	u32	Unknown_07B
127	u32	Quantity	Stackable items (arrows/etc)
131	u16	IsContainer	Boolean value set on sacks/chests/etc - odd it's 2 bytes so maybe 2x u8s but no usage of 2nd byte seen
133	u32	BaseItemTypeID	Start of embedded Object record type
137	u32	Unknown_089	Usually only set when carried
141	u32	Unknown_08D	Usually only set when carried
145	u32	Unknown_091	Usually only set when carried
149	u32	Unknown_095	Usually only set when carried
153	u32	Unknown_099	Usually only set when carried
157	float	UNK_X
161	float	UNK_Y
165	float	UNK_Z
169	float	ItemX
173	float	ItemY
177	float	ItemZ
181	u32	RotatePitch
185	u32	RotateYaw
189	u32	RotateRoll
193	u16	Unknown_0C1	May be 2 u8s - second byte is 06 if equipped by player
195	u32	Unknown_0C3
199	u32	Unknown_0C7
203	u32	Unknown_0CB
207	u32	Unknown_0CF
211	u32	Unknown_0D3
215	u32	Unknown_0D7
219	u32	Unknown_0DB
223	u32	Unknown_0DF
227	u32	Unknown_0E3
231	u32	Unknown_0E7
235	u32	Unknown_0EB
239	u32	Unknown_0EF
243	u8	Unknown_0F3	End of embedded Object record type
244	char[33]	EnchantmentName	Partial name that is tacked onto the enchanted item's name (i.e. "of Stupendous Ridiculousness") Pretty sure this is 32 with a NULL terminator
277	u32	EnchantmentItem	Matches to Item value in enchantment definition txts As best I can tell: 0 apply to clothes 1 to weapons 2 to clothes, weapons, or armor 3 to amulets (sigils)
281	unknown[67]	Unknown_119	No idea - since this is a partial character record it may be name padding (32) leaving 35 bytes before it or maybe a dummy header with two bytes padding somewhere?
348	u32	Strength	Start of partial Player/Monster object record type data for enchanted items
352	u32	Intelligence	Base values are used when enchanted items alter attributes/skills
356	u32	Willpower
360	u32	Agility
364	u32	Endurance
368	u32	Personality
372	u32	Speed
376	u32	Luck
380	u32	Strength_Base
384	u32	Intelligence_Base
388	u32	Willpower_Base
392	u32	Agility_Base
396	u32	Endurance_Base
400	u32	Personality_Base
404	u32	Speed_Base
408	u32	Luck_Base
412	u16	SpellPoints
414	u16	SpellPoints_Max
416	u16	SpellPoints_Base
418	u32	Wounds
422	u32	Wounds_Max
426	u32	Wounds_Base
430	u32	Medical
434	u32	Medical_Count
438	u32	Medical_Base
442	u32	Jumping
446	u32	Jumping_Count
450	u32	Jumping_Base
454	u32	Lockpicking
458	u32	Lockpicking_Count
462	u32	Lockpicking_Base
466	u32	Stealth
470	u32	Stealth_Count
474	u32	Stealth_Base
478	u32	Swimming
482	u32	Swimming_Count
486	u32	Swimming_Base
490	u32	Backstabbing
494	u32	Backstabbing_Count
498	u32	Backstabbing_Base
502	u32	Dodging
506	u32	Dodging_Count
510	u32	Dodging_Base
514	u32	Running
518	u32	Running_Count
522	u32	Running_Base
526	u32	Destruction
530	u32	Destruction_Count
534	u32	Destruction_Base
538	u32	Restoration
542	u32	Restoration_Count
546	u32	Restoration_Base
550	u32	Illusion
554	u32	Illusion_Count
558	u32	Illusion_Base
562	u32	Alteration
566	u32	Alteration_Count
570	u32	Alteration_Base
574	u32	Thaumaturgy
578	u32	Thaumaturgy_Count
582	u32	Thaumaturgy_Base
586	u32	Mysticism
590	u32	Mysticism_Count
594	u32	Mysticism_Base
598	u32	ShortBlade
602	u32	ShortBlade_Count
606	u32	ShortBlade_Base
610	u32	LongBlade
614	u32	LongBlade_Count
618	u32	LongBlade_Base
622	u32	HandToHand
626	u32	HandToHand_Count
630	u32	HandToHand_Base
634	u32	Axe
638	u32	Axe_Count
642	u32	Axe_Base
646	u32	BluntWeapon
650	u32	BluntWeapon_Count
654	u32	BluntWeapon_Base
658	u32	Missile
662	u32	Missile_Count
666	u32	Missile_Base
670	u32	CriticalStrike
674	u32	CriticalStrike_Count
678	u32	CriticalStrike_Base
682	char[24]	ClassName	Not set but assuming that's what it is based on location/size
706	u8	Resistance	These do not appear to used when applying an enchantment advantage/disadvantage - base values are used instead
707	u8	Immunity
708	u8	AcuteHearing
709	u8	SpellAbsorption
710	u8	RapidHealing
711	u8	RegenerateHealth
712	u8	RegenerateSPs
713	u8	Athleticism
714	u32	IncreaseMagery
718	u8	AdrenalineRush
719	u8	LowTolerance
720	u8	CriticalWeakness
721	u8	NoRegenOfSpellPoints
722	u8	ForbiddenWeapons
723	u8	ForbiddenArmor
724	u8	ForbiddenShield
725	u8	ForbiddenMaterial
726	char[24]	ClassName_Base	Not set but assuming that's what it is based on location/size
750	u8	Resistance_Base
751	u8	Immunity_Base
752	u8	AcuteHearing_Base
753	u8	SpellAbsorption_Base
754	u8	RapidHealing_Base
755	u8	RegenerateHealth_Base
756	u8	RegenerateSPs_Base
757	u8	Athleticism_Base
758	u32	IncreaseMagery_Base	Doesn't appear this will lower the value (i.e. player has 3x and item is 1.5x, player will still have 3x value)
762	u8	AdrenalineRush_Base
763	u8	LowTolerance_Base
764	u8	CriticalWeakness_Base
765	u8	NoRegenOfSpellPoints_Base
766	u8	ForbiddenWeapons_Base
767	u8	ForbiddenArmor_Base
768	u8	ForbiddenShield_Base
769	u8	ForbiddenMaterial_Base
770	u8	ArmorValue1	This and next byte are only set on armor/clothes but not if the item is enchanted?
771	u8	ArmorValue2	Appears to be the last digit of file name for armor - may make sense based on squirrelly way armor is handled
772	u16	Unknown_304	Not really sure if 16, assuming from gap till enchantment stuff - FF00 for all except sigils which are 0000
774	u32	Unknown_306
778	u32	Unknown_30A
782	s8	CastOnEquip	Enumeration field using SpellList (TBA)
783	s8	CastOnUse	Enumeration field using SpellList (TBA)
784	s8	CastOnStrike	Enumeration field using SpellList (TBA)
785	s8	Magnitude	Referred to as that in guide but assuming it's actually the level passed to the spell formula
786	s8	Element	Enumeration field using ElementEnchantmentList (TBA) Guessing it's just to control the casting animation when set on inapplicable spells
787	u32	EnchantmentCharges
791	u32	EnchantmentCharges_Max
795	u32	Unknown_31B
799	u32	Unknown_31F
803	u32	EnchantmentID	Refers to ID value in MG0_GEN & MG2_SPC text files
807	u32	Unknown_327
811	u32	Unknown_32B
815	u32	Unknown_32F
819	u8	Unknown_333	A few semi-randomly have 96 (150) set, mostly containers but also set on a scroll?

Player/Monster

Player and Monster type objects. These are largely the same but instances where they differ are noted.

Offset	DataType	Name	Description
0	struct[65]	Header	Common record header structure
65	char[32]	Name
97	u32	Strength	These are current values with temporary effects (spells, enchanted equipment, etc) applied
101	u32	Intelligence
105	u32	Willpower
109	u32	Agility
113	u32	Endurance
117	u32	Personality
121	u32	Speed
125	u32	Luck
129	u32	Strength_Base	Base values are the original character values with no temporary effects
133	u32	Intelligence_Base
137	u32	Willpower_Base
141	u32	Agility_Base
145	u32	Endurance_Base
149	u32	Personality_Base
153	u32	Speed_Base
157	u32	Luck_Base
161	u16	SpellPoints
163	u16	SpellPoints_Max	Max values should be self explanatory if you have any hope of parsing this mess
165	u16	SpellPoints_Base
167	s32	Wounds
171	s32	Wounds_Max
175	s32	Wounds_Base
179	u32	Medical
183	u32	Medical_Count	Count values are just basic counters of how many times the skill has been used to determine when to level it up
187	u32	Medical_Base
191	u32	Jumping
195	u32	Jumping_Count
199	u32	Jumping_Base
203	u32	Lockpicking
207	u32	Lockpicking_Count
211	u32	Lockpicking_Base
215	u32	Stealth
219	u32	Stealth_Count
223	u32	Stealth_Base
227	u32	Swimming
231	u32	Swimming_Count
235	u32	Swimming_Base
239	u32	Backstabbing
243	u32	Backstabbing_Count
247	u32	Backstabbing_Base
251	u32	Dodging
255	u32	Dodging_Count
259	u32	Dodging_Base
263	u32	Running
267	u32	Running_Count
271	u32	Running_Base
275	u32	Destruction
279	u32	Destruction_Count
283	u32	Destruction_Base
287	u32	Restoration
291	u32	Restoration_Count
295	u32	Restoration_Base
299	u32	Illusion
303	u32	Illusion_Count
307	u32	Illusion_Base
311	u32	Alteration
315	u32	Alteration_Count
319	u32	Alteration_Base
323	u32	Thaumaturgy
327	u32	Thaumaturgy_Count
331	u32	Thaumaturgy_Base
335	u32	Mysticism
339	u32	Mysticism_Count
343	u32	Mysticism_Base
347	u32	ShortBlade
351	u32	ShortBlade_Count
355	u32	ShortBlade_Base
359	u32	LongBlade
363	u32	LongBlade_Count
367	u32	LongBlade_Base
371	u32	HandToHand
375	u32	HandToHand_Count
379	u32	HandToHand_Base
383	u32	Axe
387	u32	Axe_Count
391	u32	Axe_Base
395	u32	BluntWeapon
399	u32	BluntWeapon_Count
403	u32	BluntWeapon_Base
407	u32	Missile
411	u32	Missile_Count
415	u32	Missile_Base
419	u32	CriticalStrike
423	u32	CriticalStrike_Count
427	u32	CriticalStrike_Base
431	u32	ShieldEffect	Shield spell magnitude
435	u32	ActiveSpells	Bit array enumeration field using SpellArray (TBA) Not really applicable to player but allows for permanent spells effects on NPCs (they do work on player if hex edited in though)
439	u32	Level_Enemy
443	char[24]	ClassName
467	u8	Resistance	Bit array enumeration field using ElementArray (TBA)
468	u8	Immunity	Bit array enumeration field using ElementArray (TBA)
469	bool	AcuteHearing
470	bool	SpellAbsorption
471	bool	RapidHealing
472	bool	RegenerateHealth
473	bool	RegenerateSPs
474	bool	Athleticism
475	u32	IncreaseMagery	Calculated as Val / 256 Note: this is the only adv/dis that must have a value set - default 00010000 (1x)
479	bool	AdrenalineRush
480	u8	LowTolerance	Bit array enumeration field using ElementArray (TBA)
481	u8	CriticalWeakness	Bit array enumeration field using ElementArray (TBA)
482	bool	NoRegenOfSpellpoints
483	u8	ForbiddenWeapons	Bit array enumeration field using WeaponArray (TBA) I'll note that forbidden use of long blades does not prevent you from using the Spear of Bitter Mercy/Broadsword of the Moon Reiver
484	u8	ForbiddenArmor	Enumeration field using ArmorList (TBA) Somewhat misleading but leaving name to match adv/dis screen, this is actually the max level of armor you can use So a value of 3 (heavy) means you can use all armor types, a value of 2 (medium) means you can use light & medium I'll note that setting to "No armor allowed" does not prevent you from wearing the Savior's Hide armor
485	bool	ForbiddenShield	Unused (no shields in BS) but can be added by clicking empty space directly below the No regen. of Spellpoints checkbox - it actually costs you 300 points to add for some reason
486	u8	ForbiddenMaterial	Enumeration field using MaterialList (TBA) Also misleading but leaving name to match adv/dis screen, this is actually the max level you can use So a value of 7 (ebony) means you can use everything up to and including ebony - orcish and daedric are what is actually forbidden
487	u8	PrimarySkill1	Enumeration fields using SkillList (TBA)
488	u8	PrimarySkill2
489	u8	PrimarySkill3
490	u8	MajorSkill1
491	u8	MajorSkill2
492	u8	MajorSkill3
493	u8	MinorSkill1
494	u8	MinorSkill2
495	u8	MinorSkill3
496	u8	MinorSkill4
497	u8	MinorSkill5
498	u8	MinorSkill6
499	char[24]	ClassName_Base	Really not sure why they keep this specific base value
523	u8	Resistance_Base	Bit array enumeration field using ElementArray (TBA)
524	u8	Immunity_Base	Bit array enumeration field using ElementArray (TBA)
525	bool	AcuteHearing_Base
526	bool	SpellAbsorption_Base
527	bool	RapidHealing_Base
528	bool	RegenerateHealth_Base
529	bool	RegenerateSPs_Base
530	bool	Athleticism_Base
531	u32	IncreaseMagery_Base
535	bool	AdrenalineRush_Base
536	u8	LowTolerance_Base	Bit array enumeration field using ElementArray (TBA)
537	u8	CriticalWeakness_Base	Bit array enumeration field using ElementArray (TBA)
538	bool	NoRegenOfSpellpoints_Base
539	u8	ForbiddenWeapons_Base	Bit array enumeration field using WeaponArray (TBA) I'll note that forbidden use of long blades does not prevent you from using the Spear of Bitter Mercy/Broadsword of the Moon Reiver
540	u8	ForbiddenArmor_Base	Enumeration field using ArmorList (TBA) Somewhat misleading but leaving name to match adv/dis screen, this is actually the max level of armor you can use So a value of 3 (heavy) means you can use all armor types, a value of 2 (medium) means you can use light & medium I'll note that setting to "No armor allowed" does not prevent you from wearing the Savior's Hide armor
541	bool	ForbiddenShield_Base	Unused (no shields in BS) but can be added by clicking empty space directly below the No regen. of Spellpoints checkbox - it actually costs you 300 points to add for some reason
542	u8	ForbiddenMaterial_Base	Enumeration field using MaterialList (TBA) Also misleading but leaving name to match adv/dis screen, this is actually the max level you can use So a value of 7 (ebony) means you can use everything up to and including ebony - orcish and daedric are what is actually forbidden
543	u8	PrimarySkill1_Base	Enumeration fields using SkillList (TBA)
544	u8	PrimarySkill2_Base
545	u8	PrimarySkill3_Base
546	u8	MajorSkill1_Base
547	u8	MajorSkill2_Base
548	u8	MajorSkill3_Base
549	u8	MinorSkill1_Base
550	u8	MinorSkill2_Base
551	u8	MinorSkill3_Base
552	u8	MinorSkill4_Base
553	u8	MinorSkill5_Base
554	u8	MinorSkill6_Base
555	u32	Unknown_22B	00 until enter combat - unknown purpose
559	u32	Unknown_22F	Initially set to FEFFFFFF (-2) for player, all 00s for NPCs - NPCs update while attacking - small values, only -2, 0, & 1 seen
563	u32	CombatTimestamp	Pretty sure this a timestamp for when they started attacking/pursuing you
567	u32	Unknown_237	Not sure, seems like maybe a countdown or something - interest/chase timer?
571	u32	Unknown_23B
575	u8	HotkeyF1	Enumeration fields using SpellList (TBA) if mapped to spell, when mapped to item it uses a pointer starting at 64 through 71 to point to the item's RecordID starting at offset 808
576	u8	HotkeyF2
577	u8	HotkeyF3
578	u8	HotkeyF4
579	u8	HotkeyF5
580	u8	HotkeyF6
581	u8	HotkeyF7
582	u8	HotkeyF8
583	u32	Unknown_247	For player, appears to have something to do with jumping/falling/flying set to CCF9FFFF while jumping - destination/trajectory or speed? For monsters, is populated on death - unknown what value maps to
587	u32	AvailableSkillPoints	More like leftover, not available until next level up/transition
591	float	PlayerLastSeenX	Looks to be the location (from header) where an NPC last saw the character
595	float	PlayerLastSeenY	If you sneak away the value will remain until you're spotted again
599	float	PlayerLastSeenZ
603	float	UnknownPosX1	Unsure, only seen set on enemies and is generally close but not the player position, maybe a goto position
607	float	UnknownPosY
611	float	UnknownPosX2	No idea - where I've seen these 3 set, this has been the same value as X1 and not in an area where the coordinates would plausibly allow a coincidental match with the Z and X values
615	u32	Flags	Not sure if this is full u32 or a u16 with another u16 or 2xu8s following - not seen the last 2 bytes with a value set
619	u32	Target	Looks like a target enemy type - value of 08 - targets player - set to 00 when on PCTeam
623	u32	Team	Normally 00, set to 01 or 02 when on PCTeam - Maybe other values exist for Red/Blue team in multiplayer or L4 with ice/fire daedra infighting?
627	u32	Goal	Current goal or activity - 02/03/06/08/09/0D seen Enumeration list (or possibly bitarray?) not created yet for these as I'm guessing on these values and behavior does not always seem to track but looks like: 02 = GoTo 03 = Attack 06 = Flee 08 = Wander or follow PC (maybe?) 09 = Do nothing 0D = Hold position (might also be initiate conversation?)
631	u32	ConfigVolumeMusic	Music volume on player Only seen set to 1 when Goal is 02 (goto (I think)) on NPCs
635	u32	Unknown_27B	Number values seen could be directional (direction of goal?) or maybe countdown to reevaluate goal like x237 (assuming that's what that is or BS even does that)
639	u8	Hair	Player only - value maps to the number on the image file for these 3
640	u8	Eyes	Number is 0 padded to 3 digits
641	u8	Mouth	And combined with the file like: 'FBRMT' + RIGHT('000' + <Val>, 3)
642	u8	Unknown_282
643	u32	Unknown_283
647	u32	Unknown_287
651	u32	ConfigVolumeSound	Sound effect volume on player
655	u32	EnemyType	Enumeration field using EnemyList (TBA)
659	u32	LastAttackTimestamp1	Last attack timestamp
663	u32	LastAttackTimestamp2	Not sure exactly, usually the same timestamp as previous but sometimes a few milliseconds different (both +-)
667	u16	EquippedWeaponItemID	Enumeration field using WeaponList (TBA) Equipped weapon type ID - value remains if unequipped until new weapon type is equipped - ID refers to WeaponTable, not Item - 15 = HtH
669	u8	Unknown_29D
670	u8	Race	Enumeration field using RaceList (TBA) - Player only
671	u8	Unknown_29F
672	u8	Unknown_2A0	Guessing last attack roll
673	u32	EquippedWeaponRecordID
677	u32	Unknown_2A5
681	u32	AC_Helmet	For player this is the defense value of the equipped armor of that type
685	u32	AC_Pauldron	For NPCs, their defense value is applied to all types
689	u32	AC_Cuirass	Meaning a Scamp will have 2 applied to Helmet/Pauldron/Cuirass/etc
693	u32	AC_Greave
697	u32	AC_Gauntlet
701	u32	AC_Boot
705	u32	AC_Shield	Unused for player - this is set for NPCs (no idea if it actually gets applied/considered in combat calculations)
709	u32	Unknown_2C5
713	u32	LastHitYaw	Looks to be the yaw angle they were hit from
717	u32	Unknown_2CD	Since these 4 look to be last hit info, maybe the last hit's defense roll?
721	u32	LastHitTimestamp1	Timestamp of when last hit
725	u32	LastHitTimestamp2	Not sure exactly, usually the same timestamp as previous but sometimes a tiny bit later (usually 150milli though other small values seen)
729	u32	Unknown_2D9
733	s16	View_Pitch	Appears to be a signed version of the pitch angle in the header
735	u8	Unknown_2DF
736	u32	Level_Player	Not sure layout, this could be u8 and with a trailing 32 but going with u32 since enemy level is
740	u8	Unknown_2E1	Don't know for certain if previous is 32 and this is 8 or vise versa or some combo of 16s and 8s
741	u32	Unknown_2E5	Seem to always be set to 96 (150) on NPCs
745	u32	Unknown_2E9	Seem to always be set to 96 (150) on NPCs
749	u32	Unknown_2ED	Seem to always be set to 96 (150) on NPCs
753	float	AnchorX	Teleport anchor position
757	float	AnchorY	All 00s if no anchor set
761	float	AnchorZ
765	u32	Unknown_2FD
769	u32	WaterBreathingExpireAt	Timestamp for when player runs out of breath - Water Breathing spell sets value at some point in future, otherwise set when going underwater based on swimming skill
773	s16	Unknown_305	Appears to be 11 s16s though is near always all FF (-1) for NPCs or 00 for player
775	s16	Unknown_307
777	s16	Unknown_309
779	s16	Unknown_30B
781	s16	Unknown_30D
783	s16	Unknown_30F
785	s16	Unknown_311
787	s16	Unknown_313
789	s16	Unknown_315
791	s16	Unknown_317
793	s16	Unknown_319
795	u32	Unknown_31B
799	u8	Unknown_31F	Set to 1 when dead (NPCs)
800	u8	Unknown_320	Set to FF on player when first enters combat
801	u8	ConfigTurnRate	Turn speed set in controls
802	u8	Unknown_322
803	u32	SAVEVARID	Record ordinal in SAVEVARS - looks to start at offset 0x1590 - No record if 00 - not sure how big this can get, this may be u8 and next is u32
807	u8	Unknown_327
808	u32	HotkeyF1RecordID	64 - RecordID of item when mapped to hotkey
812	u32	HotkeyF2RecordID	65 - RecordID of item when mapped to hotkey
816	u32	HotkeyF3RecordID	66 - RecordID of item when mapped to hotkey
820	u32	HotkeyF4RecordID	67 - RecordID of item when mapped to hotkey
824	u32	HotkeyF5RecordID	68 - RecordID of item when mapped to hotkey
828	u32	HotkeyF6RecordID	69 - RecordID of item when mapped to hotkey
832	u32	HotkeyF7RecordID	70 - RecordID of item when mapped to hotkey
836	u32	HotkeyF8RecordID	71 - RecordID of item when mapped to hotkey
840	u32	Unknown_34B
844	u32	ConfusionExpireAt	Timestamp for the confusion effect to expire
848	u32	Unknown_353
852	u32	Unknown_357

Object

Non-item 3D objects. This type is not very well understood.

Offset	DataType	Name	Description
0	struct[65]	Header	Common record header structure
65	u32	BaseTypeID	Unique identifier for each item/object type (i.e. all daggers will have the same value, regardless of anything else, material, enchantments, etc)
69	u32	Unknown_49	These are near always all 00
73	u32	Unknown_4D	When embedded in item record, these values are populated once picked up
77	u32	Unknown_51	So assuming some sort of record link
81	u32	Unknown_55
85	u32	Unknown_59
89	float	UNK_X	I'm not clear what these 3 are used for
93	float	UNK_Y	They are definitely position related and sometimes close to object's position
97	float	UNK_Z	Though often completely different
101	float	ObjectX	Matches with header
105	float	ObjectY	Unclear why it is duplicated
109	float	ObjectZ	Maybe base/start position?
113	u32	RotatePitch	Matches with header
117	u32	RotateYaw	Unclear why it is duplicated and 32 bit value instead of 16
121	u32	RotateRoll	Maybe base/start angle?
125	u16	Unknown_81
127	u32	Unknown_83	I'm really not clear what these values are and just using u32s as a default as they definitely are in blocks of 4 or a bunch of blocks with pairs of 16s
131	u32	Unknown_87	Suspect they may be scaling values
135	u32	Unknown_8B	But could be anything really
139	u32	Unknown_8F	What I know about 3D models could fill a thimble halfway
143	u32	Unknown_93	Making this section mostly guesses to begin with
147	u32	Unknown_97	Probably just need to stand in front of one and then start messing with the values and see what happens
151	u32	Unknown_9B
155	u32	Unknown_9F
159	u32	Unknown_A3
163	u32	Unknown_A7
167	u32	Unknown_AB
171	u32	Unknown_AF
175	u8	Unknown_B3

Projectile

Short lived objects that exist for as long as the projectile is in motion/exists.

This type is only 1 byte long and every instance seen is always 0x96 (150). It is always linked to the cast spell in the header so my assumption is that this is a shell record with the real data being the positioning data in the header.

Spell

Primarily spells known by the player but a few spells, like Delayed Damage, will create a record where cast to function as the anchor/mine that is removed once triggered.

Offset	DataType	Name	Description
0	struct[65]	Header	Common record header structure
65	char[32]	Name
97	u8	SpellID	Enumeration field using SpellList (TBA)
98	u8	TargetType	Enumeration field using SpellTargetList (TBA)
99	u8	Icon	Number of the SYMB spell icon to use - Unused spells are out of range - Valid values are 00-1A
100	u32	DurationBase	1 = 5000 milliseconds
104	u32	DurationBonus
108	u32	DurationBonusLevel	Caster's level is divided by this value then multiplied by the bonus value Always either 1 (bonus applied every level) or 2 (bonus applies every other level)
112	u32	MagnitudeBaseMin
116	u32	MagnitudeBaseMax
120	u32	MagnitudeBonusMin
124	u32	MagnitudeBonusMax
128	u32	MagnitudeBonusLevel	Caster's level is divided by this value then multiplied by the bonus value; however, all applicable spells have a value of 1 so not really used
132	u32	LastCastDuration	Not sure why it bothers storing these two, duration is reusable I guess
136	u32	LastCastMagnitude
140	u16	IconBase	Default/original icon for the spell (from EXE table) - functions same as Icon above - u16 for some reason?
142	u8	Element	Enumeration field using ElementSpellList (TBA)
143	u8	Delivery	Enumeration field using SpellDeliveryList (TBA)
144	u32	LastCastTarget	RecordID of the last target - Self targetted spells will be 50C3 (player RecordID) Appears to be 1000F0F8 if never cast or cast at range (maybe just if you missed in that case) Projectile records reference the caster
148	float	HeadingX	Projectile spell record heading in radians
152	float	HeadingY	Projectile spell record heading in radians
156	float	HeadingZ	Projectile spell record heading in radians
160	u32	SPCost_Base
164	u32	SPCost_Current	Calculated cost based on relevant skill and selected delivery type
168	u32	School	Enumeration field using SpellSchoolList (TBA) Note: Separate enumeration from skill list, values are 0-5
172	u32	DetonationType	Enumeration field using SpellDetonationList (TBA) Note: Manual is incorrect, this does not affect the casting cost
176	u32	Unknown_0B0
180	u32	ProjectileSpeed	Guessing here but likely the speed the projectile is traveling on its heading from origin

Options

Likely a legacy data type left over from Daggerfall as only the fullscreen option is set here.

Offset	DataType	Name	Description
0	struct[65]	Header	Common record header structure
65	bool	IsFullscreen	This is the toggle for showing the bottom UI elements with character portrait or just the compass and health/spell point bars
66	u8	Unknown_042	Not sure how much this is really used as the only value I can see changed
67	u8	Unknown_043	When messing with all the config values available
68	u8	Unknown_044	Is the first byte when toggling between fullscreen and standard
69	u8	Unknown_045	May be legacy type leftover from Daggerfall

Automap

Large flag field that indicates what areas on the map have been discovered and should be displayed in the automap. Of note, the grid size is defined in the header using the ViewPitch and ViewYaw values.

Offset	DataType	Name	Description
0	struct[65]	Header	Common record header structure
65	bool	Tile_00x00	Each byte is 16x16 square on automap starting at top left and going across in rows until the bottom right that is flagged true once visited Updated while walking - immediately opening map on new game will be empty
…	bool	Tile_XXxYY	Not going to bother listing all of these
1264	bool	Tile_39x29	Note: 16x16 grid size is only size seen but not all maps checked So possible some of the small interior maps (mostly in L5) use different values
1265	u32	Unknown_4F1	Always seen empty (00000000)
1269	u8	Unknown_4F5	Always 96 (150) or 0 - unknown purpose

Effect

Most spell effects that have a duration, excluding Monster Summoning and Water Breathing, will have an effect record that details the effect, start/end time, etc.

Offset	DataType	Name	Description
0	struct[65]	Header	Common record header structure
65	char[32]	Name	This is the spell's name
97	u16	Unknown_061
99	s16	StrengthModifier	Assume Strength spell will set this
101	padding[10]		All attributes/skills are broken into 12 byte blocks with 8 or 10 bytes of padding depending on the datatype (s16/s32) with the exception of Wounds which is a 10 byte block
111	s16	IntelligenceModifier	Probably trying to mimic the current/count/base layout used for skills in player records so assumed never used
113	padding[10]		Only Speed seen modified with the assumption Strength would be updated in multiplayer mode with Strength spell
123	s16	WillpowerModifier
125	padding[10]
135	s16	AgilityModifier
137	padding[10]
147	s16	EnduranceModifier
149	padding[10]
159	s16	PersonalityModifier
161	padding[10]
171	s16	SpeedModifier	Set by Haste/Slow
173	padding[10]
183	s16	LuckModifier
185	padding[10]
195	s16	SpellPointModifiier
197	padding[10]
207	s16	WoundsModifier
209	padding[8]
217	s32	MedicalModifier
221	padding[8]
229	s32	JumpingModifier
233	padding[8]
241	s32	LockpickingModifier
245	padding[8]
253	s32	StealthModifier
257	padding[8]
265	s32	SwimmingModifier
269	padding[8]
277	s32	BackstabbingModifier
281	padding[8]
289	s32	DodgingModifier
293	padding[8]
301	s32	RunningModifier
305	padding[8]
313	s32	DestructionModifier
317	padding[8]
325	s32	RestorationModifier
329	padding[8]
337	s32	IllusionModifier
341	padding[8]
349	s32	AlterationModifier
353	padding[8]
361	s32	ThaumaturgyModifier
365	padding[8]
373	s32	MysticismModifier
377	padding[8]
385	s32	ShortBladeModifier
389	padding[8]
397	s32	LongBladeModifier
401	padding[8]
409	s32	HandToHandModifier
413	padding[8]
421	s32	AxeModifier
425	padding[8]
433	s32	BluntWeaponModifier
437	padding[8]
445	s32	MissileModifier
449	padding[8]
457	s32	CriticalStrikeModifier
461	padding[8]
469	u32	Unknown_1D5	Appears to only be set on damage type spells/effects (Poison/ContinuousDamage) but only seen it set to FFFFFFFF (-1)
473	u32	StartTime	Timestamp value for when the spell was cast Appears to only be set on damage type spells/effects (Poison/ContinuousDamage)
477	u32	ApplyInterval	Guessing - always seen as E803 (1000 or 1 second) for Poison/ContinousDamage
481	u32	SpellIcon	+1 - Probably done so can be 0 if it shouldn't show icon (effect applied to enemy, etc)
485	u32	ExpireAt	Timestamp value for when the effect ends
489	u32	ActiveSpell	Bit array enumeration field using SpellArray (TBA)
493	u32	Unknown_1ED
497	u32	Unknown_1F1
501	u32	SpellResistanceEffect	Magnitude x10
505	u32	SpellAbsorptionEffect	Magnitude x10
509	u32	SpellReflectEffect	Magnitude x10
513	u8	Unknown_201	Always seen set to 96 (150) on all effects except Etherealness, Haste, Jumping, & SlowFall which are 00

Spells with effects:

• Continuous Damage
• Detect Enemy
• Detect Invisibility
• Etherealness
• Fire Shield
• Haste
• Invisibility
• Jumping
• Poison
• Resistance
• Slow
• Slow Fall
• Spell Absorption
• Spell Reflection
• Spell Resistance

Note: Confusion & Shield do not use an effect record and have specific values on the character record

SAVETREE.VAR

To be filled out once SAVETREE.DAT is completed

Character Data Offsets

What follows is a list of offsets for the character data. It also works partially for mobs but not perfectly, indicating some difference between the two. These came from a variety of sources. Initially someone (Ken, jerry_fletcher@hotmail.com) emailed me some Battlespire modules for UGE, some sort of universal game editor. This gave me the basis for most of the attribute and skill offsets, but didn't describe the format very accurately. From hacking the game by creating classes with various attributes and looking at the savegame I was able to determine the other offsets in time.

The 'Normal' attribute and skills are the values when no spell or item modifies are in place. For example a characters natural Stealth is 45%. He/she puts on a pair of boots which modifies Stealth by +10%. Now their stealth is at 55% while their normal stealth value remains at 45%.

The 'Count' attribute is related to skill advancement. For instance, each time the character jumps this count is incremented. When it reaches a certain level the jumping skill increases and the count is reset.

The 'Offset' is the distance from the start of the character field, including the 4 bytes of block type characters.

The 'Field Size/Type' gives the size of the field. Long Integers are defined as 4 bytes while Integers are 2.

Offset	Field Name	Field Size/Type		Offset	Field Name	Field Size/Type
69	Name	32 Characters?		431	Normal Critical Strike	Long Integer
101	Strength	Long Integer		447	Class Name	22 Characters
105	Intelligence	Long Integer		471	Resistance	Character
109	Willpower	Long Integer			00001=Magic
113	Agility	Long Integer			00010=Frost
117	Endurance	Long Integer			00100=Fire
121	Personality	Long Integer			01000=Shock
125	Speed	Long Integer			10000=Poison
129	Luck	Long Integer		484	Immunity	Character
133	Normal Strength	Long Integer			00001=Magic
137	Normal Intelligence	Long Integer			00010=Frost
141	Normal Willpower	Long Integer			00100=Fire
145	Normal Agility	Long Integer			01000=Shock
149	Normal Endurance	Long Integer			10000=Poison
153	Normal Personality	Long Integer		473	Acute Hearing	Character
157	Normal Speed	Long Integer			00=No
161	Normal Luck	Long Integer			01=Yes
165	Current SP	Integer		474	Spell Absorption	Character
167	Max SP	Integer			00=No
169	Normal Max SP	Integer			01=Yes
171	Current Wounds	Long Integer		475	Rapid Healing	Character
175	Max Wounds	Long Integer			00=No
179	Normal Max Wounds	Long Integer			01=Yes
183	???Medical	Long Integer		476	Regenerate Health	Character
187	???Medical Count	Long Integer			00=No
191	Normal ???Medical	Long Integer			01=Yes
195	Jumping	Long Integer		477	Regenerate SP	Character
199	Jumping Count	Long Integer			00=No
203	Normal Jumping	Long Integer			01=Yes
207	???Lockpicking	Long Integer		478	Atheleticism	Character
211	???Lockpicking Count	Long Integer			00=No
215	Normal ???Lockpicking	Long Integer			01=Yes
219	Stealth	Long Integer		480	Spell Point Mult	Character
223	Stealth Count	Long Integer		483	Adrenaline Rush	Character
227	Normal Stealth	Long Integer			00=No
231	Swimming	Long Integer			01=Yes
235	Swimming Count	Long Integer		484	Low Tolerance	Character
239	Normal Swimming	Long Integer			00001=Magic
243	Backstabbing	Long Integer			00010=Frost
247	Backstabbing Count	Long Integer			00100=Fire
251	Normal Backstabbing	Long Integer			01000=Shock
255	Dodging	Long Integer			10000=Poison
259	Dodging Count	Long Integer		485	Critical Weakness	Character
263	Normal Dodging	Long Integer			00001=Magic
267	???Running	Long Integer			00010=Frost
271	???Running Count	Long Integer			00100=Fire
275	Normal ???Running	Long Integer			01000=Shock
279	Destruction	Long Integer			10000=Poison
283	Destruction Count	Long Integer		486	Regenerate Spell Points	Character
287	Normal Destruction	Long Integer			00=Yes
291	Restoration	Long Integer			01=No
295	Restoration Count	Long Integer		487	Forbidden Weapon	Character
299	Normal Restoration	Long Integer			00001=Short
303	Illusion	Long Integer			00010=Long
307	Illusion Count	Long Integer			00100=Blunt
311	Normal Illusion	Long Integer			01000=Axe
315	Alteration	Long Integer			10000=Missile
319	Alteration Count	Long Integer		488	Forbidden Armor	Character
323	Normal Alteration	Long Integer			03=Heavy
327	Thaumaturgy	Long Integer			02=Medium
331	Thaumaturgy Count	Long Integer			01=Light
335	Normal Thaumaturgy	Long Integer		490	Forbidden Material	Character
339	Mysticism	Long Integer			09=Daedric
343	Mysticism Count	Long Integer			08=Orcish
347	Normal Mysticism	Long Integer			etc....
351	Short Blade	Long Integer		503	Class Name (again)?	22 Characters
355	Short Blade Count	Long Integer		536	Spell Point Mult	Character
359	Normal Short Blade	Long Integer		544	Forbidden Armor	Character
363	Long Blade	Long Integer		546	Forbidden Material	Character
367	Long Blade Count	Long Integer		619	Gender	Character
371	Normal Long Blade	Long Integer			00=Male
375	Hand-to-Hand	Long Integer			08=Female
379	Hand-to-Hand Count	Long Integer		643	Hair Picture #	Character
383	Normal Hand-to-Hand	Long Integer		644	Mouth Picture #	Character
387	Axe	Long Integer		645	Eye Picture #	Character
391	Axe Count	Long Integer		674	Race (0-5)	Character
395	Normal Axe	Long Integer
399	Blunt Weapon	Long Integer
403	Blunt Weapon Count	Long Integer
407	Normal Blunt Weapon	Long Integer
411	Missile	Long Integer
415	Missile Count	Long Integer
419	Normal Missile	Long Integer
423	Critical Strike	Long Integer
427	Critical Strike Count	Long Integer

There are currently three unknown entries in the skill list. Their estimated values are given although this is not yet confirmed. They are based on the skill offset list found in Daggerfall. The skill order is the same except for the skills not found in Battlespire (like the language skills etc...). The running skill is quite certain, based on the position in the list and the fact that running potions exist in the game. The merchant skill is a best guess but other possibilities for this offset are either streetwise or etiquette. Similarly lock-picking may be replaced by pick-pocketing or mercantile. There is a possibility that a new skill exists at these locations, one not found in Daggerfall. Verification of these skills are still required (e-mail me!).

Item Data Offsets

The following is the list of known and some unknown variables found in the item block. Thanks to Cory Orndorff (orn9124@kutztown.edu) for sending me some offsets to get me started. Again, the 'Offset' is the distance from the beginning of the block, including the 4 byte block type.

Offset	Description	Size
69	Name	32 Characters?
103	Item ID	8
	MCAPE501=cape of type 501
	MSHRT214=shirt of type 214
112	Current Usage	4
116	Max Usage	4
120	Material / Damage modifier	???
	00=Iron
	01=Steel
	02=Silver
	03=Elven
	04=Dwarven
	05=Mithril
	06=Adamantium
	07=Ebony
	08=Orcish
	09=Daedric
122	Weight (1 bit=0.5 lbs)	2
131	Number of Items	???
248	Name continuation	???