📋 Overview
Brando's Cartel Expansion is one of the most comprehensive mods for Drug Dealer Simulator 2, adding an entire cartel faction with its own questline, safehouse, dedicated suppliers, and a vast array of new producible drugs. The mod integrates seamlessly with the base game via UE4SS DataTable appending, adding new content without replacing existing game data.
💊 New Drugs
The mod adds 15 new producible drugs across multiple categories including benzodiazepines, opioids, stimulants, dissociatives, psychedelics, and cannabis products. All drugs can be cut with Fentanyl (a new cutting agent added by the mod, potency 0.95) except THC Distillate, DMT, and the Lean varieties.
| Drug | Category | Form | Price/g | Potency | Cuttable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xanax | Benzodiazepine | Pill | $2,500 | 70% | ✅ |
| Klonopin | Benzodiazepine | Pill | $2,500 | 70% | ✅ |
| Valium | Benzodiazepine | Pill | $2,500 | 70% | ✅ |
| Adderall | Stimulant | Pill | $2,500 | 70% | ✅ |
| Oxycontin | Opioid | Pill | $3,000 | 70% | ✅ |
| Codeine Pill | Opioid | Pill | $3,000 | 70% | ✅ |
| Ecstasy | Stimulant | Pill | $3,000 | 70% | ✅ |
| Vicodin | Opioid | Pill | $3,500 | 70% | ✅ |
| Percocet | Opioid | Pill | $3,500 | 70% | ✅ |
| THC Distillate Disposable | Cannabis | Liquid | $4,000 | 70% | ❌ |
| Heroin | Opioid | Powder | $4,500 | 70% | ✅ |
| Ketamine | Dissociative | Powder | $4,500 | 70% | ✅ |
| DMT | Psychedelic | Powder | $5,000 | 70% | ❌ |
| Wockhardt Promethazine VC w/ Codeine | Opioid | Liquid | $6,000 | 70% | ❌ |
| Hydrocodone/APAP Lean | Opioid | Liquid | $6,000 | 70% | ❌ |
🧪 Drug High Effects
Each mod drug has unique stat modifiers when consumed. All effects last 200 seconds and can accumulate with multiple doses.
| Drug | Agility | Suspicion | Swag | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xanax / Klonopin / Valium | -20 | +5 | +2 | +8 |
| Adderall | +15 | +5 | +2 | +3 |
| Oxycontin / Codeine / Percocet | -20 | +7 | +4 | +10 |
| Vicodin (Hydrocodone) | -25 | +8 | +6 | +12 |
| Ecstasy | +5 | +15 | +40 | +25 |
| THC Distillate Disposable | -5 | +5 | +32 | +2 |
| Ketamine | -50 | +20 | +50 | +10 |
| DMT | -50 | +20 | +50 | +3 |
| Heroin | -25 | +10 | +15 | +15 |
| Codeine/Promethazine Lean | -25 | +15 | +45 | +25 |
| Hydrocodone/APAP Lean | -25 | +15 | +45 | +15 |
⚔️ Melee Weapons
Seven new melee weapons are available from the Callejon Cartel Equipment Supplier. Three weapons are concealable (daggers and throwing knife).
| Weapon | Price | Damage | Speed | Range | Stun% | Bleed% | Fear | Concealed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throwing Knife | $16,000 | 30 | 2.0 | 120 | 10% | 70% | 0.3 | ✅ |
| Dagger | $22,000 | 35 | 2.2 | 110 | 10% | 80% | 0.4 | ✅ |
| Ornate Dagger | $30,000 | 40 | 2.0 | 115 | 15% | 75% | 0.5 | ✅ |
| Battle Axe | $55,000 | 75 | 1.0 | 150 | 30% | 50% | 0.8 | ❌ |
| Meat Tenderizer | $55,000 | 60 | 1.5 | 140 | 50% | 10% | 0.6 | ❌ |
| Mace | $70,000 | 80 | 0.8 | 160 | 60% | 20% | 0.9 | ❌ |
| Cinderblock Axe | $75,000 | 85 | 0.7 | 155 | 40% | 60% | 0.95 | ❌ |
🏭 Lab Equipment
13 pieces of lab equipment are available from the Callejon Cartel Equipment Supplier, all priced at $30,000 each. This includes specialized equipment for the mod's drug synthesis processes.
📜 Cartel Questlines
The mod features 5 questlines with 18 total tasks that introduce you to the Callejon Cartel and unlock their safehouse and suppliers.
1. The Mark
- Check your phone messages - A burner number contacted you
- Steal fentanyl from the Archipelago warehouse (bring a crowbar)
- Craft the package using a DIY table
- Drop off the package at the dead-drop behind Llanzos
- Wait for further instructions
2. A Whispered Invite
- Enter the back of the van
- Talk with the unknown contact
- Grab the supplies
- Enter the van to be brought back
3. Trial by Fire
- Recover the stolen cartel shipment
- Plant explosive on thug's ride A
- Plant explosive on thug's ride B
- Return the stolen shipment (unlocks Callejon Safehouse!)
4. Behind Closed Doors
- Enter the Callejon Cartel safehouse
- Meet the Callejon Cartel Supplier
- Report to the Callejon Cartel Safehouse boss
- Meet the Callejon Wholesale Buyer
5. Shadows at the Docks
Coming soon in a future update - Currently not completable in v0.4.1
🏠 Callejon Safehouse
After completing "Trial by Fire", you unlock the Callejon Safehouse in the Archipelago (ARCH-MEX1 district). This free safehouse serves as your cartel operations base.
🛒 Cartel Shops
Two shops are available at the Callejon Safehouse, both with reputation-based discounts (0% / 10% / 20% at rep levels 0 / 200 / 300). Both restock daily with a $100,000 budget.
Cartel Chemical Supplier
Sells 54 unique chemicals at $1,350 each (5L/5kg units), plus seeds, crafting containers, weapons, and a huge backpack. All the precursor chemicals needed for every mod drug recipe.
Cartel Equipment Supplier
Sells all 13 lab equipment pieces at $30,000 each with a stock of 5 and daily restock.
👥 Hireable Staff
24 new hireable NPCs are spread across the game world, named after DDS community members. All have the same base skills (Athlete 15 / Thug 10).
| Name | Location | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | Archipelago | Bacon | Archipelago |
| Balli | Arch-Mexico | Billie | Slavic District |
| Brando | Arch-Mexico | Dom | Archipelago |
| Frosty | Arch-Mexico | Huslaa | Slavic District |
| Benny G | Slavic District | Killer Ace | Peninsula |
| Kingsmen | Peninsula | LaughterItself | Peninsula |
| Naito | Mexico-2 | Odda | Slavic District |
| PizzaInTheHood | Mexico-2 | Roly | Mexico-2 |
| V7 | Jamaica | Yoyo | Jamaica |
| V1 | Jamaica | Architect | Millenial |
| Alyss | Portuguese | Rafal | Favela |
| Marcin | Mayor District | Kadser | Volcano |
⚙️ Installation
Requirements
- Drug Dealer Simulator 2 (Steam)
- Isla Sombra DLC
- UE4SS (Unreal Engine scripting framework)
Steps
- Install UE4SS following their instructions
- Download the mod from Nexus Mods
- Extract the mod files to your DDS2 Content/Paks/LogicMods/ folder
- Launch the game - the mod loads automatically via DataTable appending
Mod data extracted from FModel v0.4.1 DataTable exports. Page generated from game files for accuracy.
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