Users report these tools are "mostly bug-free" if used for basic stat adjustments. However, complex changes—like altering the number of units in a party—can sometimes cause the game to crash or fail to load the save if the file size changes unexpectedly. Manual Hex Editing (HxD Method)

: Offers scripts for editing character stats, item IDs, and squad stats, though it often requires a "save and reload" to see changes. Manual Save Editing