BootBoost
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 69 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Every time the game starts it has to decrypt the .bhd files in the game directory, which takes a surprisingly long time. Fortunately if you decrypt them yourself and replace the files it will just load them directly, which is what this tool does.
I recommend using with the NoLogo Mod for maximum speed.
Installation
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[]Drop BootBoost.exe into the game directory, usually "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DARK SOULS III\Game"
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]Run it.Uninstallation
- Restore the original files from the "BootBoost Backup" folder.
Source Code
Can be found on GitHub.
BootBoost is a lightweight utility mod that reduces initial boot time by 10-15 seconds. With 480 endorsements and 7,735 downloads, it's a proven performance tweak for players who want faster load times. Last updated in 2018, it remains a simple, effective solution.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Shaves off 10-15 seconds of boot time—noticeable if you restart often.
- Community-tested with 480 endorsements, so it's not a broken mess.
- Tiny utility mod that does one thing and does it well.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—may not work with the latest game version.
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes from the author.
- Only saves 10-15 seconds; if you rarely reboot, the impact is minimal.
For players who frequently restart the game and want to trim load times. If you're on an older version or don't mind a few extra seconds, you can skip it.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible, since the mod hasn't been updated since 2018.
- Back up your original files before replacing them, just in case.
- If you use a mod manager, install through it to keep track of the mod easily.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- TKGP
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 7,735
- Endorsements
- 480
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 12/4/2018
- Updated
- 12/4/2018
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