Champion's Ashes
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 255 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Read previous patch notes here: Champion's Ashes Wiki Patch Notes
For accessing the PVP community and the latest information, be sure to visit the Discord.
Available Translations: 中文 | Français
Q: What is Champion's Ashes?
A: Champion's Ashes is a total overhaul of Dark Souls III, with a focus on creating a balanced and competitive PVP environment. This mod is centred around 1v1 duelling, but has many PVE changes as well. As a community mod, we want to create the best experience possible, please contact us if you have any feedback.
Q: Where can I get involved with the player base and find other players?
A: The majority of our players and all the developers can be found on the Champion's Ashes Discord server. This is the mod's central home: it's where we review player feedback, bug reports, answer questions, host events, find multiplayer, etc.
Q: What languages do you support?
A: Currently only English. Please contact a moderator if you are interested in lending us a hand in translating our mod.
Q: Do you guys have a Wiki?
We have a wiki in-progress at http://championsashes.wikidot.com/. We still need contributors to help fill out all the information here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Q: Where can I find the new weapons?
A: They can be found throughout PVE. If you'd like to access them quickly, you can use an in-game Cheat Code at the Firelink Handmaid by performing "Point Forward > Point Down > Bow" close to her (preferably the little empty corner to the side).
In order to gain souls to level up or buy these items, follow up the previous gestures with "Look Skyward".
We also have a useful Cheat Engine table you can check out on our Discord server.
Q: Do you have any ideas on expanding this mod? More weapons/armor/PVE?
A: Yes. We will be updating this mod with more content. Please follow along and support our journey!
Q: Why are my items coming up with ?GoodsName?
A: We currently only support English, You might have to switch the game's language for proper names to show up. Please contact us If you would like to help translate the mod.
Q: Is Champion's Ashes compatible with previous saves?
A: No. There are a lot of changes that might not work properly on an existing save.
Champion's Ashes is a total overhaul for Dark Souls 3, focusing on combat, visuals, and bosses, with a primary goal of improving balance and depth for competitive multiplayer. It makes weapons more unique and viable by adding new combos and mechanics. With over 5,000 endorsements and 184,000 downloads, it's a well-established mod for PvP enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (5,048 endorsements) — this mod is a known quantity in the DS3 modding scene.
- Massive download count (184,086) means tons of players are using it, so you'll find opponents and support.
- Focus on competitive multiplayer balance means you get a more fair and skill-based PvP experience.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated March 2025 — if you're on a newer game patch, there might be compatibility issues.
- Total overhaul means it changes core gameplay, so it's not for purists who want the vanilla experience.
- No explicit install instructions or dependency list in the description — you'll need to check the mod page or forums for setup details.
For Dark Souls 3 PvP veterans who want a more balanced and deep competitive experience. Also for players who've beaten the game multiple times and want a fresh challenge with new weapon mechanics. Skip if you prefer the original game balance or are only interested in PvE.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original game files before installing, as total overhauls often replace core data.
- Check the mod's forum or Discord for the latest compatibility notes with your game version.
- If you're new to DS3 modding, consider using a mod manager to keep track of files and easily revert changes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- Halvard - Angeluso - Gabri
- Version
- 2.8
- Downloads
- 184,086
- Endorsements
- 5,048
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 3/24/2020
- Updated
- 3/29/2025
🔗 Required By 2 Mods
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