ChinameticReshade
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 195 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
There's a issue when you're in a snow location it might cast alot of Godrays so make sure you turn it off in Snowy areas though it rarely happens, It won't happen if you don't use torch in snowy areas
Pictures has been taken in 1080p
4K looks way better but I don't have a 4k screen _________ Features
Darker Areas
Torch Is Now Usefull
Immersive Tone
Ambient Occlusion
Guassian Blur (Low)
FineSharpness _______________
Edges are more Blurry giving you this smooth look of dark souls
Dynamic Light Distance For example if you're using your torch to objects such as Crystal will get brighter depending on which distance
Particles Are Now More Visible which means such as Fire, Ember Effect and and Other things is easier to see
Ambient Occlusion Is more Visible to Clothes, Plants, And Very tight Areas
Fire Is Brighter In Darkness and Darker In Light Areas (Barely Noticed that it gets darker but its noticable)
Shadows Are Darker
Sharpen The Texture
Blurry Edges Prevent From Most of the Flickering
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How To Install
1. Go to Reshade.me then download 3. 0. 7
2. Install Reshade directly to \Steam\steamapps\common\DARK SOULS III\Game\DarkSoulsIII.exe
3. Choose D3D11 which is DXGI (If It does not work try D3D9)
4. Open The ChinematicReshade.rar then drag/extract it to \Steam\steamapps\common\DARK SOULS III\Game\DarkSoulsIII.exe
ChinameticReshade is a ReShade preset for Dark Souls that darkens interiors and caves, forcing players to rely on torches for visibility. With 374 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for those seeking a more immersive, challenging atmosphere. Last updated in 2017, it may require tweaking for newer setups.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 374 endorsements and over 12k downloads
- Adds a fresh challenge by making dark areas genuinely dark
- Enhances immersion for players who enjoy survival-like mechanics
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, may not work with current ReShade versions
- Requires manual setup and tweaking to get the desired effect
For Dark Souls veterans who want a fresh, more punishing experience where torches matter. Also for players who enjoy atmospheric lighting mods that change gameplay dynamics. Skip if you prefer bright, clear visuals or don't want to fiddle with ReShade settings.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have ReShade installed and set up for Dark Souls before applying this preset.
- Adjust the brightness and contrast settings in ReShade to match your monitor and preference.
- Test the preset in a dark area early to see if the effect is too strong or too weak for your taste.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- VenomHSCV Dave Xia VEntertainment
- Version
- 3.0.7
- Downloads
- 12,208
- Endorsements
- 374
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 6/22/2017
- Updated
- 6/22/2017
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