Cinders
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 255 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Supports Dark Souls Version 1. 15. 2
Overview
Cinders aims to provide a fresh experience through Dark Souls 3. Here is an overview of the changes:
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[]Unique game modes, such as Gauntlet, where you faces the bosses in various orders.
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]Progression is much less linear. There are now options to travel between different routes in-map, linking up the world.[]Enemies and bosses have been changed, in strength, abilities and placement.
[]New bosses have been added.
[]New classes and gifts have been added.
[]Mechanics have been altered, such as reinforcement, which has been removed.
[]Numerous new features have been added, such as new options at bonfires, new covenant offering system, Curse and Mark system, etc.
[]Many weapons and armor sets have been added and placed in the world is a sensible fashion.
[]Magic has been redesigned to operate in a more fluid way. FP naturally regenerates and casting is designed around this.
[]New movesets and weapon arts have been added to make several weapons more interesting.
[]Poise is now passive and active 100% of the time, rather than specifically during weapon swings.
[]New friendly merchants and hostile NPC enemies have been added.
[]Companions that can now be summoned to act as persistent summons for struggling players.
Feedback and suggestions are welcome in the discord.
If you do want to play online, you should use Cinders as your password to match with others using the mod.
Compatibility
Cinders now supports the latest Dark Souls III executable, thanks to the work of stephen-ritter, DeadMor0z and Umgak, who updated HoodiePatcher.dll for 1. 15. 2.
Warning
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[]If you don't want to be softbanned, only use this mod whilst offline. The mod will force offline play by default (via Mod Engine).
Developers
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[]Vawser
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]Lost Cat[]Harmonixer
Contributors
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[]WhurDaMuffinsAt
[]El Fonz0
[]MaxTheMiracle
[]Mayhem
[]Rhodan
[]Wiglow
[]Lenox
[]Reflectionist
[]Boukou62
[]Taru, the Barrel blacksmith
[]Alexstr525
- p013121
Links
You can find the Cinders wiki here.
You can find the Cinders Discord here.
You can find the playtest version here.
If you wish to donate, please use this link: paypal.me/xylozi
FAQ
Why isn't text displaying correctly?
The mod only supports English localization, so you need to switch your in-game language to English for text to appear correctly.
Why isn't X character
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[]WhurDaMuffinsAt
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[]Vawser
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[]If you don't want to be softbanned, only use this mod whilst offline. The mod will force offline play by default (via Mod Engine).
Cinders is a total overhaul mod for Dark Souls 3 that touches practically every aspect of the game, offering a fresh experience. With over 30,000 endorsements and 2.1 million downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking a comprehensive gameplay change. The mod is actively maintained, with a recent update in February 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust with 30,375 endorsements and 2.1M downloads.
- Actively maintained, last updated February 2025, so likely compatible with current game version.
- Total overhaul means you get a completely new way to play DS3, not just a tweak.
⚠️ Cons
- Total overhauls can be overwhelming for new players; not a casual drop-in mod.
- May require starting a new game to experience fully, which can be a time investment.
For Dark Souls 3 veterans who have beaten the game multiple times and want a fresh challenge or new mechanics. Also for players who enjoy comprehensive overhauls like randomizers or difficulty mods. Skip if you want a simple tweak or are new to the game—this is a massive change.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the Cinders wiki for a full list of changes before diving in—it's essential to know what's different.
- Back up your save files, as total overhauls can sometimes cause issues with existing characters.
- Read the changelogs between versions to understand what's new if you're updating from an older version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- Vawser
- Version
- -
- Downloads
- 2,050,075
- Endorsements
- 30,375
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 1/3/2019
- Updated
- 2/27/2025
🔗 Required By 6 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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