DS3 Fog Gate Randomizer

Fog gates are now permanent, and traversing them warps you to the other side of a different fog gate. These warps are always fixed for a given seed.

See also DS1 Fog Gate Randomizer, which this mod is heavily based on.

This mod is possible because of engine similarities between DS1 and DS3 which are unfortunately not shared with DS2. Randomization of DLCs can be enabled or disabled.

If you have issues installing the mod or would like to provide feedback or playtest, you can join the discord server at https://discord.gg/QArcYud (also for DS3 Static Randomizer, Sekiro Randomizer, and hopefully Elden Ring Randomizer)

 Only supports the latest game patch, installed legitimately from Steam. Use with default modengine options (offline, alternate save file) to prevent bans.

Gameplay changes

It is configurable which types of entrances are randomized and which behave like the base game. They come in these categories:

- Boss fog gates

- Preexisting warps between areas

- PvP fog gates

No new fog gates are added. PvP fog gates are ones you normally only see when you are invaded, plus a few misc others.

By default, warps are bidirectional, meaning you can explore the world like it is a cut up and reassembled version of the base game. If you instead enable the "Disconnected fog gates" option, warps become points of no return. This is similar to ALttP Insanity Entrance Shuffle or OoT BetaQuest.

Usually more randomized entrances = longer run. Other randomizers and disconnected fog gates both result in more to explore.

Some misc things to know about mechanics:

- By default, placing the Coiled Sword in Firelink Shrine unlocks warping between bonfires. The randomizer tries to place Firelink Shrine in the first 15% of accessible areas, and spoiler logs also contain info on which areas are in the critical path. There is also an option for immediately allowing warping, with no initial searching.

- The warp after defeating Ancient Wyvern can be randomized. If you miss it, you can do it again by interacting with the bell near where he lands at the start.

- The warp to Flameless Shrine can also be randomized in some options. If you miss it, you can do it again by interacting with Prince Lothric's Throne.

- The warp from the Hollow Manservant (or his replacement) in Undead Settlement can be randomized, and is always available.

- The warp after defeating Aldrich and Yhorm is preserved, but not part of logic currently

- You can ascend out of Smouldering Lake back to the Catacombs, as the ladder bridge breaks automatically in the hallway beneath it. To restore the bridge, save+quit at the top.

Also, some things which are in the base game you may need to know about:

- Using the Small Envoy Banner also requires defeating Demon Prince