DS3DebugFPS - DS3 FPS Unlock (1.15.2)
🟠 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
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 195 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DS3DebugFPS - Unlock the frame rate in Dark Souls III
For this mod to work properly, you must play in windowed mode which is why I have forced the game to run in a borderless window, it will stretch the game depending on your screen size if you play on ultrawide. If you do not want this, change the resolution in the game's settings and it'll revert.
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Installation:
Move D3DCompiler_43.dll and FPSconfig.ini into your game directory.
I've added an executable version that will only work when the game is open, using D3DCompiler_43.dll will be much better though.
Edit FPSconfig.ini to your liking.
FPSconfig.ini Preview:
; Config file for DS3DebugFPS
fps = 144. 0 ; Fps Cap
UseCustomScreenDimensions = 0 ; Set to 1 to change how the game is stretched, by default it will stretch the game to fit screen (optimal)
; UseCustomScreenDimensions must be enabled for these
ScreenWidth = 1920
ScreenHeight = 1080
EnableCursorClip = 0 ; Set to 1 to enable the cursor clip hotkey, used to keep the mouse locked in the window
CursorClipHotkey = 0x7A ; default: f11 (0x7A). You can still alt tab out of the window. This value is in hex.
; Hotkey list can be found here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/inputdev/virtual-key-codes
If using the executable, you must place FPSconfig.ini in the same directory as ds3DebugFps.exe.
default path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DARK SOULS III\Game
Cursor Clip - DLL ONLY
You can now set a hotkey to clip the cursor to the window, this should work for those with multiple monitors.
By default this is off and set to F11, you must edit the config file to activate it.
Compatibility:
You can use the new executable with PyreProtecc however you will be missing the cursor clip features.
This mod is compatible with Blue Sentinel
Can I use this online?:
Yes, there's a very low chance that this bans.
Edit: 2020/8/1 - Users have reported that the mod is safe for online use without penalization, but please use it at your own discretion!
DS3DebugFPS unlocks the framerate cap in Dark Souls 3, allowing custom FPS limits and borderless windowed mode. With 3,619 endorsements and 204,838 downloads, it's a popular tool for players seeking smoother performance. Last updated June 2025, it targets game version 1.15.2.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 3,619 endorsements and over 200k downloads.
- Actively maintained: updated June 2025 for game version 1.15.2.
- Simple utility that directly addresses a common PC port limitation.
⚠️ Cons
- May require manual configuration for optimal settings, but no guidance given.
- Only supports game version 1.15.2 — could break with future patches.
For Dark Souls 3 players on PC who want to break the 60 FPS cap for smoother gameplay or need borderless windowed mode for better multitasking. Skip if you're fine with the default framerate and don't need windowed flexibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod targets version 1.15.2, verify your game version matches before installing to avoid crashes.
- If you're using a mod manager, consider manual installation to keep the files separate from other mods.
- Test different framerate caps to find what your monitor supports and what feels stable.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- seesnaw
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 204,838
- Endorsements
- 3,619
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 7/20/2020
- Updated
- 6/23/2025
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