Easy Souls III
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 255 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Someone say that Dark Souls 3 is the easier Souls game, some other say that is the harder. Either way, not everyone has the time or the patience to actually master the gameplay, so I decided to make this mod to aid those people. So, what does this mod make? It's easy!
By default, it will lower the damage taken by enemies and conversely will boost the damage you deal, while also increasing the souls amount you get. Mind you, though: even though this mod is designed to make Dark Souls 3 more accessible to a wider range of people, who otherwise wouldn't have the patience to even try to play the game (and that's totally fine) I strongly encourage you to play without this mod, at some point, and to actually master the game by normal means. In the end it's up to you; what this mod does is just to give an easier kickstarter.
So, what does this mod offers, exactly? There are three difficulty presets to chose, namey Easy, Very Easy, Ultra Easy. Each will modify your game as follows:
-Easy:+25% soul gain, -25% damage taken, +25% damage done
-VeryEasy: +50% soul gain, -50% damage taken, +50% damage done
-UltraEasy: +75% soul gain, -75% damage taken, +75% damage done
You can chose whichever you like, but only use one at the time.
All the above changes have been carried over to every NG cycle, keeping the same balance of the main game. Which, in other words, means that if an enemy did 100 damage with a sword strike and gave 1000 souls upon dying, while dealing 200 damage and giving 2000 souls in NG+, if you use, say, the ultra easy version of this mod that same enemy will inflict 25 damage and give 1750 souls on standard game, and will deal 50 damage with 3500 souls given upon death in NG+. Same goes for NG+2 onwards.
HOWTO INSTALL
There are three methods, as always. The first and most recommended one is to drop the Data0.bdt inside your DS III Mod Engine folder, which typically would be located inside your Dark Souls III root folder, where the .exe file is located. For example, mine is at
E:\Steam\SteamApps\common\DARKSOULS III\Game\ModEngine
The second method applies if you have other mods installed that make use of Data0.bdt file. In that case you will have to download DSMapStudio and import the ClearCountCorrectParam. CSV file provided with the download inside your Data0.bdt file. For reference, you can use this excellent guide made by clevererraptor6. Please note that even if the guide is made for Elden Ring it can be used flawlessly for Dark Souls 2 and 3 as well. The logic is the same.
The third and deprecated method is yo just drop the Data0.bdt provided by my mod inside your Dark Souls 3 main folder, where the DarkSoulsIII.exe is located. If you
Easy Souls III is a gameplay overhaul mod for Dark Souls III that reduces difficulty for players who lack time or patience. It has 452 endorsements and over 27,000 downloads, last updated in March 2023. The mod simplifies combat and progression, making the game more accessible without removing its core experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 452 endorsements and over 27k downloads
- Perfect for busy players who want to experience the game without the grind
- Recent update (March 2023) suggests it's still maintained
⚠️ Cons
- May trivialize the challenge for veteran players looking for a balanced tweak
- No compatibility notes – could conflict with other gameplay mods
For Dark Souls III players who want to enjoy the world and story without the punishing difficulty. Also for those with limited gaming time who can't invest hours into mastering boss patterns. Skip if you're a purist who wants the original challenge or if you're looking for a specific, documented difficulty tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation – the description doesn't specify, so read the mod page comments for guidance.
- If you're using other gameplay mods, test for conflicts by enabling this mod last in your load order.
- Since the mod is vague, back up your save files before installing to avoid any unexpected changes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- Zethras
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 27,352
- Endorsements
- 452
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 3/19/2023
- Updated
- 3/19/2023
🔧 How to Install Dark Souls 3 Mods
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