EclipseFX II
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #33 of 195 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
My previous ReShade preset for Dark Souls 3 aimed at improving visuals with no regard for performance leading to it making the game way more demanding than it should be. In this version I aim to correct this and improve the visuals at the same time. I replaced most of the effects which had to do with color with a LUT and I also replaced MagicBloom and MatsoDOF with PirateBloom and MartyMcFlyDOF, respectively. These changes led to a MASSIVE(35fps) increase in performance.
With this preset I also aimed at enhancing the dark areas of the game. Large indoor or underground areas illuminated by a small number of candles or torches are now actually dark, as you would expect, and areas without any light sources will require you to use your torch for light which, in my opinion, adds some immersion.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WINDOWS
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[]Download ReShade from https://reshade.me/
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]Run the .exe and a window will appear. Click on "Click here to select a game and manage its ReShade installation" and find your DarkSoulsIII.exe[]The select the correct API. Dark Souls 3 uses DX11.
[]Then list that appears after step 3 is the list of shaders you can install, check all of them.
[]Once you're done with step 4, download this preset and extract it in DARK SOULS III\Game
[]Start the game and press the HOME key on your keyboard to open the reshade menu. From there you can select the preset you want to use, choose Dark Souls III EclipseFX2.ini
[]Check the "Performance Mode" box on the bottom right of the ReShade window and optionally go to the settings tab and check the box "Load only enabled effects" for quicker shader compilation.
[]Play the game.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LINUX
[]Download ReShade from the link above
[]Use unzip to unzip the .exe
[]Copy ReShade64.json and ReShade64.dll to where your DarkSoulsIII.exe is.
[]Move ReShade64.dll to dxgi.dll
[]You are going to need d3dcompiler_47.dll which you can install using winetricks. Install wine and winetricks using your package manager, run DS3 at least once, and then run WINEPREFIX="/home/$USER/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/374320" winetricks d3dcompiler_47
in the terminal.
[]Now you are going to need to set some overrides. Go to you steam launch options and set W
EclipseFX II is a remaster of the Eclipse ReShade preset, focused on delivering improved visuals and performance. With 210 endorsements and over 5,600 downloads, it's a community-tested option for players seeking a graphical upgrade. Last updated in early 2022, it may not be compatible with the latest game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 210 endorsements
- Over 5,600 downloads shows real usage
- Explicitly targets both visuals and performance
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — may not work with current game patches
- Requires ReShade, which isn't mentioned in the description
For players who want a straightforward ReShade preset that balances visual flair with performance. If you're already using ReShade and want a community-tested option, this is worth a shot. Skip if you need detailed customization or up-to-date compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have ReShade installed before adding this preset, as it's required for the mod to work.
- Check the mod's comments or forum posts for any compatibility notes with your specific game version.
- If you experience performance issues, try tweaking the preset's settings in the ReShade in-game menu.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- DoomPenguin9
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 5,688
- Endorsements
- 210
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 8/3/2021
- Updated
- 2/2/2022
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