Hollow overhaul

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,346 endorsements) 📥 55,816 downloads 📌 v3.4.0 📅 5/6/2020
⚪ Last updated 2023

By The Witness · Gameplay Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/4/2023 📅 Created: 5/6/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ Mod Engine — Dark Souls 3 Mod Engine Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #13 of 255 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Hollow Overhaul is for people who like a challenge and new atmosfere for new playthrough. Leveling up your character, upgrade weapons is more important same as using others elements in game.

IMPORTANT!: Install from downloads "OLD DARK SOULS III. EXE", make a backup, also YOU NEED DLC to run the mod.

Mod offer overhaul in many aspect, changed difficulty, status effects, scaling of weapons, reworked infusions.

We using many others mods which improve ours, you can see new music, hud ui and more, armor sets, guns and more, big thanks to original creators.

Enemy placement is changed and every map have different atmosfere, because of new lightning in all maps, ceremony too.

To have motivation visit maps againts in ceremony version, we bring some mini bosses into game, which drops unique materials for leveling your weapons ( bonus 2 levels ) and some cool new items + slowly we adding new bosses!

Bosses have different stats, poise and inflict to player aux effect, some of them have companions. Useless bosses like Wyvern, Gravetender are replaced and you can meet some new bosses in Ceremony maps ( after kill 4th Lord ).

Classes are revamped same as gifts and we have enhanced blood, which is more red - shiny.

Lowered amount of bolts - arrows, pine resins are much better, covenant farming more easy, because vanilla system is a bit meh.

Hollow infusion provide lifesteal oh will be long list yay..

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Quick overview

[]New lighting in all maps which change atmosfere greatly ( many maps are not same as in Hollow Lighting mod ).

[]Restored cut content Epitaph from Alpha.

[]Changed enemy placement, added more enemies, many enemies from different maps are moved to others.

[]New Items, weapons from BB, DeS.. Many of them have moveset changed, special buffs, armors etc.

[*]Shields has their ownd infusions, which provide you changed WA or passive stats.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Hollow overhaul is a comprehensive gameplay overhaul for Dark Souls veterans, introducing rebalanced mechanics, reduced bonfires, atmospheric lighting, new enemy placements, bosses, items, spells, shiny red blood, and new status effects. With 1,346 endorsements and 55,816 downloads, it's a popular choice for those seeking a fresh challenge.

✨ Key Features

New balance adjustments to core gameplay
Fewer bonfires for increased difficulty
Atmospheric lighting enhancements
New enemy placements and bosses
Adds new items, spells, and status effects
Shiny red blood visual effect

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,346 endorsements and 55k downloads
  • Packed with content: new bosses, items, spells, and status effects
  • Aimed at veterans who want a tougher, more atmospheric experience

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2023 — may not be compatible with latest game patches
  • Reduced bonfires could frustrate players who prefer a more relaxed pace
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dark Souls veterans who have mastered the base game and crave a fresh, harder challenge. Perfect if you want more atmospheric lighting, new enemies, and a rebalanced experience. Skip if you're new to the game or prefer a more forgiving playthrough.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Back up your save files before installing, as the mod changes core mechanics.
  • Check the mod's forum page for any known compatibility issues with other mods.
  • Expect a significant difficulty spike due to fewer bonfires and new enemy placements.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dark Souls 3 Mods
Author
The Witness
Version
3.4.0
Downloads
55,816
Endorsements
1,346
Category
Gameplay Changes
Created
5/6/2020
Updated
2/4/2023

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