Hunter's Combat
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #15 of 255 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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v1. 01 Update:
+Added Rakuyo. (Thanks to Mayhem and System1011 for their dump https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/522)
+Added Rakuyo's heavy attack vfx.
+Tweaked Holy blade (SS)'s thrid and fourth L1 atk animation, player can now roll/block between these two phase
+Added VFX for other weapons' transformation atk.
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v0. 9 Update:
+Added Saw Cleaver. (Thanks to Mayhem and System1011 for their dump https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/522)
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v0. 83 Update:
+Added Ludwig's Holy Blade.
+Adjust Holy Blade's hit reaction and hit enemy's shield action.
+Added Hunter's Weapon Charged Heavy Attack Visual Effect
+（Credit: Cyanic Games）Improved Holy Blade's Sound FX, and more Holy Blade Value Changing.
+Boost the atk speed of the transformed threaded cane
+Holy Blade's animation still need adjustment, will be updated in the future.
+（Credit: BingfeiNEP）Some sound effect fixing
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v0. 7 Update:
+Changed Estus flask drinking animation to BB style blood vial using animation.
+Fixed evelyn shooting while walking animation
+Also do bloodborne dash when the weight is less than 30%.
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v0. 65 Update:
+（Credit: BingfeiNEP）Changed Evelyn's sound and shooting effects
+Change untransformed threaded cane's riposte animation to visceral atk
+(Credit Godfilm)Changed rolling/dash mechanism: when locked on the animation is dash, when not locked on the animation is rolling。
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-v0. 6: Fixed transformed threaded cane look black problem -
-Included bloodborne .mtd material definition file -
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Author: Forsakensilver
This mod added bloodborne style trick weapons & visceral attack & firearm parry to the dark souls 3.
It replaced some original DS3 weapons animation with Bloodborne's:
Estoc -> Threaded cane (not transformed)
Whip-> Threaded cane (tr
Hunter's Combat brings Bloodborne's signature trick weapons and combat mechanics into Dark Souls 3, adding the Threaded Cane, Ludwig's Holy Blade, Saw Cleaver, and Rakuyo, along with visceral attacks and firearm parrying. This mod is for players who want to experience Bloodborne's aggressive, stylish combat within Dark Souls 3's world.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,415 endorsements and over 42k downloads — clearly a hit among Souls fans.
- Brings iconic Bloodborne weapons and mechanics into Dark Souls 3, offering a fresh twist for veterans.
- Transformable weapons add depth and style, letting you switch movesets mid-combat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2020 — might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
- Only four weapons included — if you want more variety, you'll need to look elsewhere.
For Dark Souls 3 players who love Bloodborne's aggressive combat and want to bring that feel into Lothric. Perfect for veterans looking to spice up their playthrough with new weapons and mechanics. Skip if you prefer pure Dark Souls gameplay without cross-game additions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your save files before installing, as mods can affect game data.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported compatibility and install tips.
- Test the mod in a low-stakes area first to get used to the new parry timing and weapon transformations.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- Forsakensilver
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 42,350
- Endorsements
- 1,415
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 4/3/2020
- Updated
- 5/26/2020
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