Increased Lock-On Distance
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #91 of 255 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Increased Lock-On Distance
How it works
With this mod, you'll have a greatly increased lock-on distance.
This mod is part of my Modern DS3 Experience.
How to install
- []Method 1: Download ModEngine2 and drop it into the "mod" folder. Launch the game through launchmod_darksouls3.bat
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[]Method 2:
[]Optional: make a backup of Data0.dbt if you want to restore the vanilla version.
[]Simply drop the Data0.bdt file in your Game folder.
Warning
It's not safe to play online with mods. Switch to offline or you will be soft-banned.
Increases the lock-on distance in the game, allowing players to target enemies from much farther away. A simple gameplay tweak with 53 endorsements and 2,192 downloads, last updated December 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Useful for players who want to engage enemies from a safer distance.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul other mechanics.
- Recent update (December 2025) suggests active maintenance.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 53 endorsements — niche appeal, not widely tested.
- May affect game balance by making ranged combat easier.
For players who find the default lock-on range too restrictive and want a more forgiving targeting system. Skip if you prefer challenging combat or want more comprehensive gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation — if manual, just drop the files into the game directory.
- Test the new lock-on distance in a low-stakes area to get a feel for the change before relying on it in combat.
- If you're on a platform with anti-cheat, verify the mod is compatible to avoid issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- Loreciao
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,192
- Endorsements
- 53
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 9/8/2025
- Updated
- 12/19/2025
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