Modern Firearm Companion Mod
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #39 of 154 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is designed to build upon the Modern Firearms mod by Forsakensilver. When using that mod I felt it was missing some things. Guns in this universe should be more effective, so I buffed crossbows across the board. The medieval reticle when zooming didn't feel right with the sniper rifle so I changed it to a more fitting scope. I figured most people wouldn't be zooming in and precision firing with the automatic weapons so that change is primarily for the sniper rifle. I also added crossbows to the Knight, Merc, and Thief starting classes. The Knight has the Knight Crossbow (Assault Rifle), the Merc has the Sniper Crossbow (Sniper Rifle), and the Thief has the Light Crossbow (PDW). All three start with 99 explosive bolts. The explosive bolts and splintering bolts have also been buffed and their cost reduced, they are now the primary ammunition for this mod. You can buy them at the start of the game in place of wood bolts at the Firelink Shrine vendor for 10 and 30 souls each. That's pretty much it.
If you want your character's to look the way mine do in the screenshots, you'll need some separate mods that can be found as optional requirements in the requirements tab here on the description page. Install those first then use them alongside this mod and they'll be your starting characters as well.
To install this mod, drop the files in your Game folder. Typically found here: Steam\steamapps\common\DARK SOULS III\Game
Update file is required for the new reticle for the sniper rifle.
DO NOT USE ONLINE.
This companion mod for Modern Firearms buffs crossbows, adds a modern sniper scope reticle, and includes crossbows in certain starting classes. It's a small but focused enhancement pack for players using the Modern Firearms mod, with 29 endorsements and 1,062 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tight integration with Modern Firearms—if you run that mod, this is a natural fit
- Small but active community (29 endorsements, 1,062 downloads) shows it's being used
- Recent update (March 2025) means it's likely compatible with current game versions
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Modern Firearms mod—useless without it
- Limited scope: only affects crossbows and a reticle, not a major overhaul
- Low endorsement count (29) suggests it's a niche add-on with a small user base
For players who already use Modern Firearms and want crossbows to feel more like proper guns, plus a cleaner sniper reticle. Skip if you don't use Modern Firearms or want broader weapon changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Modern Firearms is installed and working before adding this mod
- Check the mod's load order—place it after Modern Firearms to ensure changes apply
- If you're using a mod manager, preview the file structure to confirm it overwrites correctly
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- TWKMods
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 1,062
- Endorsements
- 29
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/24/2025
- Updated
- 3/7/2025
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