No More Ghru Leapers and Basilisks
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #24 of 25 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Basilisks and Ghru Leapers are without a doubt the most annoying enemies in Dark Souls 3. Sure they can be dealt with but they are annoying nonetheless.
The Ghrus have this jumping grapple move that deals a shitload of damage and is often by a second one before you can even get back on your feet, most likely killing you on spot.
And the basilisks... do I really need to say it? They always come in large groups and they tend to spam their curse breath. Thing is, they're usually in either areas with reduced mobility (see for example at Farron Keep) or in cramped enough rooms to make them annoying as hell, with their number just being the cherry on top.
This is why I made this mod!
Mind you, this mod is undeniably CHEATING and I strongly advise anyone against using it in their first playthrough or even the first couple of playthroughs for what matters. This mod is only intended for experienced players that have beaten the game enough time they're fed up with certain creatures but still want to enjoy coursing through the areas they're found in. So there's that: what this mod does is literally modifying the map files related to Farron Keep, Smouldering Lake and Irithyll Dungeon to completely remove said enemies. This of course WILL make your playthrough easier so let me reiterate myself: don't use this mod if you don't want to make things easier for you or you're an inexperienced player. This said... let's get to the important things:
Just download the provided archive and drop it in your "mod" folder if you're using Mod Engine 2 or inside your main game folder if you unpacked the game using UXM. It's that easy. Don't forget to backup your files beforehand; I won't take responsibility for any issue you might stumble upon if you don't make a backup.
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A compact Dark Souls III mod that removes Ghru Leapers and Basilisks, two enemies widely considered annoying. With only 1 endorsement and 58 downloads, it's a niche quality-of-life tweak for players who want a less frustrating playthrough. Last updated December 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses two of the most hated enemies in Dark Souls III
- Simple concept—no complex features to mess with
- Fresh update (December 2025) means it's likely compatible with current game version
⚠️ Cons
- Tiny user base (1 endorsement, 58 downloads) — you're an early adopter
- Removing enemies might break quests or item drops tied to them, so proceed with caution
For Dark Souls III players who are tired of getting cursed by Basilisks or leap-attacked by Ghru Leapers. If you want a less stressful run through Farron Keep and the Demon Ruins, this mod is for you. Skip if you want a challenge or if you're a purist who wants the original enemy roster.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your save file before installing, just in case the removal affects any questlines or drops.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install manually by dropping the files into your Dark Souls III directory to avoid conflicts.
- Test the mod early in the game to see if the enemy removal feels right before committing to a full playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- Zethras
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 58
- Endorsements
- 1
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 12/19/2025
- Updated
- 12/19/2025
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