Shadow Mod
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 195 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Installation
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[] Unpack your game with UXM (https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/1651)
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] Patch the game with UXM[] Drag and drop the folders from the mod into the game directory \DARK SOULS III\Game\
[] Enable shadows in game
Enabling shadows
After installing, be sure to enable shadows. When in game, go to System > Graphics > Advanced Settings and make sure that Shadow quality is set to Low, Medium, High, or Max.
If Shadow quality is set to Off, this mod will be turned off and have no effect.
Online
This mod only includes MSB and GPARAM file replacements. It does not change any code or save data.
It should be safe for online play if installed with UXM.
Performance impact
The performance impact of this mod varies between areas and can be adjusted using the Shadow quality setting in game. Generally, the performance impact is as follows:
| Shadow Quality | Compared to vanilla | Compared to Shadows Off |
| -------------- | ------------------- | ----------------------- |
| Off | 0% | 0% |
| Low | 15% | 20% |
| Medium | 15% | 20% |
| High | 17% | 25% |
| Max | 25% | 40% |
(Comparisons to vanilla use the same Shadow quality setting. So this is the performance impact if you leave your settings as is.)
I recommend setting Shadow quality to High or Max. Medium has similar performance to High, but looks worse. Low is simply not worth it, because it has the same performance cost as Medium.
Note: If Shadow quality is set to Off, this mod will be turned off and will have no performance impact at all.FAQ
Why does my character not have shadows?
DS3 has a feature (or bug?) that causes your character to not cast shadows when your Hollowing level is ≥15. Unlike Elden Ring, summons and invading phantoms (both online and offline) never have shadows (even if they wear the Untrue Dark ring).
Is this compatible with mod X?
This mod is generally compatible with all mods that do not change the same files. So all ReShade, armour & weapon changes, texture changes, LOD increase, and UI mods should be compatible.
If the other mod does ch
Shadow Mod enables dynamic shadows in all outdoor areas, improving shadow quality and fixing light bugs. With 631 endorsements and 24,145 downloads, it's a popular visual enhancement for players seeking more realistic lighting.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 631 endorsements
- Fixes annoying light bugs that break immersion
- Simple visual upgrade with no gameplay changes
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2023 — may not work with the latest game patches
- Only affects outdoor areas, so indoor lighting remains unchanged
For players who notice and care about shadow quality and lighting glitches in outdoor environments. If you're a purist who wants more realistic visuals without altering gameplay, this is a solid pick. Skip if you rarely venture outside or prefer gameplay-focused mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the game has an anti-cheat that might flag modded files — if so, disable it or use a mod manager.
- If you're using other visual mods, load this one after them to ensure it overrides shadow settings properly.
- Test in a few different outdoor areas to confirm the shadow improvements and that no new glitches appear.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- rundev
- Version
- 0.3.0
- Downloads
- 24,145
- Endorsements
- 631
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 1/18/2023
- Updated
- 2/10/2023
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