Smaller Default HUD and No Lock-on Dot
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #33 of 133 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Mod used in screenshots: No Artificial Lighting by me
Installation
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[]Unpack and Patch your game with UXM (https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/1651)
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]Drag and drop the folder from the mod into the game directory \DARK SOULS III\Game\
This mod does not change any code or save data, so it should be relatively safe for online play if installed with UXM
A compact UI mod for Dark Souls III that shrinks the default HUD elements and removes the lock-on dot, based on the author's personal preferences and user requests. With 67 endorsements and 2,824 downloads, it's a niche quality-of-life tweak for players who want a cleaner screen.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Small but dedicated following (67 endorsements) — players who want it swear by it.
- Tackles the lock-on dot, a common annoyance for many players.
- Lightweight UI tweak that doesn't alter gameplay mechanics.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2024 — may not be compatible with future game patches.
- Only 67 endorsements — a niche mod that might not suit everyone's taste.
For Dark Souls III players who find the default HUD too bulky and want a cleaner look without overhauling the entire interface. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla HUD or want more comprehensive UI customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a UI mod, make sure to back up your original HUD files before overwriting, just in case you want to revert.
- Check the mod's comments section for any user-reported compatibility notes with other UI mods.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex, you can easily enable/disable this mod to test it out.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- teconasado
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,824
- Endorsements
- 67
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 11/7/2023
- Updated
- 2/20/2024
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