Texture Improvement
⚪ 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.
Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #3 of 195 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About
About 1500 textures were replaced with high resolution counterparts or manually recreated.
All textures were upscaled to 2k and 4k resolution.
If you need help installing the mod or want to report bugs you can do so on my discord.
Performance
You can expect only minor to no impact on performance, as long as you fulfill the requirements below.
In general, you should have at least 4gb of VRAM for the 2k and 6gb VRAM for the 4k version.
Installation
Please note, using mods while playing online may result in a ban.
Use one or the other, not both.
ModEngine: Extract all files to your ModEngine/mod folder.
UXM: Unpack the game and click on "Patch". After the patching process is complete, extract all files to your Dark Souls III game folder.
Support
I spent a lot of time working on this so if you like the mod don't forget to endorse!
If you have some money to spare, you can do so on my kofi.
Feel free to check out my other mods below.
My Mods
Elden Ring - Texture Improvement
Elden Ring - Grass Tweaks
Dark Souls III - Texture Improvement
Texture Improvement by Bardo is a texture overhaul for Dark Souls III, aiming to enhance the game's visuals. With 964 endorsements and over 116,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking improved textures. Last updated in March 2023, it remains a relevant mod for the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 964 endorsements and over 116k downloads—clearly a go-to for texture upgrades.
- Simple premise: just improves textures, no gameplay changes, so it's safe for purists.
- Updated in 2023, so it's still relevant for current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed description of which textures are changed—could be hit or miss depending on what you wanted.
- No install instructions provided by the author, so you'll have to figure out the setup yourself.
- Only one mod author, so support might be limited if issues arise.
For Dark Souls III players who want a quick visual boost without overhauling the whole game. If you're tired of blurry textures and want a community-approved improvement, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a complete graphics overhaul—this is purely texture-focused.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original game files before replacing textures, just in case.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for any user-reported compatibility notes with other texture mods.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, it can help with installation and uninstallation.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- Bardo
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 116,478
- Endorsements
- 964
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 2/9/2023
- Updated
- 3/3/2023
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