Daughters of Ash

⭐ ⭐⭐ (5,449 endorsements) 📥 210,182 downloads 📌 v1.6.0 📅 1/2/2019
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Grimrukh · Gameplay Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/19/2022 📅 Created: 1/2/2019

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 95 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod



An expanded and re-imagined journey through Lordran.

Now also available for Dark Souls: Remastered.

Join the Daughters of Ash Discord!

For sneak peeks at the upcoming mega-mod Dark Souls: Nightfall, you can follow me on Twitter. If you like what I do and want to help me go full-time, please also consider becoming a Patron! Your support is forever appreciated.

Latest version: 1. 6. 0

Version 1. 6. 0 supports Dark Souls: Remastered version 1. 03. 1 (November 2022). There are no changes to the PTDE version.

Update list for 1. 5. 3:[]Dark Anor Londo lighting fixed and missing Havel quest text added (PTDE only).

Update list for 1. 5. 2:[]Incorrect file in PTDE installation has been fixed (PTDE only).

[](No updates to the DSR version, but the version number has been made consistent anyway.)

Update list for 1. 5. 1:

[]Crashes in Undead Burg and Darkroot Basin are fixed (DSR only).

[]Ransacker Rune loot table has been fixed (more item variety).

Update list for 1. 5. 0:

  • []PTDE and DSR versions of the mod now use the same installer.

    []New boss music tracks now respect your volume settings and alt-tabbing.

    []Horned Scourge hitboxes have been fixed.

    []Seath's questline has been tweaked. You must show him a certain weapon rather than just have it.

    []Havel's disappearance from the Archives is less missable.

    []Eingyi sells Egg Vermifuge, Poison Mist, and Toxic Mist.

    []The ladder in upper Blighttown will hopefully not clip you through the floor as often.

    []Gwynevere's Ring can be traded to Snuggly for Tranquil Walk of Peace.

    []Undead Rapport has been improved.

    []Omphalic Rune has been fixed. (It gives you a buff when you respawn after killing multiple enemies.)

    []Enemies with non-functional AI have been fixed (in DSR).

    []Issues talking to Andre and Laurentius have hopefully been fixed (in DSR).

    []Numerous other minor/rare bugs and text typos have been fixed.


Many thanks to everyone who has expressed a wish to donate, or has already done so.

You can donate here: www.paypal.me/grimrukh. Your kindness is eternally appreciated.

Thank you also to everyone who sent me nice messages and construct

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Daughters of Ash is a massive Dark Souls overhaul that re-imagines the entire game with new bosses, enemies, characters, storylines, weapons, and items, plus expanded lore and secrets. It's for veterans seeking a fresh challenge and new discoveries. With 5,449 endorsements and 210,182 downloads, it's a well-established mod.

✨ Key Features

Massive re-imagining and expansion of Dark Souls
New bosses, enemies, characters, and storylines
New weapons and items
Expanded lore and many new secrets

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge overhaul that completely changes the game—5,449 endorsements show it's trusted
  • Adds tons of new content: bosses, enemies, weapons, and lore
  • Perfect for veterans who know the base game inside out

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires a fresh playthrough to fully experience—no way to just drop it into an existing save
  • May be overwhelming for newcomers to Dark Souls
🎯 Is This For You?
This is for Dark Souls veterans who have beaten the game multiple times and crave a new challenge. It's also for lore hunters who want to uncover new storylines and secrets. If you're a first-time player, stick to the original first.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Start a new character—the mod changes the game from the beginning, so an old save won't work properly.
  • Expect the unexpected: item placements and boss encounters are altered, so don't rely on your memory.
  • Explore thoroughly—many new secrets are hidden in familiar areas.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dark Souls Mods
Author
Grimrukh
Version
1.6.0
Downloads
210,182
Endorsements
5,449
Category
Gameplay Changes
Created
1/2/2019
Updated
12/19/2022

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