Better Aim Sight
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ 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
- 👍 6.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 269 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Seems strange but quite useful This mod comes with the Better Health Bar Darkest version that you can check here: http://darksouls.nexusmods.com/mods/630 INSTALLATION: - Install DSfix and enable the \\\\\\\"enableTextureOverride\\\\\\\" to 1 in the dsfix.ini archive. If you already have DSfix and the \\\\\\\"enableTextureOverride\\\\\\\" is 1, ignore this step. DSfix download link: http://darksouls.nexusmods.com/mods/19 - Extract the archive you downloaded in your \\\\\\\"DATA\\\\\\\\dsfix\\\\\\\\tex_override\\\\\\\" folder - Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ UNINSTALL: Delete the archive of name e3e2582d.png
Better Aim Sight is a small UI mod for Dark Souls that replaces the aim reticle with a clearer sight, requiring DSfix's texture override feature. It has 1,229 endorsements and 18,513 downloads, last updated in 2013. The mod is simple to install and uninstall, making it a lightweight quality-of-life improvement for players who find the default reticle hard to see.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,229 endorsements and 18,513 downloads.
- Tiny file size and drop-in installation—no mod manager needed.
- Pairs well with the Better Health Bar mod for a cleaner UI overhaul.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013, so it may not be compatible with newer game patches or DSfix versions.
- Only affects the aim reticle—if you're looking for a full UI overhaul, this is too narrow.
- Requires DSfix setup, which can be finicky for first-time modders.
For Dark Souls players who struggle to see the default aim reticle and want a clearer sight without changing the rest of the UI. Also good for those already using DSfix and the Better Health Bar mod. Skip if you want a comprehensive UI overhaul or don't use ranged weapons often.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure DSfix is installed and enableTextureOverride is set to 1 in dsfix.ini before extracting the mod files.
- Place the extracted files directly into your DATA/dsfix/tex_override folder—don't create extra subfolders.
- If you're using a mod manager, you can still install manually; just ensure the file paths match exactly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Darksouls Mods
- Author
- delular100
- Version
- N/A
- Downloads
- 18,513
- Endorsements
- 1,229
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 11/10/2013
- Updated
- 11/10/2013
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