Beta style boss HP bar and targetting reticle
⚪ Last updated 2014Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 7.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 172 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replaces boss HP bar with a purple bar from earlier footage and the targetting reticle with one like that from the reveal footage.
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
A compact UI mod for Dark Souls II that swaps the boss HP bar to a purple variant from pre-release footage and replaces the targeting reticle with the one shown in the reveal trailer. Purely cosmetic, no gameplay changes.
✨ Key Features
Replaces boss HP bar with purple version from earlier footage
Replaces targeting reticle with one from reveal footage
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Nostalgic for fans of the early trailers (590 endorsements)
- Simple cosmetic change that doesn't affect gameplay
- Lightweight and easy to install
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects two UI elements, so if you wanted more UI overhauls, this won't cover it
- Old mod (last updated 2014) might not be compatible with newer game patches or DLC
- Potential conflicts with other UI mods that alter the same elements
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dark Souls II players who want that classic pre-release look and appreciate subtle UI tweaks. Skip if you're looking for comprehensive UI improvements or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
For Dark Souls II players who want that classic pre-release look and appreciate subtle UI tweaks. Skip if you're looking for comprehensive UI improvements or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original game files before replacing, in case you want to revert.
- If you use other UI mods, install this one last to avoid overwriting conflicts.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your game version (Scholar of the First Sin vs original) before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Darksouls2 Mods
- Author
- Sir Fist
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 8,470
- Endorsements
- 590
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 4/30/2014
- Updated
- 5/12/2014
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