Dark Souls II Randomizer (Enemy and Item)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 169 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
OVERVIEW
Is a program that can randomize the enemies, bosses and items in the game.
The item randomizer will randomize almost every single item in the game, ensuring that the game is still beatable.
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[]Enemy and boss randomization with customizable difficulty[/]
[]Full item randomizer. Starting equipment, shops, enemy drops, pickables, covenant rewards[/]
[]Some QOL improvements to the game. (10 sec credits, no need to equip kings ring, breakable walls...)[/]
[]Advanced customization. Almost all important data for the mod is stored in plain text files so you can modify stuff like enemies being replaced/what items get randomized[/]
[]Boss and item cheatsheet[/]
[]Lighting Engine compatible (see below)[/]
[]Easy to install and use[/]
Be sure to read all the important info below and in the application for best experience!
This mod is for DS2SOFTS not original DS2.
♥ SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPER ♥
This mod was a nightmare to get going, but here it is. If you have ever wondered: " Uhm? Why is there no ds2 enemy rando out there? " Your prayers have been answered.
Please consider supporting me by donating some souls so I can buy some Humanities from Melentia a remove the hollowing this has caused.
Paypal donation directly, in the see the Donation dropdown above or in my nexusmods profile.
Also I just opened a Kofi page, idk if is this any better Kofi page
It would be greatly appreciated.
If you can't give, you can always recommend the mod to friends,
Leave some feedback about your experience in the posts section.
🔧INSTALLATION🔧
1. Download the zip file from this mod page
2. Open Steam -> right click on DS2Softs -> Manage/Browser local files -> Enter Game folder. In here you should see the DarkSoulsII.exe
3. Drop the zip contents (dinput8.dll, modengine.ini, ds2s_heap_x.dll and randomizer) into the Game folder
4. Go in the randomizer folder and run DS2SRandomizer.exe
5. Configure the randomization settings to your liking and press Randomize
To uninstall delete dinput8.dll, modengine.ini and randomizer folder.
Game must be on Version 1. 03 / Calibrations 2. 02 (Latest Steam
This mod randomizes enemies, bosses, shops, and item pickups in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, offering endless replayability. It's for players who want a fresh, chaotic challenge from a well-supported mod (611 endorsements, 42k downloads).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 611 endorsements and 42k downloads—clearly a go-to for randomizer fans
- Turns the entire game into a fresh challenge, perfect for veterans who know every enemy placement
- One mod covers enemies, bosses, shops, and items—no need to juggle multiple randomizers
⚠️ Cons
- Randomization can throw unfair combos at you, like a boss you're not geared for early on
- May conflict with other gameplay mods that alter enemy or item placements
- No built-in seed control mentioned—if you want to share runs, you might need extra tools
For Dark Souls II veterans who've memorized every ambush and want a brutal, unpredictable playthrough. Also great for streamers looking to entertain with chaotic runs. Skip if you prefer a curated, balanced experience—this is pure chaos.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your save before installing—randomized runs can softlock if you miss a key item
- Use a mod manager to keep track of the randomizer and easily revert if you hit a wall
- Expect to die a lot; treat it as a new game, not a familiar route
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Darksouls2 Mods
- Author
- chainsboyo
- Version
- 3.5.1
- Downloads
- 42,348
- Endorsements
- 611
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 9/7/2024
- Updated
- 7/16/2026
🔧 How to Install Dark Souls 2 Mods
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