Smooth UI
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 172 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
An all in one collection of the Smooth UI components plus many new additions and fixes.
For those of you using PlayStation controllers, download this icon pack.
How to install:
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[]Download and install the latest version of DS2LightingEngine by dropping the files into your 'Game' directory (precise instructions on the DS2LightingEngine mod page).
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]Install this mod (and any other texture mod designed to be used with DS2LightingEngine) by dropping the . DDS files into the tex_override folder in your 'Game' directory. If this folder doesn't exist, create it.[]Launch the game and press F1 to open the DS2LightingEngine configuration menu. Make sure the Engine mode is set to either 'Editor' (this allows you to swap textures in real-time) or 'Game,' which loads modded textures but does not allow real-time swapping. Also set the texture resolution to 4K to take full advantage of this and other texture packs.
[]Save the configuration, restart the game and enjoy.
Please note that there is disgusting image compression caused by Nexus Mod's terrible algorithm, most noticeable on the character selection/loading screen images. They are not like this in-game.
I have retired from modding so please do not contact me.
Smooth UI is an all-in-one collection of Smooth UI components with new additions and fixes, serving as the primary hub for the mod. It's a UI overhaul for gamers seeking a cleaner interface, backed by 396 endorsements and 18,460 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 396 endorsements
- Over 18,000 downloads shows real demand
- Central hub means you get everything in one place
⚠️ Cons
- Description is vague on what exactly the UI changes look like
- No mention of compatibility with other UI mods or game versions
- Potential overlap with other UI overhauls if you already use one
For players who want a cleaner, more polished interface without hunting down multiple mods. If you're already using individual Smooth UI components, this consolidates them. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla UI or prefer a different aesthetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible before installing, as UI mods can break with updates.
- If you're using other UI mods, consider disabling them to avoid conflicts.
- Back up your current UI settings so you can revert if you don't like the new look.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Darksouls2 Mods
- Author
- WestAard
- Version
- 2.5
- Downloads
- 18,460
- Endorsements
- 396
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 7/24/2024
- Updated
- 1/26/2026
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