Prepare to die again - Of Ash and Dust

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,306 endorsements) 📥 42,709 downloads 📌 v9.4.2 📅 11/28/2020
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Lionblade Studio · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/27/2021 📅 Created: 11/28/2020

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #8 of 257 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod is a huge lore-friendly expansion that tries to make you experience a fresh but also familiar Dark Souls!

There are new enemy positions, new bonfire positions, new enemies, new

quests, new NPC positions, new spells, new armor sets, new rings, new

weapons, new events, new items and much more. There are more than over

thousand changes plus brand new content! So just discover it for

yourself ;)

DarkSouls: Prepare to Die Again has been on a long journey over the years, from inception as a Scholar

of the First Sin-esque expansion of Dark Souls 1 to a complete rework of

the scope of progression and regaining that feeling of the first run

through your journey across this gaming classic. Much has now been

adapted - from the addition of new spells to upgraded bosses and areas given much more meaning and a sense of cohesion across both the first and second half of the title.

Cut content has been restored, questlines brought to new glory and now also adapting your playthrough

of the game... there's more to discover, more to see, all in a fashion

that rings true to the design and philosophy of that original

playthrough.

This is the version for Dark Souls: Remastered. You can find the Prepare to die-version here:  https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls/mods/1372

  • []Download my files and unpack the archive

    []Navigate to your Dark Souls: Remastered folder

    []Make sure to have a backup of this folder

    []Open the mod and copy EVERYTHING of it into your Dark Souls: Remastered folder

    []Override your old files with mine

    []Launch Dark Souls: Remastered via Steam

    Until now I have spent almost three years in creating and updating this mod

    so I hope that you like it! If so feel free to endorse my mod, share it

    with your friends or tell me how much you liked it! You can also donate

    something if you want to, by using this link:

    https://www.paypal.me/FTRichter

    You can also become a Patron here:

    https://www.patreon.com/fennrix

    Huge shoutout to FreeFallin, Gizzmo, roach, AshenOne and BOLD_FLAVOR for helping me with gameplay decisions and for coming up

    with the various new texts used in v8 and v9. Thanks!

    Also huge thanks to HotPocketRemix, Meowmaritus, Wulf2k, TKGP and Grimrukh

    for their awesome tools. Without them, I wouldn't have come th

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Prepare to die again - Of Ash and Dust is a comprehensive gameplay overhaul for Dark Souls, designed to recreate the feeling of a fresh playthrough by altering numerous game mechanics and content. With 1,306 endorsements and 42,709 downloads, it's a well-received mod for veterans seeking a new challenge.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls multiple aspects of the game to provide a fresh Dark Souls experience
Includes many undisclosed changes and discoveries for players to explore
Popular with the community, evidenced by 1,306 endorsements and 42,709 downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,306 endorsements and 42k downloads
  • Promises a fresh experience for Dark Souls veterans
  • Last updated in 2021, so it's relatively recent

⚠️ Cons

  • Description is vague—no specific changes are listed, so you're going in blind
  • May conflict with other gameplay mods due to its broad scope
  • No compatibility info provided, so test with your mod list
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dark Souls veterans who have memorized every enemy placement and want a new challenge. If you're a first-time player, skip this—you'll want the vanilla experience first. Also skip if you prefer mods with detailed patch notes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Back up your save files before installing, as this mod changes core gameplay and could affect your current playthrough.
  • Check the mod's forum posts or comments for player-reported issues and compatibility notes.
  • If you use other gameplay mods, test them together in a fresh save to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Darksoulsremastered Mods
Author
Lionblade Studio
Version
9.4.2
Downloads
42,709
Endorsements
1,306
Category
Gameplay
Created
11/28/2020
Updated
2/27/2021

🔧 How to Install Dark Souls Remastered Mods

Download from Nexus Mods.

📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Dark Souls Remastered →

Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.

🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Dark Souls Remastered commands, item IDs, and more.

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