Additional Visual Options
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #53 of 148 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
All essential info you need for what a file does is found in the short descriptions found in the Files tab. There's options for most niches and not just the files talked about in the main mod description below.
How to install: setup Mod Engine 2, then drag and drop files (e.g. the "param" folder in most cases here) into the mod folder. For folders tagged , repeat the same process after installing base files and overwrite if prompted. Once done, launch the game via "launchmod_eldenring.bat" to load the game with the files placed in the mod folder earlier.
How to uninstall: remove the files from your mods folder
Need more info? Prepare to die read, a lot:
Most files here may work with previous versions of the game but support is only provided for the latest version: Patch 1. 17
Report a bug if you notice one and you're sure it is a file from here causing said bug.
Mods Used In Screenshots:
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[]Frame Generation & Super Resolution for ELDEN RING by huutaiii (Patreon only, free to download)[/]
[]ELDEN RING photomode mod by Otis_Inf (Patreon only, paid mod)[/]
Special Thanks/Additional Credits:-
[]fromsoftserve (helped me figure out how to start editing gparam files using WitchyBND!)[/]
[]Vawser (for letting modders do many things such as this mod with Smithbox!)[/]
[]silentverge (general support and helping me figure out some things in Smithbox!)[/]
[]LastGodslayer (general support and gifting me ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Deluxe Edition!)[/]
Want to use files here for your own mod?
Sure, as long as you credit me if you upload the mod here on Nexus or somewhere else, linking back to my Nexus profile or this mod page.
Will you make a version of this for ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN?
Way ahead of you, check it out here.
Changes the Ray Tracing option in-game to only enable Ray Traced Shadows for all quality levels.
Framerates should be improved over the vanilla game ray tracing, due to the lack of ray traced ambient occlusion. If you're after higher framerate with some form of ray tracing enabled, check out the file below instead.
Changes the Ray Tracing option in-game t
[]Vawser (for letting modders do many things such as this mod with Smithbox!)[/]
[]silentverge (general support and helping me figure out some things in Smithbox!)[/]
[]LastGodslayer (general support and gifting me ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Deluxe Edition!)[/]
Want to use files here for your own mod?
Sure, as long as you credit me if you upload the mod here on Nexus or somewhere else, linking back to my Nexus profile or this mod page.
Will you make a version of this for ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN?
Way ahead of you, check it out here.
Changes the Ray Tracing option in-game to only enable Ray Traced Shadows for all quality levels.
Framerates should be improved over the vanilla game ray tracing, due to the lack of ray traced ambient occlusion. If you're after higher framerate with some form of ray tracing enabled, check out the file below instead.
Changes the Ray Tracing option in-game t
Additional Visual Options is a collection of files that expands ELDEN RING's visual settings beyond vanilla limits. It is not a ReShade preset, so you can still use ReShade for further customization. With 74 endorsements and 5,394 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated tool for players wanting more control over the game's look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives you more visual tweaking power than vanilla ELDEN RING offers.
- Works alongside ReShade, so you can stack it with your favorite presets.
- Decent download count (5,394) shows it's been tried by a fair number of players.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 74 endorsements, so it's a niche mod with a small dedicated following.
- Last updated in April 2026, so it may not be compatible with future game patches.
For ELDEN RING players who want more control over the game's visuals without relying on ReShade presets. If you're into tweaking graphics settings and like to experiment, this is for you. Skip if you're happy with vanilla visuals or prefer all-in-one ReShade solutions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's not a ReShade preset, you can use it alongside ReShade, but make sure to load order is correct if you use both.
- Back up your original game files before replacing anything, just in case you want to revert.
- Check the mod's files to see what exactly it changes, so you know what you're getting into.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Elden Ring Mods
- Author
- Lindon
- Version
- 1.413
- Downloads
- 5,394
- Endorsements
- 74
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 10/27/2024
- Updated
- 4/9/2026
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