Ascension - Elden RIng Overhaul

⭐ ⭐ (184 endorsements) 📥 4,062 downloads 📌 v- 📅 1/13/2023
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Vawser · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/6/2024 📅 Created: 1/13/2023
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #287 of 644 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

For Elden Ring version 1. 10. 1

Overview

Ascension aims to provide an enhanced experience through Elden Ring whilst retaining the vanilla progression path.

Here is an overview of the changes:

  • []Gladiator's Gauntlet: a PVE survival-based mini-game with configurable options, allowing it to adapted to fit every stage of progression.

    []Boss Rebirth: the ability to resurrect previously defeated bosses.

    []Quickstart: the ability to immediately go to Roundtable Hold from the starting chapel.

    []Custom Loadout: the ability to build a custom loadout instead of being restricted to a set class.

    []Journey Configuration: tweak how you start your playthrough, selecting between different difficulty options, starting location and other modifiers.

    []Training System: added a training dummy system to the lower hall in Roundtable Hold.

    []Transmogrification: the ability to visually override your head or body/arm/leg armor.

    []Bloodforge: the ability to improve talismans via Bloodsoaked Runes, encouraging completion of side-bosses.

    []Castigations: the option to increase the difficulty of the game in various ways, in exchange for more chances at Bloodsoaked Runes.

    []Adds Inscriptions: these crafted items let you change the current time of day immediately.

    Several tweaks to mechanics to better fit a replayable vision of Elden Ring:

    • []Reinforcement materials have been simplified down to 4 tiers (like in DS1).

      []All affinities are available as soon as you pick up the Whetstone Knife.

      []Ashes of War are more flexible and can be used more widely.

      []You move faster, roll further and rally back HP innately.

      []The opportunity to gain the ability to jump in midair.

      []Enemies drop runes more consummate with their difficulty.

      []Additional affinities, such as Soporific, Frenzied and Blighted, which add more options for status effect builds.

      []Adds markers to the map denoting if dungeons/evergaols have been visited and/or cleared.

      []Adds purchasable items that unlock the ability to reinforce weapons and spirit summons at graces.

      []Time is now persistent, it is no longer reset when you die.

      Changes to the world have also been applied:

      • []New enemy placements throughout the world of Elden Ring, mainly in the open world.

        []New warp gates that allow for different connections between regions.

      New armor, such as:

      • []Mask of the Father, Mother and Child

        []Giant Set from Dark Souls 1.

        New spells, such as:

        • []Vow of Silence

          []Vengeful Strike

          []And more...

        Many new items to discover, such as:

        []Fractured Blade

        []Aberrant Eye

        []Gladiatorial Mark

        []Shinobi's Whetstone

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Ascension is a gameplay overhaul for Elden Ring that enhances the experience while keeping the vanilla progression path intact. With 184 endorsements and over 4,000 downloads, it's a niche mod for players seeking a fresh but familiar challenge.

✨ Key Features

Enhances the Elden Ring experience through gameplay changes
Retains the vanilla progression path
Active development as of June 2024

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 184 endorsements and 4,062 downloads
  • Keeps the original progression, so you won't get lost
  • Recently updated (June 2024), so likely compatible with current game version

⚠️ Cons

  • Small mod with limited endorsements, so expect rough edges
🎯 Is This For You?
For Elden Ring players who want a fresh take on the game without breaking the intended flow. If you're a veteran looking for a new challenge but don't want a total conversion, this might be your jam. Skip if you need detailed patch notes or want drastic changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's page for any required mods or load order notes before installing.
  • Since it's a gameplay overhaul, back up your save just in case—though it shouldn't affect your character.
  • If you're using other gameplay mods, test for conflicts early.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Elden Ring Mods
Author
Vawser
Version
-
Downloads
4,062
Endorsements
184
Category
Gameplay
Created
1/13/2023
Updated
6/6/2024

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