Compact HUD Tweaks
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #29 of 127 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Main Change List:
Weapon Skill indicator has been moved down with the rest of the clusterfuck in the bottom left
Summoning and No Attacking icon are below the Weapon Skill indicator
Rune Counter has been moved to the top right
Save icon has been lowered a little to compensate
Width of the background for the Interact Prompt has been reduced by about a third
New Item pop up is now in the bottom right
Item log has been moved up to compensate and moved to the right a bit
Additional Versions
Minimal HUD:
Keeps things from Main changes unless specified
Summoning icon is next to the Rune Counter in the top left
No Attacking icon, Weapon slots and 3rd Spell/Item slots have been removed
Bottom left stuff is in the top left
Arrow/Bolt count is to the right of the slot like Bloodborne
Buffs/Debuffs has been shifted to make room
No Interact Prompt Background:
The background for interact prompt is invisible
Side Status Effect Bars:
Moves the stats effect build up bars to the left above the Weapon Skill indicator
Parameters I've edited in fe.gfx:
Equips & Weapon Skill Indicator: sprites > DefineSprite (392: _01_000_FE_fla. Timeline_45) > frame 1
Summoning Icon: sprites > DefineSprite (475) > frame 1 > PlaceObject3 (200) Depth: 1
No Attacking Icon: sprites > DefineSprite (597) > frame 1 > PlaceObject3 (155) Depth: 1
Interact Prompt Background: sprites > DefineSprite (548/549) > PlaceObject2 (544) Depth: 1
Item Log: frames > frame 1 > PlaceObject2 (569): Depth: 497 (GetItemLog)
New Item Pop Up: frames > frame 1 > PlaceObject2 (596): Depth: 499 (GetItemList)
Magic Specifics: sprites > DefineSprite (376) > frame 1
Item Specifics: sprites > DefineSprite (371) > frame 1
Arrow/Bolt Specifics: sprites > DefineSprite (380) > frame 1
Weapon Skill Indicator Name: sprites > DefineSprite (390) > frame 1 >PlaceObject2 (388) Depth: 3 (Text)
Item & Skill Name: sprites > DefineSprite (369) > frame 1 > PlaceObject3 (367) Depth: 1 (Name)
Buffs: sprites > DefineSprite (449) > frame 1 > PlaceObject2 (407) Depth: 1 (Equip)
Quick Menu: sprites > DefineSprite (467: _01_000_FE_fla. Timeline_44) > frame 1 > PlaceObject2 (402) Depth: 13 (ItemPanel2)
Status Effect Bars: frames > frame 1 > PlaceObject2 (507): Depth: 413 (ConditionGaugeList)
-No Longer Used:
Interact Prompt: frames > frame 1 > PlaceObject2 (551) Depth: 495 (ActionButton)
I may listen to requests for versions with less changes, no guarantees though.
Incredible thanks to Dziggy and his Minimal HUD mod for the inspiration and making access to info and tools easy.
Compact HUD Tweaks by Linktothekraken makes small tweaks to the HUD, making it more compact and less intrusive. Updated to v1.10, this UI mod has 183 endorsements and 8,925 downloads, last updated in August 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 183 endorsements.
- Nearly 9,000 downloads show it's been tried and tested.
- Does exactly what it says: a cleaner, less cluttered HUD.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — might not work with the latest game patches.
- Small tweaks only; don't expect major UI overhauls.
For players who find the default HUD too bulky and want a cleaner, more streamlined interface. Perfect if you're into minimal UI mods and don't need fancy extras. Skip if you're looking for a full HUD overhaul or customization options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (2022) before installing.
- If you use other UI mods, test them together to avoid conflicts.
- Back up your original HUD files if you want to revert easily.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Elden Ring Mods
- Author
- Linktothekraken
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 8,925
- Endorsements
- 183
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 3/27/2022
- Updated
- 8/13/2022
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