Compact HUD Tweaks

⭐ ⭐ (183 endorsements) 📥 8,925 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 3/27/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Linktothekraken · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 8/13/2022 📅 Created: 3/27/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ Mod Engine 2 — Mod Engine 2 Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 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.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

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

Makes the HUD more compact and less intrusive.
Updated to v1.10.

📊 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.
🎯 Is This For You?
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.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 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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