Old Dogg's Elden Overhaul

⭐ — (64 endorsements) 📥 1,774 downloads 📌 v2.2.2b 📅 8/11/2024
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By Old Dogg · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/21/2026 📅 Created: 8/11/2024
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • ✅ Updated 25 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
  • 🏆 #498 of 644 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

UPDATE 2. 2. 2 - THE TARNISHED EDITION STARLIGHT UPDATE

Mod is now compatible with Elden Ring version 1. 7.

Starlight Shards can be bought from Enia after defeating Astel, Naturalborn of the Void.

Enemy sidesteps/dodges no longer do any damage or knockback (Based on Enemies Sidestep Damage Fix by Recycle https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/7467)

New effects for the 2 new starting class armor sets, along with the Silver Crested Shield.

New spell in the Redmane school: Redmane Fireball.

Morgott should now drop his Remembrance correctly when defeated.

Morgott's Sealed Sword now acquired by purchasing from Enia after defeating Morgott, the Omen King.

Starlight now buffs Magic damage and restores FP over time.

Golden Order Greatsword now restores HP over time similar to how the Dark Moon Greatsword restores FP over time (Credit to TheUnderdoggo for the idea.)

UPDATE 2. 0 - THE ELDEN OVERHAUL UPDATE

I've changed the name of the mod from "Old Dogg's Moderately-Sized Spell and Equipment Overhaul" to "Old Dogg's Elden Overhaul", as I no longer feel this mod is "moderately-sized". It's now very large.

One new weapon: Morgott's Sealed Sword, an alternate version of Morgott's Cursed Sword, still enclosed in stone. Deals Strike damage. Obtained by defeating Morgott. If you've already beaten Morgott in your playthrough, you can obtain it using Cheat Engine. Its ID is 8101000.

One new catalyst: The Bloodflame Seal, an Arcane-centered Sacred Seal that buffs Blood Oath Incantations. Deals the Bloodflame damage-over-time effect on hit when used as a weapon, making it a powerful tool for inflicting Bleed. Obtained from the Rose Church in Liurnia of the Lakes, from the same corpse that gives you Nomadic Merchant's Cookbook . If you've already picked it up in your playthrough, you can obtain it using Cheat Engine. Its ID is 34180000.

The Barbed Staff-Spear is now a catalyst and can be used to cast Incantations.

Several types of enemies, such as Crucible Knights, Lion Guardians, Aging Untouchables, and the third Divine Beast Warrior in Enir-Ilim now all respawn.

Major changes to the defensive stats of several bosses, such as Maliketh, Morgott, and Starscourge Radahn, for the sake of balance. Maliketh now returns to full HP at the start of his second phase, making him less squishy!

Significant rebalancing of Holy damage and how much it's resisted by many bosses and enemies in order to make it more useful.

Significant rebalancing of Bleed vs all bosses, making it less overwhelmingly powerful.

Backsteps now have i-frames as a core feature.

Spirit Ashes can now be summoned anywhere at any time, for the sake of roleplaying and comfy exploration.

Latenna the Albinauric now summons and rides Lobo!

Improved several Giantsflame spells that were left behind in previous updates, such as Surge O Flame, Whirl O Flame, and, uh, O Flame!

Rebalanced many Sacred Seals, Glintstone Staves, weapons, and shields.

Rebalanced many armor sets, particularly those that were given their effects early on in the mod's development (such as the Carian Knight set and the Mohgwyn Dynasty sets), to bring them closer in power to the standard for the mod's current version.

New effects for many armor sets that didn't have them before, including many of the more obscure or basic ones (faction Soldier sets, Aristocrat sets, etc), meaning that almost every armor set now has unique (more or less) special effects.

New effects for the Deflecting Hardtear and Fine Crucible Feather Talisman, giving both of these items a use despite their effects being turned into core mechanics available at all times.

Reduced the prices of all arrows, bolts, Flight Pinions, and Thin Beast Bones at merchants, making archer gameplay less grindy.

Patches now sells his armor so you don't have to murder him to get it.

Weapon scaling in the menu is now shown with exact numbers rather than vague and ambiguous letters.

The HP and FP bars will now hide if you have your HUD set to Auto mode even if they're not full, for the sake of immersive exploration and sightseeing.

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MOD OVERVIEW:

This mod is meant to make most of the game's weakest spells, such as Rain of Fire (even post-buff), Founding Rain of Stars, Divine Bird Feathers, and Electrocharge feel better to use and less like they're a waste of a spell slot to equip.

On top of that, many special effects have been added to items for the purposes of encouraging themed or "cosplay" builds that focus around specific schools of magic or styles of play, such as Crucible Knight builds, Mohgwyn Dynasty builds, Poison/Scarlet Rot builds, Magma, Roar builds, Stor

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Old Dogg's Elden Overhaul is a comprehensive gameplay overhaul for Elden Ring that touches nearly every system: mechanics, spells, Weapon Skills, Talismans, weapons, armor, bosses, enemies, consumables, merchant inventories, and item descriptions. With 62 endorsements and 1,721 downloads, it's a niche but actively used mod for players seeking a fresh, challenging experience.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls core game mechanics for a different gameplay feel.
Revamps spells and Weapon Skills with new balance and effects.
Adjusts Talismans, weapons, and armor for new build options.
Reworks bosses and enemies to increase difficulty and variety.
Changes consumables and merchant inventories for new resource management.
Updates item descriptions to match the new mechanics and lore.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Comprehensive scope—touches nearly every aspect of the game, so you get a full overhaul in one mod.
  • Active development (last updated April 2025) and a decent download count (1,721) show it's being used.
  • Ideal for veterans who want a fresh take on Elden Ring without waiting for official DLC.

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement-to-download ratio (62 endorsements) suggests it may have issues or not resonate with all players.
  • No detailed changelog or feature list provided—you'll have to discover changes in-game.
  • Potential compatibility issues with other mods due to the broad scope; may require a clean install.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Elden Ring veterans who have beaten the game multiple times and crave a new challenge. Also for players who enjoy comprehensive overhauls that change everything from combat to item descriptions. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or want a specific, targeted tweak.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Back up your save file before installing, as the overhaul may alter game balance significantly.
  • Check the mod's forum or comments for known issues and compatibility patches.
  • Since the mod changes many mechanics, read the item descriptions in-game to understand new effects.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Elden Ring Mods
Author
Old Dogg
Version
2.2.2b
Downloads
1,774
Endorsements
64
Category
Gameplay
Created
8/11/2024
Updated
9/21/2026

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