Performance Boost For Potato PC. (Plus guides and more)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,441 endorsements) 📥 76,240 downloads 📌 v8.2 📅 3/12/2022
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By yakuzadeso · Visuals

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 8/28/2025 📅 Created: 3/12/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #13 of 148 Visuals mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Options to disable Grass, Shadows, Weather Effects, Wet Effect and more. With .csv files to edit or merge with another mod.

Do not use this in online mode!

  • []Make a backup of your save.[/]

    []Make a backup of your regulation.bin file located in your game's folder: \ELDEN RING\Game\[/]

    []Put the edited regulation file in your game's folder.[/]

    []Launch the game in offline mode with EAC disabled.

    Details on how to launch the game without EAC:

    Elden Ring - PCGamingWiki

    Anti-cheat toggler and offline launcher at Elden Ring Nexus

    Offline launcher (No EAC) at Elden Ring Nexus [/]

    []Enjoy.[/]

    Merging regulation.bin mods

    The .csv file that comes with the mod is for merging the mod with other regulation.bin mods. You can go to the param with the same name as the .csv file and import the .csv file to it.

    The tool used to make this mod and other regulation.bin mods is Vawser's Smithbox. You can find Smithbox here: Smithbox

    You can follow a video like these to merge regulation.bin mods (You do not need to unpack your game with UXM):

    How To merge Mods With Smith Box

    Elden Ring Tutorial How To Update/Merge Regulation Bin Mod Files (Game Version 1. 16)

    Optional steps to somewhat improve performance even more

    You can disable VolumetricEffectsQualityEffectsQuality and RaytracingQuality by following these steps (credits to temtem04):

    • []Go to C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\EldenRing. Here's where you can find your save and a file named GraphicsConfig.xml.[/]

      []Open GraphicsConfig.xml with Notepad.[/]

      []Copy and paste the text below. Don't forget to change the resolution to whatever you need cause if you change it in-game your graphics settings will reset.[/]

      <?xml version="1. 0" encoding="UTF-16" ?>

      <config><ScreenMode>FULLSCREEN</ScreenMode>

      <Resolution-WindowScreenWidth>1024</Resolution-WindowScreenWidth>

      <Resolution-WindowScreenHeight>576</Resolution-WindowScreenHeight>

      <Resolution-FullScreenWidth>1024</Resolution-FullScreenWidth>

      <Resolution-FullScreenHeight>768</Resolution-FullScreenHeight>

      <Resolution-BorderlessScreenWidth>1680</Resolution-BorderlessScreenWidth>

      <Resolution-BorderlessScreenHeight>945</Resolution-BorderlessScreenHeight>

      <Auto-detectBestRenderingSettings>OFF</Auto-detectBestRenderingSettings>

      <QualitySetting>CUSTOM</QualitySetting>

      <TextureQuality>LOW</TextureQuality>

      <Antialiasing

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Performance Boost For Potato PC is a visual optimization mod for low-end systems, offering toggles to disable grass, shadows, weather effects, wet effects, and more. It includes .csv files for easy editing or merging with other mods. With 1,441 endorsements and 76,240 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking performance gains.

✨ Key Features

Disables grass, shadows, weather effects, and wet effects for performance gains.
Includes .csv files that can be edited or merged with other mods.
Targets low-end PCs ('potato' systems) to improve frame rates.
Options to disable additional unspecified effects.
Popular with 1,441 endorsements and 76,240 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,441 endorsements and 76,240 downloads.
  • Simple toggles for major performance hogs like grass and shadows.
  • CSV files make it easy to tweak or merge with other mods.

⚠️ Cons

  • No list of specific effects beyond the ones mentioned.
  • Last updated in August 2025 — may not be compatible with future game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players on low-end PCs who want to squeeze out more FPS by disabling heavy visual effects. If you're on a decent rig, you probably don't need this. Skip if you want to keep your game looking pretty — this is purely a performance trade-off.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if your game has an anti-cheat that might flag modified files; disable it if needed.
  • Use the .csv files to merge with other mods — just copy the lines you want.
  • Test each toggle individually to see which gives the biggest FPS boost without ruining your visuals.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Elden Ring Mods
Author
yakuzadeso
Version
8.2
Downloads
76,240
Endorsements
1,441
Category
Visuals
Created
3/12/2022
Updated
8/28/2025

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