Scorching Gladiator - Fire Themed Duelist Hammer Moveset and Idle - New armor and weapon
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #525 of 644 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Credit to CCCode's Js Library and Fxr Animated property tool, no cool fire effects without this man's work. Also thanks to Cultist and ajandri for the Duelist Helmet model, check'em out : Duelist helmet - No snakes at Elden Ring Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com)
Basic Installation Tutorial:
Once you have mod engine 2 Releases · soulsmods/ModEngine2 (github.com) (just follow a tutorial on youtube) installed and set up for your game : drop the content of my Standalone File in your mod folder
Merging Tutorial :
A mergepack file with a complete, detailed tutorial for beginners is provided.
This is a special moveset for the Battle Hammer, with one hammer in both hands preferably. It covers the 1H and dual wield part moveset
There is also a full idle concerning static, walking and running animations
New skill, description :
Skill: Blazing Storm
Summon a blazing tornado around you, this will also coat the armament in Black fire, which deals damage over time. Follow up with a devastating jumping attack.
There is also a full new model and retexture of the Grave Warden Duelist armor and the Battle Hammer. I went for a burnt/used style for the hammer and a brown/copper retexture for the armor. New cloak is from Blaidd's armor model
Scorching Gladiator is a fire-themed moveset mod for Dark Souls III that retargets Grave Warden Duelist boss animations onto a new hammer weapon, adding fire effects to compensate for missing hammer chains. It also includes a new armor set. With 52 endorsements and 1,559 downloads, it's a niche but functional addition for players who enjoy fiery combat and scantily clad characters.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Boss animation retargeting gives a unique, aggressive moveset that stands out from standard hammers
- Fire effects add visual flair and make up for the lack of true hammer chains
- Community has shown interest with 52 endorsements and 1,559 downloads
⚠️ Cons
- No hammer chains implemented—combat may feel less fluid than expected from a hammer moveset
- Author's description is minimal, lacking details on armor stats, weapon scaling, or installation steps
- Last updated June 2025—potential compatibility issues with future game patches or DLC
For Dark Souls III players who enjoy boss-inspired movesets and want a fiery, aggressive hammer playstyle. Also for those who appreciate character customization with a half-naked gladiator aesthetic. Skip if you prefer realistic armor or need a fully polished, documented mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a moveset mod, ensure you have the required DLC (Ashes of Ariandel) to access the Grave Warden Duelist animations.
- Test the mod in a low-stakes area first to get used to the new moveset and fire effects.
- If you're using other moveset mods, check for conflicts—they may override each other's animations.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Elden Ring Mods
- Author
- Themyys
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,559
- Endorsements
- 52
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/30/2024
- Updated
- 6/21/2025
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