Difficulty Adjustment - Damage Control
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 310 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Difficulty Adjuster - Damage Control (Sekiro)
This mod file will reduce damage by the choice of either 75% (Quarter) or 50% (Half) for both Vitality and Posture on all attack types including: Thrust, Piercing, Projectile, Melee.
References & Reproduce
If you want to know what was modified, here you can find out. The Param is provided as well as the sub-params that were modified to create this mod and make it possible with description of any unidentified variables.
EquipParamProtector » 100000
PhysDamageCutRate
SlashDamageCutRate
StrikeDamageCutRate
ThrustDamageCutRate
MagicDamageCutRate
FireDamageCutRate
ThunderDamageCutRate
DarkDamageCutRate
Unk10 - Unk19 - Posture Damage Cut Rates (Stamina)
NewDamageTypeCutRate5 - BulletDamageCutRate (Gunfire)
Installation
Download either one of the difficulty adjuster files and it will change to Quarter/Half Damage, for all attributes. Install this file under your <sekiroroot>\mods\ as it already comes with absolute paths, if not (\mods\param\gameparam).
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A lightweight gameplay mod that reduces damage to vitality and posture, making combat more forgiving. With 752 endorsements and over 21,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who find the default difficulty too punishing. Last updated in January 2020, it may require compatibility checks with newer game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 752 endorsements and over 21k downloads.
- Directly addresses a common pain point—combat difficulty.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul the game, just tweaks damage.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—may be incompatible with current game patches.
- Only affects damage, not other difficulty aspects like enemy AI or health.
For players who find the base game's combat too punishing and want a more relaxed experience without major overhauls. If you're looking for a simple way to reduce damage taken, this is a straightforward pick. Skip if you want deeper difficulty customization or gameplay changes beyond damage.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation—since it's a simple tweak, manual placement is likely fine.
- Verify compatibility with your game version, as the mod is from 2020 and may need patches.
- Test the mod in a low-stakes area to see if the damage reduction feels right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Sekiro Mods
- Author
- Marcus101RR
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 21,472
- Endorsements
- 752
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/2/2020
- Updated
- 1/2/2020
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