Elden Ring mods might not be the first choice when getting into the 2022 game of the year. But for those who have thoroughly gone through the Lands Between, seeking out mods can refresh the experience.
Even for newcomers, there are many reasons to consider modding right away. Some players might seek to ease the game’s difficulty or desire the ability to pause during challenging areas.
The introduction of Shadow of the Erdtree has provided new opportunities for modders. While some older mods have become incompatible, many remain functional or have been updated for the DLC.
Flawless Widescreen
Flawless Widescreen is a plugin that supports various games, giving proper ultrawide support and other display features. Elden Ring is limited to 16:9 resolutions and a 60-fps cap, so this plugin is important for players wanting to use 16:10, 4:3, or higher frame rates. It should be noted that using this mod online will trigger Easy AntiCheat.
Seamless Co-op
For those wanting to experience Elden Ring entirely with friends, Seamless Co-op is the best mod. The base game restricts cooperative play to certain areas, sending players home after defeating a boss.
Seamless Co-op allows for a continuous co-op experience, operating on separate servers and save files to ensure the safety of the vanilla game data. This mod has been updated for the DLC and is actively maintained by its creator, Luke Yui.
Pause the Game
This mod offers the straightforward functionality of pausing the game, allowing players to take breaks without worrying about enemy attacks. It provides customizable keybinds for both keyboards and controllers.
Fix the Camera
Elden Ring’s camera tends to recenter itself, which cannot be convenient during critical moments. This mod shows that issue, working well for mouse and keyboard users, with ongoing improvements for controller compatibility.
Easy Mode for Elden Ring
To make the game more accessible, this mod reduces incoming damage, increases attack power, boosts rune acquisition, and decreases the items needed for weapon upgrades. It has also been updated to work with the DLC.
Elden Reshade – HDR FX
For players seeking nice lighting enhancements in the Lands Between, Elden Reshade offers improvements without compromising the game’s ambience.
While it has not been recently updated, it remains compatible with Shadow of the Erdtree. For more dramatic visual changes, players might explore Painterly Reshade or Glumby Reshade mods.
Glorious Merchant
This mod provides an easy way to gear up for Shadow of the Erdtree without needing a full base game playthrough. It allows players to respect characters without expending too many resources.
The Convergence
One of the two main content overhauls for Elden Ring, The Convergence introduces standout classes with their own stories and starting locations, similar of alternate start mods for Oblivion and Skyrim.
It also features a boss replay option, new crafting and fast travel options, new gear, bosses, and overhauled dungeons. Although it has not been fully updated for Shadow of the Erdtree, the base and DLC content can likely coexist.
Elden Ring Reforged
Reforged is another extensive overhaul, focusing on revamping Elden Ring’s basic mechanics. It rebalances gear, adjusts enemy hitboxes, introduces new block and dodge variations, and adds a bestiary. Like The Convergence, it offers remixed bosses, weapons, and spells but has already been updated for the DLC.
Ranni Skin for Tarnished
For fans of Ranni, this mod allows players to go through the Lands Between as the blue-haired witch herself, giving a unique character appearance.
Promised Consort Tarnished
Inspired by the DLC final boss, this mod enables players to have their chosen demigod ride them around, adding an unpredictable, anime-inspired touch to the game.
Night’s Cavalry Horse Replacement
This mod replaces Torrent, the player’s steed, with the Night’s Cavalry horse. While the new horse’s condition might be questionable, its covered appearance adds a different visual change.
Cat Ears
For those who enjoy a Final Fantasy 14, this mod replaces two headpieces in-game with cat ears, available in two colors and with optional fluffy insides. This exciting addition will definitely stand out in the Lands Between.
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