Vanilla Plus

darksouls3 — Mods & Enhancements

Vanilla Plus is a gameplay overhaul for Dark Souls that rebalances combat, adds new movesets using vanilla assets, extends existing movesets with longer combos and additional inputs, simplifies kicking and jumping, and removes the fog wall at Firelink Shrine. With 54 endorsements and 1,486 downloads, it's a niche mod for players seeking refined combat without new content.

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Syntax

Gameplay Changes

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Downloads: 1,486

💡 Notes

By KGBach

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Back up your save files before installing, as gameplay mods

Back up your save files before installing, as gameplay mods can affect your playthrough.

Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for any reported i

Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for any reported issues or load order advice.

If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installatio

If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid manual file conflicts.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Keeps the vanilla feel—no new assets, just smarter combat
Removes that annoying fog wall at Firelink Shrine, a quality-of-life win
Decent download count (1,486) for a niche gameplay mod

👎 Cons

Low endorsement ratio (54) suggests it's not widely tested or loved
No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author
Last updated April 2026—might not be compatible with the latest game patches

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