While it's true that RPGs generally have the biggest community of modders - just look at the colossal library of mods that Skyrim has - action-RPGs like Elden Ring are well stocked though. them too. This is all the more true since the Internet has an unfortunate tendency to desacralize everything that is serious , so we are not going to hesitate to tackle the dark fantasy gore of the Entre-Terre!
That's why today we ask ourselves the question: from Thomas the Train to Easy Mod through the most obscure ideas of players, what are the most used mods on Elden Ring?
The most used mods by players
Unlike many other games, most popular mods are actually simply technical or gameplay improvements . Of course, there is more funky content, but it is not the most sought after. Here is the list of the most popular mods of the last weeks:
Anti-Cheat Toggler and Elden Mod Loader
Yes, well, it's a bit self-evident and it's strange to include them in the list, but the two mods that allow to launch all the others are of course the most used , it goes without saying. Anti-Cheat Toggler allows you to launch the game without the " Easy Anti-Cheat " feature which is essential if you play online. The toggler will therefore launch Elden Ring offline to be able to load the mods. This part, Elden Mod Loader will take care of it. On startup, this script will launch all the .dll files contained in your "mods" folder.
Pause the Game
FromSoftware games have this annoying tendency of not letting you pause them properly, with the exception of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice , which has often divided the community. If you are in the "A break is good" team, this mod will allow you to breathe a little.
Easy Mode and Hard Mode
Soulslikes do not offer difficulty levels at the start of the game unlike many games of the same genre, their punitive side (or not) is therefore intrinsic. It's not to the liking of all gamers who would like to be able to either have a more peaceful adventure or shake more on their controller with each fight. We will come back to this a little further down .
PS5 PS4 Controller UI
PC gamers can more or less plug any type of controller into their computer through various adapters. The problem is that no matter what type of controller is inserted, the game graphically only recognizes Xbox controllers (with the A , B , X and Y buttons, therefore). This mod allows you to properly remap the controls map if you are using a Playstation controller on your PC.
Fix The Camera
The game's native camera is an eyesore. Not only is it extremely slow, but sometimes it can be downright imprecise. This mod fixes these issues for a smoother and more useful rendering of what you see on screen.
Elden ReShade - HDR FX
A great classic of modders: you need dynamic light for a better gaming experience and a more complete immersion. This mod therefore improves the colors and contrasts according to the ambient light.
EMU Light - Enhanced Moveset Utility
If you don't like the same button having multiple different uses depending on the context, this is the perfect mod for you. This fairly lightweight feature simply breaks down the possible in-game actions to allow you to map more precise controls.
Why is "Easy Mode" controversial?
Soulslike purists can't tolerate the game being simplified, so there was a slight outpouring of acerbic comments when the community realized that the most downloaded mod on Nexus was Easy Mode. According to these players, the very principle of Elden Ring, like its big brothers, is to oppose difficulty, so there is no point in playing the game in easy mode .
The followers of Easy Mode retort that what really interests them is the story, the very rich background of the Entre-Terre, and that the challenge is not what they are looking for in games. The explanation is understood, but obviously not for everyone. The debates around this mod are therefore endless while all types of players could just enjoy their personal experience without worrying about what others are doing.
If the whole community benefits from it, why would you want to interfere at all costs?
While Final Fantasy XIV just got the brand new Crystalline Conflict pvp mode some players reported large amounts of cheaters.
