This page is for DS: Prepare to Die Edition. You can find DS: Remastered version here.

Soul Level Zero Mod

Introduction

I love SL1 runs and wanted to try modding, so here you go. This mod pushes SL1 challenge even further.
Any kind of feedback is welcome.

What this mod does

This mod allows you to make a character with all stats equal to 0 (aka SL0).
At 0 Vitality and 0 Endurance you will have a character with 400 HP, 80 stamina, 40 equip load. For comparison, the standard SL1 char (Pyromancer) has 573 HP, 93 stamina, 51 equip load and 73 def.

Optionally you can set HP to 1 to make it even harder.

Since no unmodified weapons can be used with such a characters, the weapons must be modified too. You can pick one of the modifications:

1. Set stat requirements for weapon to 0 as well. In that way you can do SL0 playthrough. (And no, picking something like drake sword will not make it easier than a standard SL1 run due to no stat bonuses and low stamina bar).

This option also removes all stats requirements for spells, but you will need to level up attunement to equip them.

2. Start with the broken sword and level up to use other weapons, which will have the standard requirements.

How to install it

Installation and usage is the same as with Prepare to die Again mod:

A) If you have a standard working version of PtDE from Steam (it can be with DSFix).

• Download my files and unpack them.
• Download Drag and Drop mod Manager (DSDAD) made by RavagerChris37
• Open DSDAD
• Chose what version of the mod do you want: 
• 0Stat - is the standard. 0 stats for the player, 400 HP, 0 stat requirements for weapons and spells.
• 0StatAnd1HP - the same as above, but additionally will set your HP to 1. 
• 0StatWithStatReq - 0 stats for the player, 400 HP, only broken sword has 0 stat requirements, the rest of the weapons are untouched.
• 0StatAnd1HPWithStatReq - the same as above, but additionally will set your starting HP to 1. 
• Drag and drop [Version Folder]/GameParam.parambnd into DSDAD
• Launch Dark Souls via DSDAD by pressing button at the bottom
• Pick Deprived class
  

B) Alternatively you can unpack your Dark Souls files for modding (which will take additional 7GB of space, but will let you to run the game directly from Steam):

• Unpack DS files using this mod 
• Download my files and unpack them
• In your Dark Souls folder navigate to: DATA\param\GameParam and make a backup of the existing files
• Chose the version (see above) and override the GameParam.parambnd file with my file
• Launch Dark Souls via Steam
• Pick Deprived class
  

If you like the mod please press that "Endorse" button.
If you think that my work is worth it, and want to encourage me: here is my donations link. (language can be switched in the right bottom corner)


Check out other mods of mine:

• NG+ Infinite - removes difficulty cap, which game has at NG+6 and adds 12 quality of life items.
• Double Trouble - duplicates all enemies.
• Enchanted Edition - brings various additional effects to all armor sets.
• Pure Darkness - when the fire fades and only dark remains.
• Starting Classes for NPC Cosplay - start as a NPC or boss.
• Small mods.