Uncut Arms is a weapons (and armor) pack for Dark Souls that adds a multitude of new weapons with unique hybrid movesets, just like in the best video game Dark Souls 2. Many of these weapons are from Dark Souls itself, and were either relegated to enemy use only or cut entirely. This mod seeks to give them the chance they never had. There’s also plenty of random stuff that didn’t really need to be added, but I added it anyway.

Currently supports Prepare to Die Edition only! Remastered version will come eventually!

This mod is an OFFLINE experience! Don’t try it online, it will break your game if you do!

I’d also recommend backing up your vanilla saves and making new saves to use for this mod only!

Features:

• 36 brand-new weapons and 3 new armor sets, all with their own stats, requirements, scaling, and semi-unique movesets!
  

To be more specific:

• 7 weapons that were previously seen in the hands of enemies, but never obtainable, are now obtainable!
• 6 weapons cut from the game and buried in the files are now unburied and (drum roll) uncut!
• 4 new boss weapons are now dropped by the four Lord Soul bearers. One of these was cut like the aforementioned 6, but the rest were made by me using in-game assets!
• 7 weapons making special appearances from Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls 2, Dark Souls 3, and Bloodborne, but I can guarantee they aren’t what you’re expecting! Remember the theme of this mod.
• 2 weapons made by modifying existing weapon models. I made these for Blender practice and liked how they turned out so here they are!
• 6 weapons from completely different games, which hopefully fit in the world of Dark Souls! This was when I started getting carried away.
• 2 sets of armor, lifted from the files just like the weapons!
• Absolutely NO secret weapons or armor sets!
• Many rare weapon and armor drops are now also sold by the various merchants of Lordran for easier, less-tedious access! This mod celebrates all weapons of Dark Souls, not just the cut ones.
  

I believe this mod is best experienced with no prior knowledge of the weapons or where they are, so you can explore Lordran as thoroughly as possible and be surprised by what you find. If you disagree, however, and just want to try the new stuff as quickly as possible, the download folder includes a text file detailing where everything can be found. It also includes some insights I have for each weapon. Only read it if you don’t mind being spoiled!

90% of these new items have placeholder icons, so when you’re looking for new stuff, focus on the NAMES! I would like to add custom icons eventually, but icon making is beyond me at the moment. If I do make them, I want them to look good.

To Install:

• Unpack Dark Souls for modding with the tool “Unpack Dark Souls For Modding” (Check the Requirements tab of this page)
• Open the DATA folder (Right-click Dark Souls in your Steam library -> Manage -> Browse Local Files)
• Drag the contents of the UncutArms folder into the DATA folder, and allow it to replace existing files when asked
• Play the video game “Dark Souls” and enjoy it OR ELSE
  

To Uninstall:

• Delete all the folders that were created when you unpacked Dark Souls for modding
• Verify the integrity of your Dark Souls files (Right-click Dark Souls in your Steam library -> Properties -> Installed Files -> Verify integrity of game files)
  

Credits:

FromSoftware - Created Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2, Dark Souls 3, and Bloodborne, and their assets
The Souls Modding Wiki and Discord Server - Created and provided very helpful tools and information that this mod would not be possible without
Mr.Capitalism - Lended me his emulated Bloodborne model files and gave me advice
LeroyCake - Created the Estoc Sword model, which was used for the Heirloom Sword
Capcom - Created Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, and its assets
NetherRealm Studios - Created Mortal Kombat X, and its assets
Kabalstein - Exported and uploaded certain assets from Mortal Kombat X
Ninja Theory - Created DmC: Devil May Cry, and its assets
William Cobbett - Created the “red herring” literary device
Epic Games - Created Fortnite, and its assets