In gaming, a mod (short for ‘modification’) is essentially when a feature or the code of the game is changed/edited in order to have something in the game that’s new or is improved. A mod can be anything from the addition of a new kind of weapon to changing a specific mechanic of the game, or even graphical improvements for the game.
Mods, for the most part, are available only on PC and are all free to download. By no means are they necessary to play or even enjoy a game, however some games are made significantly better by their addition as certain mods can really improve the overall experience of certain games. Sekiro is one title that really does not need mods, but some can be added for just that extra positive impact on your play through.
1. Unlock framerate, change FOV, etc.
Link: https://www.nexusmods.com/sekiro/mods/13
There isn’t much to say about this mod that isn’t already in its name. I know, I know, what a stupid description to give. However, this mod allows for the player to adjust the framerate, change the FOV, add custom resolutions and even change the speed of the game, allowing customizability to the player that wasn’t allowed in the vanilla game.
Since Sekiro is a very fast paced game, it may be difficult for some to keep up with all that’s going on. This mod basically allows for the player to set the game up to their own preferences in order to play the game their own way.
2. Sekiro Easy Mode
It’s no secret that Sekiro is a very challenging game. In fact, it is probably the most difficult Fromsoft game in my opinion. I also do not subscribe to the idea of these games having an easy mode because the challenge is part of why the entire experience of playing them is so rewarding.
However, if you are the kind of person who doesn’t want the challenge, modder ttwin531 has made a mod that increases your attack, defense and stamina, along with giving you unlimited spirit emblems, which will allow you to coast through the game and just enjoy the world and the setting.
Since Sekiro also offers one of the most unique and enjoyable gameplay mechanics ever made, this easy mode makes it so you don’t need to worry about the thrill of the combat, you can just enjoy it and breeze through the game with it. But, if you want the true Sekiro experience, don’t download it. I mean it.
3. Magic HDR Reshade Preset
Link: https://www.nexusmods.com/sekiro/mods/73
There aren’t very many HDR mods available for Sekiro but this one by modder DarknessRadio is surely one that will meet all your needs. The modder added Magic HDR for the game and combined it with a few other things in order to make a very cinematic feel for the game, and one that is very easy on the gaming system as well. The mod was initially designed for Nioh 2, but seeing as how the setting and aesthetic of both games is so similar, it works just as well for Sekiro.
4. Costume Pack Mod
Link: https://www.nexusmods.com/sekiro/mods/93
The mods from here on out will not really affect the game in any technical aspect such as graphics or gameplay because the modding community for the game is not very large or active. The rest of these are mostly cosmetic. And what better way to start that off than with one of the funniest mods you can find. This mod offers the player the option to choose between various different skins that they can wear and play the game with.
Compared to the other games in the series, Sekiro offers the least amount of customization, especially when it comes to cosmetics, where the character will wear the same orange robes throughout atleast the first playthrough of the game, so this mod is a fun little way to mix things up. Some of the skins included are of Emma, a frog suit and a monkey suit.
6. Enemy and Item Randomizer
Link: https://www.nexusmods.com/sekiro/mods/543
Think that playing through the entire game means that you always know what to expect from the game and what it throws at you? Well, with this mod, all of that changes. What this mod does is that it completely randomizes whatever enemies you will find and where you will find them.
It is very likely that you can find the last and most difficult boss of the game at the very beginning, or the most easy enemy will now become the very final boss of the game.
This is a very fun way to keep the game relatively fresh for yourself and experience new things each time you play the game through. Plus, it’s really hilarious to walk into the final boss room, expecting Sword Saint Isshin, only to be met with a regular Ashina foot soldier.
7. Ultimate Character Collection
Link: https://www.nexusmods.com/sekiro/mods/404
Since many of the mods that are offered for this game are cosmetic changes, it can get a little jarring to download so many and keep them all sorted. That's why modder Eyedeability has got you covered!
This awesome mod offers over 40 custom skins from other media that you can apply to Sekiro and also has weapon reskins that you can add to your sword, Kusabimaru. Some of these are characters from Naruto, other Fromsoft games, movies, shows etc.
8. Sekiro Resurrection
Link: https://www.nexusmods.com/sekiro/mods/723
This mod functions a lot like the randomizer mod. What it does is that it adds around 20 unique and new boss fights to the game, as well as some minibosses. Not only this, but the mod also extends some boss fights, giving them new phases as well as completely new moves that you may never have seen before. This mod is great because it offers the player a chance to play the game again but with new things added to enhance the experience.
9. Sekiro Online
Link: https://www.nexusmods.com/sekiro/mods/577
When Sekiro initially came out, many fans were left a little disappointed by the lack of multiplayer. What this mod does is that it adds an unofficial PvP mode to the game, as well as adding other co-op options in order to emulate the feel of other Fromsoftware titles.
The mod itself runs purely on P2P connections, though summon signs use a server to run. The online component is made to be like that of the other souls games, with summon signs to help with an area or boss, invading the world of other players or even just summoning an online player to fight them.
10. The Ultimate Sekiro Rebalance
Link: https://www.nexusmods.com/sekiro/mods/235
Now this is a great one. One of the biggest features of Sekiro and its gameplay are the shinobi prosthetic tools that we use throughout the game, each with their own unique movesets and specific instances to use them in. While they are all awesome and fun to use, you can play the whole game without using some of them much because they have very specific situations to use them in.
This mod changes that. Now, all of the prosthetics will be given more viability to be used outside of their niche uses, as well as the inclusion of many other changes that make the experience one to be remembered.
