Best Elden Ring Mods for FromSoftware Beginners

Elden Ring is one of 2022's most impressive titles, and many veterans can cruise through this open-world Soulsborne title. Plenty of series beginners will struggle with the game's many mechanics, environments, and bosses. Those playing on PC can make their experience more accessible with the addition of mod support, with many players patching their fixes to make the game more accessible.

We've listed our favorite beginner-friendly Elden Ring mods from Nexus Mods below:

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5. Pause Function

One of the most significant adjustments for new players when hopping into the Soulsborne franchise is the lack of a pause feature. While there is a pause workaround in Elden Ring, it isn't instantaneous. With the addition of the pause mod, players can halt the game at their leisure, taking a break at a moment's notice to take care of things in real life or make that much-needed run to the restroom. The pause mod by TechieW allows users to hotkey the pause feature on controllers and keyboards.

4. Camera Fix

Another gripe players have with Elden Ring and FromSoftware titles are their inconsistent recentering and camera angles. Seeing your opponent is integral to success in Elden Ring, and dying to an enemy because of a lousy camera angle can be frustrating. This camera mod by TechieW alleviates many of the issues with the camera system in Elden Ring, making for a smoother experience where players can keep an eye on the unforgiving bosses.

3. Grand Merchant

Finding items from specific vendors in Elden Ring can be time-consuming and irritating, and shopkeepers often have things you'll need for upgrades or consumables to help you during battle. One glaring issue with shopkeepers is how spread out they are around Elden Ring's giant map. If you're looking to expedite your shopping experience, download the Grant Merchant mod by Xylozi for Elden Ring that gives Merchant Kale most of the essential items available for purchase, saving you time when browsing shops.

2. Auto recover HP and FP

Are you struggling to stay alive in Elden Ring? You're not alone, and the series is all about dying. If you want a little more leniency in battle, install the Auto recover HP and FP mod by kjuytg that regenerates health and magic points over time. Auto healing HP and FP can mean the difference between life and death in Elden Ring, allowing for more spells or the extra sliver of health that keeps you standing when confronting a demanding boss.

1. Elden Ring Easy Mode

If you want to experience the world of Elden Ring but aren't interested in the frustrating difficulty, the Elden Ring Easy Mode mod will make your time in the Lands Between a far simpler time. This mod by odashikonbu ramps down the challenge and makes the enemies in FromSoftware's first open-world experience more feasible for the inexperienced Soulsborne player.

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