Elevate Your Dragon's Dogma 2 Experience with These Top Mods

Dragon's Dogma 2, having launched just ten days ago, has garnered a largely positive reception from critics, achieving an impressive 8/10 in reviews. However, fans, particularly those on Steam, have expressed a range of criticisms, mainly due to concerns about microtransactions and technical issues. Fortunately, for PC gamers, many of these minor issues can be rectified with the help of mods. A visit to the Nexus website dedicated to Dragon's Dogma 2 reveals 313 mods, collectively downloaded 1.5 million times already. Below, we explore some of the most beneficial and popular mods available for the game.

Camera Tweaks

One of the common complaints about Dragon's Dogma 2 is the default camera settings, especially the Field of View (FOV). Though the game does feature a 'Camera Distance' slider, it doesn't truly affect the FOV. Enter the Camera Tweaks mod by LuizCaza, which addresses this issue by increasing the FOV from a base of 60 to either 75 or 90. Additionally, this mod removes the camera "nudge" when the player starts sprinting and slightly alters the camera position to keep the character's presence prominent on the screen. For installation, you'll first need the Fluffy Mod Manager.

Infinite Stamina Out of Combat

Venturing outside the safety of towns and villages in Dragon's Dogma 2 comes with the caveat of quickly depleting stamina. This can be perilous if monsters catch you while fatigued. The Infinite Stamina Out of Combat mod eliminates stamina consumption entirely when the player is not engaged in combat, making exploration far less taxing. This mod can be installed using either the RE Framework or Fluffy Mod Manager.

Do Not Be Afraid of Excess Weight

Inventory management, including the constant juggling of items to avoid hitting the carry weight limit, can be a significant headache in Dragon's Dogma 2. The Do Not Be Afraid of Excess Weight mod transforms this experience by massively buffing the Ring of Accrual. Available for purchase early in the game, this ring initially increases the carry weight limit by a mere 5 kg. With the mod, this value skyrockets to 20, 50, or even 500 kg, making inventory shuffling a thing of the past. Installation is straightforward with Fluffy Mod Manager.

Show Favorability

The affinity system in Dragon's Dogma 2 is shrouded in near-total obscurity, complicating the player's interactions with non-player characters (NPCs). The Show Favorability mod shines a light on this hidden mechanic by displaying your current standing with any NPC. This mod pairs well with the Show Name mod from the same creator. Use Fluffy Mod Manager for installation.

Extended Boons and Affinity

For those looking to make combat boons more effective, the Extended Boons and Affinity mod shortens casting times and lengthens durations. Casting times are reduced from 2.5 seconds to 1.5 seconds, while boon durations can be extended by multipliers of x2, x3, x4, or even x10. Like many other mods, this one is also installed using Fluffy Mod Manager.

Enemy HP Increase

Dragon's Dogma 2 is not particularly challenging, and some players may crave tougher adversaries. The Enemy HP Increase mod adjusts the health points of enemies, increasing them by 4x for smaller foes and 2x for larger ones. Alternatively, you can opt to double the health of large enemies only, while leaving smaller enemies as they are. Installation is done via Fluffy Mod Manager.

DLSS 3

Although CAPCOM intended to include NVIDIA DLSS 3 support in Dragon's Dogma 2, it's hidden in the current version of the game. Fortunately, modder PureDark has released a free hack to enable it, allowing RTX 40 series users to achieve higher frame rates. This mod can significantly boost performance, particularly on high-end systems.

Improved Ray Tracing

Dragon's Dogma 2's ray tracing effects, by default, suffer from a smearing effect during motion. The Improved Ray Tracing mod tackles this issue by removing the aggressive denoiser and increasing the ray tracing resolution, resulting in cleaner and more accurate visuals. This mod is essential for players who prioritize graphical fidelity.

High Resolution FX

For those wanting an extra layer of visual immersion, the High-Resolution FX mod replaces the standard effects with a high-resolution pack. This enhancement improves visual details for various magic effects, liquids, particles, and decals, making the game's overall aesthetic more captivating. Installation can be done using the Fluffy Mod Manager.

These mods can dramatically improve the Dragon's Dogma 2 experience, allowing players to tailor the game to their preferences while mitigating some of its inherent flaws. Whether you're seeking enhanced graphics, better performance, or simpler gameplay mechanics, the modding community has something to offer everyone.