Easy but challenging mod

by Zeph·v4.0·Updated 2025-10-20

Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience of Elden's Circle (including DLC)!

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About this mod Machine translation

Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience of Elden's Circle (including DLC)!

Easy But Not Too Easy Mod

🎮 Module Introduction

A difficulty adjustment module specially designed for version 1.16 of Elden's Ring, perfectly compatible with DLC content! ✨ After trying out several simple mode mods, I created this better balanced version that doesn't make the game too easy while still providing a more comfortable gaming experience.

⚡ Core Functions

  • **Damage Reduction**: Damage taken is reduced by 30%
  • **Toughness Optimization**: Slightly reduce the toughness damage received
  • **Damage Increase**: The scaling value of all output damage is increased by 50%
  • **Rune Reward**: Double the number of runes earned (x2)

💡 **Tips**: Damage scaling only affects the value determined by the weapon scaling value and current attributes. The actual damage increase is about 10%-15%, maintaining a good game balance!

🎯 Optional version

I've also provided the following optional files:

  • **50% damage reduction version**: other functions remain unchanged
  • **Pure Damage Reduction Version**: Contains only the damage reduction function of the original module

⚠️ **Important Reminder**: Please only use one version!

📥 Installation Guide

  • **Back up the original file**: Be sure to back up the original regulation.bin file before overwriting!
  • **Disable Anti-Cheat**: Easy-Anti Cheat (this mod can be used) must be disabled to avoid being banned
  • **Install the module**: Extract the regulation.bin file in the module to the folder where the game.exe is located, and follow the prompts to overwrite it.

🔧 Advanced features

For users who wish to merge this mod with other regulation.bin modified mods, I have provided the necessary files with all changes that can be merged via the Param Editor in Smithbox.

🙏 Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the following creators:

-Original creator of Elden's Circle Simple Mode Mod

  • Technical methods provided by odashikonbu
  • Kalypxo's rune multiplier .csv file

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🎊 Welcome to provide suggestions to help us further optimize this "easy but challenging" game experience!

Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions

  1. Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
  2. There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
  3. Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
  4. Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.

Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.

File & checksum

Filename
Only Damage Reduction
File size
3.9 MiB
SHA-256
4bab8cadb4bfe982b43ed2b3f9f93a29078dd7e330e9c154d50d3c63044219a8
Stored at
2026-10-13 21:03