Highlights

  • Darkest Dungeon is a beloved gothic-style game with hardcore RPG elements that challenges players with brutal combat and insanity mechanics.
  • Modders have created a wealth of new classes and gameplay enhancements to keep the game fresh and exciting for players seeking new challenges.
  • From new classes like the Thrall, Seraph, Falconer, and more, to quality-of-life mods like inventory expansions and faster combat, Darkest Dungeon has something for all players.

Darkest Dungeon is a gothic-style game that has plenty of H.P. Lovecraft vibes as players battle through dungeons with their collection of heroes who can succumb to their insanity and gain negative traits or even die from madness.

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Fans can keep themselves happy by refreshing the original with some new mods for the PC version. There are plenty of worthwhile mods out there to liven up Darkest Dungeon. As such, it's hard to go wrong with the following examples.

Updated May 7, 2024 by Ritwik Mitra: Darkest Dungeon is one of the most hardcore RPGs that players can get their hands on, with the gothic art style and brutal combat making it one of the biggest indie hits that is still going strong to this day.

The fact that many people felt that Darkest Dungeon 2 didn't hold a candle to its predecessor (no pun intended) is a testament to the magical formula this game nailed. Players who have explored the vanilla package to the fullest or just want to try out something new regardless can check out a wealth of mods for Darkest Dungeon that moves things in new and interesting directions.

1 The Dungeon Chef Mod

Subscribers: 14,962

The Dungeon Chef Mod for Darkest Dungeon

Delicious in Dungeon is a popular manga that has finally received the anime adaptation that fans have been craving. It's nice to see that modders have paid homage to this series in Darkest Dungeon by adding a class that explores dungeons and remains self-sufficient by cooking whatever they find to help them stick around for longer.

Not only is this a great mod for Delicious in Dungeon fans, but it's also one of the more intriguing characters that players can keep in their party to switch up their playthrough from time to time. His camping skills can help a party survive a particularly grueling dungeon and ensure victory against all the odds.

2 The Gunwitch Class Mod

Subscribers: 17,064

The Gunwitch Class Mod for Darkest Dungeon

Hybrid classes have always been a blast to experience within any RPG, and mods ensure that Darkest Dungeon enjoys a wealth of unique custom classes that are pretty balanced and do a great job of freshening up the gameplay. One such class is the Gunwitch, which players can use to obliterate enemies after getting used to it.

Ranged attacks are the Gunwitch's specialty, making it important for players to position her in the party and make it possible for fans to utilize a wealth of powerful moves without worrying about her hardiness. A powerful Gunsmith can melt health bars and help players complete tough-as-nails dungeons in no time.

3 Marvin Seo's Thrall Class Mod

Subscribers: 257,294

Marvin Seo's Thrall Class mod for Darkest Dungeon

Mods that add new classes to the game are welcomed by many fans time and time again. After all, they do a great job of enhancing gameplay diversity in the game quite a bit.

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One such mod adds the Thrall class into the game. This class serves as a proper tank that can absorb a ton of punishment before whooping enemies into the ground without a second thought.

4 Marvin Seo's Seraph Class Mod

Subscribers: 223,464

Marvin Seo's Seraph Class mod for Darkest Dungeon

The Seraph is meant to be a fanatical race that relies on her fanatical faith and impressive sturdiness to be effective in battle. It's a great class that players can use to change things up in Darkest Dungeon.

One of the more unique parts of the Seraph is the fact that getting wounded can augment her powers! Of course, players shouldn't rely on this mechanic too much since it can lead to them becoming overly confident and losing out the Seraph to a string of powerful attacks.

5 Dragonslayer Knight - Class Mod

Subscribers: 56,632

Dragonslayer Knight - Class Mod for Darkest Dungeon

A knight that uses his trusted spear to pierce foes while dodging their attacks with utmost finesse, the Dragonslayer Knight is a fun character to play around with in Darkest Dungeon.

This class boasts high speed and dodge stats, with his ability to summon lightning being pretty great as well. Fans of Dark Souls who want to mess around in Darkest Dungeon with an entertaining class that reminds them of Ornstein will have a great time playing as the Dragonslayer Knight.

6 Assassin - Class Mod

Subscribers: 19,486

Assassin - Class mod for Darkest Dungeon

Players who love a high-risk and high-reward playstyle in Darkest Dungeon will be well served by the Assassin Class mod. True to its name, it lets players take on the role of a bloodthirsty assassin who can kill enemies at a moment's notice.

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The downside here is that Assassins can't take too many hits despite being frontline fighters. Players need to be wary of the fights they pick and whether the Assassin should play such an offensive role in every battle to begin with.

7 Marvin Seo's Sisters Class Mod

Subscribers: 189,962

Marvin Seo's Sisters Class Mod for Darkest Dungeon

Out of all the class mods on this list, the Sisters are easily the most interesting of the bunch. Two souls inhabit one body, with one being that of a noble Scholar who is able to maintain control for the most part while the Warrior can rear her head in a tough battle.

However, there are times when both souls start fighting for control of the body, leaving this party member quite vulnerable at times. Thus, the Sisters might seem like the best of both worlds... but players shouldn't be too reliant on both their defensive and offensive skills.

8 Marvin Seo's Falconer Class Mod

Subscribers: 294,970

Marvin Seo's Falconer Class Mod for Darkest Dungeon

Marvin Seo is one of the most popular names in the Darkest Dungeon modding community. This creator has constantly been at the forefront of developing some of the best Darkest Dungeon mods.

The new classes he adds to the game are particularly noteworthy, such as the amazing Falconer class. Coupled with a fresh backstory and some extra content of its own, this mod is a great way to freshen up the Darkest Dungeon experience.

9 Cataphract Class Mod

Subscribers: 169,343

Cataphract Class Mod for Darkest Dungeon

The Darkest Dungeon modding selection is full to the brim with new and unique classes that can add some much-needed variety to the game. The Cataphract class mod definitely doesn't disappoint in that regard.

With this mod, players can experiment around with a powerful new class to decimate enemies in Darkest Dungeon. This would be especially satisfying after the hours of pain the player has had to endure in the game.

10 Duchess Class Mod

Subscribers: 149,316

Duchess Class Mod for Darkest Dungeon

Another class mod that is worth mentioning is the Duchess class, which is easily one of Darkest Dungeon's best mods. The power of this class is perfectly offset by the stress debuffs that this class adds to the rest of the party.

She might be a challenge to control, but players who manage to make the most of the Duchess' strengths will have a wildly enjoyable time indeed. Just try to keep other party members sane when she transforms, and players should be fine.

11 Level Restrictions Removal

Subscribers: 386,289

Helping Hand town event in Darkest Dungeon

Darkest Dungeon is a great game and will keep players entertained for hours on end. However, late-game players will find it rather annoying after a point that heroes can't level up beyond a certain point.

The Level Restrictions Removal mod does exactly what it sets out to do and prevents players from having to face this debilitating situation. This fact alone makes it one of the best Darkest Dungeon mods by a country mile.

12 Geralt, Bounty Hunter Skins

Subscribers: 122,577

Geralt, Bounty Hunter Skins mod for Darkest Dungeon

Players who want more third-party representation in their copy of Darkest Dungeon will find this mod to be perfect for them. After all, who wouldn't want the beloved Geralt to feature in this game... or any other title, for that matter?

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It might be a small change, but a welcome one regardless. The fact that this skin is for the Bounty Hunter makes it even more fitting!

13 Abysswalker

Downloads: 41,008

darkest dungeon abysswalker

For fans of Dark Souls, the Abysswalker mod is sure to be a favorite as it adds a brand-new class based on Artorias from Dark Souls. The Abysswalker class has two different elements to it, each depending on the stance the character takes. It can be either a defender of the realm or a berserker under the influence of the abyss.

With this class, stress becomes abyssal corruption, but the character being stressed does have its benefits. The more stress the Abysswalker has, the more damage it does, as well as additional benefits, such as the Heroic Struggle special affliction.

14 Curio Hints

Downloads: 27,525

darkest dungeon mod curio hints

The Curio Hints mod is a nice little addition to make this very difficult game a little bit easier, though only very slightly. This mod allows players to see which items they need to use on curios before they interact with them and if no item is displayed, they either don't need to use one or interacting with it will have bad results for the party.

Given that every little bit of health that players can keep makes the difference between life and death, avoiding bad curios that will deal damage or inflict bad statuses on party members will help in some small way.

15 Epic Loading Screens

Downloads: 8,165

darkest dungeon epic loading screens mod

One of the downsides to Darkest Dungeon is that the loading screens aren't the quickest out there. They're also not exactly interesting, so players tend to get pretty bored staring at them. Fortunately, a dedicated fan has taken it upon themselves to liven up these loading screens.

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The Epic Loading Screens Mod replaces the loading screens, ensuring they are in keeping with the dungeon that the player is waiting to enter. Additionally, the town loading screen has also changed and now portrays all the character classes in an epic battle scene.

16 True Heroes v2.0

Downloads: 9,444

darkest dungeon true heroes mod

For any players who struggle with the game, and that's nothing to be ashamed of as Darkest Dungeon is notoriously difficult, there is a mod that can help ease the difficulty. The True Heroes v2.0 Mod makes the game less about luck and more about rewarding players who strategize.

This mod does a variety of things that all add up to a smoother journey for players, including rebalancing heroes, increasing HP, increasing certain aspects of the inventory, increasing character resistance to negative stats, and a lot more.

17 Pitch Black Dungeon - Overhaul Mod

Downloads: 49,281

darkest dungeon pitch black mod

For any fans looking for a new experience in Darkest Dungeon, the Pitch Black Dungeon - Overhaul Mod is a perfect choice. This mod revamps the game to offer a familiar, yet more challenging experience for anyone brave enough to check it out.

This mod adds brand-new enemy subtypes, as well as thousands of additional encounters, a rebalanced economy, and a different loot system. The decisions made by players are even more important and so the player must be even more tactical when playing.

18 Bloodborne Highwayman Skin

Downloads: 41,580

Highwaymen Skin in Darkest Dungeon

If players fancy making one of their classes look like it's from another gaming franchise, then they're in luck. The Bloodborne Highwayman Skin mod changes up the look of one of the fan-favorite classes, redesigning the Highwayman so that it more closely resembles The Hunter from Bloodborne.

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19 Better Trinkets

Downloads: 118,391

Better Trinkets mod for Darkest Dungeon

If players are looking to make Darkest Dungeon a little more forgiving, the Better Trinkets mod ensures that all negative stats are removed from all trinkets within the game. Trinkets are equipable items, with party characters being able to equip two trinkets each.

Should a character fall in battle, players can loot their trinkets to keep them, or if their inventory is full, then they will regrettably lose them. Trinkets are found in dungeons, with some being obtained from specific enemies, and some are also available for purchase from the Nomad Wagon.

20 3 Trinkets

Downloads: 82,266

3 Trinkets mod for Darkest Dungeon

The base game limits the number of tickets that characters can equip to just two each, which is a shame as these equipable items can be rather handy. However, the 3 Trinkets mod allows players to add an additional slot for each character so that they can maximize the benefits of these items.

Coupled with the Better Trinkets mod that was previously mentioned, the combination of the two could really help players build some powerhouse characters. Be warned though, players must unequip all trinkets before installing this mod.