Modder Grafts Dark Souls Combat Mechanics Onto World of Warcraft Prototype

Modder Jabe Games has created a prototype for WoW Souls, a radical new way to play World of Warcraft. This mod adds the visceral, deliberate gameplay of the Dark Souls series to the classic MMO experience. Perfect for players who prefer to test their mettle in intense, strategic fights instead of raiding. WoW Souls is a new single player adventure!

Jabe Games prototype brings Souls-like mechanics to classic MMO

WoW Souls uses an open source client called benilla (made with Rust and Bevy engine). The mod uses the 1.12 version of World of Warcraft, with all assets owned by Blizzard removed to avoid copyright issues. With the technical setup the mod is able to work without sharing the copyrighted game files.

In WoW Souls the combat mechanics are taken straight from Dark Souls Remastered. Invincibility frames on rolling, lock-on system and stamina attacks are present. Attack multipliers and animation timings are replicated for a seamless experience.

As in the Dark Souls games, the penalty for dying in WoW Souls is permanent loss of your souls in this prototype. Players will need to go back to where they died and collect their souls. Visual enhancements are made using the Everwood benilla fork, which adds better lighting and mood with the shadows in the game.