Dark Souls 3 100% Save File for PC
Dark Souls 3
Save File Overview
Grabbing a dark souls 3 save file gives you access to a fully unlocked Ashen One with main story bosses and DLC expansions finished. Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City boss encounters are cleared, leaving all bonfires open for fast travel across Lothric. Your inventory holds all weapons, armor sets, shields, spells, pyromancies, miracles, and rings, including +1, +2, and +3 variants. Covenant offerings, titanite upgrading materials, and Soul of a Mindless Hunter items are stacked. Use this save file to jump straight into high-level PvP duels, test boss-weapon loadouts, or launch a fresh New Game Plus run at maximum combat strength.
System Folder Location for Save Data
%APPDATA%\DarkSoulsIII\<YourSteamID64>\Press Windows Key + R, type `%APPDATA%\DarkSoulsIII\`, and hit Enter to open your save directory. Inside, open the subfolder named with your unique 17-digit SteamID64 string. Here you will locate your target save file named `DS30000.sl2`. Close Dark Souls 3 and exit Steam completely before replacing or modifying this file. Verify that `DS30000.sl2` is present in this exact directory before attempting any file replacement.
Game Edition & Version Requirements
Version: PC — Steam
Progress: 100% Completed / Main Campaign & DLCs Finished / All Weapons, Rings, Spells & Bonfires Unlocked
File Size: Approx. 5–15 MB
Dark Souls 3 stores save data inside a single archive file named `DS30000.sl2` within your Windows `AppData` directory. Steam Cloud automatically backs up this file, which can cause Steam to overwrite local save file replacements if sync options remain active during transfers. Dark Souls 3 uses an internal account verification check inside `DS30000.sl2` that matches your 17-digit SteamID64. Dropping a raw save file into your folder without modifying the internal SteamID using a save transfer tool or hex editor will result in an "Invalid Save Data" message on boot.
How to Apply This Save File Correctly
Essential Save File FAQs
Does this save file include all DLC content from Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City?
Yes, all DLC areas, boss soul weapons, spells, and rings are fully unlocked and available in inventory.
Why does Dark Souls 3 display "Invalid Save Data" when I start the game?
The `DS30000.sl2` file contains an internal SteamID check. You must use a save transfer tool to update the save file with your personal SteamID64.
Are all rings, spells, and weapons unlocked in this save?
Yes, all base game and DLC weapons, armor sets, spells, pyromancies, miracles, and ring variants up to +3 are included.
Will using a downloaded save file get my account soft-banned online?
Modifying saves with impossible stats or cut content causes soft bans. Using clean, legitimized 100% save files with matched SteamIDs keeps your account safe.
Can I start a New Game Plus run from this save file?
Yes, interact with the Firelink Shrine bonfire and select "Begin Journey 2" (or higher) to launch your New Game Plus run.
Preventing Progress Loss: Backup Reminders
Copy your existing `DS30000.sl2` file to your desktop before making changes. If you encounter an "Invalid Save Data" error, restore your desktop backup immediately. Dark Souls 3 uses automated account bans for save files containing impossible stat values, invalid item quantities, or hacked cut-content items. Ensure downloaded saves contain legitimate item counts and stat levels to avoid soft bans when connecting to online servers. Disable Steam Cloud sync before making manual file adjustments.
Summary
A completed 100% save file provides all boss soul weapons, +3 rings, maxed upgrading materials, and open bonfires across Lothric and both DLC areas. Because FromSoftware links the `DS30000.sl2` save file directly to your SteamID64, using a save transfer tool to assign the save to your account string is mandatory to avoid invalid file errors. Always disable Steam Cloud before replacing local save files, and keep clear of edited saves with invalid item stats to protect your account from soft bans. Copy your original `DS30000.sl2` file to your desktop right now before proceeding with installation.
