How to export Elden Ring Models: Step-by-Step Model Extraction Guide

[@MorbidmodGaming]

A. In the newest version of SmithBox (Save selected model) has been removed and you will need to select the model then select (duplicate) in the edit menu. B. Unfortunately I missed a step when recording the setup of WitchyBND. When you run the app, you need press any key to continue then: 1. PageDown to get to the second page 2. Select Configure Windows Integration 3. Select Register WitchBND Context Menu. You will get a msg (Successfully Registered WitchyBND context menu Press key to continue.) Now you will be able to see it on the menu. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the .dcx file directly onto the witchybnd.exe file and it will extract the same.

[@PotatoX_Film]

Thank you!

[@AlexiosLair]

I still don't see WitchyBND in the context menu

[@Doppio_00]

@@AlexiosLair After running WitchyBND, press the down arrow key to find "Configure Windows Integration" on the second page of the menu, then select it. Next, select "Register WitchBND Context Menu." Just follow Morbidmod Gaming's instructions exactly.

[@AdaM7m7a]

@@AlexiosLair If you are on windows 10 you just need to use "Open with" and then select WitchyBND by choosing it in your files

[@jvniberry]

thank you so much !!! i was struggling so hard to figure this out :c i was following an outdated guide, and then i went into a discord server asking for help but i got none. Then i found this video and I managed to get Midra's model into Blender! now i just need to figure out how to give him his textures, then pose him and add lighting, etc. I'm trying to learn how to use Blender so that I can pose characters to use as reference in my art! Anyway, I really hope you feel appreciated for your work :)

[@leahthegeek9677]

Thank you for the video :D as a blender nerd being able to play around with the models seems really fun. Cant waut to go back home and try it.

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Your're welcome. I will be going over exports for other games in the future.

[@TheBrawlingTaco]

Was looking for this exact tutorial, thank you brother 🙏

[@MorbidmodGaming]

You're welcome!

[@WingedAsarath]

Thank you so much for this video! I've used it and your texture video to help me port models from both Elden Ring and DS3 to another game I play

[@Doppio_00]

I'll try it as instructed in the video. Thanks, Speed Wagon!

[@MorbidmodGaming]

If you have any issues let me know.

[@Doppio_00]

@@MorbidmodGaming Is there a solution for when the "duplicate" menu in the edit menu is grayed out and cannot be clicked. Is there a way to resolve this issue?

[@Doppio_00]

@@MorbidmodGaming sorry. i resolved this issue. 1. first, select model hierarchy 2. click 'duplicate' thanks. dude.

[@Doppio_00]

@@MorbidmodGaming The model extraction has proceeded smoothly. Thank you. Now I'll try the texture as well.

[@TitusActualGaming]

Awesome videos brother. I sent you an email, just to verify here in a comment it wasn't spam or anything 👊

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Thanks. I'll check it it out.

[@NeddyTheNoodle]

I don't have the option to file > save selected models, when im in model editor mode. Do you know why this would be? I have my model selected and everything

[@MorbidmodGaming]

They removed it. you now have to select the model and choose duplicate from the edit menu.

[@NeddyTheNoodle]

@@MorbidmodGaming Cheers. thanks for everything dude

[@margheritacastello2184]

Thank you for this step by step guide! Very precise and straightforward! A quick question, I have noticed Smithbox is only able to load some DLC assets (Messmer's soldier or Trina's blossom are an example), but I am not able to find models such as Messmer or other DLC bosses. Should I have the DLC bought and installed for that? Apologies if it's a stupid question, I'm just making sure. Thanks again!

[@MorbidmodGaming]

No prob. If you don't have the DLC then you won't be able to access any of the DLC models. The ones you are able to load are probably due to installing the update. I think they added a few things to the base game. Once you have the DLC installed re-run UXM and it will unpack the DLC.

[@xangal]

Thanks, i want 3D model scupture of Malenia, will Watching the nexts videos

[@MorbidmodGaming]

I started this mostly for 3D Printing. I was planning on doing some sculpting videos in the near future.

[@xangal]

@@MorbidmodGaming Yeah, is that exactly that i want. Model, pose whatever i like, little base and 3d printing

[@TebrenGaming]

Thank you for this video! I was able to follow along and extract/edit an fbx file in Blender for an armor piece. I'm not sure how to go the other way though...I don't see a way to "reverse" what SoulsModelTool does and get a modified flver file (that includes the fbx changes), so that I can then re-pack the directory with WitchyBND and get a modified dcx file.

[@MorbidmodGaming]

You can reverse the process by using the soulsmodtool in aqua toolset to convert back to .flver. then use witchybnd to repack to .dcx, however something seems to go wrong in the initial unpack process. I have not had any luck with the modding process or the time to investigate. I have been using it mostly for 3D prints. Will try to do a video on it soon. Hope this helps.

[@TebrenGaming]

@@MorbidmodGaming I'm not sure how to use soulsmodtool to convert back to .flver. When I initially drag the flver on soulsmodtools and unpack, I get 4 files, an fbc and 3 json files. After modifying the fbx, how do I convert back? I've tried dragging the fbx and 3 json's back on soulsmodtools but nothing happens.

[@TebrenGaming]

I figured out that, after using soulsmodtools to convert the .flver file to an .fbx file and modifying the .fbx in Blender, that you don't convert the .fbx back into a .flver, but rather you import the .fbx into the .flver using the FLVER editor, and then pack the .flver back into .dcx using Witchy. So..I've gotten that far, but now my problem is that the armor no longer has physics after converting back into .dcx....*sigh* :)

[@riccardofacella9489]

Hi. I'm searching for a site or something in which I can find and download every single asset in Elden Ring + textures. I haven't the game and I need them to do something in Blender. Can you help me?

[@joseneto-rd6xw]

Muito obrigado pelo seu video😆

[@MorbidmodGaming]

You're Welcome!

[@RecepcionBarceloneta]

Thank you! by any chance would you know how to rip from the Anthem Game?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

You're welcome. Unfortunately no, but I'll look into it.

[@RecepcionBarceloneta]

@@MorbidmodGaming wow awesome either way, thank you for the reply. be safe

[@madrid_seu]

my smithbox doesnt give me the "save selected models" button?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Yeah, they took it out in the latest version. You have to go "\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\ELDEN RING\Game\" if you unpacked the game then you will have a bunch of folders like char, parts, ect...there you will find the .dcx.

[@madrid_seu]

@@MorbidmodGaming thanks. Fixed it for myself by just getting version 1.010 from the GitHub history

[@LegnaX]

@@MorbidmodGaming I am having the same issue as @madrid_seu and it's not because of where the game has been exported. I am 100% sure I am selecting the correct folder and I can even see the models in 3D and explore the textures, but the "Save selected models" or "Save all modified models" never appear available.

[@yunarukam-bae8944]

Where can I find the textures?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

You can find them in the textures tab. You can check out my textures vid here> kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKfZm5-bi9eCp9k

[@Rayder0.7]

Might you know how to extract parts of the map? I'm trying to get Mohgwyn's Palace or at least the stairs

[@MorbidmodGaming]

In the model editor tab you will see a drop down called "Map Pieces". You will be able to load them up and export like the characters or any other model.

[@Rayder0.7]

@@MorbidmodGaming I tried that, but when I import those models all the vertices get set to the world origin​

[@Rayder0.7]

@@MorbidmodGaming Also I've done some digging, with a bit of help I figured out that if you export the model as an XPS, the addon for which is in blender 3.6. And then import again, the bones are more easy to overview. And the normal map is actually a normal map plus a specular map. The blue channel in the image is for specular, so export that channel from the image and then fill it completely white in it. The remaining normal should look correct again then. This is possible with photoshop for instance or a website named photopea

[@sergiogonzalez363]

This Should work for also extracting and converting the environments as well right? I don't see many people do that so i was curious if the process was the same as extracting the models.

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Yeah, it will work for environments too.

[@farzadmoghaddas776]

Hi thanks for the guide. I have a problem with SmithBox there is no error but it just not start the app. What should I do pls help.

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Not really sure. the dev is actively developing the app. Could be a bug. There has been a lot of changes in the past few versions. Might want to check the the posts on nexusmods smithbox page. see if anyone else is having probs. Sorry could not be of more help.

[@farzadmoghaddas776]

@@MorbidmodGaming Thanks for the replying I'll check out smithbox page.

[@cantreadyourname9505]

Any idea why most of - if not all - NPCs are missing from Smithbox? Milicent, Sellen, Gideon, just to name a few.

[@MorbidmodGaming]

I really don't know... they aren't listed on any Character ID list that I can find either.

[@Mike-official]

I'm using uxm and I think its just because they're facegen npcs

[@george.exe_stopped_working]

ok so i managed to get it to work but my question now is does it have textures?

[@george.exe_stopped_working]

to add to this how do I export maps out? Im trying to export out lake of liurnia but i dont have the same files as chr even though they both show up in viewport

[@samigwhoknows]

Are the enlarged bones at the end of the video usable for posing the model or would someone be better of recreating a new rig to pose a given model?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Unfortunately no. For some reason the bones don't import correctly. If you are wanting to pose for stills or sculpting, then creating a new rig would be the way to go.

[@george.exe_stopped_working]

hey, so why does smithbox crash a few seconds after startup? even after loading the game files and it is visible?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Might be a bug... someone else commented about it not working. Might want to check the the posts on nexusmods smithbox page. see if anyone else is having probs. Sorry could not be of more help.

[@george.exe_stopped_working]

@@MorbidmodGaming update for if people run into this issue. just redo the unpack from scratch and it should work

[@SpectraLight]

In smithbox with environment models, under the AEG name in categories is there a way to like, search for specific models? Like if i wanted the model of a site of grace for example (idk if that would be under environment) how would i be able to find that? Thanks for the info and video o/

[@MorbidmodGaming]

On the model editor tab, there is a search box in the asset browser.

[@SpectraLight]

@@MorbidmodGaming Im so blind thanks so much XD

[@MorbidmodGaming]

No prob.

[@AlexiosLair]

It doesn't seem to be that UXM is extracting DLC files, can you confirm?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

You need to DL the latest versions of the apps. You will be able to access the dlc files after that.

[@AlexiosLair]

@@MorbidmodGaming I have switched to UXM 2.3.1.0, but now Smithbox doesn't recognize any assets in the unpacked folder...

[@AlexiosLair]

UPD: Looks like it seem to work with using the same directory in Smithbox settings, a bit confusing, but at least it works!

[@MorbidmodGaming]

You need to select the model in the view port then go up to edit menu and select duplicate it will save the dcx file in your project folder you setup. I will be posting an update vid for smithbox today or the next since some stuff has change form the version in my video. Hope this helps

[@xangal]

Anyone found the model of the statues of Marika? The ones giants that are around Elden ring in chapels and other. I dont find with smithbox and tried every name I thinked

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Here you go... AEG007_310 If you are trying to find models from a specific area, you can go to the map editor tab and load up an area and it will load all models for that area.

[@xangal]

@@MorbidmodGaming Fast as hell friend. A lot of thanks. Thank to you i have ready this model in the prusa slicer. One thing that surprised me is that I had to add the subdivision modifier in Blender; otherwise, the piece in the 3D printer program would have visible polygons and look very blocky.

[@MorbidmodGaming]

No prob. Yeah you're almost always going have to subdivide for printing due to the low poly count on game models. Good luck with the print!

[@plasticreplica]

hi there , for the aquatools i dont seem to have the exe files like the souls model tools help please.

[@MorbidmodGaming]

No prob. Did you DL it from the link in the description? If so make sure it is the AquaToolset.7z that you DL. The other 2 are source code. I just re-DLed and the soulsmodeltool.exe is in there.

[@plasticreplica]

@@MorbidmodGaming yup i downloaded everything exactly from all your links ! All of them worked except for that one. What extractor do you use by any chance? i'm sorry if my questions are silly im very new to this. from what i got so far is that it never seems to appear even if i do the only way i found it to work was to dl an really old version of it :/

[@MorbidmodGaming]

That's strange. I'm using 7zip to extract www.7-zip.org/download.html. I dbl checked and there is a updated version github.com/Shadowth117/Aqua-Toolset/releases/tag/5_21_2024 try that one. it is also possible your antivirus is flagging the file. Hope that helps.

[@plasticreplica]

@@MorbidmodGaming yeah i think so i dont know how to get around to that so i just kept the old one for now ! thank you tho for your help! oh while i'm at it , did you ever get to show us around about loading textures of characters too? if not i look forward to it ! cheers!

[@MorbidmodGaming]

You're welcome. Texture export vid will be out by Saturday.

[@Michael-md1zj]

does this mess up my gaming experience on elden ring

[@MorbidmodGaming]

No. The game plays the same. The files that get unpacked are separate form the actual game files even though they are unpacked in the game directory. On top of that, you are making a copy of the unpacked file when you save the model in smithbox. The only time you might run into an issue is if you start reimporting models back to the game via mods.

[@Michael-md1zj]

@@MorbidmodGaming Okay. Also whenever I right click a file the witchy BND doesn't show up like it does for you

[@MorbidmodGaming]

If you configured it for the context menu it should show up. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the .dcx file onto the WitchyBND.exe and it will extract the same way as doing it for the context menu.

[@Michael-md1zj]

@@MorbidmodGaming how do you configure it in the context menu?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

My bad... just realized I missed a step because I already had it setup! When you open witchybnd press any key to continue-> PageDown to get to the second page-> Select Configure Windows Integration-> Select Register WitchBND Context Menu. Should give you a msg that it is done and to press any key to continue. Now you should see it in the menu. Hope that helps. If you still are not able to get it. I'll redo the process and link a quick clip.

[@laphTV]

what about the textures, animations?? are they the same process. the character i exported came out with no textures. edit: he has another video on it that he doesn't mention here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKfZm5-bi9eCp9k

[@jackjun434]

Dose this method keep the model's UV intact?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Mostly. A few models don't seem to export uvs. Blaidd is one off the top of my head. Also Bones don't seem to export correctly either.

[@rickyrockstar1233]

Does this also extract the DLC files?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Yes. Just make sure you DL the newest versions.

[@JackJonValois]

Materials?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKfZm5-bi9eCp9k

[@hailahh2115]

how to acsses the DLC files?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

DL the latest versions of the apps. They have been updated for the DLC.

[@hailahh2115]

@@MorbidmodGaming so i have to install the game and dlc then follow the same steps?

[@MorbidmodGaming]

Yep.

[@hailahh2115]

@@MorbidmodGamingit didn’t work 😢 you need to use UXM Selective Unpack the normal one doesn't unpac the DLC