FromSoftware employs an automated server-side check to detect modified characters. If your character parameters do not align with regular game logic, you will receive a .

Add rare armor sets (like the Aurous Set) or weapons upgraded to +10.

: If your character level or item inventory reflects a value requiring 10,000,000 souls, but your Soul Memory counter is manually set to 0, the server flags your account.

That is an interesting piece—though likely for reasons that reveal a lot about .

If you copy a raw PS4 save file to a USB drive and open it on a computer, it will appear as an unreadable, encrypted file (usually with a .bin or extension-less format inside a specific folder structure like CUSA01760 ).

If you intend to use a modified save file to experiment with max-level builds or test weapons, disconnect your PS4 from the internet entirely while playing that character.

On your PS4, go to > Application Saved Data Management .

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: Once decrypted, a Dark Souls 2 Save Editor allows users to:

The console will reject the file as corrupted or belonging to another user.

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco do not ban cheaters immediately. They use a "soft-ban" system.

For basic boosts, select the checkboxes for desired items or currencies in Quick Mode.

Disclaimer: Save editing violates the PlayStation Network Terms of Service. Use at your own risk. This article does not provide download links to proprietary software.