The Best Mods for Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Script Merger

It’s no secret that various mods can conflict with each other if you install more than one and they all modify the same file. The Witcher 3 loads only one version of that file, which might result in modifications not working properly. A handy tool, Script Merger, has been devised in order to fix that.

Script Merger detects conflicts in .ws scripts and.bundle packages and creates merged versions of said files, keeping the original files intact and overriding them. This prevents all the situations where multiple mods get broken.

In other words, this tool is a must if you want to use more than one mod at once.

No time for Gwent

As fun as Gwent is, there might be times when you’re just straight out bored with it or want to proceed with the mission, but this mini-game gets in the way. This mod will surely come in handy in situations like these

It’s a very simple modification, really. All it does is let you skip a match of Gwent by pressing the N key whenever you feel like it. You need to start the actual game for it to work, however, as it does not apply to the Deck screen.

Fast Travel from Anywhere

Finding a sign post for fast travel can be really annoying. While this mod is in the Cheating category for some reason, it can really come in handy when you don’t feel like backtracking, which can become very annoying for sure

Fast Travel from Anywhere simply allows you to travel to a sign post of your choice from, well, anywhere. It’s definitely a time saver, but keep one thing in mind: don’t use this option during quests. If the game forbids you from fast travelling at some points, it’s for a reason. Ignoring that can break stuff.

All Quest Objectives on Map

If you’d like to track all active quests on the map, this is the tool you’ve been looking for. Additionally, it can show you the locations of the merchants you last discovered

There are three versions of the mod: lite, standard, and full. Each comes with a different set of functions, which means you should take some time to read the mod’s description and choose the best one for yourself.

Over 9000 – Weight Limit Mod

The default limit might be a little, well, limiting, don’t you think? This mod turns Geralt into an even more powerful superhuman capable of lifting incredible weights

And that’s all there is to it, basically. You can carry pretty much as much stuff as you want. Yeah, this mod might be considered another cheat, but hey, games are all about fun, right?

Gear Levels Hidden and No Level Requirements

Don’t you just hate it when you want to use an amazing piece of gear just to find out you don’t meet its level requirements? This mod changes that

All this nifty little thing does is remove all level requirements. This means that once you find an item you like, you can equip it straight away. You won’t even see the required level, as this information is also removed by the mod. Good riddance!

Perks Always Active

One of the not-so-cool things about The Witcher 3 is the fact that you can only activate a limited number of perks. Add any from the General category and this puts a cap on how many perks from the remaining sections you can use. While this mechanic is a part of TW3’s charm, we totally understand if you want to change that somehow

Fortunately, there’s a mod for that as well. Perks Always Active activates all Perks from the General category, meaning you don’t have to spend any points on them. This is great, since quite a lot of them are really useful. Remember to use the Potion of Clearance if you’re using an existing save. If you’re starting a fresh campaign, there’s no need for you to do anything.

There’s also a version of the mod which activates all perks, regardless of their colors, titled (All) Perks Always Active. Still, we went with this one, as it feels a little more balanced.

Friendly Meditation

Meditation in the base The Witcher 3 game doesn’t really feel much like meditation, since it’s just a screen, without any special effects. This mod changes that

Once you install it, meditation becomes a really meditative experience even for you, as it’s done in real-time and you get to see the world around you change. With three different special camera settings, this can be a real treat for your eyes.

Additionally, potions and skills work during meditation.

Clean Screen

Yeah, all the nasty stuff that ends up on your game screen – water, mud, blood, and the like – is definitely controversial. After all, are you supposed to be immersed in the world of the Witcher or are you to feel like you’re a cameraman running behind Geralt

So, this mod keeps your screen clear. This is especially handy when it comes to the next-gen version of The Witcher 3. Why obscure your view with useless effects when you can enjoy the game’s enhanced visuals to the fullest?

All the mods above improved the gameplay. Now, it’s time to list a few which make The Witcher 3 look better, even if these are just itty-bitty visual enhancements.

Lip Movement and HiRes Shadows (and High Quality Heads) on NPCs in Gameplay

If you feel like the faces of the characters look somewhat weird or ugly, this little mod should fix their mugs

What this little modification does is improve the looks of character models – faces, especially – and shadows in the cutscenes. It’s a nice visual improvement that’ll surely add to your enjoyment of the game’s graphics.

Ciri Better Hair & Yennefer Better Hair Mod.

Made by the same creator, these two mods improve the looks of Yennefer and Ciri’s hair, like their names suggest

There isn’t much to be said about that, it’s a nice little fix that make the game look better, even the next-gen version. Keep ‘em visual upgrades coming, modders!

Ultra Gore - Dismemberment Mod

If you’re unsatisfied with the vanilla violence levels and would welcome even more gore, this is the mod you’ve been looking for

It does what it says in the title. What you need to be aware of, though, is the fact that Ultra Gore simply increases the chances of you dismembering an enemy when you deliver the fatal blow, but it won’t exactly happen all the time.

The last three mods on the list add new items or Gwent cards. They may have some impact on the gameplay, but for the most part they’re just fun additions to the base game, even if a little immersion-breaking at times.

Fantasy Gwent - A Whole New Way of Playing

If you feel that collecting Gwent cards related to the world of the Witcher is somewhat weird and not exactly immersive, you’re not alone

Thinking the same thing, the author of this mod created a fresh batch of Gwent cards that are completely detached from the in-game universe. This means completely new decks, five available factions, no neutral cards, and faster turns.

Yeah, this one doesn’t just change the visual side of the cards, it actually reworks the entire mini-game. This is why you should start a fresh campaign instead of using a save, as this might cause some issues the moment you uninstall the modification.

Ciri Cyberpunk 2077 Samurai Outfit

If you feel like mixing the worlds of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, EzioMaverick got you covered. This little mod turns Ciri into a warrior from the future

Aside from changing her outfit, this modification doesn’t do anything else. So, if you feel like you need to make the game a little bit weirder, go for it.

A Minecraft Sword

This mod can be described as “The Witcher 3 meets the greatest sandbox game of all time.” After all, why not

If you want to get the Minecraft Sword, head over to Hattori’s. You can also use a special console command – additem(‘Minecraft Sword’) – to add it to your inventory, but this option is only for those who don’t mind using cheat codes (although it’s hardly a cheat, to be honest).