Long Sword Color Shift
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 143 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
[ Description ]
This mod makes unique elemental LS models have custom epvs
Fire - Orange
Thunder - Light Blue
Water - Dark Blue
Ice - White
Dragon - Red
Alatreon - Purple
I'll be doing 12 of the 14 weapons (not doing bowguns for now)
If you feel like donating there is a link in my "About Me" page. It's always appreciated
Requires stracker nativePC loader found here.
[ Installation ]
- Unzip the file
- Copy and paste nativePC folder to your MHW directory (C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Monster Hunter World)
- It won't work unless you use Stracker Loader
[ To Uninstall ]
- Navigate to nativePC\vfx\efx and delete or rename "colorshift" (this is used in all my global color shift efx)
nativePC\wp\swo and delete or rename "epv"
nativePC\wp\swo and delete or rename "sound"
nativePC\wp\swo\swo0XX\mod and delete the evwp for each model where XX is the model ID
[ Editing the colors and icons ]
Open the epv with EPV Editor
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[]Search > Replace
[
]Select the Color tab[]Click Find's Color Sample
[]Select enter the hex of the color you want to replace (template hex listed below) and click OK
[]Click Replace's Color Sample
[]Select the desired Color you want to replace or use the hex of the color and click OK
[]Replace
Small tutorial by Asterisk
Change the weapon model to a different global epv color
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[]Open the evwp with a hex editor
[]Edit 6C to the desired color (with 010 it is called "Global EFX")
[]Use images as reference point
- Here is the evwp template for 010 editor
01 dds usage (general fire/liquid/electricity) FF 00 00
02 aura (player/weapon glow) 00 FF 00
03 mod (spirals, SA glow, rocks) 00 00 FF
04 light behavior (light on player/monster/ground) FF 00 FF
A compact cosmetic mod that adds 10 global EPVs to recolor the Long Sword's effects. With 888 endorsements and 38,841 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting visual variety. Last updated in 2020, it may require compatibility checks with newer game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 888 endorsements.
- High download count (38,841) shows real demand.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—may not work with the latest game patches.
- Only affects the Long Sword's effects—if you use other weapons, this won't help.
For players who love the Long Sword and want to customize its visual effects without overhauling the game. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts and roleplayers. Skip if you're looking for new weapons or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod uses global EPVs, make sure you have the necessary tools to apply them (e.g., a mod manager or manual file placement).
- If you're using other mods that alter weapon effects, load order might matter—place this mod after those to ensure recolors apply.
- Check the mod's file structure to see if it's a simple drop-in or requires specific folder placement.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Monster Hunter World Mods
- Author
- Crimson
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 38,835
- Endorsements
- 887
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 8/9/2020
- Updated
- 8/9/2020
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