Aard damage scaling and knockdown adjustment NEXT GEN
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 32 Signs mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Damage is more scalable to the Sign Intensity and allows the enemy with shield to be knocked down and adjust resistance for Aard sign to deal with the well-known problems.
ALL CREDITS GO TO mmx1415, the original creator of the same 1. 32 mod.
If the author updates the mod, I will gladly put down the mod.
What's the purpose?
This small mod makes the Aard more powerful, where it always knocks down enemies and deals more damage when investing more Aard Intensity.
Those are the following modifications taken by the update from the original description:
1. Sign resistance changes
a) Percentage damage resistance for the Aard sign is valid up to 50%.
damageManagerProcessor.ws
2. Sign intensity scaling changes
CharacterStatsPopup.ws- Aard damage information in the character stats menu
3. Aard knockdown changes
a) Resistance does not affect the chance of knockdown any more. (To prevent the problems caused by aard resistance scaling with respect to level)
b) Aard always knocks down the enemy who is using a shield. (It is more plausible. Shield means larger area for the aard sign)
c) Aard can knock down the huge monsters. (For version b only. Just for fun.)
knockdownTypeApplicator.ws
4. 04 Next-Gen Compatible!
Installation
For newcomers/beginners: I invite you to read The Tome of Witcher 3 Modding
0 DON'T USE VORTEX!!
1. Use Witcher 3 Mod Manager, or extract the files in your "Mods" folder of the game's directory, Witcher 3 Wild Hunt GOTY Edition.
2. Launch Script Merger and merge the script if it conflicts.
How to uninstall?
Delete the folder "modSun_Moon_a" or "modSun_Moon_b".
Compatibility and Conflict
Reminder: Next-Gen Compatible!
This is a script mod that affects the following files:
- scripts\game\gameplay\effects\effects\applicator\knockdownTypeApplicator.ws
- scripts\game\gui\popups\CharacterStatsPopup.ws
- scripts\game\gameplay\damage\damageManagerProcessor.ws
Because FCR3 is integrated with Next Gen, this update only takes modifications not covered by the game. That's why it seems lighter than the original mod.
If you wish to use it on the Classic 1. 32, install the original mod.
Recommended Mod
Below is the list of mods I recommend with mine:
- Brothers In Arms: Most Recommended EVER! One of the fixes is about knockdown of flying monsters, even those on specific quests.
- The Aard: Visual rework of the Aard sign.
- Less Reactions: Remove reaction when you cast Sign or draw weapon.
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📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- mmx1415
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,713
- Endorsements
- 72
- Category
- Signs
- Created
- 5/9/2025
- Updated
- 5/9/2025
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