Balanced Item Level Scaling
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 36 Balancing mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Mod Summary...
Equip any item, at any level!
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[]Works on old gear you've already acquired!
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]Works on items added by other mods!Immersive.
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[]Implementation and UI elements blend seamlessly into the game.
Item scaling!
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[]Items will grow with you as you level up, until reaching their "intended" vanilla level.
[]Some items like Witcher and Relic gear will scale UP beyond their vanilla level. Not every item scales up, only unique and witcher/relic crafted gear items do this.
Can be installed/uninstalled at any time.
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[]Does not make permanent changes to your save file.
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]Does not permanently effect items. Completely safe to try and uninstall if you change your mind.Works immediately!
- []No "do this to active the mod" sort of stuff.
Ready for Next-Gen!
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[]Yes, this mod is updated to work with CDPR's Next-Gen patch.
Lightweight.
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[]Compatible with a large number of mods!
Mod Details...
Upgrade slots:
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IMPORTANT! "Drag and drop" upgrades on top of items (via the mouse) has been disabled!
- This has been disabled due to limitations on how it functions. Instead, please press the "use" hotkey/button or double-click the upgrade to apply it to your desired gear. NOTE: This is a non-issue for Gamepad users, since obviously they can't "drag and drop" in the first place.
Up-Scaling:
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[]Compatible with a large number of mods!
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[]Implementation and UI elements blend seamlessly into the game.
Balanced Item Level Scaling removes level requirements from items while keeping stats dynamic, scaling with your level up to a certain limit per item. With 766 endorsements and 45,783 downloads, it's a popular balancing mod for players who want flexible gear progression without breaking the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 766 endorsements and over 45k downloads
- Solves the frustration of finding great gear you can't use yet
- Keeps progression meaningful with per-item scaling caps
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed documentation on which items have which caps
- Last updated in July 2023 — may need checking for current game patches
- Scaling limits might feel arbitrary without a full item list
For players who hate level-gated gear and want to use that epic sword they found at level 5. Also for those who want a more fluid progression without trivializing endgame. Skip if you enjoy the traditional level requirement grind.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check your game version compatibility since the mod hasn't been updated since 2023
- Test on a backup save first to see how scaling affects your current gear
- Look for any config files to adjust scaling limits if you want a more aggressive or conservative experience
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- PhantumJak
- Version
- 1.4.8
- Downloads
- 45,783
- Endorsements
- 766
- Category
- Balancing
- Created
- 12/28/2022
- Updated
- 7/26/2023
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