Balanced Upgrades

⭐ ⭐ (768 endorsements) 📥 14,456 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 5/6/2018
⚪ Last updated 2018

By Infernal · Tweaks

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/6/2018 📅 Created: 5/6/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🧩 Script Merger — Witcher Script Merger Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Community Patch - Base Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #79 of 132 Tweaks mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Changed all glyphs and runes (including DLC) to be slightly more but not too powerful. A 2% chance is just too low, it means once every 50 sword hits, while 5% means once every 20 hits. My values: 4, 6, 8 translate into once every 25, 17, 13 sword hits.

Suggestion: Don't pick up any runes/glyphs and instead craft them. Makes things more interesting and actually adds value to them. Also it will drain a bit of your money, especially since you'll have to buy the recipes.

Stribog, Dazhbog, Devana, Zoria, Morana, Triglav, Chernobog

(stagger, burning, bleeding, freeze, poison, stun, attack power)

Vanilla - 2, 3, 5 percent chance

Modded - 4, 6, 8 percent chance

Svarog (armor piercing)

Vanilla - 10, 20, 30

Modded - 30, 60, 90

Veles (sign intensity)

Vanilla - 2, 3, 5 percent increase

Modded - 5, 10, 15 percent increase

Aard, Axi, Igni, Quen, Yrden

(sign intensity)

Vanilla - 2, 5, 10 percent increase

Modded - 5, 10, 15 percent increase

Warding (elemental resistance)

Vanilla - 1, 2, 3

Modded - 5, 10, 15

Binding (bleeding resistance)

Vanilla - 1, 3, 5

Modded - 5, 10, 15

Reinforcement, Mending

(durability, hp regen)

Check my other mods:

Balanced Decoctions

Balanced Upgrades

Balanced Bombs

Balanced Potions

Balanced Oils

Faster Death Screen

Looser Skill Restrictions

Potent Food

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Balanced Upgrades is a tweak mod for an unspecified game that increases the power of glyphs and runes, making them more viable. With 768 endorsements and over 14,000 downloads, it has a solid following, though it hasn't been updated since 2018.

✨ Key Features

Glyphs and runes are made slightly more powerful.
Aims to make glyphs and runes worth using in gameplay.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 768 endorsements and 14k downloads.
  • Simple tweak that directly addresses balance issues with glyphs and runes.
  • Lightweight and likely easy to install.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018 — may be outdated for current game versions.
  • Only affects glyphs and runes, so if you don't use them, this mod is useless.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who find glyphs and runes underpowered and want a quick balance fix. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive overhaul or if you rarely use these items.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's file structure to see if it's a simple drop-in or requires a mod manager.
  • Since the mod is old, test it on a save before committing to a playthrough.
  • Look for any compatibility notes in the posts section, as the mod may conflict with other tweaks.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher 3 Mods
Author
Infernal
Version
1.0
Downloads
14,456
Endorsements
768
Category
Tweaks
Created
5/6/2018
Updated
5/6/2018

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