Better Icons 2022 - English Edition
🟠 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #74 of 155 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/10256
Better Icons 2022 - English Edition
This is a new version of my mod 'Better Icons 2020 v2. 0 - English Edition' for v4. 0+ (Next-Gen) game version.
Included versions for Ard Bombs users.
Included native compatibility with: Restored Content - Additional Potions and Additional Alchemy.
INSTALL:
- Install this mod MANUALLY.
- Choose one of the font versions available and drop the modBetterIcons2022xxxx file inside your "Mods" folder.
- If you want the three extra icons (Reinald's Philtre, Pops Mold Antidote and Sour Milk) install the optional file 'EXTRA ICONS 2022'.
- Run Script Merger if you have more mods installed.
- If you install the 'EXTRA ICONS 2022' optional file and have another mod installed that modifies the files:
gameplay\abilities\effects.xml
gameplay\abilities_plus\effects.xml
gameplay\abilities\effects_potions.xml
gameplay\abilities_plus\effects_potions.xml
gameplay\items\def_item_alchemy_petards.xml
gameplay\items_plus\def_item_alchemy_petards.xml
gameplay\items\def_item_alchemy_potion.xml
gameplay\items_plus\def_item_alchemy_potion.xml
...then you'll have to merge them. Be sure to choose:
icon_path="icons/inventory/ingredients/alchemy/village-drink-64x64.png
icon_path="icons/inventory/ingredients/alchemy/pop-mold-antidote-64x64.png
icon_path="icons/inventory/ingredients/alchemy/reinalds-philtre-quest-64x64.png
icon_path="icons/inventory/ingredients/alchemy/reinalds-philtre-potion-64x64.png
INSTALL ARD BOMBS VERSIONS:
- You have to install the original Ard bombs mod (Next-Gen version) before installing my mod.
- Download and uncompress the Ard Bombs version file and drop 'mod__BetterIcons2022_English_XXXXX_ArdBombs' in "Mods" folder.
INSTALL TIERS VERSIONS:
- Choose one of the font versions available and drop the modBetterIcons2022TIERSxxxx file inside your "Mods" folder.
- TIERS versions has 'EXTRA ICONS 2022' file included, you don't need to download this optional file if you're using TIERS versions.
- If you have another mod installed that modifies the files:
gameplay\abilities\effects.xml
gameplay\abilities_plus\effects.xml
gameplay\abilities\effects_potions.xml
gameplay\abilities_plus\effects_
Better Icons 2022 - English Edition is a UI overhaul mod that replaces the game's icons with clearer, more detailed versions. It's designed for the Next-Gen version of the game and has gained a solid following with 613 endorsements and 20,000 downloads. This mod is for players who want a cleaner, more readable interface without changing gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 613 endorsements and 20,000 downloads.
- Enhances UI readability without altering gameplay.
- Updated recently (March 2025) so likely compatible with current game version.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects icons—no other UI elements are changed.
- Requires the Next-Gen version of the game; won't work on older versions.
For players who want a cleaner, more polished interface without changing the game's mechanics. If you're tired of blurry or outdated icons and want a visual upgrade, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you're on the previous game version.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're running the Next-Gen version of the game before installing.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's page for any specific installation notes, as the description is minimal.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Deepk
- Version
- 1.9.1
- Downloads
- 20,000
- Endorsements
- 613
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 12/14/2022
- Updated
- 3/4/2025
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