Better Than Icons - NextGen
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #22 of 155 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What is this? Better Than Icons mod? - It's like Better Icons but Better! God forgive me, lol)))Include Potions, Oils, Mutagen Potions, Bombs, Quest Items, Glyphs and Runes. HoS and B&W Compability
Better Than Icons - NextGen is a UI overhaul for The Witcher 3 that replaces default item icons with improved versions for Potions, Oils, Mutagen Potions, Bombs, Quest Items, Glyphs, and Runes. It supports Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. With 4,472 endorsements and 114,165 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking clearer, more detailed icons.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community approval (4,472 endorsements) — this is a mod people actually use.
- Massive download count (114k) means it's been tested by tons of players.
- Covers all the important item categories — potions, oils, bombs, quest items, glyphs, runes — so your whole inventory looks consistent.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2023 — might not be fully compatible with the latest game patches.
- It's purely cosmetic — if you're looking for gameplay changes, this won't add anything new.
For Witcher 3 players who want a cleaner, more readable inventory without changing gameplay. If you're tired of squinting at default icons and want a polished look that covers all the essentials, this is for you. Skip if you want new content or gameplay tweaks — this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the NextGen update (4.0) installed, as this mod is built for that version.
- If you use other icon mods, load this one after them to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's forum posts for any known issues with the latest patch before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- CurtiSRustY
- Version
- 5.7
- Downloads
- 114,165
- Endorsements
- 4,472
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 11/12/2015
- Updated
- 2/4/2023
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