Black Scabbards OUTDATED
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 98 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What does it do?
This mod will make all scabbards black, DLC's included.
You need both files Black Scabbards(this alone still changes all the scabbards but they will have the vanilla colors(see last image) and Black Retexture to get the look you see in the pictures.
Requirements:
Heart of Stone and Blood and Wine.
installation:
Just drop the content in The Witcher 3\mods
Any other mods that use the crafted weapons XML files.
Credits to vervurax for the ModKitchen.
Observation:
Sorry for any mistakes. English is not my native language.
A simple XML edit that recolors all scabbards to black in the game. With 2,064 endorsements and 78,860 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic tweak, though it hasn't been updated since 2017 and may be outdated for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite for its simplicity—2,064 endorsements and 78k downloads prove it's a go-to for black scabbards.
- Pure XML edit means no texture overhauls or performance hits—just a clean recolor.
- Works as a drop-in tweak for players who want a darker look without extra bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—likely incompatible with current game versions, so test before relying on it.
- Only changes scabbard color—if you wanted more variety or options, this isn't it.
For players who want a quick, no-fuss visual tweak to make scabbards black. Perfect if you're tired of the default look and want a subtle change without installing a big overhaul. Skip if you need modern compatibility or more detailed customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an XML edit, make sure you place the file in the correct data folder—check your game's mod directory for XML mods.
- If the mod doesn't work, verify your game version—2017 mods often break after major updates, so look for patches or alternatives.
- Use a mod manager to easily enable/disable this mod if you're testing compatibility with other tweaks.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Alexseyew
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Downloads
- 78,860
- Endorsements
- 2,064
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/12/2017
- Updated
- 11/26/2017
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