Boosted Viper Armor and Swords
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 44 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
So I did what most other people in my situation did: I waited for someone else to mod it for me. I got tired of waiting. ;)
I've went ahead and raised the Armor and Damage stats on the Viper Armor set, and its Viper Venomous Steel and Silver Swords. I didn't change any other stats on the Armor or Swords as I felt that they were still favorable compared to the other Armor and Sword sets. These changes are NewGame+ ready.
The optional files include Set Bonuses for every other Witcher School as well as everything else mentioned above.
Because of this, you can mix and match Viper Armor with whatever set that matches the optional file you downloaded and still have a full Set Bonus!
You might be thinking "Why on earth didn't he just make a unique Set Bonus for the Viper Armor?" and the answer is this: I really don't know how to do that as I've only enough modding experience to do just what I've done today.
ATTENTION!: Unequip your Viper Gear before activating any of the optional files or you might suffer the negative value set bonus glitch!
--Mod Requirements--
-Main File Requirements-
Witcher 3 Patch 1. 22 - 1. 32
Hearts of Stone DLC
-Optional File Requirements-
Witcher 3 Patch 1. 22 - 1. 32
Hearts of Stone DLC
Blood and Wine DLC
--Files altered to achieve desired result--
located in DLC\ep1\data\gameplay\items and DLC\ep1\data\gameplay\items_plus
def_item_crafting_armor.xml
def_item_crafting_boots.xml
def_item_crafting_gloves.xml
def_item_crafting_pants.xml
def_item_crafting_weapons.xml
--Installation Instructions--
Take note, you may only use the main file or one of the optional files; not both at once.
Download through the manager and install in one click.
-Manual Install-
Download and unzip the main or one of the optional files and place it in your The Witcher 3\mods folder.
if the mods folder does not exist, create it.
This mod was created through the use of the Modkit by CDPR and ModKitchen by vervurax
This mod boosts the Viper Armor and Swords stats to match the Grandmaster sets from Blood and Wine. It's a simple balance tweak for players who want the Viper gear to remain viable in the late game. With 613 endorsements and nearly 18k downloads, it's a well-received quality-of-life improvement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 613 endorsements and nearly 18k downloads.
- Makes Viper gear competitive with top-tier Grandmaster sets.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects Viper gear, so if you don't use it, this mod is irrelevant.
For Witcher 3 players who love the Viper set's look but hate that it falls off in the late game. If you're a min-maxer who wants to keep using Viper gear without sacrificing stats, this is for you. Skip if you're fine with switching to Grandmaster sets or don't care about Viper armor.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original game files before overwriting, just in case.
- If you're using a mod manager, install this mod through it to keep track of changes.
- Check if you have any other mods that alter Viper gear stats—they might conflict.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- HylianSteel
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 17,946
- Endorsements
- 613
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 6/6/2016
- Updated
- 9/11/2017
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