Buff Charges
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #90 of 243 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Place Of Power, Grindstone and workbench buff Charges are two great mods Originally created by: PKCheap, used with permission.
Next Gen 4. 04 compatible
Grindstone and workbench
Charges
Alters the way grindstone and workbench buffs work; Instead of being on a timer, they will now use charges like oils, which decrease when you deal and take damage respectively.
The reason PKCheap made this mod is that he found that having his weapon decrease in sharpness over time regardless of use was just not realistic. He created this mod to remedy that problem. Upon activating either buff, Geralt will receive 100 charges for the weapons enhancement (configurable), and 25 charges for the armor (configurable). Each buff will last until its charge counter reaches zero. The bonuses remain the same as vanilla (15% damage and 5% armor) and using either the runework "Preservation" will last them indefinitely.
Optionally you can use Immersive Buff Charges to further enhance these buffs.
Place Of Power Buff Charges
This mod changes the way the Place of Power sign buffs work. Instead of being on a timer, they will now use charges, much like blade oils. Now, once you have a Place of Power buff, you will get a charge counter starting at 15 charges (configurable) and 30 for the basilisk decoction ability, which will decrease when you use the sign that the buff applies to.
Also using the skill "Gorged on Power" will last them indefinitely.
PKCheap made this mod because he didn't like the idea of combat buffs being on a timer in a game where combat is not all that frequent.
Buffs Persist After Meditation
Additionally, the mod includes Buffs Persist After Meditation, by Paulr0013. Similar to oil, buff charges won't be removed if you meditate.
You may even apply to all vanilla buff (include vanilla GaW and PoP buff) in the mod configuration.
Installation:
For easy Installation, use The Witcher 3 Mod Manager. This will install everything!! (Not like Vortex).
Then use Script Merger and merge all scripts.
For Manual Installation: (If you know how)
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[]Extract the mod in the game's directory, where there is four folders: Bin, DLC, Content and Mods.
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]Use TW3 Menu Filelist Updater.[]Use Script Merger and merge all scripts.
(Optional) How to fix broken Mods Settings?
[]Install Menu Organizer.
Buff Charges is a small gameplay mod for The Witcher 3 that changes Grindstone, Workbench, and Place of Power buffs from a timer-based system to a charge-based system. It's for players who want more control over when their buffs are used, with 517 endorsements and recent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 517 endorsements and over 26k downloads.
- Simple concept that changes how you manage buffs—no more wasted time.
- Recently updated (Nov 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game version.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is extremely thin—no details on how many charges or how they're consumed.
For Witcher 3 players who hate buff timers ticking down while they're looting or exploring. If you want to activate your Grindstone or Place of Power buffs only when you need them, this mod is for you. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla timer system or want more substantial gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod changes buff mechanics, test it with a save before starting a new playthrough to see if the charge system feels right.
- If you use other gameplay mods, check load order—this mod likely needs to be loaded after any mods that alter buffs.
- Back up your save before installing, just in case the charge system causes unexpected behavior.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- PK Cheap - SiccW33d - Lewis Elementary
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 26,814
- Endorsements
- 517
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 12/23/2022
- Updated
- 11/16/2025
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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