Buffs in radial menu
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #90 of 155 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Mod updated for Next-Gen by ElementaryLewis
You can find the updated version here :Buffs in radial menu (NEXT GEN)
Thanks to him for the update !
Hello everyone.
As of V1. 21, the functionality to show the buffs only in radial menu is now implemented directly in the vanilla game. If you set the option to not show the buffs in the HUD configuration, they will still show up in radial menu.
As such, using this mod is no longer necessary.
I want to thank CDPR for including this in the game.
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I have, however, uploaded a new version of the optional file, to show the mods in radial menu and during combat.
This version is now the main file in this mod, and will from now on be the only version I update, as the other one is obsolete.
Installation remains straightforward, as explained below. Note that you still need to set the HUD configuration option to "show the temporary effects".
Thnak you for your comperhnesion.
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Let's dive in.
DESCRIPTION
I really like immersion in this game, and have been playing with almost all HUD elements deactivated for quite some time.
One thing always bothered me, though: the buffs (The reader might have already guessed that, based on the title. Congratulations to the reader). Either you show the buffs, and you get completely anti-immersive little icons in the middle of the screen, or you don't show it, and then you have no way to know the duration of said buffs.
As this point, I fully expect a reader to mention a possibility to read those durations that I simply didn't know. Well, that's life.
Here comes the mod: if the buffs are set to visible, they will now only show in the radial menu.
(LB button, or a button I don't know about on keyboard (I play with a controller, my apologies to the PC master race) (but I will gladly include the info if a nice person provides it (not that I am implying that you're not nice if you don't provide it, let's not get personal, please) (please))).
The provided screenshots will explain better then I could.
INSTALLATION
From version 1. 3, 2 versions of the mod are provided:
--- The standard version shows the buffs only in radial menu, regardless of the situation.
--- The optional version 1. 3. 1 shows the buffs in radial menu and in combat.
Take your pick.
This mod is installed in the standard manner:
Buffs in radial menu is a UI mod for The Witcher 3 that moves active buff icons into the radial menu, decluttering the HUD. With 815 endorsements and 13,750 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who want a cleaner screen. Last updated in 2016, it remains a simple, effective solution for its niche.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 815 endorsements and 13,750 downloads.
- Simple drop-in installation—no complex setup or dependencies.
- Declutters the HUD for a cleaner, more immersive experience.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- No detailed documentation or troubleshooting provided by the author.
- Only affects buff display; doesn't add new features or customization.
For Witcher 3 players who find the HUD cluttered and want a cleaner screen without losing buff information. Ideal for those who prefer a minimalist UI and are comfortable with basic mod installation. Skip if you want more extensive UI overhauls or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- After installing, go to your game options and enable the 'Show active buffs' setting to ensure the mod works.
- If using NMM, make sure the mod is activated in the mod list before launching the game.
- For manual install, place the folder directly into your 'mods' directory, not a subfolder.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Germ1nal
- Version
- 1.8
- Downloads
- 13,750
- Endorsements
- 815
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 8/24/2015
- Updated
- 9/14/2016
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