Disable Hairworks On Geralt

⭐ ⭐ (872 endorsements) 📥 16,976 downloads 📌 vFinal 📅 12/19/2017
⚪ Last updated 2018

By WitcherBoy1981 · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/17/2018 📅 Created: 12/19/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🧩 Script Merger — Witcher Script Merger Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Community Patch - Base Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #145 of 264 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

For anyone who maybe wants a perfect working Version with really no HW for Geralt (Hair & Beard), this Mod is the one to go. It is recommended to use it with both DLC's installed (I don't know if it would work flawless without them). It only enables HW for everything else, but completely not Geralt. Just extract the downloaded file and put it in the mods-folder (if not already there, create one in your Witcher-Gamefolder) and enjoy! No other downloads or files needed. Works fine for the DLC-Hair- and Beardstyles. In the options, set HW to ON and depending on your specs, you could also add AA and raise the HW-Quality, of course. Run Script Merger to see if there are conflicts, but there shouldn't be any.

GREAT: For a huge perfomance improvement when playing on Ultra-Settings, use Tweaks-Mod from TookaFace and set Cascade Shadowmap Size from 3072 to 2048 and also raise the Texture Memory Budget from 800 to 1600 (should be fine for a 4GB Graphics Card) or even 3200 (should be fine for a 8GB+Graphics Card). With these two changes, especially the first one, you will get a lot of FPS, even with my Haiworks-Mod enabled, set to 2x AA and Quality set to High.

The downgrade from 3072 to 2048 is visually barely noticeable, so you won't get the feeling of missing some quality but will benefit from more FPS.

I have not noticed any performance drop, as I'm playing with it on my i7 6700K and a GTX 1080Ti.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod disables Hairworks on Geralt's hair and beard, reducing performance impact while keeping the effect on animals and monsters. It's a simple, targeted tweak for players who dislike the look or want better FPS.

✨ Key Features

Disables Hairworks on Geralt's hair and beard
Keeps Hairworks enabled on animals and monsters
Reduces performance impact by limiting Hairworks usage

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 872 endorsements
  • Simple performance boost without losing monster hair effects
  • Targeted fix for those who dislike Hairworks on Geralt

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018, may not be compatible with the latest game version
  • Only affects Geralt's hair and beard, not other characters
🎯 Is This For You?
For Witcher 3 players who find Hairworks on Geralt visually unappealing or want to improve performance without sacrificing monster hair effects. Skip if you're fine with the default look or want broader graphical tweaks.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the mod files in the 'Mods' folder in your Witcher 3 directory
  • If you use a mod manager, import the mod and enable it before launching the game
  • Check if the mod requires the Script Merger tool if you have other mods that modify similar files

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher 3 Mods
Author
WitcherBoy1981
Version
Final
Downloads
16,976
Endorsements
872
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
12/19/2017
Updated
8/17/2018

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