Enemy Scaling Overhaul and Level Cap Increase
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #74 of 243 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Enemy Scaling Overhaul allows you to customize the level scaling of enemies. Choose from 3 different scaling methods and then choose by how much they scale. You can also modify enemy health, damage, and resistances. I also tweaked the stats of a few enemies for better balance (like Endregas doing almost no damage at higher levels).
In version 1. 2 of the mod, I added the option to increase the vanilla game's level cap of 100. I don't recommend it because the game wasn't made with this in mind, so it's possible something might break. I found that certain items (usually quest items) would not drop when over level 100, but I was able to fix that problem. I haven't found any other bugs but my testing wasn't very thorough. I added this option because of repeated requests for it and the fact that all the other mods that I found increasing the level cap didn't do it properly.
To see all the options and find out what they do, check the Mod Menu Options section below. New Game Plus is supported. However, I don't play New Game Plus, so there might be bugs or balancing issues. Let me know if you find any and I'll try to fix it.
This mod does not scale enemies while playing as Ciri. It's only a small portion of the game and I don't want to spend a lot of time testing and balancing these sequences.
It also does not scale fistfights. After checking it out, I determined that it would take a lot of time to get it working right. Plus, I would need saves from before each fistfight in the game to test properly.
Finally, a few quest specific enemies (like the Djinn) are not scaled. The Djinn doesn't scale properly and a few other enemies are tagged in the game files to not scale. I'm not sure why, but I guess there is a reason so I won't play with fire.
I recommend using the Witcher 3 Mod Manager to install your mods. It will automatically install the mod and its mod menu for you.
If you prefer manual installation, copy the "modEnemyScalingOverhaul" folder into your "Mods" folder in your Witcher 3 installation directory. Then copy the "bin" folder from inside the "modEnemyScalingOverhaul" folder and paste it into your Witcher 3 installation directory.
If you are using the next-gen version of the game you need to open the "dx12filelist.txt" file (or "dx11filelist.txt" if playing in DirectX 11) in the "Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\bin\config\
Enemy Scaling Overhaul and Level Cap Increase is a gameplay mod that lets you customize enemy level scaling, with options to adjust health, damage, and resistances. Version 1.2 adds an optional level cap increase. Popular with 1,484 endorsements and 38,396 downloads, last updated in February 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,484 endorsements and 38k downloads.
- Gives you granular control over enemy difficulty—tune health, damage, and resistances separately.
- Level cap increase adds endgame progression for those who want to keep growing.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2023—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- No detailed documentation on how each option affects gameplay—expect some trial and error.
- Requires manual configuration to get the balance right; not a plug-and-play overhaul.
For players who find the default enemy scaling too easy or too punishing and want to fine-tune the challenge. Also for those who want to extend their playthrough with a higher level cap. Skip if you prefer a simple difficulty mod without deep customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Start with small adjustments to enemy health and damage to see how they feel before making big changes.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure to load this mod after other gameplay overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's posts section for community-tested settings if you're unsure where to begin.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- acbatchelor
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 38,396
- Endorsements
- 1,484
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 4/26/2018
- Updated
- 2/4/2023
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