Extended Bestiary
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #157 of 264 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NextGen Version Coming Soon!
I'm returning to the modding scene to update this mod to next gen, add some new monsters, and make some small changes. I do not not have a timeframe for this yet but stay tuned. If you are using the user-made next gen update, I will be doing my best to ensure this update is plug and play so you won't have to make a new save or change your mod loadout. Stay tuned!Immersive Update: Books!
Thanks to some guidance by user / modder MerseyRockoff, Extended Bestiary now makes use of books!
Famous bookseller Marcus T. K. Hodgson now sells six new books that can unlock new bestiary entries!
Additionally, certain new entries will unlock when relevant books from the base game are read.
What this mod does:
This mod adds up to 31 brand new entries to the in-game Bestiary to include monsters from previous games.
This is purely GUI / aesthetic, these added monsters do not show up in game, only in the Bestiary.
This mod also adds six new books and restores missing books to the book merchant in Novigrad. Depending on the version you download, these books can unlock the new entries added by this mod.
What exactly gets added
There are 31 entries that can be added with this mod, which can be seen in the spoiler below.
Please take a look at the images tab to get an idea of the quality of these added entries.
Antherion (new category)
- Armored Hound
- Chelonodrake
Humanoids (new category)
- Manticore
Insectoid
- Aeschna
- Barbegazi
- Frightener
- Bloedzuiger
Ogroid
- Troll
Relict
- Kayran
Specter
- Draug
Vampire
- Nekurat
Mod Versions
Extended Bestiary adds monsters from previous Witcher games and CDPR-released content to the in-game bestiary. With 454 endorsements and over 15,000 downloads, it's a popular lore-friendly expansion for players who want more creature entries. Last updated December 2021, so check compatibility with your game version.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 454 endorsements and over 15k downloads.
- Fills a gap for lore enthusiasts wanting more bestiary entries.
- Simple concept—just adds content, no complex mechanics to learn.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2021—may not work with the latest game patches.
- Requires manual installation; no mod manager support mentioned.
For Witcher 3 players who love the lore and want to see more creatures documented in the bestiary. Perfect for completionists and role-players who enjoy reading about monsters. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or visual overhauls—this is purely a content addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in the correct 'Mods' folder in your Witcher 3 directory.
- Check if the mod requires any DLC or updates from CDPR to work properly.
- If you're using other bestiary mods, test for conflicts by loading a save and checking the bestiary entries.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Lettere
- Version
- 4.0
- Downloads
- 15,192
- Endorsements
- 454
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 12/23/2020
- Updated
- 12/1/2021
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