Fix for Viper and Venomous Viper Swords
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #79 of 131 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod updates the visuals on the Viper Swords (the ones found in White Orchard) so they can have proper sword models pertaining to their name, opposed to using generic steel/silver models, by using the ones seen in the HoS expansion. Meanwhile, to compensate, I provided an option to have a visual upgrade for the Venomous Viper Swords from the expansion to use unused sword models and icons found in the game's files. I decided to include them as optional download since they are quite nice looking. This is a pure visual fix. This mod makes changes to def_item_crafting_weapons.xml for the base game (and for the HoS expansion for file B and C).
This mod has 3 download options:
A. Visual fix and update for Viper Swords only
B.
Visual upgrade for Venomous Viper Swords and update for Viper Swords
C.
Visual upgrade for both Venomous and Viper swords.
If you are unsure which one to download, check the images or just download the first one for fix.
Installation:
1. Download and extract the mod.
2. Go to your game directory and place the mod in \The Witcher 3\Mods\ (if it doesn't exist, make one)
3. Run the game.
Uninstallation:
1. Remove the folder from \The Witcher 3\Mods\
Credits:
CD Projekt Red
This small bug fix mod addresses issues with the Venomous Viper Swords and updates the Viper Sword. With 473 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads, it's a community-approved fix for a niche issue. Last updated September 2025, it's likely compatible with recent game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 473 endorsements
- Over 12,000 downloads show it's widely used
- Recently updated (September 2025) so likely works with current game version
⚠️ Cons
- May require manual installation if you're not using a mod manager
For players who use the Viper or Venomous Viper Swords and have encountered bugs. If you're a completionist who wants all items working properly, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use these swords or prefer gameplay over bug fixes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, download with the manager to avoid manual file placement issues.
- Check the mod's posts section for any user-reported compatibility notes with other weapon mods.
- Make sure to load this mod after any mods that alter the same swords to ensure fixes apply.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- ScoutBr0
- Version
- 1.02
- Downloads
- 12,302
- Endorsements
- 473
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 1/2/2016
- Updated
- 9/13/2025
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