Friendly Wolves (Next-Gen)
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #49 of 243 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"The White Wolf has friends" - apomorph
This mod renders wolves either friendly or neutral.
Based on the original mod by apomorph, Friendly Wolves.
Notable quests, locations and encounters affected:
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[]"A Dog's Life", "Wild at Heart" and "Family Matters" all work as originally intended (aggressive wolves)
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]Wolves in "Fools' Gold" have been replaced with aggressive wild dogs
- []"Big Feet to Fill: The Third Group" starts without needing to kill the wolves in the woods
- []The wolves at the Isolated Hut in Skellige have been replaced with wild dogs
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[]Wolves encountered by Ciri and wolves summoned by other entities are still hostile.
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]"Neutral Dogs": Wild dogs encountered with Mislav the hunter in "The Beast of White Orchard" are still hostile
As a bonus:
Wild dogs pestering you in Velen can now be turned neutral. They can still be attacked, but won't chase you across the swampy fields anymore.Certain quests with rabid dogs should not be affected. Can be combined with either friendly or neutral wolves mod.
Friendly Wolves (Next-Gen) turns wolves into non-hostile creatures, letting you explore forests without constant attacks. It's a simple gameplay tweak for players who want a more peaceful wilderness experience. With 595 endorsements and 59,671 downloads, it's a popular choice for those tired of wolf ambushes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 595 endorsements and nearly 60k downloads.
- Directly solves a common annoyance for explorers.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul other mechanics.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects wolves; other hostile creatures remain unchanged.
For players who enjoy exploring without constant wolf attacks and want a more relaxed wilderness experience. Perfect for those who prefer a peaceful playthrough or are tired of wolf ambushes. Skip if you want a comprehensive overhaul of all wildlife behavior.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (January 2023) to avoid compatibility issues.
- If you use a mod manager, install this mod through it for easy removal if needed.
- Consider pairing with other wildlife-friendly mods for a fully peaceful outdoors.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- apomorph
- Version
- 1.8
- Downloads
- 59,671
- Endorsements
- 595
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 1/5/2023
- Updated
- 1/7/2023
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