Grand Balance Repair (Open Mod)
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 36 Balancing mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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This is an open mod that anyone is invited to contribute according to the assumptions. More info in a sticky thread in comments. Github repository: https://github.com/Fnts7/W3GrandBalanceRepair
Continously developed overhaul of Witcher 3 balance. It is about balance fixes and small improvements at most - for people who don't want to install any overhaul mod, that makes major changes in gameplay, but want to enjoy good game without terrible and basic balance failures. Anyone can contribute. This mod mostly does what CD Projekt RED should fix in patches, so the category is on the border of overhaul/balancing/bug fixing.
Changes description and module division:
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[]Must have adjustment. Can be considered vanilla bug fix.
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]Significant change.[]Small change, minor impact in game.
Main file:
- Integrates Crossbow Damage Boost And Balance
- Integrates Signs Overhaul
- Includes following modules: Alchemy, Combat, Equipment, Petards
- DOES NOT include modules: Realistic Burning, Enemy Scaling, Combat Speeds - those are available in optional files, but are equally important! Requires: Custom Localization Fix (version for 1. 30 available HERE)
Alchemy module
(Fnts) - toxicity, potions, oils:
[]Heightened Tolerance skill enhanced, so it has better gain with mutagen poitions. In addition to its normal effect, it now lowers the toxicity threshold of mutagen poitions by 5% per level, bot not below 35 value. So most of mutagens are lowered from 70 to 52. 5 on skill level 5.
[]Heightened Tolerance skill is now row switched with Refreshment skill. That is for better balance, because Acquired Tolerance and Heightened Tolerance make a powerful combo.
[]Acquired Tolerance skill adjusted to c
Grand Balance Repair is a balance overhaul for The Witcher 3, aiming to fix balance issues and make small improvements without major gameplay changes. It's for players who want a more polished experience without installing a full overhaul mod. With 488 endorsements and 27,109 downloads, it has a solid following.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 488 endorsements and 27k downloads
- Fills a niche for players who want balance fixes without overhaul mods
- Open mod means the community can contribute and improve it
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with the latest game version
- May require manual installation and load order management
For Witcher 3 players who want a more balanced experience but are wary of overhaul mods that change too much. If you're a purist who wants the game to feel like vanilla but with better balance, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or if you play on the latest game version.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's compatibility with your game version before installing, as it's from 2016.
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex to handle installation and load order.
- Read the mod's forum posts for any known issues or community patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Fnts and the team
- Version
- 69
- Downloads
- 27,109
- Endorsements
- 488
- Category
- Balancing
- Created
- 4/10/2016
- Updated
- 10/28/2016
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