Hairworks for Yennefer

⭐ ⭐ (401 endorsements) 📥 7,779 downloads 📌 vv0.1 📅 4/5/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By rmemr · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/5/2020 📅 Created: 4/5/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🧩 Script Merger — Witcher Script Merger Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Community Patch - Base Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #212 of 264 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

In the upcoming radish modding tools update it will be possible to add new hairworks assets (hairstyles or fur) to the game. An example proof-of-concept project for a Yennefer hairstyle will be included to get mod authors a quickstart and will contain all the used "source" files (3dsmax). The example does have some issues and was not meant to be published.

Since multiple people kept asking for it as a mod... here it goes... However, as much fun as it was to play with 3dsmax to create the example it will stay as it is and there will be NO UPDATES unless someone else continues the work form the example project or creates something from scratch.

Here you can see the hairstyle in motion.

If you are interested to continue/create new hairworks hairstyles come to the radish modding tools discord server and ping me.

Performance

It's Hairworks - of course there is a performance hit. Also this hairstyle is not optimized in any way.  If you care about performance or are obsessed with the fps counter you probably should not install this. Newer cards will probably not have noticeable problems, though.

How to install

1. Unzip the package into your witcher game directory (so dlc folder content from package goes into witcher 3/dlc folder and mod folder content from package goes into witcher 3/mod folder)

2. Make sure you activate the Hairworks option for all and not only for Geralt.

How to uninstall

1. Delete the folders mods/modHairworks and DLC/dlcHairworks

Issues

  • []Deactivating Hairworks option will break Yennefers default non-hairworks hair. If you don't want Hairworks for Yennefer uninstall the mod.

    []The auto-hide distance seems not to be as high as non-hw hair. If the player moves away from the Yennefer npc the hair will be removed.

    []Some cutscenes teleport the actors between shots. Since the hair reacts to movement this will look odd in some scenes. Mostly it seems fine, though.

    []probably more...

    Thanks:

    @Scoutbr0: for the fixed head mesh used as a base.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A proof-of-concept mod that applies NVIDIA Hairworks to Yennefer's hair in The Witcher 3, created with radish modding tools. It adds realistic hair physics and rendering to the character. With 401 endorsements and 7,779 downloads, it's a niche cosmetic enhancement for players who want improved hair visuals.

✨ Key Features

Applies Hairworks to Yennefer's hair for enhanced physics and visuals
Created with radish modding tools as a proof of concept
Targets NPC hair specifically, not just Geralt's

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 401 endorsements and 7,779 downloads
  • Brings Hairworks to an NPC, expanding visual fidelity beyond the protagonist
  • Proof of concept shows potential for future NPC hair mods

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2020, may not be compatible with the latest game version or DLC
  • As a proof of concept, it may have limited polish or features
  • Requires radish modding tools knowledge for potential customization
🎯 Is This For You?
For Witcher 3 players who want Yennefer's hair to look more realistic with Hairworks physics. Skip if you're not interested in cosmetic tweaks or if you play on lower-end hardware that struggles with Hairworks.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure your GPU can handle Hairworks; it's demanding, so test performance in crowded areas like Novigrad.
  • If you use other hair mods for Yennefer, this may conflict—install after them and check for overwrites.
  • Since it's a proof of concept, back up your original files before installing in case you want to revert.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher 3 Mods
Author
rmemr
Version
v0.1
Downloads
7,779
Endorsements
401
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
4/5/2020
Updated
4/5/2020

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