Ice Breath for PLM
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 5.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #218 of 243 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
So PLM can use different weather codes then vanilla and other weather/lighting mods. this edit teaches ice breath the codes that PLM uses so that it can function as intended while the user also uses PLM
See https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/1257 for the original base mod for non PLM users and thank you again CAPA14 for this amazing mod below is the description from CAPA14
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What it does?
Enables Ice Breath FX to Geralt, Roach and NPCs
How it works?
MENU > OPTIONS > MODS > ICE BREATH SETTINGS
Cold Places: Enables the effect to whatever weather when you are at:
AN_Skellige_ArdSkellig
AN_Island_of_Myst
AN_Prologue_Village_Winter
AN_Kaer_Morhen
(If you don't set anything to the menu or choose to not have it, "Cold Places" will be the default behaviour)
Cold Weather: Enables the effect based on the current Weather does not matter the Map you are. Affected weathers are:
PLM_MidWT_Snow
PLM_Thor_s_Anvil
WT_Mid_Clouds_Fog
WT_Blizzard
PLM_Baldur_s_Ice
WT_Rain_Storm
PLM_Freya_s_Moon
Forced: It will enable the effect no matter what
Disabled: Will never enable the effect
The script checks the conditions of area, weather and settings from 5 to 5 seconds.(no hotkeys needed)
So when you choose something from the menu it will have effect after 5 seconds.
- To Skellige always on, choose "Cold Places"
- Don't want Skellige to always have it enabled. Choose Cold Weather or Disabled
- Didn't like Kaer Morhen with Breath Fx? Choose Cold Weather or Disabled.
- Want to have have Ice Breath to Rain Weather in Velen? Choose Forced
Installation:
To have just the Ice Breath FX without changing the Weather, just drop modIceBreath to <The Witcher 3 Install folder>\mods
To have the menu, download the second file "Ice Breath Menu" and drop the
"bin" folder to <The Witcher 3 Install folder>.
It will ask you to merge the bin folders. CONFIRM!
This mod uses playerWitcher.ws so most probably you will have to merge with other mods.
Credits!
From CDPR forums:
dawid0711 - For having the idea
shaedhen - For starting this and first finding the effect name ;)
Ice Breath for PLM adds ice breath effects to Geralt, Roach, and NPCs, requiring PLM versions 13 or 14 (beta). Based on another mod, it's a small gameplay enhancement for Witcher 3 players using the PLM framework. With 317 endorsements and 5,531 downloads, it has a modest following.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 317 endorsements and over 5.5k downloads
- Adds a cool visual effect to multiple characters, not just Geralt
- Built on a proven mod, so it's likely stable if you're already using PLM
⚠️ Cons
- Requires PLM versions 13 or 14 (beta) — if you're on a different version, it won't work
- Last updated in 2020, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- No detailed instructions or troubleshooting provided by the author
For Witcher 3 players who already use PLM and want to add a frosty flair to combat and exploration. If you're not using PLM, this mod isn't for you. Skip if you're looking for new gameplay mechanics — this is purely a visual effect.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the correct PLM version installed (13 or 14 beta) before adding this mod, or it won't work.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other mods.
- Test the effect on Geralt first to see if it works before checking Roach and NPCs.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Mad Lynx
- Version
- 1.5.0
- Downloads
- 5,531
- Endorsements
- 317
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 6/23/2019
- Updated
- 6/11/2020
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