Improved Fist Fights
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #24 of 243 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
Ever wish fist fights weren't so ridiculously imbalanced, especially at high difficulty, where the opponents can defeat you in 2 hits and you must hit them like 30 times to win? C'mon, a witcher who destroys giant beasts and monsters doesn't get beaten that easily by commoners. Say no more! Introducing "Improved Fist Fights"! With this mod, I try to balance fist fights for all difficulty settings, by tweaking Geralt's HP and damage during the fights.
Minigame fist fights will now be a lot shorter (cause who wants to play some lame fist fights when we have Gwent and adventuring to do!). Opponents will need about 9-13 hits to beat Geralt, while he'll need 8-14 hits to win, based on difficulty settings (tested on NG and NG+ with Enemy Upscale on; YMMV). Here are some limited data during my testing:
What is changed:
Event FistFights (ie. during Triss's masquerade quest):
NPC's attack: same as vanilla.
Geralt's attack: matches NPC's fist base attack value (changed from vanilla 5 to 50).
Geralt's HP: same as vanilla. (I believe you use your normal HP during event fist fight, and it's considered a normal enemy battle.)
Minigame FistFights (the one where you challenge people):
NPC's attack: same as vanilla.
Geralt's attack: 2x stronger (changed from vanilla 150 to 300).
Geralt's HP: variable and greatly increased, based on game difficulty (no longer just fixed 2000 like vanilla).
(Don't worry, the HP will revert to normal after the fist fight is done.)
Installation:
To install, simply extract the archive into the root of your Witcher 3 installation folder. Or move modImprovedFistFightNGE into your "mods" folder.
This mod modifies the following:
\scripts\game\player\r4Player.ws
\gameplay\items\def_items_weapons.xml
\gameplay\items_plus\def_items_weapons.xml
So make sure to merge scripts AND bundled-texts, or it won't work.
Improved Fist Fights by Teiji is a gameplay mod that aims to balance fist fight events and minigames. With 1,505 endorsements and 188,911 downloads, it has a solid player base. Last updated in July 2023, it remains a popular choice for those seeking fairer combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,505 endorsements.
- High download count (188,911) shows real demand.
- Focused on a niche but beloved feature—fist fights.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2023—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
For players who enjoy fist fight events and minigames but find them unbalanced or frustrating. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who wants fairer brawls, this mod is for you. Skip if you're looking for major overhauls—this is a targeted tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (July 2023).
- If you use other gameplay mods, test fist fights early to ensure no conflicts.
- Consider backing up your save before installing, just in case.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Teiji
- Version
- 4.04.00
- Downloads
- 188,911
- Endorsements
- 1,505
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 5/30/2019
- Updated
- 7/20/2023
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