Keep runewords on Witcher set gear upgrade
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #28 of 61 Alchemy and Crafting mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Enchanting was added by the Hearts of Stone expansion and facilitated through the use of runewords (for weapons) and glyphwords (for armor). If you enchant any Witcher set gear but then upgrade that gear to a higher tier, the enchantment will be destroyed in the process freeing up the slots.
This mod prevents that runewords and glyphwords will be destroyed if you upgrade any enchanted gear to a higher tier.
Installation
Copy the "modKeepRunewords" folder to the "Mods" folder in your Witcher 3 installation directory.
To uninstall, delete the "modKeepRunewords" folder from the "Mods" folder.
Compatibility
The mod has been tested with Version 1. 31/1. 32/4. 0/4. 01/4. 02
Affected file:
content\scripts\game\gameplay\crafting\craftingManager.ws
If you use a mod that modifies the file craftingManager.ws (e.g. Friendly Stash), you need to use Script Merger to merge the mods (refer to documentation for further details)
This small utility mod for The Witcher 3 prevents runewords and glyphwords from being destroyed when upgrading Witcher set gear to a higher tier. It's a quality-of-life fix for players who enchant their gear and then want to upgrade it without losing their enchantments.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 725 endorsements and over 11k downloads
- Solves a real annoyance for players who enchant their gear
- Lightweight and doesn't affect other game mechanics
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may not be compatible with the latest game version or DLCs
- Only affects Witcher set gear, not other gear types
For The Witcher 3 players who use runewords and glyphwords on their Witcher gear and want to upgrade without losing those enchantments. Skip if you don't enchant your gear or rarely upgrade Witcher sets.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your save before installing any mod, just in case.
- If you're using the Steam version, consider using a mod manager like The Witcher 3 Mod Manager for easier installation.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your game version (especially if you have the Game of the Year edition) before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- PsychoDad
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 11,666
- Endorsements
- 725
- Category
- Alchemy and Crafting
- Created
- 7/7/2018
- Updated
- 7/7/2018
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