Magical (un)sheathing of weapons (Invisible Weapons)
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #227 of 243 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod makes your weapons invisible when they are holstered, and visible upon unsheathing them with a visual effect.
It would be a great addition to my other Magic Spells for Signs mod, and, I think, to everyone who uses AMM or something similar.
In order to make the mod work you should buy a new item from an ofieri merchant and just keep it in your inventory. Alternatively you can use a console command
ghost_of_the_sun
which will give you the new item.
If you want to disable the mod functions, just put that item in your stash or drop somewhere, then reequip your weapons in an inventory menu.
There are settings you can change to adjust the mod for yourself:
-- Visual Effect - enables/disables new visual effect.
-- Optional Animation - enables/disables an additional short animation upon unsheathing sword.
-- Without Animation - enables/disables standard vanilla sheathing and drawing sword's animations.
-- Left Hand Effect - enables/disables the visual effect on the left hand.
Important notes and issues:
- It's better to play when all the settings are ON, however, if you want just a main function of hiding and showing weapons upon sheathing and drawing, you can set all options to OFF.
- Crossbow related animations weren't changed, they are quite plain already and the changes wouldn't be noticable anyway.
- Doesn't work in cutscenes (?).
Installation:
Extract 'bin', 'dlc' and 'mods' folders into your 'Witcher 3' folder, don't use any installation managers. Use Script Merger, if you have other mods.
If you get script compilation errors, you should merge mod manually. It won't be difficult, just open files of my mod, except those which are located in the 'local' folder, and search for
//invisible weapons
Good luck on the path!
Special thanks to:
Tellah9 for making gif, picture and video.
My other mods:
Winter Blade FX
Runestones Visual FX
The Bell of Many Things
Magic Spells for Signs
Adrenaline SlowMotion
Alternative Undying
This mod makes weapons invisible while holstered and visible only when drawn, offering a cleaner look for your character. With 202 endorsements and 5,180 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated tweak for players who want a less cluttered appearance. Last updated in 2019, it may require compatibility checks with current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Clean visual effect—no more clunky weapons on your back.
- Decent community support with 202 endorsements.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't bloat your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019—might not work with the latest game patches.
- Only affects weapon visibility; no other gameplay tweaks.
For players who prefer a minimalist look and hate seeing weapons clipped through cloaks or shields. If you're into immersion and want your character to look unarmed until combat starts, this is for you. Skip if you want gameplay changes beyond visuals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible, since the mod hasn't been updated since 2019.
- If you use a mod manager, install manually to ensure proper file placement.
- Test in third-person view to see the effect clearly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- menschfeind13
- Version
- 0.998
- Downloads
- 5,180
- Endorsements
- 202
- Category
- Gameplay Changes
- Created
- 5/18/2019
- Updated
- 7/13/2019
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