More Presets for Swords on the Hip (Next-Gen Compatible)

⭐ ⭐ (732 endorsements) 📥 44,496 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 5/26/2022
⚪ Last updated 2023

By lufusol · Tweaks

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/11/2023 📅 Created: 5/26/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #39 of 132 Tweaks mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

THIS 'MOD' REQUIRES SWORDS ON THE HIP TO ALREADY BE INSTALLED.  Do you like to play dress-up with Geralt?  Are you tired of manually tweaking a bunch of coordinates in Swords on the Hip, each time you change Geralt's equipment?  I know I was, so I designed, tested and refined several new presets for better immersion and ease of use.

Now you can quickly fit your weapons to certain armor and accessories, and switch them as often as you like without tedious manual editing.

INSTALLATION:

1. First install SotH by menschfeind13!  It's an excellent mod for customization, but my presets expand your options and ease of use!

2. Unpack my archive to your Witcher 3 installation directory, overwrite existing files (there should be exactly 17 files overwritten).

In addition to the original (unchanged) presets included with Swords on the Hip (aka Carry Your weapons as You Want) by menschfeind13, the following new presets have been added by me:

for Steel & Silver swords:

"caped" - diagonally mounted left side, mostly avoids clipping the NPC cape.

"cloaked" - vertically mounted left side, minimally clips the KM cloak, with some compromises

"samurai" - curved over and horizontally balanced on the left side

"samurai_swapped" same, but with steel on the inside, silver on the outside (see pics)

"exotic" - unique hybrid mounting, looks super cool and works really well for any two dissimilar blades (e.g. 1 straight, 1 curved)

for Crossbow:

"caped" - left-side crossbow hung from the belt is flipped around for a tight fit to match swords also using the "caped" presets

"cloaked" - strapped to Geralt's right hip/leg, this has the tightest fit to the body AND animates smoothly

"samurai" - strapped to Geralt's left thigh, it makes the most sense with Kensei armors (Samurai Attire DLC)

- and a comically absurd bonus setting, if you can figure out how to access it WHICH HAS NOW BEEN UNHIDDEN IN v1. 2 ;)

Caped - designed around the NPC Cape from the Hoods mod.  It also works (slightly less well) with the grey and brown "cloaks" (basically capes) from More Robes, which are a tad wider than NPC Cape. And then there is the !@#$%^& Crach cape (Hoods again), the widest of all capes, it's simply impossible to avoid clipping, but if the wind blows in your favor (or you just keep moving forward), this setting is still your best bet.  To fit with the swords, the "Caped" crossbow has been flipped around completely, trigger-side facing out, handle between the swords and body, and slightly rotated to avoid poking through the cape.

Cloaked - designed around the KM Cloak (Hoods), particularly when wearing heavy "dress" style armor (e.g. ursine).  Works j

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

More Presets for Swords on the Hip adds several new presets for swords and crossbows to be worn on Geralt's body, designed to fit with capes, cloaks, katanas, and samurai-style armours. A popular tweak with 732 endorsements and 44,496 downloads, last updated in January 2023.

✨ Key Features

Adds several new presets for swords and crossbow placement on Geralt's body.
Presets designed to fit well with capes, cloaks, katanas, and samurai-style armours.
Allows mixing different types of weapon placements.
Next-Gen compatible as indicated in the mod title.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 732 endorsements and over 44k downloads.
  • Specifically designed for cosmetic loadouts with capes and samurai gear.
  • Next-Gen compatible, so it works with the latest version of the game.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in January 2023, so may not be updated for future game patches.
  • Purely cosmetic – no gameplay changes, so not for those seeking new mechanics.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Witcher 3 players who want more visual variety in how Geralt carries his weapons, especially those using capes, cloaks, or samurai-style armor. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes – this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Check the mod's file structure to ensure you place files in the correct directory (usually 'mods' folder).
  • If you're using other cosmetic mods, test load order to avoid conflicts with weapon placement.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher 3 Mods
Author
lufusol
Version
1.2
Downloads
44,496
Endorsements
732
Category
Tweaks
Created
5/26/2022
Updated
1/11/2023

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