No Inventory Access During Combat

⭐ ⭐ (226 endorsements) 📥 83,587 downloads 📌 v4.04.2 📅 10/3/2019
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Partoutatix and 01DarkLord04 · Tweaks

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 11/30/2023 📅 Created: 10/3/2019
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #21 of 132 Tweaks mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Prepare Or Die. Disables the inventory menu during combat. So you can only use what you already equipped and slotted before, in preparation for a contract/boss fight.

Install:

Same as installing most other TW3 Mods. Avoid Vortex, TW3 Mod Manager recommended  if you need a manager. Place any \modxxx folders directly inside your <TW3 game install>\Mods (or \mods) folder, place any \dlcxxx folders directly inside your <TW3 game install>\dlc (or \DLC) folder. Merge everything with Script Merger.

How to install most simple TW3 Mods for newbies/klutzes:

First you gotta locate your The Witcher 3 game install location. Usually it's somewhere like "C:\GOG Games\The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt GOTY" for Good Old Games versions of the game or "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Witcher 3" for Steam versions of the game.

Script Merger

Download, run/install it, run what it installed to be sure it's working.

Optional but highly recommended:

TW3 Mod Manager

Download, run/install it, run what it installed to be sure it's working. Installing it all to some place like C:\TW3Modding\ should work.

After that you can install most mods by downloading them manually (VORTEX NOT RECOMMENDED WITH TW3 MODS, IT WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE PROBLEMS). Extract their contents somewhere (rightclick on the downloaded mod file->extract) and then place their files&folders in the right places in your game install yourself OR let TW3 Mod Manager extract and place them correctly for you (Recommended).

If you're not using TW3 Mod Manager you need to make sure all of your mod's \modxxx folders end up directly inside your <TW3 game install>\Mods folder (or <TW3 game install>\mods, wherever your other mods are). If there's no mods folder in your TW3 game install folder (TW3MM would've created one for you) you can create one by rightclicking on some empty space there -> "New" -> "Folder" and write Mods as its name. That means your \modxxx folders ends up as <TW3 game install>\Mods\modxxx. TW3MM would place it there automatically for you so you wouldn't have to.

If your mod has \dlcxxx folders they similarly need to be directly inside your <TW3 game install>\dlc folder (or <TW3 game install>\DLC wherever your other dlcs are). They should end up as <TW3 game install>\dlc\dlcxxx ( never <TW3 game install>\dlc\dlc\dlcxxx !). TW3MM would do this automatically for you.

If you mod has a xxx.xml mod menu file then it would have would have to end up as <TW3 game install>\bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix\pc\xxx.xml. Again, TW3MM would do this automatically for you.

With the nextgen

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A lightweight tweak for 7 Days to Die that disables the inventory menu during combat, forcing players to prepare before fights. With 226 endorsements and 83,587 downloads, it's a popular choice for survivalists seeking a harder, more immersive experience.

✨ Key Features

Disables the inventory menu during combat
Forces players to prepare before engaging enemies
Simple tweak with no additional configuration required

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Adds a real challenge for players who want to rely on pre-planning
  • Solid community support with 226 endorsements and 83k downloads
  • Lightweight and doesn't clutter your mod list

⚠️ Cons

  • No detailed instructions or troubleshooting provided by the author
  • Last updated in 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game version
  • Only affects inventory access; doesn't add other combat tweaks
🎯 Is This For You?
For 7 Days to Die players who want a harder survival experience and hate pausing mid-fight to swap items. Skip if you prefer casual play or need more comprehensive combat overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure your load order places this mod after any mods that modify inventory behavior to avoid conflicts.
  • Test in a single-player game first to see how it feels before joining a server.
  • Since it disables inventory during combat, always carry your essential gear in your hotbar before heading out.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher 3 Mods
Author
Partoutatix and 01DarkLord04
Version
4.04.2
Downloads
83,587
Endorsements
226
Category
Tweaks
Created
10/3/2019
Updated
11/30/2023

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