Reworked Hair and Beard (HW and non-HW Version) - Standalone TBOB
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #13 of 131 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Reworked Hair and Beard (HW and non-HW Version) - Standalone TBOB
Standalone version of the fix for The Butcher of Blaviken mod. The long-awaited fix for the "Hairworks" dark beard. This mod is usable with all Geralt Retexture mods(and vanilla). Enjoy this fix and support me with feedback and endorsements. Thanks
Some considerations
This mod is a piece of the Butcher of Blaviken mod that modifies the whole
aspect of Geralt, including the textures that include the scalp and the
Without these changes to the texture some hairstyles may appear broken due to the too dark color of the scalp and the base of the
beard (I could not integrate them in this mod because the texture in
question would also change the face of Geralt and limit the use of the
mods of Gearlt).
To get a uniform aspect of beard and hair my advice is to install TBOB + the optional file (which contains modifications of
RHandb mod but adapted to TBOBMOD)
Check out my other mods:
HDMR - HD Monsters Reworked mod
The Butcher of Blaviken Lore-Friendly Geralt
Witchers Eyes Lore Friendly
4K Reworked Women mod
Yennefer Eyes Lore-Friendly
HUGE improvements with version 1. 9. 1EE Available NOW
- Infinite LOD for Hair and beard
- Huge hair style improvement "Shaved except for a pony tail", now the
hair is more voluminous and detailed regardless of the position of the
- Improved reflexes for HW and non-HW hair and beard
- Removal of all yellowish (unrealistic) halos in shadow areas.
- Great improvements for the beard in the shady areas, now appears more realistic
- Improvements for beard follicles.
- White hair for the non-HW version
- Balance of shadow levels and maximum brightness for HW hair and beard. Now they will never appear too bright or too dark.
and so on..
- Huge improvements for the non-HW version of Geralt. Now the hair and beard have a more uniform color and change shades of color depending on the brightness of the game (as happens with HW hair) .. when the sun is high in the sky the hair will appear white and sli
This standalone fix addresses the dark beard/hair issue in The Butcher of Blaviken mod, specifically the Hairworks problem. It is compatible with all Geralt retexture mods, making it a versatile bug fix for players using that popular mod. With over 1,400 endorsements and 174,000 downloads, it's a well-received solution.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 1,433 endorsements and 174,514 downloads.
- Works with any Geralt retexture, so you don't have to give up your favorite look.
- Standalone means you can use it even if you don't run the full TBOB mod.
⚠️ Cons
- Only fixes a specific issue for one mod — if you don't use TBOB, this is useless.
- Last updated in January 2024 — may not be compatible with future game patches.
For Witcher 3 players who use The Butcher of Blaviken mod and are annoyed by the dark, overgrown beard/hair when Hairworks is enabled. Also for those who want a quick fix without messing with the original mod's files. Skip if you don't use TBOB or don't care about Hairworks visuals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the correct version for your setup: HW if you have Hairworks on, non-HW if off.
- If you're using a mod manager, just drop the file into your mods folder and enable it.
- Make sure to load this after TBOB in your mod list to ensure the fix applies.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Denroth
- Version
- 1.9.1EE
- Downloads
- 174,514
- Endorsements
- 1,433
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 1/11/2018
- Updated
- 1/24/2024
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