Shield On Back

⭐ — (14 endorsements) 📥 308 downloads 📌 v1.7.1 📅 11/23/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Ithuza · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/23/2022 📅 Created: 11/23/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 🏆 #68 of 183 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I found a weird way to get a shield on your back and it looks awesome!

You're riding along on Roach enjoying the nice breeze when suddenly you realize, "Gee, I'd like a shield on my back!".

Well, this might just be your lucky day!!

Mods needed:

  • []the Viking and Knight (Only works with that shield at the moment)

To get it to work with the Shields mod:  You'll just need to edit the xmls for that mod; which I tried to post a little guide for in the comments section to help you get started.  Hopefully, this step won't be needed in the future; so for now I'll just be happy if it works at all for anyone else!

Recommended mods:

Better Torches (Lets you use shields while riding horses/climbing etc...)

To Install:

  • []Install the Viking and Knight mod and it's dependencies.

    []Unzip the file you download from this page and add the modShieldOnBack folder to the main installation "The Witcher 3 > Mods" folder.

    []Run Script Merger if you have any other script mods most likely.

  • (Optional) You don't need any extra buttons so read the "How To Use in Game:" section below to decide if you want them!

          Go to your "My Documents > The Witcher 3"  folder and open up the  input.settings  file in a notepad type of program.

Do seperate searches for     &      &     (and any others that strike your fancy).

Add the following lines underneath every category that you choose to use: (Keeping capitalization correct or it might disappear).

IK_8=(Action=ShieldOnBackLonghold,State=Duration,IdleTime=0. 83)

IK_8=(Action=ShieldOnBack)

(Change IK_8 to something like IK_Backspace or IK_F7 if you want to use a different key (I use IK_C but I am heavily modded))

Save the file.

How To Use in Game:

1.) If you decided to use a bound a key as described up above then when you use it it'll either equip or unequip the shield from your inventory.

2.) Likewise, if you hold down the same key, a message will pop up telling you whether the animation for putting it on your back is enabled or disabled.

3.) A feature is included so you can use non-combat items (like a torch from the radial menu) and if you're holding a shield it'll put it on your back first.

This is just a first test to see if it works and all t

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher 3 Mods
Author
Ithuza
Version
1.7.1
Downloads
308
Endorsements
14
Category
Immersion
Created
11/23/2022
Updated
11/23/2022

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