Shield On Back
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #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:
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[]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!
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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