Signs Tweak
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 36 Signs mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Quen
now lasts 5 minutes. I got tired of constantly needing to recast Quen even if I haven't been hit.Yrden
now lasts 20 seconds and ranges from ~50% to ~99% slowdown depending on sign intensity. This sign was complete garbage. I needed to make it more useful. Also made it last long enough to get good use out of it. (I might want to tweak the duration and max slowdown.. not sure yet.)Axii
now lasts 1 minute. This sign was only ever useful in dialogue. Now it can be cast on an enemy and knock them out of the fight long enough for Axii to be a viable crowd control utility.The idea of this mod is to mess with as little as possible to keep to the original game while still making the seemingly useless signs actually useful and make a sign build more viable.
In the future, I may decide to tweak Igni and Aard and possibly Yrden's lightning trap in order to make sign builds capable of outputting significant DPS. At the same time, I don't want to make sign builds more OP than the typical combat/alchemy build that CDPR seems to want to restrict us to.
Anyway, feel free to make requests or suggestions. This mod is very much a work in progress as I tweak it until perfect balance is made.
Signs Tweak by celticjasen is a compact gameplay mod for The Witcher 3 that extends the duration of Quen, Yrden, and Axii signs. Quen lasts 5 minutes, Yrden lasts 20 seconds with a slowdown effect ranging from 50% to 100% based on sign intensity, and Axii lasts 1 minute. With 568 endorsements and 16,550 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking longer-lasting sign effects.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 568 endorsements and over 16k downloads.
- Simple tweak that makes signs more practical for extended combat and exploration.
- No complex dependencies or installation steps—just drop-in and play.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—may not be compatible with the latest game version or DLCs.
- Only affects three signs; other signs remain unchanged, so it's a partial overhaul.
- No detailed documentation on how the changes interact with other mods or game balance.
For Witcher 3 players who want to rely on signs more heavily without constantly recasting them. If you're tired of Quen fading mid-fight or Yrden's short duration, this mod gives you breathing room. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or want a complete sign overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod folder in your 'Mods' directory in the game's root folder.
- If you're using other sign-related mods, check for conflicts in the mod merger tool.
- Test the new durations in a low-stakes fight to get a feel for the balance.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- celticjasen
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 16,550
- Endorsements
- 568
- Category
- Signs
- Created
- 8/15/2018
- Updated
- 8/15/2018
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