Simple NPC Swords
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #122 of 325 Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SIMPLE NPC SWORDS
- Hey, guys, your swords are too high quality! Take simple swords!Changes weapons in "crowd" NPC. (Blacksmiths, bandits, guards, soldiers, etc.)
- []Now the swords in their hands are equal to the weapons in the inventory (the bandits) []Blacksmiths forge swords that are equipped NPC (guards, soldiers, bandits)
FILES:
- []modSimpleNPCSwords (Changes the model "blacksmith_sword" to "No Mans Land sword 1") []modSimpleNPCSwordsV2 (Changes the model "No Mans Land sword 1" to "blacksmith_sword")
See the details in the screenshots * Pinch of proverbial realism and immersion ;)
Simple NPC Swords is a lightweight mod that swaps the weapons held by crowd NPCs like blacksmiths, bandits, guards, and soldiers. It's a straightforward cosmetic tweak for players who want more variety in NPC armaments, with 723 endorsements and 21,269 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 723 endorsements and over 21k downloads.
- Simple and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
- Last updated in 2017, so it's stable for older game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—may be incompatible with current game versions.
- Limited to crowd NPCs; doesn't affect named or unique characters.
For players who want a quick visual tweak to make generic NPCs look less samey. If you're a modder looking for a base to build on, this could be a starting point. Skip if you want major overhauls or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple weapon swap, make sure to place it in your load order after other mods that alter NPC inventories to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable it and check for conflicts with other weapon mods.
- Test in a busy area like a city to see the changes immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- RayDess
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 21,269
- Endorsements
- 723
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 7/19/2017
- Updated
- 7/19/2017
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