Swap Crossbow Appearances (Next Gen and Classic)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 83 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Change appearance of all crossbow to a unique appearance. Without changes their stats.
What's the purpose?
Based on the idea of Swap Witcher Armour Appearances, with the permission of the author. Geralt will always have the same-looking crossbow you equip, no matter their stats or inventory icon.
This mod includes the appearance of all crossbows Geralt uses. Not the bolts' ammunition.
I only replaced the equipped template and left the inventory icon alone. This way, you can still tell them apart easily in your inventory/stash.
4. 04 Next-Gen AND 1. 32 Classic compatible!
List of files
Swap Witcher Crossbow
- Feline Crossbow, aka Witcher Cat School Crossbow
- Ursine Crossbow, aka Witcher Bear School Crossbow
- (Starting) Crossbow
- Robust Crossbow
- (Superb Crossbow) Death from Above
- Enhanced Crossbow
- Superior Crossbow
- Mastercraft Crossbow
- Grandmaster Crossbow
- Nilgaardian Crossbow (Free DLC)
- Elven Crossbow (Free DLC)
- Skellige Crossbow (Free DLC)
- Ofieri Crossbow (HoS)
- Geralt of Rivia's Crossbow (B&W)
- Ravix of Fourhorn's Crossbow (B&W)
- Toussaint Crossbow (B&W)
Optional Files
- Sezon Burz Crossbow (Requires Sezon Burz Witcher's Gear, credits to Sumajin)
- Howling Vengeance Crossbow (Requires Sezon Burz Witcher's Gear, credits to Sumajin)
Installation
For newcomers/beginners: I invite you to reading The Tome of Witcher 3 Modding
1. Download and extract the folder and choose one of the desired folders. DON'T INSTALL WITH MOD MANAGER!
2. Drop it in your game's directory Witcher 3 Wild Hunt GOTY\Mods folder (if it doesn't exist, create one).
3. Launch Script Merger and merge the bundle files into ONE conflict.
How to uninstall?
Delete the mod folder with "modSwap" on the name. Then launch Script Merger and remerge again.
Compatibility and Conflict
Reminder: Next-Gen AND Classic compatible!
Yes, really! I usually shout to all modders, "Don't test it! UPDATE IT." But those affected files aren't changed at all!
This mod is fully compatible with any texture mod that changes XBM/W2ENT.
It's also safe to merge Bundle Text with Script Merger, even on version 4. 0. If you've got a merged conflict and don't know how to solve it. I recommend uninstalling this mod.
Here is the list of all changed files.
- dlc\bob\data\gameplay\items\def_item_weapon_crossbows.xml
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Lewis Elementary
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,974
- Endorsements
- 148
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 7/25/2022
- Updated
- 1/5/2023
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