Swords on the Hip (aka Carry Your weapons as You Want)
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 151 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Includes left hip drawing and sheathing animations.
Important notes:
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[]If you have Magical (un)sheathing of weapons or Invisible Weapons and Swords on Roach mods, you must delete them
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]The mod isn't compatible with the Swords on Roach mod, disable that mod, before using this one[]The toggle hotkey ("0" by default on the keyboard) allows to put your weapon copies on Roach and back on the body, if they're already placed on your body (useful if you use some cloak/cape mods).
[]The mod modifies only the "playerWeaponHolster.ws" file and should be compatible with everything, including W3EE and Ghost Mode, it doesn't change anything those mods change scriptwise.
[]There are many mod's settings, be sure to thoroughly check them, if you want to adjust the mod for yourself
[]You need to set the presets in all the entries of the mod, if you want the mod to work properly
[]Keep in mind that you can scroll the available presets
[]Remember to always set the 'Enable Changes' option to ON every time you change anything
[]Roach's presets are made with the Sezon Burz Witcher's Gear mod
[]If you, e.g. enable the option to show weapons on Roach, you must disable the opposite option to show weapons on the body, the same goes for other similar options
[]Some clippings are unavoidable
[]the "Auto Put <weapon> On Roach" option allows to avoid clippings during the horse riding, if your original weapons are hidden and their copies are placed on the body
[]If you use mods for custom scabbards, their positions will be messed up, you can try to manually adjust them (which is quite a pain) or simply disable the option to show them
[]Doesn't work in cutscenes (?)
[]To disable the mod, first unequip all your weapons, and only then disable the mod in the menu
[]The mod isn't compatible with AMM's custom weapons, I don't use that mod, therefore won't make any patch for it, but if you want to and know how to do such patch, please contact me
[]I've made this mod for myself and tried my best to make it as good as possible, hence there's probably nothing I'll be able to improve, so don't ask, please :)
Installation:
The mod should work on both old and the next-gen game versions.
If you have Magical (un)sheathing of weapons or Invisible Weapons and Swords on Roach mods, you must completely delete them:
[]delete the "modInvisibleweapons.xml" file from the bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix\pc folder
[]delete the "dlcInvisibleweapons" folder from the game's "dlc" folder
[]delete the "modInvisibleweapons" and/or "modInvisi
Swords on the Hip (aka Carry Your weapons as You Want) is an immersion mod for The Witcher 3 that lets you reposition Geralt's swords and crossbow: on the hip, on Roach, criss-cross on the back, or invisible. With over 2,300 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads, it's a popular cosmetic tweak for players who want more realistic or personalized weapon carrying.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,321 endorsements and 195,978 downloads
- Multiple carry styles to match your preferred aesthetic
- Lightweight immersion tweak that doesn't overhaul gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Cosmetic only — if you want gameplay changes, this isn't it
For Witcher 3 players who care about visual immersion and want Geralt to carry his weapons more realistically. Perfect for roleplayers and screenshot enthusiasts. Skip if you're looking for gameplay-altering mods — this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install via the manager to keep track of file conflicts.
- Check the mod's posts section for any user-reported compatibility issues with your game version.
- Test the different carry styles in a save before committing — you can switch anytime.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- menschfeind13
- Version
- 1.17-ng
- Downloads
- 195,978
- Endorsements
- 2,321
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 8/14/2020
- Updated
- 12/19/2022
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