Witcher 2 Potion Length
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 61 Alchemy and Crafting mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DESCRIPTION
WHY CREATE THIS MOD?
This mod was created to recapture how potions worked in the Witcher 2. In the Vanilla Witcher 3 game, most food items and potions last 20 or so seconds. This leads to you having to spam these items several times during combat. This proves to be both stressful and tiresome as you try to keep up with what items are currently active, and which ones you need to take next. All the while trying to keep track of the six enemies around you constantly attacking.
These distractions make potion/food management more of a hassle. The aim of this mod is to make it so that the player can focus on the combat and the enemies around them. Welcome to Witcher 2 Potion Length.
CONTENTS
There are 4 main versions of this mod, Standard, Extended, Standard - No Food Edit, and Extended - No Food Edit . These 4 versions are further modified with various edits suited depending upon your play style. The following will detail what changes were made...
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[] 01_W2PL STANDARD version
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] 02_W2PLE EXTENDED version[] 05_W2PL_nfe STANDARD version nfe(No Food Edits)
[] 06_W2PLE_nfe EXTENDED version nfe(No Food Edits)
WHAT CHANGES WERE MADE?
01_W2PL: Witcher 2 Potion Length (STANDARD)
POTION CHANGES
In the game there are 3 versions of each potion, their upgraded lengths are represented by...
Standard/Enhanced/Superior
5 Min./ 7. 5 Min./ 10 Min.
Black Blood
Golden Oriole
Maribor Forrest
Petri Philtre
Thunderbolt
30 Sec./ 45 Sec./ 60 Sec./
POTION CHARGES
Potions in the game have a number of charges before they need to be refilled. The following potions have had their charges increased for each version Standard/Enhanced/Superior.
Standard/Enhanced/Superior
Blizzard Charges 3/4/5 Vanilla 2/3/4
White Honey Charges 3/4/5 Vanilla 1/2/5
White Raffard Charges 3/4/5 Vanilla 2/2/3
Pheromone Nekker Charges 3 Vanilla 2
Pheromone Drowner Charges
This mod adjusts potion durations in The Witcher 3 to match those from The Witcher 2, offering a nostalgic tweak for veterans. With over 3,800 endorsements and 100k downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life change for players who prefer longer-lasting effects.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (3,826 endorsements) — clearly does what it says.
- Over 100k downloads shows it's a go-to for Witcher 2 veterans.
- Lightweight and focused — no bloat, just the duration fix you want.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects potion length, so if you wanted other Witcher 2 mechanics, this isn't it.
- Last updated in early 2024 — might not be tested with the latest game patches.
For Witcher 3 players who miss the longer potion durations from Witcher 2 and want a more relaxed alchemy experience. Perfect for veterans who found Witcher 3's timers too short. Skip if you're fine with vanilla durations or want more comprehensive gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, just drag and drop — no load order worries for this one.
- Test with a common potion like Swallow to see the new duration immediately.
- If you're on console, this mod won't work — it's PC-only via Nexus.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- mindkiller316
- Version
- 4.0
- Downloads
- 101,267
- Endorsements
- 3,826
- Category
- Alchemy and Crafting
- Created
- 6/19/2015
- Updated
- 1/7/2024
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