Witcher School Set Rework and Balance
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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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 36 Balancing mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What's the purpose?
This Next-Gen 4. 04 and Brothers In Arms compatible mod rebalances all the Witcher School Set, in an attempt to make them more unique and distinguish each other. They are still the best and valuable to craft, but now no longer do we have Bear > Cat.
Keep in mind the main goal is making the set more balanced yet powerful for each other. Your feedback is important and may help my big project.
General Improvement
- All Set Bonus are reworked. The First Set Bonus depends on the equipped set number, while Second Set Bonus has two: passive effect (no condition) and active effect (with condition or increase effect).
- Incorporate progressive Minor Set Bonus by FreakVIp. The First Set Bonus is now active before you reach Grandmaster level.
- On Normal New Game, you start with a maximum of 3 equipped count for the first bonus, then this equipped count increases when you upgrade to the next tier until Mastercrafted level.
- On New Game Plus, you start with a maximum of 3 equipped count for the first bonus, then it goes straight to 6 equipped count when crafted Enhanced level.
- You unlock the Second Set Bonus when crafted Grandmaster level. Or Mastercrafted level if you are on New Game Plus.
- Importing normal armour when starting New Game Plus no longer has a Set Bonus. Given you more reason to scavenge their "Legendary" version.
- Each tier has the same base level requirement, in the order progression of:
Level = 15 -> 25 -> 30 -> 35 -> 40 (May vary on NG+)
- Their total Damage/Armour are slightly different, though.
- Each tier has the same number of stats lists but with distinct progression (armour gain less and swords gain more). In the order progression of:
Armour = 5 -> 6 -> 6 -> 6 -> 6
Sword = 3 -> 4 -> 5 -> 6 -> 6
- Steel and Silver have the exact same amount of stats and level requirements.
- Total glyphs progression: 1 -> 3 -> 5 -> 7 -> 7
- Total runes progression: 0 -> 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 3
- Weight and price adjusted.
- Each set has one "Sword Quest", obtainable from a specific quest or easy to miss. They all offer alternative mastercrafted stats based on vanilla and are counted for the set.
- Iris and Aerondight now apply to any witcher set, and they are indestructible. But using both won't increase the set count.
Cat School Set
Vanilla is meant for fast killing, mostly against humans, with the trade-off of poor resistance. Good set, just because it makes fast attacks very powerful.
The mod readjusts the resistance balance, with bleeding resistance, so it is as effective against both monster and humans.
The set bonus is nerfed but p
This mod reworks all Witcher School gear sets in The Witcher 3, adjusting stats and bonuses to make each set more unique, balanced, and powerful. It's for players who want a more distinct and viable armor progression without overhauling the entire game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 291 endorsements
- Frequent updates – last updated July 2026
- Directly addresses a common complaint about Witcher gear feeling samey
⚠️ Cons
- May conflict with other gear overhaul mods – check your load order
For Witcher 3 players who want their school gear to feel more distinct and powerful without a full overhaul. If you're tired of all sets playing the same, this is worth a look. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or want a complete gear system rework.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your save before installing – mods that change stats can affect your current gear.
- If you're using other gear mods, load this one last to ensure its changes take priority.
- Check the mod page for any compatibility patches or updates after game patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Lewis Elementary
- Version
- 4.2
- Downloads
- 17,188
- Endorsements
- 291
- Category
- Balancing
- Created
- 11/11/2024
- Updated
- 7/19/2026
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