Better Torches Next-Gen (and Remastered)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,883 endorsements) 📥 370,813 downloads 📌 v5.0.0 📅 12/15/2022
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By Phaz42 · Gameplay Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/30/2026 📅 Created: 12/15/2022

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 237 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Ride your horse, cast signs, heavy attack, sail, block, parry and climb while holding a torch.

Note: All my mods will be updated for both The Witcher 3 Remastered and Songs of the Past, if needed and reasonably possible. Mods will be handled in roughly the unique download count order. A few exceptions may apply. Check each mod page for mod specific details. This mod's status:

W3 Remastered: Updated released!

Songs of the Past: Untested

Based on the excellent mod Better Torches by Syynx. Converted to The Witcher 3 Next-Gen by Phaz42.

This mod allows you to do the following while holding a torch:

  • []Ride horses[/]

    []Cast signs[/]

    []Heavy attack[/]

    []Sail a boat[/]

    []Block[/]

    []Parry[/]

    []Climb ladders[/]

    []Note: Climbing ledges and buildings with a torch, is included in the base game since the Next-Gen patch.[/]

    Known Issue

    When using Igni Alternate Mode (the fire stream), when also holding a torch, the stream is going in the wrong direction. I can't fix this, this is hardcoded in the animation. Workaround: You have to put your torch away when you use Igni Altrnate mode.

    Changelog

    4. 0. 0 Initial Release

    4. 0. 1 Now also works while climbing ladders

    4. 0. 2 Now also works with Heavy Attacks

    4. 0. 3 Updated for game version 4. 01

    4. 3. 0 Updated for game version 4. 03

    4. 4. 0 Updated for game version 4. 04

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    Installation

    • []Use Vortex[/]

      []Or (untested) another mod manager[/]

      []Or (untested) install manually[/]

      Compatibility

      • []Compatible with The Witcher 3 Next-Gen v4. 04.[/]

        The mod changes the following script files:

        • []itemEntity.ws[/]

          []playerInput.ws[/]

          []r4Player.ws[/]

          []mountHorse.ws[/]

          []useVehicle.ws[/]

          It's not compatible (by default) with other mods that change the same files, unless you use Script Merger to merge the changes (or merge manually). Note: Vortex includes Script Merger functionality out of the box. Follow the prompts in Vortex, or run it manually.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher3 Mods
Author
Phaz42
Version
5.0.0
Downloads
370,813
Endorsements
3,883
Category
Gameplay Changes
Created
12/15/2022
Updated
9/30/2026

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