Better Torches Next-Gen
witcher-3 — Mods & Enhancements
Better Torches Next-Gen lets you ride, cast signs, heavy attack, sail, block, parry, and climb while holding a torch. It's a quality-of-life improvement for players who want to keep their torch out during combat and exploration. With 3,796 endorsements and 354,429 downloads, it's a popular choice for The Witcher 3.
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Downloads: 354,429 | Endorsements: 3,796💡 Notes
By Phaz42 | v4.4.0 | 3,796 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure to place the mod in your 'mods' folder in the game directory
If you use other gameplay mods, test for conflicts by enabling one at a time
Check the mod page for any compatibility patches if you use script merger
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust (3,796 endorsements) — this is a proven mod
- Massive download count (354,429) shows it's widely used
- Removes annoying torch restrictions so you can keep light in dark areas
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- No detailed description of how it works or if it conflicts with other mods
- Only affects torch interactions — if you rarely use torches, this won't matter