Both hands on sword

witcher-3 — Mods & Enhancements

A compact combat animation mod for The Witcher 3 that replaces Geralt's forward and backward strafing animations in combat with ones where he grips his sword with both hands. With 616 endorsements and over 16,000 downloads, it's a well-received cosmetic tweak for players who prefer a more grounded stance.

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Syntax

Combat

Example

Downloads: 16,785 | Endorsements: 616

💡 Notes

By erxv | v1.1 | 616 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Place the mod files in your 'Mods' folder in the game direct

Place the mod files in your 'Mods' folder in the game directory—no mod manager needed.

If you use other animation mods, test this one last to ensur

If you use other animation mods, test this one last to ensure it doesn't conflict.

Back up your original files before overwriting, just in case

Back up your original files before overwriting, just in case you want to revert.

🔧 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

Community-approved with 616 endorsements and 16,785 downloads.
Simple, focused change that adds realism to Geralt's combat stance.
No gameplay alterations—pure animation tweak for purists.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2017—may not be compatible with the latest game version or DLCs.
Only affects strafing animations, not other combat moves.
No installation instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.

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