Hairworks on everything but Geralt
witcher-3 — Mods & Enhancements
This mod removes the performance-heavy Hairworks effects from Geralt's hair while keeping them on other characters and creatures, eliminating FPS drops in cutscenes and the 'noodle' hair look. It's a lightweight fix for players who want better performance without losing visual fidelity on NPCs.
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Downloads: 278,396 | Endorsements: 7,640💡 Notes
By Crassius | v1.2 | 7,640 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure to back up your original game files before replacing, just in case.
If you're using a mod manager, you can install this mod through it for easier uninstallation.
Test the mod in a cutscene-heavy area like Novigrad to see the FPS improvement.
🔧 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 with 7,640 endorsements and 278k downloads
- Directly solves the most common Hairworks complaint: FPS drops in cutscenes
- Keeps the visual upgrade on NPCs where it matters most
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC
- Only affects Geralt's hair; if you want to disable Hairworks entirely, this isn't it
- No detailed installation instructions provided by the author