More reasonable combat animations

witcher-3 — Mods & Enhancements

This combat animation mod for The Witcher 3 re-edits Geralt's long-range light attack, making him look like a deadly swordsman instead of a baseball player. It's a simple, focused tweak for players who want more elegant combat visuals. With 563 endorsements and 13,963 downloads, it's a well-received niche mod, though it hasn't been updated since March 2020.

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Syntax

Combat

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Downloads: 13,963 | Endorsements: 563

💡 Notes

By tymylsyfsd | v1.0 | 563 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's a single animation mod, it should be safe to inst

Since it's a single animation mod, it should be safe to install with a mod manager like Vortex or manually drop into the mods folder.

Check if the mod requires the game to be patched to a specif

Check if the mod requires the game to be patched to a specific version—if you're on the latest update, test it early to avoid crashes.

If you use other combat animation mods, load order matters—p

If you use other combat animation mods, load order matters—place this one after to ensure it takes effect.

🔧 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 563 endorsements and nearly 14k downloads.
Directly addresses a common complaint about Geralt's attack animations.
Simple, focused change—no bloat, just one animation rework.

👎 Cons

Last updated in March 2020—may be incompatible with the latest game version.
Only affects one attack animation, so don't expect a full combat overhaul.
No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.

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