Simple NPC Swords

witcher-3 — Mods & Enhancements

Simple NPC Swords is a lightweight mod that swaps the weapons held by crowd NPCs like blacksmiths, bandits, guards, and soldiers. It's a straightforward cosmetic tweak for players who want more variety in NPC armaments, with 723 endorsements and 21,269 downloads.

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Downloads: 21,269 | Endorsements: 723

💡 Notes

By RayDess | v1.0 | 723 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's a simple weapon swap, make sure to place it in yo

Since it's a simple weapon swap, make sure to place it in your load order after other mods that alter NPC inventories to avoid conflicts.

If you're using a mod manager, enable it and check for confl

If you're using a mod manager, enable it and check for conflicts with other weapon mods.

Test in a busy area like a city to see the changes immediate

Test in a busy area like a city to see the changes immediately.

🔧 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 723 endorsements and over 21k downloads.
Simple and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
Last updated in 2017, so it's stable for older game versions.

👎 Cons

No install instructions provided by the author.
Last updated in 2017—may be incompatible with current game versions.
Limited to crowd NPCs; doesn't affect named or unique characters.

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