Swords on the Hip (aka Carry Your weapons as You Want)
witcher-3 — Mods & Enhancements
Swords on the Hip (aka Carry Your weapons as You Want) is an immersion mod for The Witcher 3 that lets you reposition Geralt's swords and crossbow: on the hip, on Roach, criss-cross on the back, or invisible. With over 2,300 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads, it's a popular cosmetic tweak for players who want more realistic or personalized weapon carrying.
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Downloads: 195,978 | Endorsements: 2,321💡 Notes
By menschfeind13 | v1.17-ng | 2,321 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install via the manager to keep track of file conflicts.
Check the mod's posts section for any user-reported compatibility issues with your game version.
Test the different carry styles in a save before committing — you can switch anytime.
🔧 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: 2,321 endorsements and 195,978 downloads
- Multiple carry styles to match your preferred aesthetic
- Lightweight immersion tweak that doesn't overhaul gameplay
👎 Cons
- Last updated in December 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- No detailed install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author
- Cosmetic only — if you want gameplay changes, this isn't it