Modder ‘Gerwant’ has released a cool new mod for The Witcher 3, which attempts to recreate the classic skill system from the first The Witcher game. This mod is a must-have for longtime fans of the series who fondly remember The Witcher 1 and are seeking a more classic RPG experience in their next Witcher 3 playthrough. So, let’s take a closer look at it.
Going into more details, the mod offers a unique, deeper RPG experience for fans of the series. As the modder noted, it emphasizes strategic character building and brings back the classic feel of the original game.
The mod adds 13 unique talent trees and over 200 new skills to choose from, inspired by the original Witcher 1 system. This is a full remake of the original Bronze/Silver/Gold talent system from The Witcher 1.
One cool thing about this mod is that many of the skills are unlocked from the very start. This means the way you choose to level up Geralt will really affect how strong he is early in the game. You won’t have to wait until later to feel powerful. Instead of just depending on better weapons or armor, your choices in the skill tree will decide how you play. You can create a build that fits your style, whether that’s fighting with swords, using magic, or mixing potions. It also makes each playthrough different, so you can try new things every time you play.
All in all, this is a cool mod you can use to replay this beloved RPG. So, make sure to download it from this link. At the end of the article, you can also find a video for it. This video will give you a glimpse at these new TW1-inspired skills.
Speaking of The Witcher 3 Next-Gen, you can also download some other cool mods for it. For example, there is a really cool first-person mod. Then we have the must-have HD Reworked Project. The Characters Reworked Project is another interesting mod that improves the quality of over 100 characters. Let’s also not forget this mod that lets you kill most in-game NPCs. Then we have this mod that overhauls the game’s combat with better animations, better targeting and new dodging mechanics. In July 2024, we also shared mods that restored the boat races and added 15 new quests. Plus, a modder has restored the reputation system that CDPR cut from the game.
In December 2023, we shared this mod that restores content that was cut from all previous The Witcher games. Then, in February 2024, we shared a mod that attempted to remove the fake “hero” light from the game’s cut-scenes. There is also this mod that allows you to explore a part of the world from the first The Witcher game in TW3. Oh, and don’t forget this mod that allows you to ride a Griffin. Or how about this Sekiro-inspired combat mod?
We also have some mods for those playing with Ray Tracing. In theory, these mods should be compatible with this TW1 Mod. The RTX Mirrors Mod adds proper reflections to the game’s mirrors. Then we have this mod that improves the fire effects via Ray Tracing Global Illumination. Plus, this mod fixes the Ray Tracing bleach issues.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
John is the founder and Editor in Chief at DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fan and highly supports the modding and indie communities. Before creating DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. While he is a die-hard PC gamer, his gaming roots can be found on consoles. John loved – and still does – the 16-bit consoles, and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. Still, the PC platform won him over consoles. That was mainly due to 3DFX and its iconic dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on the “The Evolution of PC graphics cards.”
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