Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Witcher 3 with a Mod that Revamps the Skill System for a Classic RPG Experience!

In case nobody told you, The Witcher 3 is a whopping ten years old now. Wild, right? Feels like just yesterday we were getting lost in its world. So, if you’re sitting there, twiddling your thumbs pondering a replay, some mod magic might spice things up with a fresh twist before The Witcher gets its remake treatment.

Okay, imagine swapping out one Witcher skill system for another, more retro-flavored one. Sound odd? Maybe. But it’s like holding up two styles and thinking, “Huh, this one’s got something going on!” Anyway, I digress.

Letting you dive into this mishmash is Gerwant30’s brainchild—revamping talent trees from the very first game for TW3. Gerwant30’s no stranger to this world. Remember that modding contest that had everyone buzzing? Yep, same person behind a mod letting you wander around Cintra. Talk about dedication.

This whole “Tales of the Witcher” thing they’ve got rolling is fascinating—they’re essentially plugging the old skill system into TW3. Why? To give you, the player, more reins on how Geralt evolves. We’re talking 13 brand-new talent trees and over 200 skills. Sounds meaty, right? “This mod’s all about bringing back that OG feel,” Gerwant30 said, trading out plain vanilla progression for something with more layers and surprises.

The mod, in its essence, lets you gather talents—bronze, silver, and gold—as you level up. Start small with bronze, keep grinding, and boom, you’re wielding gold talents like a boss. Four main skill trees here, with skills spread out like a buffet—strength, dexterity, you name it. And the Witcher signs? Oh, each one’s got 18 skills waiting. Pretty specialized stuff if you ask me.

Apparently, your true might lies in customizing your character—skills and prep are what counts. Though, heads up, the mod’s still in beta mode, meaning lots of bits are being patched as we speak.

Oh, important bit—this mod’s meant for fresh, unspoiled versions of TW3. Your old saves won’t mesh, especially those crazy standalone runs or DLCs. And there are a few more pieces to add: grab SkylineR390’s ‘Alchemy’, plus maybe PsychoCaki’s ‘SCAAR’ and some camera mods if you’re into crafting that ideal Witcher playthrough.

Old versus new—where do you stand? Do you get a kick out of the original Witcher’s more throwback vibe, or is TW3’s style engrained in your muscle memory now? Whatever floats your boat, sound off below!