• Download the Community Patch. You need to move it to the root folder of the game, replacing the files. By default, it is located in the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Witcher 3.
• Download the Mod Limit fix. Move it to the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Witcher 3\binx64. Run the modlimitpatcher.exe file.
• Install The Witcher 3 Mod Manager. Run it and point to the game’s root folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Witcher 3.
• Install Script Manager. You also need to run it and specify the folder with the game.

If you have installed all the tools, you will be able not only to run mods with the manager, but also to eliminate possible conflicts between them. To do this, run the Script Manager and check the modifications for compatibility using the Refresh function. If they cannot work at the same time – choose the mod that is more important to you.

Due to the peculiarities of the file system, Wither 3: Hild Hunt does not require any additional software to install mods. Of course, you can use Nexus Mod Manager, but it does not support all mods for The Witcher. The method described below is suitable for installing any modification of this game.

You will need any archiver – for example, 7 zip or WinRar. Most of the mods you will be downloading in archives that will need to be unpacked. At the time of writing this guide the current version of “The Witcher 3” is 1.31. Make sure that your downloaded modification is suitable for this version (or the one installed on your computer).

In the root folder of the game you need to create the Mods directory. For example, the path may look like this: E:\Games\The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\Mods. Here you will need to copy or move the folder from the archive with the mod.

After installing it, it may take a few minutes before the game starts – the game engine will process the scripts contained there and install the new components.

That’s all! No additional manipulation is not necessary. As you can see, this method is one of the easiest and does not require deep knowledge in computer technology.

Installing a mod manually

• To install a mod for The Witcher 3 manually, first download it from the Nexus Mods website. This is usually a Zip file. Unzip the files into the same folder.
• Now find the location where you installed the game. Usually, if you downloaded the game from Steam, you can find it in C:Program Files (x86) -> Steam -> steamapps -> common ->The Witcher 3.
• Now create a new folder and name it mods.
• Copy the downloaded mod and place it in the folder you created in the previous step.

Voila! Your mod should now work.

But installing mods is a tricky business. Some mods don’t work with other mods and are therefore incompatible. Sometimes this conflict can be resolved by loading mods in a certain order, known as load order. Therefore, it is recommended to use the Nexus Mod Manager to install mods. It will notify you if mods conflict, and if there is a certain loading order that can resolve the conflict, it will also notify you.

Automatic installation of mods
The manual method is not the only option on how to install mods on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. There is a program Nexus Mod Manager, which allows you to not only install but also manage mods, and for different games, not just for The Witcher. The application can be downloaded from the Nexus Mods website, where you need to create an account. Installation is automatic, and will not take much time.

To use the program, you need:

• Run it from a shortcut on the desktop or in a folder.
• After this, the system will start scanning for games that the program supports. After completing the procedure, you need to confirm the path to the game. This will allow you to understand the application where to install mods The Witcher 3.
• Next, you need to log in to the site Nexus Mods, as well as in the manager of the same name.
• We go to the site, looking for the desired mod and click on “Download manager”. After that will start downloading files through the application.

Then in the program you can easily install them in the game.

It is possible to download mods through the browser, to do this you need:

• Click on the button “Download manually”, on the page with the mod of interest. In this case you need to add them to the manager itself.
• Click on the icon of the green plus, and the path to the files of the modification will open. There you can add it to the program.
• Then just install it in the game.
• The application will not only allow you to install mods, but also enable and disable them, or remove them from the game altogether. All this is done with an intuitive user interface.

Installing mods for The Witcher 3 with Nexus Mod Manager

• Go to Nexus Mods and create a free account to download Nexus Mod Manager.
• Install the program. It will then scan your system for games. Confirm the file paths.
• Download mods for The Witcher 3 from Nexus Mods using the “Download Manager” button. To do this, you need to log in both in the manager and on the site.
• You can also use the “download manually” button. In this case, the mod manager will not start, but the mod will load directly from the browser. In the manager you will have to add the mod manually. To do this, use the green plus sign.
• Now find the mod in the manager and double-click on it.

Malfunctions and their fixes
The most common error is Script Compilations Errors, it happens when you turn on the game, after installing some mods. If this error occurs, you will need to go to the path The Witcher 3\content\content0\scripts\game\behavior_tree\tasks\hacks.

In this folder you need to erase all files, namely btHack.ws and btTaskMaintainSpeed.ws. Next, it is advisable to install a special fix called Witcher 3 MOD Scripting FIX. It removes some incompatibilities with certain modifications, which allows you to run the game without errors.