First released in 2015, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is still going strong even after six years. Despite its growing age, the game is still visually impressive. Nevertheless, there is always room for improvement in the graphics department. Luckily, a vast selection of mods is readily available to give those impressive visuals a more modern upgrade.

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Choosing the best mods can be a daunting task for the uninitiated. Graphics mods vary greatly in size and scope, covering just about anything that can be found in the environment, characters included. Picking the most comprehensive mods, like the ones on this list, typically gives the player the best results while also avoiding complicated load orders.

10 HD Reworked Project

When searching for an outstanding all-in-one texture mod, the player can't go wrong with the HD Reworked Project. Standing at about 9.3 GB, this absolute monster of a mod covers a huge range of meshes and textures. The environment, terrain, buildings, vegetation, animals, and NPCs are all given a startling fresh coat of paint.

Objects not only look sharper up close but from a distance as well. The increased draw distance coupled with the enhanced level of detail makes everything flow together nicely. The mod authors also do an admirable job of maintaining the game's original artistic vision. The mod itself can be installed as a single package or as four small parts.

9 HDMR - HD Monsters Reworked

There are plenty of monsters to be slain in The Witcher 3. If there weren't, then Geralt would be out of a job. Since the player inevitably spends a lot of time in the company of monstrous enemies, it's important that they look their best.

The HDMR, or HD Monsters Reworked mod, retextures the game's various beasts and foes. Many of these meshes and textures have been rebuilt from the ground up. Once again, the overall vanilla appearance has been preserved, so nothing unfamiliar should jump out at the player. The painstaking level of detail in this mod is immediately apparent and is definitely a must-have.

8 True Fires

Lighting plays a substantial role in a game's graphics. In The Witcher 3's case, fire is the main source of light (besides the sun, of course). Undoubtedly one of the most visually impressive mods available on Nexus is True Fires.

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The models that compose the various fires are given a retexture, but that's only a part of it. The real beauty lies in the enhanced draw distance the mod establishes when it comes to lighting. Light sources can now be seen from a great distance, making the overall environment much more immersive. Shadows are also given a realistic overhaul, which significantly enhances the feel of the interiors.

7 Beautiful Rocks

Most comprehensive texture packs include new or reworked assets that affect the environment. But rocks, much like vegetation, deserve some special attention. A good deal of the terrain in The Witcher 3 is rugged, so giving the rocks a proper facelift is definitely recommended.

A good choice for this type of mod is Beautiful Rocks. The mod's purpose is rather self-explanatory. It upgrades the textures of the various stones and rock formations that are visible throughout White Orchard, Velen, Skellige, and Kaer Morhen. This mod fits quite well with the others on this list.

6 Meadows - An Efflorescent Grass Mod

Rocks can't get all the love, right? From a visual standpoint, grass occupies huge swathes of the environment in The Witcher 3. However, the level of detail given to vegetation can often be lacking in games. The Witcher 3 is assuredly showing its age in that particular department.

When looking to spruce up the foliage it's worth considering Meadows - An Efflorescent Grass Mod. The general lushness and vibrancy of the colors when it comes to grass are given a noticeable upgrade. Plants, like the game's many varieties of flowers, also look better than ever. Frolicking through a field never looked so good!

5 Lip Movement & High Quality Heads

The environment can't get all the attention. Plenty of NPCs populate the game's setting, many of whom can be engaged in conversation. There are plenty of mods available that focus on individual characters, but Lip Movement & High Quality Heads is typically a good one to have installed.

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First and foremost, the mod makes it so that the lips of NPCs now actually move when speaking ambient dialogue. In addition, the details in their faces are given some much-needed priority. The shadow resolution when Geralt is engaged in dialogue is also sharpened.

4 4K Armor Textures

A witcher is nothing without his armor. The game doesn't skimp when it comes to offering Geralt a wide range of options regarding protection. Geralt's armor should always look its best while fighting the game's myriad beasts and monsters.

The level of detail inherent in 4K Armor Textures is truly stunning. Items made from leather and chainmail really pop, their individual elements clearly discernable. Obviously, possessing a 4K-capable system and monitor is recommended to get the most out of this mod.

3 Phoenix Lighting

The Witcher 3's environment wouldn't appear right without the proper lighting effects. In its current form, the game's lighting often comes across as flat or even desaturated. The subtleties inherent in a sunset or a cloudy day are often missing in the vanilla version.

The Phoenix Lighting mod fixes that problem by establishing a high degree of realism. Day and night cycles now behave more like they do in real life. Smaller intricacies, like the reflections that are visible in the water, are also included.

2 Tweaks

Tweaks isn't a graphics mod in and of itself. Rather, it unlocks the game's potential for further improvements regarding graphics. Even with the settings configured to Ultra, players with high-end PCs may find that their rig can handle even more when it comes to enhanced visuals.

The mod contains two added presets for the player's convenience: Supreme and Ultimate. Multiple objects displayed on the screen at the same time can all be rendered in a higher resolution as a result of this mod. It's also worth noting that certain graphics mods may require Tweaks to be already installed to achieve their fullest potential.

1 Photorealistic Reshade

If a player wishes to strive for ultimate realism, then Photorealistic Reshade is a must-have mod. When paired with Phoenix Lighting, this mod creates a diverse range of crisp and vibrant effects that are arguably unparalleled in their beauty.

Colors are the focus of Photorealistic Reshade. Drab, washed-out color palettes are replaced with more striking reds and blues. As a result, images appear sharper, while the bloom effects are more noticeable. Sunsets and sunrises are bathed in golden rays that are incredibly difficult to ignore.

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