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Latest 4.04 NEXT-GEN Compatible

Why change parry/counter mechanics?
I always thought that parry/counter mechanics in the The Witcher was somewhat strange.
It was lacking complexity, countering is always easy to perform, and there's also issues like opportunity to counter while dodging (wtf?).
This mod's made to FIX and IMPROVE all this mechanics, making combat parry/counter the way they should've been at the release! #CDPRHireMe


Souls-like parry/counter
This mod changes counter window, to make it a bit harder to perform.
Because let's be honest, Witcher 3 counter window is waaay to big (0.4s by default, which is a whopping 24 frames).
You can counter with this timing with eyes closed.

Now, counter window is reduced to 0.3s (18 frames in context of 60fps).
It's still somewhat easy to perform, but at least you will not feel yourself like a cheater (having that big counter window).

Sekiro/Souls-like parry/counter experience is the goal I'm pursuing, so you feel rewarded after each counter!
Can't counter? Skill issue. GG bro :3

* If for some reason you cannot counter because of how slow is your reaction speed, then feel free to combine my mod with EasyCounterattack, that allows you to spam countering.
Or maybe use it along with Increased Counter Window mod, that doubles vanilla counter window.
This mods is fully compatible with my mod, though proper merge will be required.

Now I must say those mods is not the way my mod is meant to be played.
Use them only if you want to re-balance counter window, making it very easy, yet still having all the other features of my mod.


Parry/Deflect arrows without skill
What this mod also does, is overhauls how arrows parrying/deflecting works.
I always thought it was funny that a witcher, Reralt of Givia himself cannot parry an arrow.
And why on mother earth you cannot deflect it if you counter with right timing? C'mon.

Now arrows can be parried or deflected without skill.
The only thing that stops you from parrying/deflecting arrows - is a skill issue (no pun intended).
But it will cost some stamina (no stamina drain if respective skills taken).


Parry any human melee blows
Melee heavy attacks now can be countered as well.
That's it. Live with it.


No more countering while dodging
Yes you've read it right.
Even in Next-Gen version of the game, there was a mechanic allowing you to counter while dodging. What's wrong with you, CDPR?

Now you cannot counter while dodging.
No more cheating.
Either dodge or counter. bruh.


It's all about feedback
Now I'm a big fan of playing with gamepad, thus this mod includes even more parry/counter feedback.
Counters now always make block sound (even when nekkers/drowners is countered).
On gamepads, counter activates light vibration.


Mod is WIP!
Feel free to suggest your ideas, and balance tips.


Brothers in Arms & other mods compatibility
This mod, as well as all of my mods is fully BiA compatible.
It also works fine with SCAAR, CAR etc mods.


Recommendations
To get the best experience, combine this mod with Block and Dodge Whenever You Want and Better Combat Animations (no long range spinning file).

In order to make combat even more rewarding, consider using this mods.
Actually this parry/counter redux mod was made with em in mind.
So be sure to at least give it a shot!

- Stamina Based Combat Rebalanced
- Restored Content Yellow Mutagens
- Agressive Enemies
- Faster Fatties
- Simple Alchemy Refill
- Craft Alchemical Bases
- Stronger Alchemical Countering
- Stronger Monster Status Effects

Also be sure to only play the game on Death March difficulty with enemies auto-scale enabled.
You can even push enemies auto-scale further by using this mod.
Challenging combat makes difference, trust me.

Installation
1) Unpack 📁modSekiroGervant folder into your 📁Mods folder
2) Use a Script Merger or Script Merger FAE, to resolve any conflicts with other mods

3) That's it! Enjoy :3

Also make sure to check out Tome of Witcher 3 Modding
It's only 13 pages (most are screenshots) that going to explain you how to properly install mods for Witcher 3.
Time to read: ~5 minutes.

Like this mod? Check out my other mods :3
Better Trophies Rebalance - NEXT-GEN
Switchable Cloaks - Hoods - NEXT-GEN
Less Igni Burning Damage (Igni Nerf) - NEXT-GEN


Credits
No Counter While Dodging mod and its author interacsion for founding out this stupid mechanic
Increased Counter Window for the idea of changing counter window
Better Parries for the inspiration on this whole mod
Arrow Parry without Skill for the idea on how it should work

❤️ All the Witcher modding community for support!