I'm one of those gamers who does not particularly enjoy the typical mouse and keyboard setup for most games. I attempted playing The Witcher years ago using the keyboard and mouse and detested the controls so much I never manged to get passed chapter one. After getting sucked into the Netflix show based on the books, I wanted to give it another go. I decided I'd find a way to make a controller work as fluidly as possible while emulating the Witcher 3 controller scheme as closely as the game would allow me. 

To make a long story not quite as lengthy: After a several hours, I managed to put together a reWASD configuration which stays relatively consistent to the console controls for the Witcher 3, as much as possible, while maintaining an effective game-play experience for the PC interface. I'm confident enough in the current build to release it to the modding community. There may or may not be updates to the file in the future. This configuration has been tested through two complete play-throughs (On Medium and Hard Difficulties) of the game and therefore is not likely going to be updated any further unless one of you lovely users proposes an irresistible improvement. All in all, I'm very happy how it turned out  I welcome input from anyone bold enough to try this controller configuration out. 


Requirements:

reWASD - This is NOT optional

I wish I had known about this program years ago. It's not free, but it shouldn't bankrupt you. At the time I was posting this, reWASD's  core program was going for $6.00 and it was only $19.99 for the complete bundle. I splurged on the whole kit-n-kaboodle in order to construct this configuration. If you're not sure you want to spend the money, luckily, there is a free trial available so you can test it out first. I don't know if you need to purchase all the modules I used in order to implement this configuration. At the very least, you will be unable to make certain edits/changes to the config if you're lacking a required module.

Once reWASD is installed, download my zip file. Unzip and place the controller configuration file into your config folder location. Its default installation directory should be something like this: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\reWASD\Profiles\Witcher 1\Controller. You may need to create The Witcher Profile if you don't have one already. Here's a direct link to my controller configuration through reWASD if you want to streamline the download. If you do use this method, don't forget to download from here as well if you find it endorsement worthy. Many thanks!


The following is an in depth breakdown of the controller setup:
Note: This is intended to be used with the default control settings in game. If you've changed anything, you'll need to restore them to default before using this configuration. Undesirable behavior will likely result if you do not use the default settings.


MAIN Configuration (Default):

Breakdown:

Movement:

Character Movement (In OTS View) - Left Analog Stick

Cursor or Camera Movement (Dependent on View selected or Navigating Menus)- Right Analog Stick

Combat:

Fast Attack - X
Note: Can also be used to interact/select/skip conversations

Strong Attack - Y
Note: Can also be used to interact/select/skip conversations

Group Attack - A
Note: Can also be used to interact/select/skip conversations

Evade - B + Left Analog Stick in the direction you want to evade
Note: Can also be used to interact/select/skip conversations. Only button configured for drag and drop functionality in menus.

Cast Sign/Dodge during Fist Fights - Right Trigger

Draw Steel Sword - Left on D-Pad

Sheath Steel Sword - Left on D-Pad (Long Press)

Draw Extra weapon 1 - Left on D-Pad (Double Tap)

Draw Silver  Sword - Right on D-Pad

Sheath Silver Sword - Right on D-Pad (Long Press)

Draw Extra Weapon 3 - Right on D-Pad (Double Tap)

Draw Extra Weapon 2 (Raven Armor Only) - Right on D-Pad (Triple Tap)

Use Quick Slot Item 1 -  Up on D-pad 

Use Quick Slot Item 2 -  Down on D-pad

Use Quick Slot Item 3 (Raven Armor Only) -  Press Right Analog Stick (Single Tap)



Menus:

Game Menu/Quick Exit (Pop-ups) -  View Button (Single Press)
Note: Can also be used to skip through scenes and exit most menus.

Quick Accept (Pop-up menus) -  Right Bumper (Single Press)

Hero Page - View Button (Long Press)

Inventory - Menu Button (Single Press)

Map - Menu Button (Double Tap)

Alchemy - Menu Button (Triple Tap)

Journal - Menu Button (Long Press)

Selecting in Menu Interfaces -  X, Y, A, or B (your preference)
Note: To drag and drop items, hover cursor over the item, hold the B button while using the right analog stick to move the item to where you want it.

Quick Sell/Buy/Pick-Up single Item - Hover Cursor over item and double Tap X, Y, A, or B (your preference)
Note: I was unable to configure a quick loot option. My apologies. :(

Other:

Highlight Objects (Witcher Sense) - Left trigger (Hold to keep active/release to deactivate)

Quick Save - A + Down on D-Pad (Simultaneous Press)

Quick Load - A + Up on D-Pad (Simultaneous Press)

"Shift 1" Configuration (Activated when Left Bumper is Held Down):

Breakdown:

Sign Selection::

AArd (Force Push) - Up on D-Pad

Quen (Shield) - Down on D-Pad

Yrden (Pain/Root) - Left on D-Pad

Igni (Fire) - Right on D-Pad

Axii (Charm) - Press Right Analog Stick 

Previous Sign - Right Bumper

Next Sign - Right Trigger



"Shift 2" Configuration (Activated when Right Analog Stick is Pressed):
Note: This is set as a toggle switch so you don't have to hold down the right analog stick. A single press will do to enter and exit this configuration. If Geralt isn't moving properly, you probably have this configuration activated. Simply tap the Right Analog stick to return to the default configuration.

Breakdown:

Other:

View Selection: Low - Right Bumper (Single Tap)
Note: I typically only use this to check the time and Geralt's currently active effects.

View Selection: OTS (Over The Shoulder) - Right Bumper (Double Tap)
Note: This is the view you'll want to use 99% of the time in order to mimic console type gaming.

Scroll Up (Menus) - Left Analog Stick Up

Scroll Down (Menus) - Left Analog Stick Down