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‘Better’ UI Mods
The ‘Better’ UI mods are a bunch of individual mods that make adjustments to the behavior of the UI. At first, they seemed minor, but I didn’t realize how helpful the Better Inventory UI mod would be for distinguishing between trash icons and whatnot. Backgrounds pop now, and this makes it much easier to spot specific item types.
Not only that, but I also started using the Better Topbar mod. All the added content like health, temporary or otherwise, and armor class is a godsend — better that than examining another target. It’s more centered, too, and just ever so slightly smaller and overall cleaner. But that’s just the start!
Mystic Class
The Mystic class in Dungeons & Dragons has a reputation for being, well, incredibly ridiculous in terms of kit mechanics and spell selection. I’ll put it this way: if you want to play Mystic in traditional DnD, you need to convince your DM first. But since this is Baldur’s Gate 3, there’s no such person.
Essentially, the Mystic is a jumble of psionic abilities of spells, access to spells of other spellcasters, and whatever innate features from your chosen order. There are options to build offensively, defensively, and as a support class, too. You can get really whacky with the Mystic class!
Adjustable Party Limit Mod
Four is a good number for a group in Baldur’s Gate 3. There’s enough to cover your bases, right? But if you’ve always wondered what it’d be like to control four times that, the Adjustable Party Limit mod is pretty self-explanatory. You’re controlling what amounts to your average military squad.
Going from a group of four to 16 is awesome, or you can go old school and up the size to six, like it was in past entries and Icewind Dale! What’s also great is that it works in multiplayer, even giving you the tools to let your friends control more than one character. Try this one out on harder difficulties. You won’t be sorry!
DnD5R – Spell List Additions
Since Baldur’s Gate 3 incorporates Dungeon & Dragons 5th-edition rules, anything new may not always make it to the game, if at all. The DnD5R mod aims to add an update list of spells for every class (that spells apply to). For example, Grease is now part of a Sorcerer’s level 1 spell list, matching that of the official rulebooks.
Even if you aren’t playing as a spellcaster, I’d still install DnD5R anyway, just so your group benefits from the updated list. Think of it this way: it’s like a mini-buff to the spellcasters!
Playable Kuo-Toa Race
One that’s become a personal favorite of mine is the Playable Kuo-Toa Race mod, who you may have crossed paths with in the Underdark. Yes, you are a fishy humanoid creature, and yes, they are pretty fun to play. I’ve started a playthrough as a Mystic, and the race’s innate abilities, coupled with the Mystic’s crazy mix of spells, have been a blast so far.
This is perfect for what I lovingly call a “goofy” playthrough, and the Kuo-Toa race fits so perfectly. You can pinch enemies for damage over time, throw nets, and frenzy your allies with Bloodbath. I was using Bloodbath on Lae’zel, and the multi-hit ability she gains only makes her more of a threat in close combat.
Mystra’s Spells
If DnD5R doesn’t add enough spells for you, Mystra’s Spells will be a gargantuan addition to your playthrough. And the modder went out of their way to even adjust the functionality of spells so that they’re designed for BG3 as opposed to a direct copy of tabletop D&D. Magic Missile, for example, has a range of 120 feet in D&D, whereas it’s 60 feet in BG3.
Mystra’s Spells adds 130 spells and cantrips, so you aren’t just getting game changing spells like Summon Red Dragon, but strong cantrips like Mind Sliver and Larloch’s Minor Drain. It’s quite the powerboost, so I recommend bumping up the difficulty if you plan on using this mod.
Polyamory Fix
Look, I get it — you want to love everyone in your group. I won’t judge you, but if you try that in the base game, it’ll end poorly. Maybe even a death or two.
To avoid fights, jealousy, and breakups, the Polyamory Fix lets you live that polygamous lifestyle. Good luck!
Faerun Colors
We love dyeing clothes, right? I know I do! Getting my group looking their best, whether we’re suplexing goblins or charming the locals, is always at the top of my list. But more often than not, the original dyes tend to have too much of one color. I like when there’s more variety, which Faerun Colors solves beautifully.
See, I’m a sucker for good color themes, and Faerun Colors adds dozens of them. Not only do many dyes feature a nice spread of colors, there is an intent behind them. The Orpheus dye, for example, shares a similar color scheme as, well, Orpheus himself—dull, dark red and purple, with a splash of silver.
Unlock Level Curve
The Unlock Level Curve is simple in execution, but can drastically alter the way you approach Baldur’s Gate 3. Long story short, you can now level up to 20. It’s best taken when you start a fresh playthrough, but you can install it at any point. Either way, you should also install the XP-Multiplier mod or the DoubleXP mod.
Short story long, Unlock Level Curve also supports multi-classing, which is kind of crazy. With that many levels, you could create some really fun builds. You could reach level 12 with one class and dump 8 levels into another or gain the benefits of more spells slots and whatnot as, say, a wizard.
FearTaylor’s Camp Clothes
If there’s one thing I love my than dyeing clothes, it’s looking sharp as hell in Baldur’s Gate 3. Don’t get me wrong, there are some awesome armor sets, but they’re not always the best option in terms of stats. FearTaylor’s Campe Clothes mod is, more or less, a transmog mod.
Here’s how it works — much of the armor you see in-game has a Camp Clothes version. For example, if you love the look of Sarevok’s Wretched Armour, but don’t want the stats, you can do that! Don’t expect to double up on stats, though. Most of the camp clothes remove special effects, other than +1 to a skill, a low-level cantrip or spell.
