Summary
Based on the rules ofDungeons & Dragons,Baldur’s Gate 3faithfully incorporates many elements from the original books, even though some are adapted to align with the particularities and mechanics of a video game. This combination resulted in one of Larian Studios' most memorable creations, capturing the essence of a tabletop RPG with impressive fidelity.
Despite the game’s allowance for great character customization freedom, it includes only a fraction of the vast content from the TTRPG books. Fortunately, the community hasdeveloped mods that further expand the books' contentinBaldur’s Gate 3, enriching the options for creating characters and interacting with the game’s universe.
10Tasha’s Feats
Adding New Abilities For Baldur’s Gate 3 Characters
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything is one of theDungeons & Dragonsmodules that adds the most content to the game’s fifth edition, being filled with feats, spells, and subclasses. Therefore, thisBaldur’s Gate 3mod aims to add the content from this book that was left out of the game, to provide more choices for players when they need to select a new ability.
Thus, it is possible to give a new overhaul to the gameplay, even if in a more superficial way, throughfeats that can combine with a new playstyleor help in more delicate moments, like the Chef, which allows the entire party to recover all life in a Short Rest. However, the content has also undergone some adaptations to be inserted intoBaldur’s Gate 3.
9DnD Expanded
New Race Options For Players
AlthoughBaldur’s Gate 3features a reasonable amount of races, they do not yet represent all the depth that the tabletop RPG has. Therefore, this mod is essential for many players, especially those tired of the same options, as it adds awide variety of races for players to choose from.
DnD Expanded itself features a mix of content that exists in the books but was not adapted forBaldur’s Gate 3for being lore-friendly, like goblins, who, during the first act, are portrayed as possible enemies of the party and the Emerald Grove, as well as homebrew options. Thus, through this content, players also have access to even more variety when creating characters.
82024 Player’s Handbook Dragonborn
Some Changes For This Baldur’s Gate Race
In 2024, theDungeons & Dragonsbook underwent some updates, releasing a new version with updated rules and other content. So, for players interested in these changes, the community is creating mods that add them toBaldur’s Gate 3. This modification, for example, is aimed atapplying the changes that the Dragonborn received.
Including for those who like the concept of the race but found it a bit weaker compared to others available in the game, theDungeons & Dragonsupdate brought some small buffs for them, like a Breath Weapon that scales with levels. Furthermore, at the fifth level, Dragonborns also receive the ability to fly, adding even more personality to theBaldur’s Gate 3race.
7Cleric And Domains PHB2024
Changes The Progression Path Of Clerics
InDungeons & Dragons'2024 novelties,the Cleric was one of the base game classesthat received more news, completely changing some things about the progression of characters who choose to play with them. So, for those who liked the rules or are interested in seeing these changes, this is one of the bestBaldur’s Gate 3mods for that purpose.
One of the main new features that players will notice is that now, at the first level, in addition to selecting the character’s domain, it is also possible to choose the character’s Divine Order, which influences some of the class mechanics, such as spells and bonuses received. Furthermore, clerics have undergone other general changes to make the class more appealing to all interested players.
6D20 Initiative
A Big Change In Baldur’s Gate 3 Combat
In favor ofless randomness in combat, Larian decided that when the game’s initiatives were decided using a d4, this often makes characters with higher Dexterity attack first. However, in theDungeons & Dragonsbooks, this value is determined by a d20.
So, forBaldur’s Gate 3players who want an experience more faithful to the tabletop RPG itself, it’s possible to fix this through mods, making the game’s combat experience more random, with characters having varied initiatives. Even though this mod changes an important gameplay mechanic, it is an interesting addition for those who like theDungeons & Dragonscombat rules.
5College Of Dance - Bard Subclass
A New Subclass For Baldur’s Gate 3 Bards
The new version ofDungeons & Dragonsnot only modified some rules and other system content but also took advantage of the update to add new options for players. One of these isthe Bard subclass College of Dance, which can be played inBaldur’s Gate 3through mods. So, for players who liked the novelty, it’s the perfect opportunity to see it in action in the game.
The College of Dance is a new subclass for Bards, focused on agility and unarmed attacks, turning characters who choose it into fighters with great mobility on the battlefield. Moreover, this option also works as an excellent support for the rest of the party, being able to grant initiative bonuses to allies, allowing more priority when attacking.
45e Spells
Adding Spells That Were Left Out Of Baldur’s Gate 3
The list of spells available inDungeons & Dragonsis extensive, and althoughmany are present inBaldur’s Gate 3, some options were left out by the developers, but there are mods for players who wish to access this content. Thus, 5e Spells is an option that adds a lot of variety to the game.
Therefore, for players who enjoy playing withBaldur’s Gate 3classes that can channel magical powers, this mod adds a lot of content, with some of its options being more general, while others are exclusive. Some spells have even undergone rebalancing in order for them to fit into the game without ruining the users' experience.
35R DND Backgrounds
Changes Added When Creating A Character
Although it’s a choice that players often make and forget, backgrounds are important aspects of characters both inDungeons & DragonsandBaldur’s Gate 3. In Larian’s game, for example, several character decisions can grant inspiration points if the choice is consistent with someone’s background in the party.
Moreover, with the 2024 tabletop RPG novelties, backgrounds underwent small changes that thisBaldur’s Gate 3mod adds. Although some changes have been made, since the game does not allow feats chosen at level 1, this decision when creating a character carries even more weight, as it adds several new features that can be quite useful to players.
2Monk 2024 PHB
Updating The Monk Class With New Player’s Handbook Content
This mod brings the updates from the 2024 edition of the Player’s Handbook toBaldur’s Gate 3, introducing various modifications to different aspects of the game. One of these is the rework of the Monk class, implementing significant changes in the base class and in the subclasses that are already available when reaching the third level.
Moreover, the mod introduces the Warrior of Mercy subclass, allowing new approaches focused on healing and support for a more support-oriented version of monks. These additions offer an experience more aligned with the currentDungeons & Dragonsrules, enriching gameplay andexpanding customization options inBaldur’s Gate 3.
1Owlin Race
Introducing The Owlin Race From Strixhaven Into Baldur’s Gate 3
Inspired by the bookStrixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos, the Owlin Race mod adds the people introduced in this book to theBaldur’s Gate 3universe. Owlins are beings similar to owls but with some humanoid characteristics, offering unique abilities like superior darkvision, proficiency in stealth, and the ability to fly.
With customization options that include different types of feathers, eye colors, and wings, this mod allows players to create truly unique characters. The introduction of Owlins expands the game’s universe, providing new roleplay possibilities and variety to start a new save.
