2500 Gold and a Shovel
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #469 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Tired of looting every item between your pod and Aron just to get your starting gear sorted? Pick up some coin and a shovel from the tutorial chest and leave the perfumed letter in that dead guy's pocket.
This mod adds 2500 gold and a shovel to the tutorial chest, giving new playthroughs a smoother start. It's a simple quality-of-life tweak for players who want a bit of extra help early on. With 538 endorsements and 27,771 downloads, it's a popular choice for those seeking a less grindy beginning.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Well-received by the community (538 endorsements)
- High download count (27,771) shows it's widely used
- Simple and effective—no complex setup, just grab your loot and go
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the tutorial chest—if you're past that, you're out of luck
- No custom options for adjusting the amount or items
- Last updated in 2023—might not be compatible with the latest game version
For players who find the early game grind tedious and want a quick boost to get going. Also great for those starting a new playthrough and wanting to skip some initial resource gathering. Skip if you prefer a pure vanilla experience or want more control over the starting items.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to grab the items from the tutorial chest before leaving the area—they won't be available later.
- If you're using a mod manager, just drop the file into your mods folder and enable it before starting a new game.
- This mod is best used with a fresh playthrough; it won't affect existing saves.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- JonHinkerton
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 27,771
- Endorsements
- 538
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/18/2023
- Updated
- 12/18/2023
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