Additional Honour mode like Balance Changes
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #38 of 554 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Intended to be used along with:-
[]Falling Prone on Ice - Rebalanced
Makes falling on ice less frequent and less punishing.
[]Additional Spell Interactions
Adds new interactions between spells and conditions resulting in bonus damage.[/
]Description
Balance changes introduced in the Honour mode has been a great step towards balancing the game, however many aspects of the game are still way too easy to abuse. The goal of this mod is to continue in the spirit of the Honour Mode changes — making the game more balanced, without losing the feeling of being powerful.
Elixirs and potions:
Elixir of Bloodlust - grants an extra attack instead of an extra Action Point.
Elixir of Hill Giant Strength - adds +3 strength instead of setting strength to 21.
Elixir of Cloud Giant Strength - adds +5 strength instead of setting strength to 27.
Potion of Speed - Duration of haste reduced from 3 to 2.
Easily attainable conditions causing Vulnerability:
Wet - Grants advantage on spell attack rolls and disadvantage on spell saving throws against Cold/Lightning spells instead vulnerabilities.
Aura of Murder (granted by Bhaalist armor) - Grants Piercing vulnerability only to creatures under 25% of their maximum HP.
Resonance Stone - No longer causes Psychic damage vulnerability.
Easily attainable strong conditions:
Radiating Orb - Maximum duration lowered to 5 (from 10).
Arcane Acuity - Maximum duration lowered to 5 (from 10).
Installation
You can install the mod with any standard BG3 mod manager:
-
[]Vortex[/]
[]BG3 Mod Manager[/]
Uninstallation
This mod is safe to remove at any time:
-
[]Disable or uninstall it through your mod manager.[/]
[]No changes will remain in your saves.[/]
Makes falling on ice less frequent and less punishing.
[]Additional Spell Interactions
Adds new interactions between spells and conditions resulting in bonus damage.[/
]Description
Balance changes introduced in the Honour mode has been a great step towards balancing the game, however many aspects of the game are still way too easy to abuse. The goal of this mod is to continue in the spirit of the Honour Mode changes — making the game more balanced, without losing the feeling of being powerful.
Elixirs and potions:
Elixir of Bloodlust - grants an extra attack instead of an extra Action Point.
Elixir of Hill Giant Strength - adds +3 strength instead of setting strength to 21.
Elixir of Cloud Giant Strength - adds +5 strength instead of setting strength to 27.
Potion of Speed - Duration of haste reduced from 3 to 2.
Easily attainable conditions causing Vulnerability:
Wet - Grants advantage on spell attack rolls and disadvantage on spell saving throws against Cold/Lightning spells instead vulnerabilities.
Aura of Murder (granted by Bhaalist armor) - Grants Piercing vulnerability only to creatures under 25% of their maximum HP.
Resonance Stone - No longer causes Psychic damage vulnerability.
Easily attainable strong conditions:
Radiating Orb - Maximum duration lowered to 5 (from 10).
Arcane Acuity - Maximum duration lowered to 5 (from 10).
Installation
You can install the mod with any standard BG3 mod manager:
-
[]Vortex[/]
[]BG3 Mod Manager[/]
Uninstallation
This mod is safe to remove at any time:
-
[]Disable or uninstall it through your mod manager.[/]
[]No changes will remain in your saves.[/]
-
[]Disable or uninstall it through your mod manager.[/]
A gameplay balance mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that targets exploitable mechanics not covered by Honour Mode. With 19 endorsements and 963 downloads, it's a niche tool for players seeking a stricter challenge beyond the base difficulty.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Niche but dedicated following (19 endorsements) — clearly fills a gap for hardcore players.
- Small download size (963 downloads) suggests it's lightweight and easy to install.
- Directly addresses exploits that Honour Mode misses, so it's a natural next step for challenge runs.
⚠️ Cons
- Very low endorsement count (19) — might be under-tested or not widely adopted.
- Last updated August 2025 — could be outdated if the game has received patches since then.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who have beaten Honour Mode and want to close the remaining loopholes. Skip if you're a casual player or prefer mods with clear documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a balance mod, make sure to read the mod page comments for any known issues or compatibility notes.
- If you're using other gameplay mods, test this one in a separate save to avoid conflicts.
- Consider pairing with Honour Mode itself for the full intended experience.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- KowboyBebop
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 963
- Endorsements
- 19
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/17/2025
- Updated
- 8/18/2025
🔧 How to Install Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Baldurs Gate 3 →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Baldurs Gate 3 commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Baldurs Gate 3 mods await