Aether's Useful Daggers
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #45 of 390 Equipment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod, and a collection of Aether's other mods are currently being maintained by Magnetuning (hi) and Aimryax! You can find a list of mods we're maintaining, and their Patch 8 update status here.
This mod is working with Patch 8!
DESCRIPTION
Have you ever wanted to use daggers because you prefer how they look, but chose instead to use swords because they do more damage? This mod makes it so that you don't have to make that choice.
- []Dagger damage has been increased from 1d4 to 1d6, to match the Shortsword.
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INSTALLATION
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[]Make sure you have a Mod Fixer installed. As of Patch 7 Mod Fixer is no longer required!
[]Import this mods .zip file into the Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager, and drag the mod from the right panel of the mod manager, to the left panel.
[]Save and export your load order.
Aether's Useful Daggers is a simple equipment mod that increases dagger damage to match shortswords, addressing the common complaint that daggers underperform. With 257 endorsements and nearly 18k downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who want daggers to be a viable combat option.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (257 endorsements) and widely downloaded (17,868 downloads).
- Directly fixes a common balance issue—daggers feel weak compared to shortswords.
- Lightweight and likely compatible with most setups since it only tweaks damage values.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2023—may be outdated if the game has received balance patches since then.
- Only affects damage; doesn't address other dagger shortcomings like reach or attack speed.
For players who love the dagger playstyle but hate feeling underpowered. Also for anyone who wants a quick balance tweak without overhauling the whole game. Skip if you're fine with daggers being situational or if you prefer more comprehensive combat mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, just drop the file into your mods folder and enable it—no extra steps needed.
- Check if the game has received any balance updates after December 2023, as they might override this mod's changes.
- Pair this with other dagger-related mods (like new dagger models or animations) for a more complete experience.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Aether
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 17,868
- Endorsements
- 257
- Category
- Equipment
- Created
- 12/24/2023
- Updated
- 12/24/2023
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