Alternate Origin Subclasses - Shadowheart and Wyll
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #277 of 537 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Options for changing the default subclass of Origin Characters that choose subclass at level 1 (Shadowheart & Wyll):
Modded subclasses require their respective mod installed
You can still respec normally, this only changes the default option
Shadowheart:
Base-game Domains:
- Death Domain
- Knowledge Domain
- Life Domain
- Light Domain
- Nature Domain
- Tempest Domain
- War Domain
Modded Domains:
- Arcana Domain
- Ambition Domain
- Darkness Domain
- Forge Domain
- Grave Domain
- Inquisition Domain
- Order Domain
- Peace Domain
- Protection Domain
- Solidarity Domain
- Strength Domain
- Twilight Domain
- Zeal DomainWyll:
Base-game Patrons:
- The Archfey
- The Great Old One
- The Hexblade
Modded Patrons:
- The Celestial
- The Dread Overlord
- The First Vampire
- The Undead
- The Undying Light
This mod changes the default subclasses for Shadowheart and Wyll in Baldur's Gate 3, offering players a fresh take on these origin characters. With 70 endorsements and 7,770 downloads, it's a niche but functional customization option for those wanting to alter the companions' starting builds.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective—does exactly what it says, no bloat.
- Decent download count (7,770) shows some players are using it.
- Lightweight mod that won't clutter your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 70 endorsements—community hasn't fully embraced it yet.
- No details on which subclasses are chosen or if they're balanced.
- Last updated in November 2025—might not be compatible with future patches.
For BG3 players who want to shake up the default companion builds without overhauling the whole game. If you're tired of the same old Shadowheart or Wyll and want a different subclass from the start, this is for you. Skip if you prefer the vanilla experience or want more extensive customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod in your Mods folder and enable it in the in-game mod manager.
- If you're using other mods that alter companion classes, load this one after them to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's page for any notes on which subclasses are used, as the description doesn't specify.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Lumaterian
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 7,770
- Endorsements
- 70
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 4/24/2024
- Updated
- 11/7/2025
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