Armor Overhaul
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #359 of 597 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Overhauls BG 3 Armor mechanics, separating evasion and protection, thus providing Unarmored Defence, Light, Medium and Heavy Armor with more unique gameplay.
Armor Overhaul by VitruvianGuar reworks Baldur's Gate 3 armor mechanics, splitting evasion and protection to give Unarmored Defence, Light, Medium, and Heavy armor distinct gameplay identities. With 174 endorsements and 6,281 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated gameplay tweak for players wanting more strategic armor choices.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 174 endorsements and over 6k downloads.
- Fills a real gap by making armor choice more meaningful than just numbers.
- Active author (last updated Oct 2023) suggests ongoing support.
⚠️ Cons
- May conflict with other armor or combat mods—no patch list provided.
- Only 174 endorsements means it's not widely tested across all builds.
For BG3 players who want deeper tactical decisions in armor selection and enjoy rebalancing mods. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or are new to modding.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to avoid overwriting game files.
- Check the mod's posts tab for any reported conflicts with other gameplay mods.
- Test on a save before your main playthrough to see if the balance feels right.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- VitruvianGuar
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 6,281
- Endorsements
- 174
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/24/2023
- Updated
- 10/21/2023
🔧 How to Install Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
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