ARSENAL EXPANDED - Axe of Shao Kahn
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #150 of 589 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds a +3 legendary greataxe to the game, heavily inspired by General Shao Kahn's Axe in Mortal Kombat 1.
Synergizes weapon and fist fighting for lots of combos and stacking bonuses. At the same time, should be balanced with the other very powerful weapons.
I PLAN ON ADDING MORE COOL WEAPONS IN THE FUTURE. THIS IS THE FIRST OF A SERIES AND EVENTUAL MOD PACKAGE.
OBTAINABLE VIA TUTORIAL CHEST (SEE REQUIREMENTS)
The axe of General Shao, a powerful weapon designed to be used in even MORE powerful hands.
UNIQUE NEW ABILITIES
All new abilities are based on Shao's moveset in MK1!!!
(Rending Blows and Deep Wounds come from my other mod: ARSENAL OVERHAUL. Not required but recommended. See bottom of page or my profile for link)
KAHN'S WRATH - After making a melee attack with this axe, your fist attacks get +3 to hit and deal an additional 1d6 Force damage. Each UNARMED hit also provides 2 turns of WRATH (ignore typo in 1st picture, old version). WRATH comes from vanilla and gives you a stacking +1 damage with weapon attacks. This makes this axe very fun to use where you make axe blows to gain unarmed bonuses, and then use unarmed attacks to get axe bonuses, in a cyclical loop. This is exactly how Shao works in MK1.
KAHN'S AGGRESSION - After making a melee attack with this axe, make an unarmed attack as a bonus action. Feeds into the above ability. ALSO recommended to use the "Unlock Unarmed Attack" mod in requirements, to allow unarmed attacks whenever you please.
DEATHQUAKE - Gives an 8m AOE cone attack that does 1d10+Prof Force damage as well as leaving a "Mud" surface, difficult terrain, for 3 turns. See below images.
(ignore mental fatigue, coming from a ring)
DARK ENERGY - Re-flavored version of 'Prepare' that gives 5 force damage for the rest of your turn, at the cost of movement.
TIPS AND TRICKS
This weapon pairs VERY well with a lightning charge build using the "Sparkle Hands". These gauntlets give lightning charges when you make unarmed attacks, and make you have ADVANTAGE vs metal armor or robotic enemies when you have charges available.[color=#ff77
Adds a +3 legendary greataxe to the Tut Chest, inspired by Shao Kahn's Axe from Mortal Kombat 1. It synergizes weapon and fist fighting for combos and stacking bonuses, aiming for balance with other weapons. A compact gameplay mod with 68 endorsements and 2,361 downloads, last updated November 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid niche pick for fans of Mortal Kombat wanting that iconic axe in-game.
- The +3 enchantment makes it a strong early-to-mid game option.
- Synergy between weapon and fist fighting opens up unique combo playstyles.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 68 endorsements—small community footprint, so less tested than popular mods.
- Last updated in November 2023—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
For players who want a Mortal Kombat-themed weapon with a unique melee/fist hybrid playstyle. Great for those who enjoy legendary weapons with stacking bonuses. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or purely vanilla-balanced gear.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the Tut Chest early in the game to grab the axe—it's a +3 legendary, so it'll carry you through early levels.
- Experiment with mixing unarmed attacks and the axe to trigger the stacking bonuses—don't just stick to heavy swings.
- If you're on a modded playthrough, make sure your load order doesn't conflict with other chest additions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- BODK1N
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,361
- Endorsements
- 68
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/6/2023
- Updated
- 11/24/2023
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