Bard Song of Rest Tweaks
⚪ 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
- 🏆 #106 of 195 Spells mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Bard's ability "Song of Rest" while very good is severely restricted by the requirement of a "Long Rest" before any new uses. By changing the "Long Rest" to "Short Rest" on the ability the problem was fixed. Now "Song of Rest" can be used indefinitely by the Bard. Officially" the Bard is now one of the best support classes you can have in a group (don't leave town without it).
Requires: Full Release Mod Fixer (recommended to also download Annoying Warning Message Remover on same page)
Install Instructions
1. Extract into AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods
2. Activate the mod in Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager i.e. drag and drop the mod from the right list (inactive) to the left list (active)
3. Click file/save order
Here are all my Baldur's Gate 3 mods:
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[]Short Rest Tweaks
[
]Carry Weight Tweaks[]Warlock Eldritch Blast Tweaks
[]Druid Wild Shape Tweaks
[]Bard Song of Rest Tweaks
[]Long Rest Costs Tweaks
[]Cleric - Unofficial Class Patch
[]Cleric - Sacred Flame Upgrade
- Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager gamecrash fixer
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For people with BG3 Mod Manager issues that crash BG3 on start
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For manual mod installation, here is meta-data for modsettings.lsx
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Bard Song of Rest Tweaks removes the long rest requirement for the Bard's 'Song of Rest' ability, allowing it to be used indefinitely. This is a simple quality-of-life mod for Baldur's Gate 3 players who want unlimited use of this feature. With 182 endorsements and 6,562 downloads, it has a modest but active user base.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- No more babysitting rests—just use Song of Rest whenever you want.
- Tiny mod, zero bloat, does exactly what it says.
- Decent community trust with 182 endorsements and 6.5k downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023—might not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Could trivialize resource management for Bard players who rely on rest cycles.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who find the long rest requirement for Song of Rest annoying and want a more flexible Bard experience. Skip if you prefer the game's intended balance or want a mod with more comprehensive changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your Mods folder (typically under AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods) and enable it in the in-game mod manager.
- If you're using other mods, check load order—this tweak should be loaded after any mods that alter Bard abilities.
- Since the mod is from 2023, test it after a game update; if it breaks, look for an updated version or use a mod manager to toggle it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Avalonica
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 6,562
- Endorsements
- 182
- Category
- Spells
- Created
- 8/9/2023
- Updated
- 8/9/2023
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