Barrel Tweaks
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #5 of 10 Resources mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Allows picking up barrels by default (like Smokepowder barrels) for all barrels instead of defaulting to attack. Adds tooltip damage info and ability to extract components from a barrel into lighter items.
Barrel Tweaks by Exaen lets you pick up all barrels by default instead of attacking them, adds tooltip damage info, and allows extracting components into lighter items. With 183 endorsements and 98,598 downloads, it's a practical QoL mod for Baldur's Gate 3 players who want more control over explosive barrels.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (98,598) shows real demand for this QoL tweak.
- Solves the annoying accidental barrel attacks when you just want to grab them.
- Tooltip damage info helps you plan explosive barrel tactics without guessing.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 183 endorsements relative to downloads—some users may have issues or not bother endorsing.
- No explicit mention of compatibility with other mods that alter barrel behavior.
- Last updated in December 2024—might not be updated for future game patches.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love using explosive barrels strategically but hate accidentally attacking them. Also great for hoarders who want to collect barrels without the hassle. Skip if you never touch barrels or prefer vanilla behavior.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using mod manager, just drag and drop the file—no extra setup needed.
- Test picking up a barrel in a safe area to see the new tooltip info before relying on it in combat.
- Remember that extracting components might change barrel weight, so check your encumbrance after looting.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Exaen
- Version
- 1.0.1.10
- Downloads
- 98,598
- Endorsements
- 183
- Category
- Resources
- Created
- 12/23/2024
- Updated
- 12/23/2024
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