Better Caster Progression
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #84 of 322 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"Ook." --The Librarian
Summary
Caster progression is now more intuitive and rewarding, from more freedom when choosing spells to more impactful class features. The full list of changes is below.
This mod uses the Compatibility Framework for spell progression but not class progression.
Notice
Please note that I mod for myself first. I don't do multiple versions or patches for other mods, but I'm happy to offer advice if you want to make and publish your own version. Past versions may be available under Files.
Spell Progression
The number of spells classes learn on level up is increased and standardized. This is a buff to most classes--notably Sorcerer, Warlock, Way of the Four Elements, and Ranger--and a nerf to Wizard, making spell scribing more relevant.
The methods I used for this are available under Documentation.
List
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[]Full casters learn two spells at odd levels and one spell at even levels.
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]Full casters learn two cantrips at levels 1, 5, and 9.[]Half casters learn spells and cantrips according to ceil(level / 2) starting at level 2 (level 3 for one-third casters).
[]One-third casters are subclasses with half-caster progression.
- Cantrips scale at levels 1, 5, and 9.
| Class/Subclass | Type | Spells | Cantrips |
| | +--------+--------+--------+-------+
| | | Before | After | Before | After |
+--------------------------+------+--------+--------+--------+-------+
| Bard | 1/1 | 15 | 18 | 4 | 6 |
+--------------------------+ +--------+--------+--------+ |
| Cleric | | - | 5 | |
+--------------------------+ | +--------+-------+
| Druid | | | 4 | 6 |
+--------------------------+ +--------+--------+--------+-------+
| Sorcerer | | 13 | 18 | 6 | 6 |
+--------------------------+ | +--------+--------+ |
| Warlock | | | 15 | 4 | |
+--------------------------+ +--------+--------+--------+ |
| Wizard | | 28 | 18 | 5 | |
+--------------------------+------+--------+--------+--------+-------+
| Paladin | 1/2 | - | | 4 |
+--------------------------+ +--------+--------+ | |
| Ranger | | 7 | 9 | | |
Better Caster Progression by Elefay reworks caster leveling to be more intuitive and rewarding. With 34 endorsements and 2,045 downloads, this small mod targets players who find default caster progression unsatisfying. Last updated December 2024, it offers a straightforward improvement for magic-focused builds.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses a common pain point for caster players—progression that feels clunky.
- Lightweight and focused; no bloat, just the progression overhaul.
- Decent download-to-endorsement ratio (2,045 downloads) suggests players are trying it out.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 34 endorsements—this is a niche mod with a small but dedicated following.
- No detailed patch notes or feature list provided, so you're going in somewhat blind.
- Last updated in December 2024—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
For players who main casters and feel the default progression is dull or unrewarding. If you're a completionist who wants every class to feel polished, this is worth a shot. Skip if you're happy with vanilla caster progression or prefer broader overhaul mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any compatibility notes with other class overhauls before adding it to your load order.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts.
- Test the mod on a new character to see the progression changes without affecting your main save.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Elefay
- Version
- 2.3.0
- Downloads
- 2,045
- Endorsements
- 34
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 2/27/2024
- Updated
- 12/2/2024
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