Better Martial Progression
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #15 of 322 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"Fuck yes!" --Karlach
Summary
Martials now have better access to fighting styles, extra attack, extra feats, and more--including new class features for Beast Master and Way of Shadow. The full list of changes is below.
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.
Barbarian
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[]Barbarian gets a fighting style at level 1 and level 7 and an extra feat at level 6.
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]Wildheart gets Rage: Wild Heart at level 3, a new action that encompasses the five unique Wildheart rage actions.[]Rage gives you a 1d4 to 1d8 damage bonus . It can also be used before initiating combat .
[]Reckless Attack can't be used as a reaction.
Bard
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[]Bard gets Magical Secrets at level 5 (College of Lore) and level 9.
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]College of Swords doesn't get Medium Armour proficiency.[]College of Swords and College of Valour get a fighting style at level 3 and Extra Attack at level 5.
Cleric
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[]Divine Strike is a passive.
[]War Priest extra attacks don't use a bonus action, and charges are restored on a short rest.
Druid
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[]Circle of the Land and Circle of the Moon get Wild Strike at level 5.
[]Circle of the Moon gets Improved Wild Strike at level 11.
[]Circle of the Spores gets a fighting style at level 3 and Extra Attack at level 5 .
[]Symbiotic Entity grants 12 to 72 temporary HP and 1d4 to 1d8 bonus damage. (Changed in Update 2. 2)
Fighter
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[]Fighter gets a fighting style at level 1 and level 7 and an extra feat at level 6.
[]Champion gets Unstoppable at level 10, a new passive comparable to Unwavering (Ring of Free Action).
[]Remarkable Athlete: Proficiency grants Expertise in Athletics and Acrobatics.
[]War Magic is comparable to Quickspell Flinger (Quickspell Gloves).
Monk
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[]Monk gets a fighting style at level 1 and level 7 and an extra feat at level 10.
[]Monk gets Patient Defence at level 5.
[]Way of Shadow gets Blindsight at level 5, Shadow Blade at level 6 , Shadow Strike at level 9 , and Conjure Shadow at level 11, a new spell comparable to Conjure Shadow Lantern Wraith (Shadow Lantern).
Paladin
[]Paladin gets an extra Channel Oath Charge at level 6.
[]Divine Smite can't be used as a reaction.
[]Improved Divine Smite lets you cast Divine Smite once per turn without expending a spell slot.
[]Smite spells have a shared cooldown. <
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[]Monk gets a fighting style at level 1 and level 7 and an extra feat at level 10.
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[]Fighter gets a fighting style at level 1 and level 7 and an extra feat at level 6.
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[]Circle of the Land and Circle of the Moon get Wild Strike at level 5.
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[]Divine Strike is a passive.
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[]Bard gets Magical Secrets at level 5 (College of Lore) and level 9.
Better Martial Progression by Elefay enhances martial classes in Baldur's Gate 3 by improving access to fighting styles, extra attacks, and additional feats. With 47 endorsements and 2,906 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated mod for players seeking more build variety. Last updated December 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (2,906 downloads, 47 endorsements) shows players are actually using it.
- Fills a real gap for martial classes that often feel underpowered compared to casters.
- Last updated December 2024, so it's fresh and likely compatible with current patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 47 endorsements—small community, so you might be on your own if issues pop up.
- No mention of compatibility with other class mods or difficulty overhauls, so expect potential conflicts.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who main fighters, barbarians, or paladins and want more build options without multiclassing. Skip if you're happy with vanilla martial progression or prefer caster-focused mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using mod manager, just drop the file in and activate—no load order tweaks needed for a simple class mod.
- Check the mod's page for any patch notes or comments about compatibility with other class mods you might have.
- Since it's a progression mod, test it on a new character to see the changes clearly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Elefay
- Version
- 2.7.0
- Downloads
- 2,906
- Endorsements
- 47
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 1/19/2024
- Updated
- 12/1/2024
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