Better Races All in One (Half Elves at last)
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #53 of 82 Races mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
**Note: only new racial traits are listed below. If racial abilities have been removed, I will note that.
++Note2: NPC's now benefit from most of these racial traits. Expect them to be tougher!
Playable Races:
Drow
+Keen Senses: Superior Dark Vision, +2 Perception, +1 Movement
+Magic Resistance: +2 to saves vs spells.
+Noble Power: if you have a Noble background (hello Minthara!), you cast the Command spell with Advantage.
+House Insignia: choose a house, which grants a Minor and Major power. Once per short and long rest, respectively.
+Level 2: Combat Style: choose a unique Drow fighting ability.
+Mature Powers: at level 7 your Darkness and Fairy Fire spells no longer require concentration. At level 9 gain Levitate.
-Have Sunlight Sensitivity (restored it in version 1. 9 due to buffing the race)
Lolth Drow:
+Gain Spider Queen's Favor: Poison Resistance, Immunity to Web, and can cast Charm Spider as a bonus action (20 turns, Intelligence of 8 or less).
-Spider Lover: Disadvantage vs Spiders
+Poison Expertise: your Poison spells deal an additional 1d4 Poison damage.
+Matriarchy: Female Lolth Drow can cast Command once per short rest.
Seldarine Drow:
+Gain Love, Light, and Laughter: +3 Performance, Light cantrip, and proficiency with Musical Instruments.
-+Sword Dancer's Sacrifice: sacrifice accuracy with ranged weapons (-1d4) to gain proficiency in Acrobatics, +1d4 Radiant damage and a 1d4 attack bonus to attacks made with Rapiers, Longswords, Shortswords, and Scimitars. You also gain proficiency with these weapons.
Dragonborn:
Ha! I got off easy on this one. chizfreak already made the perfect Dragonborn mod: Dragonborn and Breath Weapon Enhanced <
Better Races All in One (Half Elves at last) bundles the author's race mods into a single package, focusing on revamped Half Elf abilities. With 82 endorsements and 6,208 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated collection for players seeking improved race options.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent traction with 82 endorsements and 6,208 downloads
- Solves a long-standing desire for better Half Elf options
- All-in-one package simplifies installation
⚠️ Cons
- Limited to race overhauls; no gameplay changes beyond that
- Last updated over a year ago, potential compatibility concerns
For players who want improved Half Elf abilities and a consolidated race mod collection. Skip if you're looking for broader gameplay overhauls or other race additions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's description for any specific load order instructions
- If you use other race mods, consider compatibility patches
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- CaptainsShieldMedia
- Version
- 2.0c
- Downloads
- 6,208
- Endorsements
- 82
- Category
- Races
- Created
- 9/7/2025
- Updated
- 2/11/2026
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