Better Shortswords
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #15 of 95 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Makes Short swords lethal in close combat.
If they were good enough for the Romans, they need to be a little better for us on the Nexus! Hence, Shortswords:
Gain Close Quarters: when standing next to at least one ally, gain +1 attack and +1AC.
Gain Shielded Thrust: Make a stabbing attack from behind your shield. On a hit, target has Disadvantage
against you for 1 turn. Once per turn. Costs 3 movement and Action.
Gain Slashing Attack: perform a normal attack but with Slashing damage.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Kiwi Legionary
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 385
- Endorsements
- 13
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 8/21/2025
- Updated
- 8/21/2025
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