Better Slayer

⭐ ⭐ (258 endorsements) 📥 11,478 downloads 📌 v1.4 📅 8/27/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Belial · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/7/2023 📅 Created: 8/27/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗
2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #193 of 597 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Vanilla Slayer is a very fun and well-designed revolving around combining his abilities to devastating effect.

However there are many problems: The combo is hard to setup, requires multiple turns and DC checks, some enemies are immune to bleeding or have high CON saves or are resistant to slashing damage. Also a lot of fights in act2 take place in the dark (no Darkvision). The Slayer feels very weak. There are also a couple of bugs.

Changes:

- Your Slayer will no longer be removed from the party during cutscenes. You will shift back to humanoid form, then revert after the cutscene. You can also initiate dialogue with some characters (companions mostly) but not NPCs.

- Second Action: do more damage and  setup combo faster.

- Darkvision: easier to land your combo, more satisfying act2.

- Slashing attacks ignore Slashing resistance.

- Better CON and STR saves and Advantage on STR Saves and checks.

- Slightly improved STR and Armor class: Keep your to hit chances in line with martial classes.

- Slightly improved DC on most abilities (like Bloodbath or Contagion): Combo is easier to set up, and more likely to work, more satifsfying to use

- Immunity to frightened: a lot of enemies can Frighten you and its absolutely crippling to the Slayer.

- (removed!) Multiattack progression from 1d4 to 1d6 at lvl10. (Made by lolznessmannn currently removed as it were causing bugs)

- Terrifying Lunge deals half damage even when an enemy successfully saves against it.

- Bhaal's Boon now grants 3 turns of resistance to weapon damage on a kill: In vanilla this ability is both very weak and bugged (not working).

Some things to keep in mind:

1) In vanilla the Slayer form gains massive upgrade at level 10, including huge HP boost (to 153) and damage boost on most attacks. I did not change the damage values outside of mutliattack and STR. So if you feel your slayer got a little underwhelming, wait for lvl 10. There is also one hidden ability that is unlocked by talking to certain NPC in act3. This mod does not unlock it either, discover it yourself!

2) This mod is made to more or less fit 5E balancing. This means it cannot compete with obscene builds like Vulnerability Poker, Crit Paladins, Unkillable Barbarians and some other broken builds. Personally, I find those just not fun to play. This mod makes Slayer play as he is intended to be played by Larian, making him feel strong but not OP.

If you are looking for OP Slayer form, take a look at Free and powerful slayer mod by Null and Chickendash

Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Fixer should not be necessary but also sometimes is.

INSTALLATION:

BG3 mod manager

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Better Slayer is a gameplay mod that improves the Slayer form of the Dark Urge origin in Baldur's Gate 3. It has 258 endorsements and over 11,000 downloads, last updated in September 2023. For players who want a more powerful or refined Slayer transformation.

✨ Key Features

Improves the Slayer form of the Dark Urge origin
Gameplay-focused enhancement mod

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 258 endorsements and over 11,000 downloads
  • Directly addresses a popular origin's transformation, likely adding power or utility
  • Active in 2023, so it's relatively recent for BG3 modding

⚠️ Cons

  • May require a mod manager for installation, but no instructions given
  • Compatibility with other gameplay mods is unverified
🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love the Dark Urge origin and want their Slayer form to be more viable or interesting. If you're a completionist or roleplayer looking to enhance that specific gameplay element, this is for you. Skip if you don't use the Dark Urge or prefer full overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if the mod requires a mod manager like Vortex or BG3 Mod Manager, as many BG3 mods do.
  • Load order matters in BG3; place this mod after other gameplay overhauls to avoid conflicts.
  • If you're using the in-game mod manager, ensure the mod is enabled and active for your playthrough.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Belial
Version
1.4
Downloads
11,478
Endorsements
258
Category
Gameplay
Created
8/27/2023
Updated
9/7/2023

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