Blade Ward - Bonus Action
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 195 Spells mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The base Blade Ward cantrip is generally considered extremely weak. This mod attempts to fix that by changing it from an Action to a Bonus Action.
By request, several alternate versions were also added, with increased duration, and several variations on casting time (Action/Bonus Action) and cooldown (at will or 1/short rest). The default still lasts until the end of your next turn, as per vanilla BG3.
Enemies will also be able to use this, if any of them have Blade Ward. Though I haven't run into any yet.
Note on duration: The turn count decreases/ends at the end of your turn. So the base spell's duration of "2 turns" is actually 1 full round, ending at the end of your next turn.
Compatible with every other mod, unless they also change specifically Blade Ward.
Install as any other .pak mod, with BG3 mod manager.
Only use the version you want.
This mod changes the Blade Ward cantrip from a full action to a bonus action, making it viable in combat. With 567 endorsements and nearly 20,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for Baldur's Gate 3 players who want more tactical flexibility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 567 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads.
- Simple, focused change that directly improves a underused cantrip.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul other mechanics.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects one cantrip, so if you're looking for broader spell tweaks, this isn't it.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to make Blade Ward actually worth casting in combat. If you're a caster who likes to mix defense with offense, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer to keep the game's original balance or want more extensive spell changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod changes a cantrip, make sure it's loaded before any mods that alter spell lists or action economy.
- Test it with a character that has Blade Ward to see how it feels in combat — you can now cast it and still attack or cast another spell.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable this mod and check for conflicts with other spell mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- TheGreatFox1
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 19,739
- Endorsements
- 567
- Category
- Spells
- Created
- 8/6/2023
- Updated
- 8/11/2023
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