Combat Randomizer by simosas1
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #84 of 123 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
scriptextender lua script mod to randomize enemies when initiative is rolled. currently also randomizes the party characters but it reverts when combat is over. the original has logic to prevent that from happening but it doesnt work and i havent figured out a workaround for current patch. all credit to simosas1 this is not my mod i did not make this.
Combat Randomizer is a fork of simosas1's original mod, updated for patch 8 with minor .lua tweaks and a new UUID. It's a niche utility for Baldur's Gate 3 players who want randomized combat encounters. With only 7 endorsements, it's a small but functional update for a specific audience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Keeps an old favorite alive for patch 8 (updated Jan 2026)
- Tiny .lua tweak means it's lightweight and focused
- Works for players who already used the original and need a quick fix
⚠️ Cons
- Only 7 endorsements — this is a niche update, not a community favorite
- No detailed instructions or feature list from the author
- Since it's a fork, you're relying on the original mod's documentation for full usage
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who used the original Combat Randomizer and need it working on patch 8. Skip if you want a fully documented or feature-rich mod — this is a bare-bones compatibility update.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're on patch 8 before installing, as this update is specifically for that version.
- If you had the original mod installed, remove it first to avoid conflicts with the new UUID.
- Since it's a .lua tweak, you can manually inspect the file if you're curious about the changes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- simosas1
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 560
- Endorsements
- 7
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 1/28/2026
- Updated
- 1/28/2026
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