Critical Miss Has Consequences FIXED
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #115 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This patch includes a fix for the empty passive showing on enemies, took me a moment to figure it out but it was easy in the end.
The passive is supposed to be hidden, but for some reason it was showing up as a blank passive.
I do have an interest in potentially adding more compatibility for other mods, primarily for mods used in my Nexus collection Difficulty, Immersion, Quality.
REQUIRES SCRIPT EXTENDER!
All rules apply for both party, allies and enemies.
Rules:
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[]If attacked in melee, the target can counterattack with a melee attack.
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]If attacked from a distance and has a ranged weapon, the target can counterattack with a ranged attack.[]If attacked from a distance, does not have a ranged weapon, and knows an offensive cantrip, the target can counterattack with this cantrip.
[]Only the target of the critical miss can counterattack.
[]Blinded opponents cannot make attacks of opportunity.
[]Silenced opponents cannot counterattack with cantrips.
Currently supports cantrips from the following mods:
- []5e Spells
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[]Shadowheart Cantrip - Night Piercer
Critical Miss Has Consequences was originally created and upload by VarnionMeretar. You can support the original author here.
If VarnionMeretar is completely entitled to include this patch in the original mod, if the original mod page is updated I will archive this page and redirect to the original mod.
This gameplay mod for Baldur's Gate 3 makes critical misses punishable by allowing the target to make a free Attack of Opportunity, including ranged and cantrip support. With 266 endorsements and over 158k downloads, it's a popular tweak for players seeking more consequence in combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 266 endorsements and over 158k downloads.
- Adds a fair and logical consequence to critical failures, making combat more dynamic.
- Includes ranged and cantrip support, covering more combat scenarios.
⚠️ Cons
- May unbalance encounters by giving extra attacks to enemies, especially in large groups.
- No detailed documentation or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- Last updated in June 2024 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want more tactical depth and punishing critical failures. If you enjoy mods that add risk-reward mechanics, this is for you. Skip if you prefer a more forgiving combat experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires Script Extender; if so, install it first.
- Test the mod in a low-stakes fight to see how it affects combat flow.
- If you use other combat mods, load this one after them to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- BaldursGoonsack
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 158,309
- Endorsements
- 266
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/20/2024
- Updated
- 6/7/2024
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