Critical Miss Has Consequences
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #136 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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
- []Shadowheart Cantrip - Night Piercer
Critical Miss Has Consequences is a gameplay mod that adds attacks of opportunity when an attacker rolls a critical miss. It has 325 endorsements and over 143,000 downloads, last updated in October 2023. This simple tweak adds risk to combat for players and enemies alike.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 325 endorsements and over 143k downloads.
- Simple, elegant idea that adds depth to combat without bloat.
- Works for both sides, so enemies can punish your fumbles too.
⚠️ Cons
- No documentation on compatibility with other combat overhauls.
- Last updated in 2023, so may not work with the latest game patches.
- Potential to be annoying if you roll crit fails often – no toggle mentioned.
For players who want more consequences in combat and enjoy tactical depth. If you're tired of crit misses being free, this adds a nice risk-reward layer. Skip if you prefer a more forgiving experience or use heavy combat mods that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible, as the mod hasn't been updated since 2023.
- Test in a small save to see how it feels with your current build.
- If you use other combat mods, load this one after them to ensure it takes effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Varnion
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 143,717
- Endorsements
- 325
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/5/2023
- Updated
- 10/12/2023
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