Dragonborn Breathweapon Buff
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #465 of 597 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Changes dragonborn breathweapon: usable once per combat, uses a bonus action and damage scales. level one 2d6 then +1d6 at levels 4,7 and 10. V1. 02 Saving throw removed. Each cone sets a status for two turns. Acid inflicts ACID, Fire
This gameplay mod for Baldur's Gate 3 reworks the Dragonborn breath weapon: it can be used once per combat as a bonus action, with damage scaling from 2d6 at level 1 and increasing by 1d6 at levels 4, 7, and 10. The saving throw is removed, and each cone applies a status effect for two turns (Acid applies ACID, Fire applies...). A niche but functional tweak for Dragonborn players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 122 endorsements and over 4.7k downloads.
- Makes Dragonborn breath weapon actually useful in combat by using a bonus action and scaling damage.
- Removing the saving throw means your breath weapon always hits, which is a big quality-of-life boost.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is incomplete—doesn't specify what Fire status does or list all cone effects.
- Last updated in November 2023—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects Dragonborn breath weapon, so it's a narrow mod for a specific race.
For Dragonborn players who feel their breath weapon is underwhelming and want it to scale better into late game. Also for those who prefer reliable damage without saving throws. Skip if you don't play Dragonborn or want broader gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to read the full mod page for any patch notes or compatibility notes, as the description here is incomplete.
- If you're using other mods that alter Dragonborn abilities, load this one after them to ensure it takes effect.
- Test the breath weapon in combat to see the status effects in action, since the description doesn't list all of them.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- LostSoulMan
- Version
- 1.02
- Downloads
- 4,712
- Endorsements
- 122
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/14/2023
- Updated
- 11/2/2023
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