Dread Knight Flail
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📋 About This Mod
A legendary off-hand-only flail wreathed in dark energy. Its Umbral Rupture can violently discharge on impact, forcing foes to withstand the blast or be struck by thunder, hurled backward, and knocked prone. Grants Two-Weapon Fighting and
Dread Knight Flail adds a legendary +3 off-hand flail to Baldur's Gate 3, featuring a 15% chance on hit to trigger Umbral Rupture, which forces a DC 16 Constitution save; failure deals 2d6 Thunder damage, knocks target prone and hurls them 8 ft, while success still deals 2d4 Force damage. It's for players who want a unique off-hand weapon with unpredictable crowd-control, and it stands out with custom VFX and skeletal attachment work.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- The Umbral Rupture proc is a nice change from flat damage — 15% chance to knock enemies prone and send them flying is fun.
- Custom VFX and the darkened Pact Flail model give it a distinct look, not just a stat swap.
- It's a finalized release from August 2026, so no dev leftovers.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one endorsement so far — it's a brand new mod, so there's no track record yet.
- Deliberately off-hand only, so don't expect main-hand damage numbers.
- If you miss the Tutorial Chest, you'll need a separate mod to summon it later — not included.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who like off-hand weapons with tactical proc effects instead of flat damage. For those who enjoy crowd-control builds and don't mind relying on a 15% RNG trigger. Skip if you want a main-hand DPS flail or a full weapon pack — this is a single off-hand flail with a unique identity.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with BG3 Mod Manager and make sure Dread Knight Flail is active in your load order before launching.
- Grab it from the Tutorial Chest during the Nautiloid — if you miss it, you'll need a mod like Tutorial Chest Summoning to get it later.
- This flail is off-hand only, so pair it with a strong main-hand weapon to maximize your action economy.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- SaberDelta
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 108
- Endorsements
- 1
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 8/11/2026
- Updated
- 8/15/2026
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