Ed the Hyena Joins the Party - Rescue of the Fainthearted

⭐ ⭐ (255 endorsements) 📥 68,056 downloads 📌 v1 📅 7/29/2025
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By almasy87 · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 10/27/2025 📅 Created: 7/29/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗
2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #35 of 87 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

It's been a while since I published anything, so I decided to make this mod for 2 main reasons:

1- I saw a comment on a FB group where somebody was saying it would be so cool if we could help the hyena

2- I needed to work on something to make sure I haven't forgotten everything I learned about cutscenes/dialog editing/using the toolkit etc etc!

3- WHY not? He needs help!

This mod allows you to pick an extra option in the dialogue with the Hyena (Speak with Animals version) to ask him to join your party. If you do, he will thank you, and you get a bone to summon him.

This would sound pretty simple so I decided to add something cuter.

His name is Ed, like the silly laughing hyena from the Lion King :P

When Ed first joins the party, he's very frail and malnourished. You can summon him, but he has a debuff and his stats are so so. He won't be one shot but he's not at his best and can only use his normal attack (Bite).

You can talk to your summoned hyena and he has a new dialog where you can pet him! ^^

How can you help him get back to full health?

Some vendors (mostly food and supplies vendors) sell a Tasty Carcass for Ed.

When you have the carcass in your inventory, another new dialog option pops up so that you can feed Ed.

After you have fed him a certain amount of times via this dialog, he will become healthy again. (You have to resummon him via the bone).

Healthy Ed gains 2 new skills, Pounce and Scavenge. Pounce is similar to other pets, while Scavenge is a new Bonus Action I gave him.

Use Scavenge on a dead body and Ed will start eating it. After he's done (next turn), he will gain an extra Bonus action point for that turn.

Heal Ed to the full to unlock a last cute scene where the player can comment on Ed's status :)

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This mod for Baldur's Gate 3 changes the dialogue so Ed the Hyena joins your party instead of leaving, adds a party summon, and introduces a feeding system with a new scene to support his healing journey. With 255 endorsements and 68,056 downloads, it's a popular companion mod for players who want to keep Ed around.

✨ Key Features

Changes dialogue to allow Ed the Hyena to join your party instead of leaving
Adds a party summon ability for Ed
Includes a new scene and feeding system to help Ed on his healing journey

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Popular choice with 255 endorsements and over 68k downloads
  • Adds a wholesome new companion with a unique feeding mechanic
  • Simple dialogue change that fits seamlessly into the game

⚠️ Cons

  • May conflict with other mods that alter the same dialogue or companion system
  • Limited to a specific scene; not a full companion overhaul
🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love animal companions and want to keep Ed the Hyena by their side. If you're into narrative-driven mods that add emotional depth, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a combat-focused companion mod.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to load this mod after any other mods that affect the same dialogue to avoid conflicts.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex to easily enable and disable the mod if you need to troubleshoot.
  • Check the mod's page for any updates or patches if you're playing on a newer game version.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
almasy87
Version
1
Downloads
68,056
Endorsements
255
Category
Companions
Created
7/29/2025
Updated
10/27/2025

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