Elixir Rebalance - Giant Strength and Battlemage Only

⭐ ⭐ (118 endorsements) 📥 136,781 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 1/11/2024
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Benenach and BaldursGoonsack · Equipment

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 10/23/2024 📅 Created: 1/11/2024
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #64 of 247 Equipment mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Let's change the formula of these anabolic potions.
  • []Honour Mode rules already rebalance   Elixir of Bloodlust making the original not so desirable post Patch #5.

    []You can view more of the undocumented Patch #5 changes here.

    []Extra actions granted through   Hastened or   Elixir of Bloodlust no longer benefit from   Extra Attack.

    Elixir of Cloud Giant Strength

    Now grants:

    Increase your STR by +4, to a maximum of 28.Previously granted:

    Strength increased to 27.

    Elixir of Hill Giant Strength

    Now grants:

    Increase your STR by +2, to a maximum of 22. Increase your CON by +2, to a maximum of 22.Previously granted:

    Strength increased to 21.  

    Elixir of Battlemage's Power

    Now grants:

    one stack of   Arcane Acuity and   Arcane Charge until your next long rest.Previously granted:

    three stacks of   Arcane Acuity that persist until the next long rest.

    Known conflicts:

    • []Elixirs Revised is compatible.

    Load order:

    • []Load this mod after (below) Elixirs Revised if you wish to use both.

    Thanks:

    • []This mod is simply 3 of the 4 elixir changes from Elixir Rebalance - Battlemage Bloodlust and Giant Strength by Benenach, so huge thanks to them!

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This mod rebalances the Cloud Giant Strength, Hill Giant Strength, and Battlemage elixirs in Baldur's Gate 3. It's a targeted tweak for players who find these potions too strong or too weak. With 118 endorsements and over 136k downloads, it's a niche but popular balance mod.

✨ Key Features

Rebalances Cloud Giant Strength elixir
Rebalances Hill Giant Strength elixir
Rebalances Battlemage elixir

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (136k downloads, 118 endorsements) shows it's being used
  • Targeted fix for three specific elixirs—no bloat, just balance
  • Recently updated (Oct 2024), so likely compatible with current patches

⚠️ Cons

  • No details on what the rebalance actually changes—could be a nerf or buff, you won't know until you try
  • Only covers three elixirs, so if you wanted a broader potion overhaul, this isn't it
  • Low endorsement count (118) means it's not widely vetted by the community
🎯 Is This For You?
For BG3 players who think the giant strength elixirs are too dominant or the Battlemage elixir is underwhelming. If you're a min-maxer or just want a more balanced potion economy, this is for you. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla balance or want a comprehensive potion overhaul.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place the mod in your Mods folder and enable it in the in-game mod manager
  • If you're using other mods that alter these elixirs, load order matters—put this one after them to ensure it takes effect
  • Check the mod's page for any patch notes or compatibility notes before installing

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Benenach and BaldursGoonsack
Version
1.1
Downloads
136,781
Endorsements
118
Category
Equipment
Created
1/11/2024
Updated
10/23/2024

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