Extraordinary Wood Elf and High Elf
⚪ 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.
Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #42 of 93 Races mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod will make Elves much more powerful, in line with my other race mods. Elves are inhernlty attuned to magic get a basic ritual. Wood elves are faster than ever and High elves have magical boons beffiting their nature.
Installation
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[]Drag the .zip into either of the Baldurs Gate 3 Mod Manager columns
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]drag the mod from the right hand list to the left to activate it, if it isn't already.[]Click the save icon to save your load order
[]Click export to game button, to update the games mod files to match the mod managers.
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[]Probably requires a new game. Respeccing doesn't update level 1 racial changes.
[]The cantrip list uses the wizard cantrip list like the normal high elf cantrip list and is fully compatible with any mods altering that list.
[]The ritual list is a custom list and require manual patching to use rituals from other mods. Feel free to request spells from other mods, it's trival to add.
[]Adds an entry to Lists/SpellList.lsx. But should be fully compatible with anything else that does the same
[]In Progressions/Progressions.lsx it alters the following entries and is unlikely to be compatible with any other mods that do the same:
[] Elf level 3
[] HighElf level 1
[] Wood Elf Level 1
Features:
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[]Normal Elf bonuses
Wood Elf: Bonuses not displayed on character creation screen, vanilla bug .
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[]Double base movespeed (9+9=18).
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]Double base jump range (4. 5+. 4. 5 = 9). Jump range is also increased by 1 for each strength above 10, a vanilla feature i want to point out so you dont panic if your numbers look off in game.High Elf
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[]2 cantrip choices. They should scale of your primary casting attribute if your a spell casting class. Otherwise they either use int or the highest out of int/wis/cha.
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]Warcaster Feat - You don't get the shocking grasp cantrip. So if your not using the War Caster 5e mod or similar you will need to pick Shocking Grasp to make use of the attack of oppurtunity feature.Level 3 both subclasses pick a ritual from the following:
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[]DisguiseSelf
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]FindFamiliar[]SpeakWithDead
[]SpeakWithAnimals
[]DetectThoughts
[]Jump
[]FeatherFall
[]Silence
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[]DisguiseSelf
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[]2 cantrip choices. They should scale of your primary casting attribute if your a spell casting class. Otherwise they either use int or the highest out of int/wis/cha.
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[]Double base movespeed (9+9=18).
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[]Normal Elf bonuses
A small race overhaul mod that gives Wood Elves and High Elves thematic buffs to make both subraces equally powerful. With 27 endorsements and 735 downloads, it's a niche choice for players who want balanced racial abilities. Last updated in November 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny but dedicated following (27 endorsements) — if you're into race balance, this is a hidden gem
- Fits the 'equally extraordinary' goal — no more feeling like one subrace is strictly better
- Lightweight and focused — just racial tweaks, no bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Only 27 endorsements — this is a niche mod, so don't expect widespread community testing
- Last updated in November 2023 — might not be compatible with the latest game patches
For players who love playing elves and want both subraces to feel equally powerful without overhauling the whole game. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or if you prefer lore-accurate racial weaknesses.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a race mod, make sure to start a new character or use a respec mod to see the changes
- Check if the mod requires a specific game version — if you're on the latest patch, test it early to avoid surprises
- If you use other race overhaul mods, load this one after them to ensure its buffs apply
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Digineaux
- Version
- 0.4
- Downloads
- 735
- Endorsements
- 27
- Category
- Races
- Created
- 11/15/2023
- Updated
- 11/21/2023
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