Goon's Fighter Overhaul
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Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #234 of 404 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"Slow to learn, aren't they. This is getting to be like a proper romp in the Dragonjaws, it is! I'll have to get my minstrel to write a ballad about this...”
— A Purple Dragon knight before fighting off against a horde of goblins.
Load order
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[]Load this mod after (below) Expansion Level 13-20 (Configurable).[/]
[]Load this mod after (below) Returning Weapon QOL. (Do not use together with Goon's (Gear and) Throwing Overhaul.)[/]
[]Load the "Returning Weapon QOL" optional patch after (below) the main file and Returning Weapon QOL.[/]
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[]Changes: Bonded weapons gain the Thrown weapon property.[/]
Riposte
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[]Bug Fix: Now requires that you are wielding a melee weapon.[/]
[]Changes: Uses Goon's Library proprietary overhauling functionality to deliver the most optimised and robust end user experience. (Yeah I just need to write up all that I'm doing with interrupts somewhere and link to it, it's good though.)[/]
[]Changes: Interrupt is set to "ask" by default.[/]
[]TODO: Unarmed variant?[/]
[]TODO: Offhand variant for sure.[/]
Pushing Attack (Melee) & Pushing Attack (Ranged)
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[]Changes: Can now slightly control the trajectory of the push based on cursor position on the target entity.[/]
Arcane Shots
[]Bug Fix: Arcane Shot: Bursting Arrow no longer behaves incorrectly with Curving Shot's Arcane Shot resource restoration.[/]
[]Changes: Tooltips now specify that the Spell Save DC of Arcane Shots increase with your Intelligence Modifier.[/]
[*]TODO: Due to an incorrectly used DamageBonus function, the bonus damage that Arcane Shots deliver on striking an enemy is not doubled
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[]Changes: Can now slightly control the trajectory of the push based on cursor position on the target entity.[/]
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[]Bug Fix: Now requires that you are wielding a melee weapon.[/]
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[]Changes: Bonded weapons gain the Thrown weapon property.[/]
Goon's Fighter Overhaul is a class-focused mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that addresses fighter bug fixes, quality of life adjustments, and balance tweaks. With 110 endorsements and 73,486 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more polished fighter experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (73k downloads, 110 endorsements) shows it's widely used.
- Targets the fighter class specifically, so it's focused and not bloated with unrelated changes.
- Covers bug fixes, QoL, and balance — a trifecta that most class overhauls aim for.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed changelog or feature list, so you're flying blind on what exactly changes.
- Last updated July 2026 — might not be compatible with future patches, so check before updating your game.
- Only 110 endorsements — could be a niche mod or one that hasn't caught the community's full attention yet.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who main the fighter class and want a more polished, balanced experience. If you're a casual player who just wants the game to feel better without overhauling everything, this is a good pick. Skip if you're not interested in fighter-specific changes or prefer more comprehensive overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a class overhaul, make sure to load it after other mods that affect classes to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable it and check for any load order requirements in the mod's posts section.
- Test it on a new save or respec your fighter to see the changes immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- BaldursGoonsack
- Version
- 1.1.2.0
- Downloads
- 73,439
- Endorsements
- 114
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 8/1/2025
- Updated
- 8/14/2026
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