Goon's Paladin 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #73 of 404 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"We follow the righteous path, the path of Helm."
— Ajantis Ilvastarr
Much more mod support to be added over time, feel free to make requests. Load order
Load this mod after (below):
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[]Expansion (with Bladesinger) Level 13-20 (Configurable)[/]
[]Improved Unholy Smite for Oathbreakers[/]
[]Unholy Smite for Oathbreakers[/]
- []No Divine Smite for Oathbreakers - Use the optional file from this mod instead, and load it after (below) the main file.[/]
Function overwrites
The "IsDivineSmite" function (used for restricted smite reactions being used from class action smites) and "IsSmiteSpells" function (used by Dazing Smite, and entries from mods) are both overwritten to add support for multiple mods, in addition to any missing vanilla smites.
Mods supported by these overwrites:
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[]Lunar Smite for Paladins and Clerics [/]
[]Unholy Smite for Oathbreakers [/]
[]Unholy Smite - Empowering Oathbreakers (And Other Paladin Subclasses) [/]
[]Beyond Divine Smite [/]
[]Blackguard - A Homebrew Dark Paladin Class [/]
[]Veenab Homebrew and 5e Spells [/]
[]Mizora's Rewards - More Warlock Invocations [/]
[]Oathbreaker Reborn - Paladin Subclass Redesign [/]
Divine Smite
[]Bug Fix: Targets that are both a Fiend and Undead no longer take double damage from spell variants.[/]
[]Bug Fix: Now works while under the effects of more non-hostile and non-spellcasting restricted Polymorphs.[/]
[]Bug Fix: The tooltip damage appropriately displays the additional 1d8 Radiant damage dealt to Fiends and Undead as conditional damage.[/]
[]Bug Fix: Interrupts now have "TooltipDamageList" values, including the above.[/]
[]Bug Fix: Added missing Honour ruleset bools to prevent damage riders as a damage rider source.[/]
[]Bug Fix: Animations are no longer weird for the base action and level 3+ upcasts when using the Honour ruleset.[/]
[]Bug Fix: Oath of the Crown now has its unique VFX. (It shares SFX with Oath of Devotion.)[/]
[]Changes: Interrupts are now defaulted to ask, instead of being used automatically.[/]
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Goon's Paladin Overhaul is a class mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that fixes bugs, improves quality of life, and rebalances the Paladin class. With 151 endorsements and 176,989 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more polished Paladin experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- High download count (176,989) shows strong community interest.
- Active updates (last updated 2026-08-24) indicate ongoing support.
- Focus on bug fixes and QoL makes it a practical choice for Paladin players.
⚠️ Cons
- Limited description leaves specifics vague—what exactly is fixed or rebalanced?
- Endorsement-to-download ratio is low (151 endorsements), suggesting mixed reception or silent users.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who main Paladin and want a more polished, balanced experience without overhauling the class entirely. Skip if you're looking for a complete class rework or new subclasses—this is a tweak mod, not a content expansion.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for a full changelog to see exactly what balance changes are included.
- If you're using other Paladin mods, test for conflicts—this mod may override similar tweaks.
- Since it's a class mod, make sure to install it before starting a new playthrough or respec your Paladin to apply changes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- BaldursGoonsack
- Version
- 1.1.2.0
- Downloads
- 176,989
- Endorsements
- 151
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 7/15/2025
- Updated
- 8/24/2026
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