Heavy Weapons RAW
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #311 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Reintroduces the Heavy property to weapons that imposes Disadvantage on attack rolls for small creatures (5e) or if your Str/Dex is lower than 13 for melee/ranged (5. 5e).
Reintroduces the Heavy property to weapons, imposing Disadvantage on attack rolls for small creatures (5e) or if your Str/Dex is lower than 13 for melee/ranged (5.5e). A niche gameplay tweak for Baldur's Gate 3 players seeking more faithful tabletop rules. 65 endorsements, last updated June 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Faithful to tabletop rules—brings a classic 5e mechanic into the game.
- Simple, focused mod that does one thing and does it well.
- Decent download count (61k) shows real interest, even if endorsements are modest.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 65 endorsements—might be a niche pick, not a community favorite.
- Potential balance issues—could make certain weapons unusable for small races or low-STR characters.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a more authentic tabletop experience and enjoy tactical trade-offs. Skip if you prefer streamlined combat without extra penalties.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check your character's race and stats before equipping heavy weapons—small races will face Disadvantage.
- If you're using other gameplay overhaul mods, test for conflicts early, as this changes core weapon properties.
- Review the mod's page for any updates or patches, as it was last updated in June 2026.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- MaxStrengthWizard
- Version
- 1.4.8
- Downloads
- 61,080
- Endorsements
- 65
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/6/2025
- Updated
- 6/17/2026
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