Hit Dice RAW
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #229 of 554 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Introduces Hit Point Dice (aka: Hit Dice) brought into BG3 from the tabletop in a faithful manner and revamping the Short Rest system to accommodate these changes. Goal is to add a strategic depth layer to healing instead of a blanket 50% top-up.
Main features
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[]Adds D6, D8, D10, and D12 Hit Dice as an Action Resource into the game with custom icons.[/]
[]Supports all vanilla and modded classes.[/]
[]Revamps the Short Rest system by removing the blanket 50% HP heal and adding in an action blocker that gives you a moment to use your Hit Dice to regain HP.[/]
[]Short Rest Full Heal ruleset option has been left untouched.[/]
[]Durable feat has been updated to provide 2 times your Constitution modifier as a minimum roll for HP restoration when rolling your Hit Dice.[/]
[]Bard's Song of Rest has been updated to apply the scaling health bonus to healing with Hit Dice during your Short Rest.[/]
Installation
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[]Install with your choice of mod manager and activate.[/]
[]Best to load lower in the load order to make sure any Short Rest changes from other mods do not overwrite this one.[/]
Special Thanks
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[]Nzx - Huge thanks for creating the script to make this mod compatible with all classes, vanilla and modded[/]
[]ZerdLR - The inspiration for all things RAW but most importantly the Short Rest revamp style [/]
[]Sandiford - The idea for the toggle first born from Sandi's Ruleset[/]
[]Hanonaut - Original artist of the fantastic artwork used in the banner[/]
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[]Nzx - Huge thanks for creating the script to make this mod compatible with all classes, vanilla and modded[/]
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[]Install with your choice of mod manager and activate.[/]
Hit Dice RAW revamps the Short Rest system in Baldur's Gate 3, introducing Hit Point Dice for a more strategic and rules-accurate healing method. With 18 endorsements and 707 downloads, it's a niche gameplay mod for players seeking tabletop-faithful mechanics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Brings tabletop accuracy to healing — perfect for RAW purists
- Adds strategic depth to Short Rests, making resource management matter
- Small but active niche (18 endorsements, 707 downloads) — dedicated community
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (18) — might be overlooked or have limited testing
- Last updated June 2026 — could be incompatible with future patches
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a more authentic tabletop experience and enjoy tactical resource management. Skip if you prefer streamlined, casual healing mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your mod manager supports BG3 mods — most do, but verify load order
- Test the new Short Rest healing on a low-stakes fight to see how it feels
- Pair with other RAW-focused mods for a consistent tabletop experience
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- MaxStrengthWizard
- Version
- 2.1.0
- Downloads
- 707
- Endorsements
- 18
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/18/2026
- Updated
- 6/2/2026
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