Improved Dragonborn Breath Weapon
⚪ 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #8 of 10 Resources mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
If you like this mod, you might also like my new mod: Fizban's Treasury of Dragons: Dragonborn!
Does the dragonborn breath weapon feel weak to you? This mod improves it, while still remaining balanced.
The breath weapon can now be used <proficiency bonus> times per short rest (starts at 2). It can also be used as part of extra attack, but only once per turn (i.e. a level 5 dragonborn fighter can make one melee weapon attack and use their breath weapon on their turn). Also, the damage scales as you level, like a cantrip.
Note that if your character's breath weapon is already on cooldown, installing this mod won't reset it. In other words, a rest will still be required to use it, but afterwards will not require a rest per use.
Installation
Installation of mods for Baldur's Gate 3 requires modifying the `modsettings.lsx` file, found in the game documents directory, under `PlayerProfiles/Public`.
However, if modifying .xml files isn't something you're comfortable with, a mod manager exists which does this automatically.
Your load order should look something like this:
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[]<other mods which modify breath weapon>
[
]Improved Dragonborn Breath Weapon[]Extra Attack Compatibility (EAC)
[]<patches and addons for this mod>
NOTE: It is important to load this mod after other mods which modify dragonborn breath weapons! Otherwise, things may break!I have created a number of addons for this mod which change some core functionality. Make sure to place them after the main file in your load order.
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons - Breath Weapon Charges now replenish on a long rest instead of short rest and damage scales in D10s, just like the 5e sourcebook of the same name.
Elemental Surface Effects - Breath weapons now create elemental surface effects (such as a fire zone, or a poison puddle). Some of the effects might feel somewhat unbalanced to some, so it is provided separately.
Anyone is welcome to create patches using this mod's files!
This mod should work with any other mod which modifies the breath weapon abilities as long as this mod is loaded after those mods.
Extra Attack Compatibility (EAC) is required for extra attack to work with breath weapons. Mods which don't use EAC require patches to work. Some legacy patches are available, but be aware that these patches will break EAC.
Patches are available for:
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[]5e Spells (outdated)
[
]SCAG Cantrips (Extra Attack Fix) (outdated) - PHB Dragonborn Breath Weapon (no longer required)
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[]5e Spells (outdated)
This mod improves the Dragonborn breath weapon in Baldur's Gate 3, allowing it to be used a number of times per short rest equal to your proficiency bonus (starting at 2), usable as part of Extra Attack (once per turn), and with damage that scales with level like a cantrip. It's a quality-of-life tweak for Dragonborn players who want a more viable racial ability.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 618 endorsements and over 68k downloads.
- Makes Dragonborn breath weapon actually useful in combat, especially at higher levels.
- Simple, focused improvement that doesn't overhaul other mechanics.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects the breath weapon; if you want broader Dragonborn tweaks, this won't cover them.
For Dragonborn players who feel the racial breath weapon falls off after early game and want it to scale and be usable more often. Also for those who like integrating racial abilities into martial combat via Extra Attack. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla breath weapon or want a complete racial overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod modifies a racial ability, make sure it's active before you create or load a Dragonborn character.
- If you're using other mods that alter Dragonborn traits, load this one after them to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's page for any updates or patches if you're on a newer game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- 3XC4L1B3R
- Version
- 74
- Downloads
- 68,598
- Endorsements
- 618
- Category
- Resources
- Created
- 8/16/2023
- Updated
- 9/15/2023
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