Improved Protection Fighting Style
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #286 of 554 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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[]Protection no longer requires a shield
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]Distance increased from 1. 5m to 3m - Optional 3m shield still required version.
Install with BG3MM
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
A small gameplay tweak for Baldur's Gate 3 that removes the shield requirement from the Protection Fighting Style and doubles its distance to 3m. Includes an optional shield version. Made by request, with 30 endorsements and last updated in December 2023.
✨ Key Features
Removes the shield requirement from the Protection Fighting Style
Doubles the protection distance to 3 meters
Includes an optional shield version for players who prefer the original requirement
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses a common complaint about the Protection Fighting Style's restrictive shield requirement
- Doubling the distance makes the reaction more useful for protecting allies in combat
- Optional shield version gives players flexibility to choose their preferred playstyle
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (30) suggests it's a niche mod with limited community validation
- No documentation or install instructions provided by the author
- Last updated in December 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to make the Protection Fighting Style more viable without being forced to use a shield. Also for those who prefer a more flexible defensive reaction. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla fighting style or want more comprehensive combat overhauls.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to make the Protection Fighting Style more viable without being forced to use a shield. Also for those who prefer a more flexible defensive reaction. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla fighting style or want more comprehensive combat overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, you can install this mod with a single click and manage updates easily.
- Make sure to check the mod's page for any compatibility notes with other combat mods you might be using.
- If you're not using a shield, the optional shield version is unnecessary — stick with the main file.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- BitterPast
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 647
- Endorsements
- 30
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/9/2023
- Updated
- 12/9/2023
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