Initiative Variants
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #111 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Initiative Variants
Introduction
More Initiative Variants. Vanilla is d4, this mod lets you change it to d6, d8, d10, d12, d14, d16, d18, or d20.
In optional files you will find MCM add-on lets you dynamically change Initiative die value during game to any desired value.
Optional Files
Add-ons from optional files section can be used together with main file.
Current list of add-ons:
✳️ MCM — A:
➡️ Dynamic change of Initiative die using MCM. Lets you change Initiative die anytime to desired value.
➡️ Requirements: Norbyte's Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender and Mod Configuration Menu.
Installation
Use only one main file: instruction.
Compatibility
✅ Base game (Patch 7, Hotfix #28).
Troubleshooting
I tested mod as much as I could and should be no problems, but if something is not working correctly, please use Bugs tab and create bug report ☠️:
✳️ Describe bug.
✳️ List steps to reproduce it.
FAQ
Installation/Updating/Uninstallation?
Anytime. This mod leaves nothing in the save.
Permissions
This mod is open-source. I encourage you to learn from the source files. If you want to add a new feature or change something, please submit a pull request on GitHub. If you have any questions or for any other matters, please feel free to contact me.
Initiative Variants is a gameplay mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that replaces the vanilla d4 initiative roll with larger dice options (d6 through d20), and includes an MCM add-on for dynamic in-game adjustment. It's for players who want more variance in combat turn order.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 528 endorsements and 161k downloads — clearly fills a niche
- Simple concept, big impact: more dice variety means more unpredictable combat starts
- MCM integration gives you real-time control without restarting
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated October 2024 — may not be compatible with future game patches
- MCM add-on requires the MCM framework, which isn't mentioned in the description — potential hidden dependency
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to shake up combat pacing and enjoy more randomness in turn order. Skip if you prefer the game's default balance or want a mod that adds new mechanics beyond dice changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using the MCM add-on, make sure you have the Mod Configuration Menu framework installed first — it's not listed in the description but is required for that feature.
- Test the mod in a save before a big fight to see how the new dice range feels — d20 makes combat much more chaotic.
- Check the mod's page for any patch notes or compatibility updates, since it hasn't been updated since October 2024.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- MaskedRPGFan
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 161,313
- Endorsements
- 528
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/20/2023
- Updated
- 10/28/2024
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