Invisibiilty Counters Counterspell

⭐ ⭐ (107 endorsements) 📥 40,065 downloads 📌 v1.1.0 📅 8/16/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By CunningShrike · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/17/2024 📅 Created: 8/16/2024
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Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #385 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod tweaks Counterspell to be more in line with the 5e rule that you must be able to see a creature casting a spell to be able to counterspell it. In particular, Counterspell will now no longer work if:

  • []Target caster is invisible or hidden

    []Counterspeller is blinded

  • Target spell is stealthy (e.g. Minor Illusion, Darkness). Update v1. 1: This also applies to spells cast using Subtle Spell metamagic. I could not get this to work by checking the same flag that innately-stealthy spells use, so instead Subtle Spell now applies a status on the target caster that Counterspell checks for. This should work since all spells are eligible when Subtle Spell is active, but please report any issues that you see.

    I believe this adds more counterplay against creatures with counterspell. Ideally, the mod would check for line-of-sight so you can't counterspell through walls, but I haven't figured out how to do that.

    Installation:

    Install via the usual methods. If you install mods manually like I do, add the .pak file to your Mods folder and add these lines to your modsettings.lsx after the GustavDev entry:

    <node id="ModuleShortDesc">

    <attribute id="Folder" type="LSString" value="CounterspellFixes"/>

    <attribute id="MD5" type="LSString" value=""/>

    <attribute id="Name" type="LSString" value="CounterspellFixes"/>

    <attribute id="UUID" type="FixedString" value="d65d1212-363b-44d5-892c-aa21147db57c"/>

    <attribute id="Version64" type="int64" value="36169534507319296"/>

    </node>

    Compatibility:

    This mod should be compatible with other mods that modify Counterspell and Subtle Spell, as long as it's loaded after any mods that redefine the Counterspell and Subtle Spell objects.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This Baldur's Gate 3 mod prevents counterspell from targeting invisible or hidden casters, and blinded creatures cannot cast counterspell. It also makes stealthy spells like Subtle Spell immune to counterspell. For players who want more tactical depth in spellcasting.

✨ Key Features

Invisible or hidden casters cannot be counterspelled.
Blinded creatures cannot cast counterspell.
Stealthy spells including Subtle Spell cannot be counterspelled.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Adds a layer of tactical depth for stealthy spellcasters.
  • Makes invisibility and hiding more valuable in combat.
  • Simple, focused change that directly addresses a common frustration.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 107 endorsements—small but dedicated user base.
  • May conflict with other mods that alter counterspell or stealth mechanics.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who enjoy stealth-based spellcasting and want counterspell to respect the rules of visibility. Skip if you prefer vanilla counterspell behavior or don't use stealth tactics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager, make sure to enable the mod after installing to avoid load order issues.
  • Test with a stealthy caster like a Rogue or Shadow Monk to see the effect in action.
  • Combine with other stealth-friendly mods for a more immersive stealth playthrough.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
CunningShrike
Version
1.1.0
Downloads
40,065
Endorsements
107
Category
Gameplay
Created
8/16/2024
Updated
8/17/2024

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