JWL Danse Macabre Un-Nerfed
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #194 of 195 Spells mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Patch 1 (August 25, 2023) included a nerf to the extremely overpowered Danse Macabre spell. The made the following changes to the spell:
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[]Target limit was decreased from 6 to 4
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]Ghoul HP set to a flat 20 (previously scaled with caster)[]Replaced Ghoul's special melee attack with regular unarmed attacks
[]Player can no longer control ghouls
This mod simply reverts these changes to the spell so it now behaves exactly as it did prior to Patch 1.
Alternatively, for those who think the nerf was a good idea but lament the loss of control, I've included an alternate "Re-Nerfed" version that includes all of the nerfs but still allows for the player to control the ghouls.
INSTALLATION
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[]Place the .pak file in your mods directory (AppData/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods) INSTALL ONLY ONE VERSION
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]Enable the mod using BG3 mod manager - Enjoy!
NOTE ON THE ALTERNATE VERSION: The tooltip for the attack still shows the original attack but it shouldn't proc paralyzed.
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[]Place the .pak file in your mods directory (AppData/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods) INSTALL ONLY ONE VERSION
JWL Danse Macabre Un-Nerfed restores Baldur's Gate 3's Danse Macabre spell to its pre-Patch 1 overpowered state, with an alternate version that keeps the nerf but grants control of the ghouls. A niche quality-of-life mod for players who miss the original spell's power.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Brings back the pre-nerf power for those who miss it (129 endorsements).
- Offers a choice: full power or controlled ghouls with the nerf.
- Simple concept, no bloat—just tweaks one spell.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023—may not be compatible with the latest BG3 patches.
- Only affects one spell, so it's a very narrow mod.
For BG3 players who loved the original Danse Macabre and want its full power back. Also for those who prefer the nerfed version but want to actually command the ghouls. Skip if you're fine with the current spell or want broader gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your save before installing, as mods can affect ongoing playthroughs.
- If you're using other spell mods, load order might matter—place this one after them to ensure it takes effect.
- Check the mod page for any updates or patches if you're on a newer game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Jewels
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 3,333
- Endorsements
- 129
- Category
- Spells
- Created
- 8/26/2023
- Updated
- 8/26/2023
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