JWL Scratch Is Back Val Tweaks

⭐ — (52 endorsements) 📥 1,614 downloads 📌 v2.3.1.1 📅 10/29/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Valdacil · Spells

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/1/2024 📅 Created: 10/29/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗
2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗
3📦 JWL Scratch Is Back Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #127 of 211 Spells mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is a patch/add-on for JWL Scratch Is Back by

UmbralJewels

The original mod is required for this to work.

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What this does:

This mod tweaks JWL Scratch Is Back to make the Summon Scratch ability a ritual so you can always re-summon Scratch outside of combat.  I also liked how in the original mod Fire, Necrotic, and Radiant forms got elemental damage on the bite attack so I added elemental damage to the other forms as follows.  As of 2. 0+, additionally adds new spells to some forms so each form gets at least 2 spells:

Earth

  • []Changed -- Bite: 1d6 Piercing +1d4 Acid

    []Added -- Resistance: Acid

    []Added -- Breath Attack: Acid (1/Short)

    []Removed -- AC +2

    []Removed -- Max HP +6

    []Removed -- Speed -3

    Fire

    • []Added -- Breath Attack: Fire {cone} (1/Short)

      []Added -- Fire Shield (1/Short)

      Frost

      • []Changed -- Bite: 1d6 Piercing + 1d4 Cold

        []Added -- Breath Attack: Cold (1/Short)

        Air

        • []Changed -- Bite: 1d6 Piercing + 1d4 Lightning

          []Added -- Resistance: Lightning

          []Removed -- AC -2

          Necrotic

          • []Changed -- Bite: 1d6 Piercing + 1d6 Necrotic

            []Added -- Inflict Wounds (1/Short)

            []Added -- Arms of Hadar (1/Short)

            Psychic

            • []Changed -- Bite: 1d6 Piercing + 1d4 Psychic

              []Added -- Resistance: Psychic

            Adamantine

            • []Changed -- Bite: 3d6 Piercing + Bleed

              []Added -- Heat Metal (1/Short)

              []Added -- Cloud of Daggers (1/Short)

              Arcane

              • []Changed -- Bite: 1d6 Piercing + 1d4 Force

                []Added -- Resistance: Force

                []Replaced -- Ice Knife replaced with Chromatic Orb

                Illithid

                • []Changed -- Bite: 1d6 Piercing + 1d4 Psychic

                  []Added -- Resistance: Psychic

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JWL Scratch Is Back Val Tweaks is a small customization mod for JWL Scratch Is Back that turns Summon Scratch into a ritual and adds elemental damage to each bite attack. With 52 endorsements and 1,614 downloads, it's a niche tweak for players who want more depth from their summoned companion.

✨ Key Features

Changes Summon Scratch into a ritual spell.
Adds elemental damage to each bite attack.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Tight, focused tweak that adds meaningful combat utility to Scratch.
  • Decent download count (1,614) shows some community interest.
  • Recent update (Nov 2024) means it's likely compatible with current game version.

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement count (52) suggests it's a niche mod with limited adoption.
  • Requires the base mod JWL Scratch Is Back, so it's not standalone.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who already use JWL Scratch Is Back and want to make Scratch more viable in combat. If you're looking for a simple summon that deals extra elemental damage and don't mind a ritual cast time, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla-style summons or don't use the base mod.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the base mod JWL Scratch Is Back installed first, as this tweak modifies its scripts.
  • Since Summon Scratch becomes a ritual, you'll need to stand still while casting—plan your summons before combat.
  • Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for any reported issues with other spell mods that alter summoning mechanics.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Valdacil
Version
2.3.1.1
Downloads
1,614
Endorsements
52
Category
Spells
Created
10/29/2023
Updated
11/1/2024

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