JWL Scratch Is Back

⭐ ⭐ (241 endorsements) 📥 7,865 downloads 📌 v1.0.0.1 📅 9/13/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Jewels · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/14/2023 📅 Created: 9/13/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗
2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #26 of 61 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Turns the Goodest of Boys, the Fluffest of Fluffs, the Doggest of Doggos, the One-And-Only, The Unmatched; Scratch into the ultimate adventuring companion! Scratch can now hold his own in combat and even provide buffs to the party! See the list below for a detailed explanation of everything this mod changes.

Unlock different variants of "Find Familiar: Scratch" that will appear when casting the vanilla spell by using new Enchanted Dog Collar items.

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MOD CONTENT:

The following applies to all variants:

  • []Base HP increased to 8 (was 5)

    []HP increases based on caster (Level + Casting Ability Mod)

    []Perception increased by 4

    []Persuasion increased by 6

    []1. 5x Jump Distance

    []Proficiency with Dexterity Saves

    []Has the "Alert" passive feature

    []"Scratch's Sniff" passive feature is now toggleable. No more Scratch running off into traps!

    []40ft Movement

    []20ft Darkvision

    In addition to these buffs, you can also acquire up to 11 different enchanted collars to increase Scratch's effectiveness in any situation!

    Earthen Collar

    • []AC increases by 2

      []HP increases by 6

      []Can cast "Seismic Howl" which can knock things back

      []-10ft Movement

      Fire Collar

      • []Fire Resistance

        []+1d4 Fire Damage to melee

        Frost Collar

        • []Cold Resistance

          []Can cast "Healing Howl" which heals for 1d4+2 in an AoE

          • []AC decreases by 2

            []Can cast "Hovering Howl" which grants Scratch "Fly" for 10 turns

            []Can cast "Lightning Breath"

            []+10ft Movement

            Psychic Collar

            • []Can cast "Hypnotic Howl", a slightly weaker version of "Hypnotic Pattern"

              []Can cast "Frightening Howl", a slightly weaker version of "Fear"

              Adamantine Collar

              • []Piercing Resistance

                []Slashing Resistance

                []Bludgeoning Vulnerability

                []Melee does 3d6 (was 1d6)

                Arcane Collar

                • []Can cast "Shattering Howl", a slightly weaker version of "Shatter"

                  []Can cast "Enlarging Howl", a variant of "Enlarge"

                  []Can cast "Barkskin"

                  []Can cast "Ice Knife"

                  Necrotic Collar

                  • []Necrotic Immunity

                    []Poison Immunity

                    []Radiant Vulnerability

                    []Melee does 2d6 Necrotic

                    Umbral Collar

                    • []Can cast Greater Invisibility on self

                      []Can cast Dimension Door

                      []40ft Darkvision

                      Faithful Collar

                      []Advantage vs U

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

JWL Scratch Is Back adds 11 elemental-themed variants of Scratch, the beloved dog companion, for players to collect during their Baldur's Gate 3 campaign. This cosmetic mod transforms Scratch into an ultimate adventuring companion with themed appearances, appealing to fans who want more variety for their canine ally.

✨ Key Features

Adds 11 different elemental-themed variants of Scratch to collect throughout the campaign.
Transforms Scratch into an ultimate adventuring companion with themed appearances.
Cosmetic mod that changes Scratch's visual appearance without altering gameplay mechanics.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 241 endorsements and nearly 8k downloads.
  • Gives Scratch a fun elemental makeover—perfect for players who want their dog to match their party's vibe.
  • Collecting all 11 variants adds a light exploration goal for completionists.

⚠️ Cons

  • Purely cosmetic—no new abilities or gameplay changes for Scratch.
  • Last updated in September 2023—might not be compatible with the latest game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love Scratch and want to spice up his look with elemental themes. Great for collectors who enjoy hunting down cosmetic variants. Skip if you're looking for gameplay-altering companion mods—this one is all about appearance.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this is a cosmetic mod, make sure to place it in the correct mod folder (typically 'Mods' in your BG3 data directory) and enable it in the mod manager.
  • Check if the mod requires a specific mod framework like BG3 Mod Manager or Vortex—if so, install that first.
  • If you're using other Scratch mods, be aware that they might conflict—test with a clean save to see if the variants appear correctly.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Jewels
Version
1.0.0.1
Downloads
7,865
Endorsements
241
Category
Companions
Created
9/13/2023
Updated
9/14/2023

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