JWL Scratch Is Back
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 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:
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[]Base HP increased to 8 (was 5)
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]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
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[]AC increases by 2
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]HP increases by 6[]Can cast "Seismic Howl" which can knock things back
[]-10ft Movement
Fire Collar
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[]Fire Resistance
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]+1d4 Fire Damage to meleeFrost Collar
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[]Cold Resistance
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]Can cast "Healing Howl" which heals for 1d4+2 in an AoE-
[]AC decreases by 2
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]Can cast "Hovering Howl" which grants Scratch "Fly" for 10 turns[]Can cast "Lightning Breath"
[]+10ft Movement
Psychic Collar
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[]Can cast "Hypnotic Howl", a slightly weaker version of "Hypnotic Pattern"
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]Can cast "Frightening Howl", a slightly weaker version of "Fear"Adamantine Collar
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[]Piercing Resistance
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]Slashing Resistance[]Bludgeoning Vulnerability
[]Melee does 3d6 (was 1d6)
Arcane Collar
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[]Can cast "Shattering Howl", a slightly weaker version of "Shatter"
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]Can cast "Enlarging Howl", a variant of "Enlarge"[]Can cast "Barkskin"
[]Can cast "Ice Knife"
Necrotic Collar
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[]Necrotic Immunity
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]Poison Immunity[]Radiant Vulnerability
[]Melee does 2d6 Necrotic
Umbral Collar
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[]Can cast Greater Invisibility on self
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]Can cast Dimension Door[]40ft Darkvision
Faithful Collar
[]Advantage vs U
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[]Can cast Greater Invisibility on self
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[]Necrotic Immunity
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[]Can cast "Shattering Howl", a slightly weaker version of "Shatter"
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[]Piercing Resistance
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[]Can cast "Hypnotic Howl", a slightly weaker version of "Hypnotic Pattern"
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[]AC decreases by 2
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[]Cold Resistance
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[]Fire Resistance
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[]AC increases by 2
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
📊 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.
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.
💡 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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