Laboratory of Nerfs

⭐ — (15 endorsements) 📥 44,814 downloads 📌 v1.0.0 📅 4/28/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Saigofu · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/1/2025 📅 Created: 4/28/2025
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #89 of 122 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

A collection of nerfs that make some custom races more balanced. The main focus on this is to remove the Ability Scores (attributes) and some skills or features that makes the race overpowered compared to the vanilla ones. Suggestions are

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Laboratory of Nerfs is a small collection of balance tweaks for custom races, removing overpowered ability scores, skills, and features to align them with vanilla options. With 15 endorsements and 44,814 downloads, it's a niche utility for players seeking fairer custom race gameplay.

✨ Key Features

Removes ability scores (attributes) from custom races to reduce overpowered stats.
Removes certain skills or features that make custom races stronger than vanilla ones.
Focuses on balancing custom races against vanilla counterparts.
Collection of nerfs, likely covering multiple races.
Actively maintained, last updated May 2025.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid download count (44,814) shows real demand for race balancing.
  • Addresses a common issue in RPGs: custom races often overshadow vanilla ones.
  • Simple concept—just nerfs—so it's easy to understand what you're getting.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 15 endorsements despite high downloads—maybe not everyone's satisfied or it's just niche.
  • No specific list of which races are affected, so you might need to test in-game.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who enjoy custom races but want a more balanced experience without overpowered stats. Also for mod authors looking for examples of how to nerf races. Skip if you prefer your custom races to be powerful or if you don't use custom races at all.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's file structure to see if it's a simple drop-in or needs manual merging.
  • If you use a mod manager, try installing with it first to avoid overwriting other race mods.
  • Test with a new character to see the nerfs in action before applying to an existing save.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Saigofu
Version
1.0.0
Downloads
44,814
Endorsements
15
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
4/28/2025
Updated
5/1/2025

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