Life Drain Spell (Larloch's Minor Drain)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #70 of 195 Spells mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds a new level 1 Necromancy spell: Life Drain. This spell is a melee spell attack roll that inflicts 2d10 Necrotic damage and +1d10 per additional spell slot level, with half the damage inflicted gained as Temporary Hit Points. Upcastable up to Spell Slot Level 9.
The spell is added to the spell list of Wizards, Warlocks, Oathbreaker Paladins and Death Domain Clerics. The icon and design of the spell is inspired by the old (now removed) spell from DnD called ''Larloch's Minor Drain'' which was present in the older Baldur's Gate games.
This wouldn't have been possible without Celes' (Expansion and 5e Spells creator) assistance on learning Osiris Scripting, a big thanks to him!
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Adds a new level 1 Necromancy spell, Life Drain, to Baldur's Gate 3. It's a melee spell attack that deals 2d10 Necrotic damage, plus 1d10 per upcast level, and grants half the damage dealt as Temporary Hit Points. A straightforward, upcastable spell for necromancer builds.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid damage and self-healing in one spell — great for melee necromancers.
- Upcastable, so it stays relevant as you gain higher spell slots.
- Decent community traction with 69 endorsements and over 9k downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Melee range means you have to get close, which can be risky for squishy casters.
- No visual effects or custom animations mentioned — might feel plain.
- Only one spell added, so it's a small addition for a niche playstyle.
For players who love necromancer builds and want a reliable self-healing attack spell. If you're a wizard or sorcerer who prefers staying at range, this might not be your thing. Skip if you're looking for a big spell pack — this is a single, focused addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to check the mod's page for any required mod framework or load order instructions.
- Test the spell on a dummy or in a safe save to see how it interacts with your current class mods.
- If you're using other spell mods, check for conflicts in the spell list to avoid duplicates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- ChizFreak
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Downloads
- 9,385
- Endorsements
- 69
- Category
- Spells
- Created
- 9/17/2025
- Updated
- 4/26/2026
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