Lucky Races
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #76 of 82 Races mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I made this as a crude way to "disable" critical failure on skill checks, it will still happen, but very rarely, now your demigod fighter won't regularly fail skill checks on strength
Doesn't affect NPCs
Not compatible with other mods that changes race passive abilities
Use BG3MM to activate and play
https://github.com/LaughingLeader/BG3ModManager
Safe to install/uninstall at will. No need for new game
Lucky Races is a small Baldur's Gate 3 mod that tweaks racial traits: it grants all races the Halfling's Luck trait to prevent critical failures on skill checks, gives Dragonborns darkvision, and compensates Halflings with the Lucky feat. With 124 endorsements and 3,660 downloads, it's a niche but functional tweak for players who dislike critical failures.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective: removes the frustration of critical failures on skill checks for all races.
- Community-tested with 124 endorsements and 3,660 downloads, showing it works for many players.
- Lightweight tweak that doesn't overhaul the game—just fixes a specific annoyance.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023—might not be compatible with the latest game patches, so check before using.
- The mod changes racial balance: giving everyone Halfling's Luck could make Halflings feel less unique, even with the Lucky feat.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who hate critical failures on skill checks and want a simple fix without overhauling the game. Also for Dragonborn fans who want darkvision. Skip if you prefer the original racial balance or want a more comprehensive tweak mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is a simple .pak file, place it in your Mods folder and enable it in the in-game mod manager.
- If you're using other mods that alter racial traits, load order might matter—put Lucky Races after them to ensure its changes apply.
- Check the mod's page for any updates or patches if you're on a newer game version, as it hasn't been updated since 2023.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- technologhost
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 3,660
- Endorsements
- 124
- Category
- Races
- Created
- 8/11/2023
- Updated
- 8/12/2023
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