Mage Hand Improved (No Short Rest Required)
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #77 of 107 Spells mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod makes Mage Hand act just like it does in D&D 5E. Summon a Mage Hand for 10 turns, cast again to desummon the first and summon a new one. Also affects the Githyanki Psionics Racial Ability.
This mod makes Mage Hand act like D&D 5E, lasting 10 turns and allowing recasting to desummon and resummon. It also affects the Githyanki Psionics Racial Ability. A popular quality-of-life tweak for Baldur's Gate 3 players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 922 endorsements and over 48k downloads.
- Faithful to D&D 5E rules, making Mage Hand more useful in combat and exploration.
- Simple QoL improvement that removes the short rest requirement, saving time.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023 — may be incompatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects Mage Hand and Githyanki Psionics, so if you wanted broader spell changes, this isn't it.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want Mage Hand to work like tabletop D&D, especially those who use it frequently in combat or puzzles. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla short-rest mechanic or want more extensive spell overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just drag and drop the mod file and it'll handle the rest.
- Make sure to check the mod's page for any patch notes or compatibility updates if you're on a newer game version.
- Test the mod in a quick save before relying on it in a serious playthrough, just to be safe.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Delfigalo1368
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 48,524
- Endorsements
- 922
- Category
- Spells
- Created
- 8/5/2023
- Updated
- 8/6/2023
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