Necromancy Reanimated (Formerly Animate Dead Plus Plus)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,757 endorsements) 📥 1.1M downloads 📌 v1.44.00 📅 8/7/2023
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By Sailor Cat · Spells

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 9/16/2026 📅 Created: 8/7/2023
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1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗
2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗

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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #2 of 107 Spells mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Necromancy Reanimated

Changes necromancy spells, creatures, class features, and items

to allow for fixed, smoother, and expanded gameplay.

September 2024 Mod of the Month!

Fix: Denotes fixes strictly in the context of BG3.

5e: Changes that follow D&D Fifth Edition, upon which BG3 is built.

The Rest: Mainly quality of life or optional extensions.

Yeah, someone cast Feeblemind on bullet point spacing.

Animate Dead.

  • []5e: Supports 5th-level and higher upcasting. Two additional undead per slot.[/]

    []Can now animate spear-and-shield toting flaming fist skeletons.[/]

    []Added Skeletal Wizard as an alternative to the Ghoul and Flying Ghoul when upcasting at 5th-level and higher. [/]

    []Added an arcane glyph effect to each undead's point of origin at the time of casting for better transition.[/]

    []AI given Animate Dead will now feel compelled to cast it.[/]

    []Also includes an AI version of AD, "Target_Sailor_AnimateDead_NPC".[/]

Create Undead.

  • []5e: Supports 7th-level and higher upcasting. One additional undead when using a 9th-level spell slot.[/]

    []Added Death Knight and Shadow as alternative options to the usual Mummy.[/]

Reanimation Spells and Features.

  • []Fix: Adds info missing from some spells, such as 4th-level Animate Dead, that would break them in free reanimation areas.[/]

    []Fix: Danse Macabre now informs players that its ghouls explode on death.[/]

    []5e: Creatures killed by fire, radiant, necrotic, acid or any other particular damage type are no longer invalid targets for Animate Dead, Crawling Gnaw, Create Undead, Fungal Infestation.[/]

    []5e: Removed limit. Can reanimate as many undead as your spell slots allow.[/]

    []5e: Upcasting support for mods that add spell slots of 7th level and higher.[/]

    []Can no longer reanimate non-skeletal corporeal creatures from skeletons.[/]

Reanimated Undead.

[]Fix: Various undead that couldn't jump before can now jump.[/]

[]Fix: Shadow Lantern Wraith has Dark Currents for above reason, is in line with other shadows and wraiths.[/]

[]Fix: Ghoul's Devour recovers HP.[/]

[]Fix: Ranged skeleton now has a base AC of 10.[/]

[]Fix: Mummy's multiattack checks for all frightened conditions.[/]

[]5e: Benefit from short rests.[/]

[]5e: Can be healed by sources that don't specifically exclude undead, such as potions.[/]

[]5e: Bipedal undead can now interact with doors and certain other objects.[/]

[]5e: Skeletons using crossbows have proficiency with them.[/]

[]5e: Added missing immunities, such as exhaustion for skeletons and necrotic/poison damage for mummies.[/]

[]Pathing is now more tailored to undead creatures' immunities, which also gives them less to process.[/]

[]Most can jump, shove, help, dash, disengage, throw, and hide.[/]

[]Ranged skeletons' clothing appearance changed to leather armor.[/]

[]Ranged skeletons' shortbows no longer ignore piercing resistance. Necrotic damage reduced to owner's prof bonus.[/]

[]Skeletons' equipped weapon skills are no longer disabled.[/]

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Necromancy Reanimated (formerly Animate Dead Plus Plus) is a spell overhaul mod for necromancy enthusiasts, offering fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and 5e rule adjustments. With 3,706 endorsements and 1.0M downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more polished and balanced necromancer experience.

✨ Key Features

Provides necromancy fixes and quality-of-life changes.
Includes 5e adjustments for spells.
Formerly known as Animate Dead Plus Plus.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • High community trust with 3,706 endorsements.
  • Massive adoption with 1.0M downloads.
  • Actively maintained, last updated July 2026.

⚠️ Cons

  • Description is thin—no specific details on what exactly is fixed or changed.
  • May conflict with other spell overhaul mods if not patched.
🎯 Is This For You?
For necromancer players who want a more polished and balanced spell experience. If you're tired of vanilla necromancy quirks and want 5e-inspired tweaks, this is for you. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or minimal changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod page for a full list of changes before installing.
  • If you use other spell mods, look for compatibility patches.
  • Test in a save before committing to a long playthrough.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Sailor Cat
Version
1.44.00
Downloads
1,081,323
Endorsements
3,757
Category
Spells
Created
8/7/2023
Updated
9/16/2026

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