Ninjoma's- Ranger QOL Buffs
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #257 of 295 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Level 2
Arcane Arrow: (New Spell)
-Always prepared
-Ranged weapon attack (homing, can travel around objects)
-Deals weapon damage + 2d10 Force Damage
-Deals 1d10 additional damage per upcast level (up to level 3)
-Costs an attack and a level 1 spell slot (does not use spell slot on miss)Level 4
Spells
-Learn an additional level 1 spell
-Gain an additional 1st level spell slotLevel 6
Spells
-Learn an additional level 1 or level 2 spell
-Gain an additional 2nd level spell slotLevel 8
Spells
-Gain an additional level 3 spell slot
-Level 3 spells unlocked (instead of level 9)Spell Tweaks
Hail of Thorns (Inspired by Syrchalis's Rebalance - Level 1 Spells)
-Single target and AOE both changed to weapon attack rolls. (Works with extra attack)
-No longer costs a bonus action
-AOE radius increased to 4
-AOE only damages enemies
Conjure Barrage (Inspired by Syrchalis's Rebalance - Level 3 Spells and Lumaterian's Conjure Barrage Enhanced)
-Is now a level 2 spell instead of a level 3 spell.
-Damage changed to Weapon Damage - Dexterity Modifier + 2d8 Force Damage
-Can be upcasted as a level 3 spell that deals Weapon Damage - Dexterity Modifier + 4d8 Force Damage
-Range increased
-Only damages enemies
-Ranged attack roll. (works with extra attack)
Lightning Arrow (Inspired by Syrchalis's Rebalance - Level 3 Spells)
-Changed to a weapon attack primary with the AOE remaining a dexterity save. (Works with extra attack)
-Primary attack damage decreased to normal Ranged Weapon Damage (as lightning)
-AOE damage increased to 8d6
-Upcasting deals 1d6 extra lightning damage per level
-AOE radius increased to 4
-AOE only damages enemies
Hunter's Mark (Inspired by valdacil's Spell Adjustments)
-Works the same way as Valdacil's, but does not apply to damage riders (only applies once per attack instance).
-Casting Hunter's mark is a free action that costs a spell slot. It grants you a status that allows you to mark targets as many times as you want using a bonus action without spending a spell slot until the day ends (or you die).
-Only 1 target can be marked at a time.Passive Buffs
Bounty Hunter
-Add your proficiency bonus to the AOE damage dealt by Hail of Thorns.
Keeper of the Veil
-Gain +1 to attack rolls against creatures tagged Fiend, Aberration, Celestial, Elemental or Fey.
-Proficiency cha
Ninjoma's Ranger QOL Buffs enhances ranger companions, improves area-of-effect spells, introduces a new single-target damage spell, and adds extra spell slots. A quality-of-life mod for ranger players seeking more effective companions and expanded spell options.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 88 endorsements and over 4,000 downloads
- Directly addresses ranger weaknesses with companion and spell improvements
- Adds a new damage spell and extra spell slots for more build variety
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2025 — may not be compatible with future game patches
- No detailed documentation on exact changes or spell names
- Requires manual installation and load order management
For ranger players who feel their companions are underwhelming and want more offensive spell options. Also for those who enjoy quality-of-life tweaks that expand spell slots without overhauling the class. Skip if you prefer complete class overhauls or are not interested in ranger-specific changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your game's Data folder and ensure it's activated in your mod manager.
- Check your load order to ensure this mod loads after other ranger-related mods to avoid conflicts.
- Test the new spell and companion improvements in a low-stakes area first to see if they fit your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Ninjoma
- Version
- 1.0.6.1
- Downloads
- 4,199
- Endorsements
- 88
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 11/29/2024
- Updated
- 4/27/2025
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