No Astral Tadpole Required for Half-Illithid Powers
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #448 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Requested by Daym54 :)
- []This mod works with criterium's Respec Illithid Powers mod.
- []If you want the tier 2 and 3 power prerequisites removed, download No Astral Tadpole Required_No Prerequisites under Optional Files. I've posted a screenshot of it in the images section. It's the last image.
- []If you want a stock of tadpoles, get my Conjure Consumables mod. One of the scrolls lets you spawn 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25 tadpoles.
INSTALLATION:
- []Install with Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager.
MANUAL INSTALLATION INFO:
- []No Astral Tadpole Required & No Astral Tadpole Required_NoPrequisites
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- []Tadpole Stock
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THANK YOU!
- []ShinyHobo for BG3 Modders' Multitool.
- []AnteMaxx for Sample Magic Ring Mod (Early Access Mod).
This Baldur's Gate 3 mod removes the Astral-Touched Tadpole requirement for half-illithid powers, letting you access them without that specific item. It includes optional files to remove tier 2 and tier 3 prerequisites, and a misc file that adds tadpoles to the tutorial chest. Popular with 746 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 746 endorsements and over 30k downloads
- Flexible options: base mod, no prerequisites, and tutorial chest tadpoles
- Simple quality-of-life tweak for players who want illithid powers without the hassle
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Only affects half-illithid powers; doesn't change other tadpole mechanics
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to use half-illithid powers without hunting down the Astral-Touched Tadpole. Also great for those who find the tier prerequisites annoying and want a more streamlined experience. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla progression or want a more comprehensive overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using the optional no-prerequisites file, make sure to only install one version to avoid conflicts.
- The tutorial chest tadpoles file is great for starting a new playthrough — grab them early to experiment with powers.
- Since the mod hasn't been updated recently, check the comments for any community patches or compatibility notes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Belinn
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 30,331
- Endorsements
- 746
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/16/2023
- Updated
- 9/16/2023
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