PHB Dragonborn Breath Weapon (Fix)

Name: PHB Dragonborn Breath Weapon (Fix)
Author: Boss AKA BlackPegasus

⭐ ⭐ (419 endorsements) 📥 23,280 downloads 📌 v2.5 📅 8/6/2023

🛡️ Stability ⚔️ Combat

⚪ Last updated 2023

By Boss AKA BlackPegasus · Races

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/16/2023 📅 Created: 8/6/2023

⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps

1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗

2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗

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

👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
🏆 #73 of 77 Races mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

By popular demand, here it is!

Several people wanted for this to me made standalone, rather than part of my PHB/Early Access Racial Ability Score revert. While you should still download that and that's how I recommended the game to be played, here's the option to disassociate it from that.

Now fixes the line breath weapons AoE and adds the missing scaling on higher levels!

How to Install

Requires Full Release Mod Fixer

1. Place file into your AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods

2. Activate the mod in Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager

3. Export Load Order to game

INSTALLING WITHOUT MOD MANAGER

If the mod manager doesn't work for you or breaks your game, you can install manually with the following steps

3. After placing the file into your Mods folder, go into \AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public

4. Add the following lines to modesettings.lsx (in the <children> element, but after the first <node id="ModuleShortDesc> //some code here </node>

</node>

5. Set the modesettings.lsx to "Read Only". Otherwise the game will modify it and you'll have to do Step 4 again.

Works on existing saves without issue

SUPPORT

If you're feeling generous, you can now toss me a few coins

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BlackPegasus

SPECIAL THANKS

parklis2 for letting me know Larian didn't do scaling for the breath weapons and providing a save file to test the mod

Lionheart1807 for pointing me in the right direction to solve the scaling issue

Lightning breath is given Lightning Bolt effect, and Fire (line) breath is given Sun Beam effect. I couldn't find or create a better effect for acid, so it's very janky and seemingly random, but occasionally might look okay and improve the look. Functionally though, they work fine.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod fixes the Dragonborn Breath Weapon in Baldur's Gate 3, extending the line from a short cone to the intended 30 ft/10m range and changing the recharge from Long Rest to Short Rest, matching the tabletop rules. It's a small, focused fix for players who want the breath weapon to work as described.

✨ Key Features

Extends Dragonborn Breath Weapon line to 30 ft/10m, fixing the too-short line that behaved like a smaller cone.

Changes Breath Weapon recharge from Long Rest to Short Rest, aligning with the tabletop rule.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

Community-approved with 419 endorsements and over 23k downloads — clearly a fix players wanted.
Simple, focused change: no bloat, just corrects the breath weapon to match the PHB.
Last updated in 2023, so it's relatively recent and likely compatible with current game versions.

⚠️ Cons

Only addresses the breath weapon's range and recharge — no other Dragonborn tweaks or improvements.
May conflict with other mods that alter Dragonborn racial features or breath weapon behavior.

🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who play Dragonborn and want their breath weapon to actually work as a 30-foot line instead of a weak cone. Also for tabletop purists who want the Short Rest recharge to match the PHB. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla breath weapon or want more comprehensive racial overhauls.

📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

If you're using mod manager, just drop the file into your mods folder and activate it — no load order fuss.
Make sure you don't have other Dragonborn racial mods that might override the breath weapon, or you'll get conflicts.
Test the breath weapon on a dummy or in combat to see the new 30ft line — it should feel noticeably longer.

📊 Mod Details

Game: Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author: Boss AKA BlackPegasus
Version: 2.5
Downloads: 23,280
Endorsements: 419
Category: Races
Created: 8/6/2023
Updated: 9/16/2023

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