PHB Racial Ability Score (ASI) Revert

Name: PHB Racial Ability Score (ASI) Revert
Author: Boss AKA BlackPegasus

⭐ ⭐ (166 endorsements) 📥 4,858 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 8/5/2023

⚪ Last updated 2023

By Boss AKA BlackPegasus · Races

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/9/2023 📅 Created: 8/5/2023

⚠️ 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

👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
🏆 #62 of 82 Races mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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.

WHAT IS THIS?

This is mod that attempt to fix the imbalance caused by forcing the floating ability scores. While with some races you can at least still recreate the old scores, Human, Half-Elf and Mountain (Shield) Dwarf lost out on some points, making them weaker, and making Human objectively the worst race in the game. Like seriously, their entire point was that they're adaptable and can work fine with every class, and now they only work kinda fine with 2-3, and there are better options.

With this mod, you can change it back to how it worked in Early Access, and change the full release Races to be according to PHB as well.

HUMAN: +1 STR/DEX/CON/INT/WIS/CHA

DWARF: +2 CON

[]Hill Dwarf: +1 WIS
[]Shield (Mountain) Dwarf: +2 STR
[]Duergar: +1 STR

ELF: +2 DEX

[]High Elf: +1 INT
[]Wood Elf: +1 WIS

DROW: +2 DEX, +1 CHA
HALF-ELF: +2 CHA, +1 in any two of STR/DEX/CON/INT/WIS
GNOME: +2 INT

[]Rock Gnome: +1 CON
[]Forest Gnome: +1 DEX
[]Deep Gnome: +1 DEX

HALFLING: +2 DEX

[]Lightfoot Halfling: +1 CHA
[]Stout Halfling: +1 CON

TIEFLING: +2 CHA

[]Asmodeus: +1 INT, Cantrip changed back to Thaumaturgy
[]Mephistopheles: +1 INT
Zariel: +1 STR

GITHYANKI: +2 STR, +1 INT

DRAGONBORN: +2 STR, +1 CHA, Breath weapon changed to Short Rest recharge

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This Baldur's Gate 3 mod reverts racial ability score bonuses from the floating +2/+1 system back to the traditional PHB rules, and adjusts the Dragonborn breath weapon to once per short rest. It's for players who prefer the classic D&D 5e ability score assignments over the game's default flexibility.

✨ Key Features

Reverts racial ability score bonuses from floating +2/+1 to PHB rules.

Changes Dragonborn breath weapon to once per short rest.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

Faithful to tabletop D&D 5e for purists.
Simple, focused change—does exactly what it says.
Decent community support with 166 endorsements.

⚠️ Cons

Only affects two mechanics—may not be enough for some.
Last updated in 2023—could be outdated for current game patches.

🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a more traditional D&D 5e experience, especially those who dislike the floating +2/+1 system. Skip if you're fine with the default rules or want more comprehensive racial tweaks.

📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

Make sure to place the mod in the correct mod folder (usually 'Mods' in your BG3 data directory).
If you're using a mod manager, load this mod after other racial overhauls to avoid conflicts.
Check the mod's page for any patch notes or compatibility updates if you're on a recent game version.

📊 Mod Details

Game: Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author: Boss AKA BlackPegasus
Version: 2.0
Downloads: 4,858
Endorsements: 166
Category: Races
Created: 8/5/2023
Updated: 8/9/2023

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