Playable Goliaths

⭐ — (36 endorsements) 📥 13,920 downloads 📌 v1 📅 3/20/2026
🟡 Updated this year

By tepkunset · Races

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/20/2026 📅 Created: 3/20/2026
⚠️ 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.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #14 of 82 Races mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Towering over most folk, goliaths are distant descendants of giants. Each goliath bears the favors of the first giants—favors that manifest in various supernatural boons, including the ability to quickly grow and temporarily approach the height of goliaths’ gigantic kin.

CHARACTER CREATION:

  • []Two body types are available (BT3 and BT4).

    []All vanilla heads for humans and half-elves are available. (If anyone wants to patch more heads, feel free.)

    []Heads from this mod are also already compatible.

    GAMEPLAY:

    • []Speed - 9. 5 m

      []Giant Ancestry - You are descended from Giants. Choose one of the benefits below—a supernatural boon from your ancestry; you can use the chosen benefit a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.

      []Large Form - Starting at character level 5, you can change your size to Large as a Bonus Action if you’re in a big enough space. This transformation lasts for 10 turns or until you end it. For that duration, you have Advantage on Strength checks, and your Speed increases by 1 m. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a Long Rest.

      []Powerful Build - You have Advantage on any ability check you make to end the Grappled condition. (Note that this will occur very rarely; only when fighting tentacles or meazels I believe.) You also count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity.

      GIANT ANCESTRY:

      • []Cloud’s Jaunt (Cloud Giant) - As a Bonus Action, you magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see.

        []Fire’s Burn (Fire Giant) - When you hit a target with an attack roll and deal damage to it, you can also deal 1d10 Fire damage to that target.

        []Frost’s Chill (Frost Giant) - When you hit a target with an attack roll and deal damage to it, you can also deal 1d6 Cold damage to that target and reduce its Speed by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.

        []Hill’s Tumble (Hill Giant) - When you hit a Large or smaller creature with an attack roll and deal damage to it, you can give that target the Prone condition.

        []Stone’s Endurance (Stone Giant) - When you take damage, you can take a Reaction to roll 1d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled and reduce the damage by that total.

        []Storm’s Thunder (Storm Giant) - When you take damage from a creature within 60 feet of you, you can take a Reaction to deal 1d8 Thunder damage to that creature.

        FAQ:

        []"Is this mod compatible with UTAV / KAVT?"

        Not at this time.[*]"What hair mods work with this one?"

        Any hair mods that use the shared visuals technique

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds goliaths as a playable race to Baldur's Gate 3, based on the 2024 5E ruleset. A niche race mod with 36 endorsements and 13,920 downloads, last updated in March 2026. For players who want to play as the towering mountain folk with updated mechanics.

✨ Key Features

Adds goliaths as a playable race
Based on the 2024 5E ruleset

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Decent download count (13,920) shows interest, even if endorsements are low
  • Fresh update (March 2026) means it's likely compatible with current game version
  • Fills a niche for players wanting to play as goliaths with updated 5E rules

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement count (36) suggests it's not widely tested or community-approved
  • Potential balance issues since it's based on 2024 5E, which may not align with BG3's existing mechanics
🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to play as a goliath and enjoy using the latest 5E rules. Skip if you prefer well-documented, heavily endorsed race mods or if you're not interested in the 2024 ruleset.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if the mod requires a mod manager like Vortex or BG3 Mod Manager for proper installation
  • Look for compatibility patches with other race mods or overhauls before adding to your load order
  • Since it's based on 2024 5E, be aware that some mechanics might not fully integrate with BG3's existing systems

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
tepkunset
Version
1
Downloads
13,920
Endorsements
36
Category
Races
Created
3/20/2026
Updated
3/20/2026

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