RAW addon
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #363 of 554 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
BG3 RAW addon
This mod is an addon to Zerd's Rules As Written (RAW) at Baldur's Gate 3 Nexus - Mods and community (nexusmods.com)
You should read mod's core website because everything is explained there: BG3-RAW-Mods/bg3-RAW-addon: Baldur's Gate 3 RAW mod (github.com)
News on version 1. 5. 0:
- Patch 7 compatibility
- Hit dice during short rest fully implemented, along with RAW Durable feat
- MCM removed
- Potions and poisons use bonus action by default (2024 rule)
News on version 1. 4. 0:
- Long jump DC on difficult terrrain
- Partial Rest replaced by Story Rest
- Removed Variant Human Skill expert subrace
News on version 1. 3. 0:
- RAW Barbarian
- Long jump truly implemented
- Monk SE fixes
Credits
- BG3 Discord Modding community (lostsoul, Velnir, Athera, ghostboats, hinikuya, JuuM)
- Zerd, for RAW which gave me inspiration, and its config system.
- Community Library and Compatibility Framework
RAW addon is a gameplay mod that extends Zerd's Rules As Written, aiming to align the game with D&D 5th edition rules. It can be used standalone but works best with the base mod. With 18 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche tool for tabletop purists.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tight integration with Zerd's RAW for a cohesive D&D 5e experience
- Recent update (Jan 2025) shows the author is still active
- Small but dedicated following (18 endorsements) suggests it fills a specific niche
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (18) means limited community testing and feedback
- Requires Zerd's Rules As Written for the full intended experience, adding an extra dependency
For players who already use Zerd's Rules As Written and want to push the D&D 5e authenticity further. Skip if you're not into tabletop-accurate rules or if you prefer a more streamlined experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install Zerd's Rules As Written first, then drop this addon into your mod folder
- Check the mod's page for any load order notes, but since it's an addon, it should load after the base mod
- If you're new to D&D 5e rules, this mod might feel overwhelming—start with the base mod alone
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Aigleborgne
- Version
- 1.5.0
- Downloads
- 564
- Endorsements
- 18
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 2/3/2024
- Updated
- 1/28/2025
🔧 How to Install Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
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