Rebalance - Common Effects

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,006 endorsements) 📥 245,705 downloads 📌 v1.0.13 📅 1/8/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By Syrchalis · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 5/17/2026 📅 Created: 1/8/2024
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #58 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Rebalance Series

Attempt to rebalance all spells and cantrips to be more even in power.

  • []Rebalance - Cantrips

    []Rebalance - Level 1 Spells

    []Rebalance - Level 2 Spells

    []Rebalance - Level 3 Spells

    []Rebalance - Level 4 Spells

    []Rebalance - Level 5 Spells

    []Rebalance - Level 6 Spells

    []Rebalance - Class Spells

    []Rebalance - Feats

    []Rebalance - Racials

    []Rebalance - Common Effects

    []Rebalance - Nerfs

    []Rebalance - Gear

    Essential Series

    Attempt to add missing pieces to the game.

    • []Essential Feats

      []Essential Armor and Weapons

      The goal of this mod is to rebalance many of the effects that are not specific to one item, passive or effect. Usually these effects are stackable on either the wearer or enemies. This mod also aims to fix the various tooltip errors that are in the game related to these effects.

      Note: There is substantial nerfs needed for some of these effects. They are not part of this mod but instead in Rebalance - Nerfs.

      Arcane Acuity

      This is the effect that increases your spell attack rolls and spell save dc

      • []Icon color changed to help distinguish it from Arcane Charge and Arcane Synergy

        []Stacks lost when taking damage reduced from 2 to 1

        []Maximum stacks reduced from 10 to 5

        []Nerfs have been moved to Rebalance - Nerfs

        Arcane Charge

        This is the effect that gives you damage to spells against threatened targets

        []Icon color changed to help distinguish it from Arcane Acuity and Arcane Synergy

        []Changed description to indicate it deals bonus damage to enemies that are threatened, instead of giving you a damage bonus when you are threatened (it never worked that way)

        []Grants you your proficiency bonus in damage instead of a flat +2 as in previous versions of the g

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Rebalances common stackable item effects like Lightning Charges, improving icons, fixing tooltips, and adjusting related items. A quality-of-life gameplay mod for players who want more balanced and readable effects.

✨ Key Features

Rebalances common stackable effects such as Lightning Charges
Improves effect icons for better readability
Fixes tooltips for affected effects
Adjusts items related to these effects

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • High download-to-endorsement ratio (245k downloads) shows broad usage
  • Addresses both balance and readability in one package
  • Active maintenance with recent update (May 2026)

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 1,006 endorsements relative to downloads may indicate lukewarm reception
  • Scope limited to common effects—may not touch rarer or unique ones
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who find common effects like Lightning Charges either too strong or too weak and want a more balanced experience. Also for those annoyed by unclear icons or misleading tooltips. Skip if you're happy with vanilla effect balance and readability.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod page for a full list of changed effects to know what to expect.
  • If you use other gameplay overhauls, load this mod after them to ensure its changes apply.
  • Test with a character that uses Lightning Charges to see the difference immediately.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Syrchalis
Version
1.0.13
Downloads
245,705
Endorsements
1,006
Category
Gameplay
Created
1/8/2024
Updated
5/17/2026

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