Scratch Rebalanced - Almost Vanilla Like
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #194 of 554 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
This mod rebalances Scratch to keep him relevant throughout the entire game while staying as close as possible to vanilla design.
The goal is not to make Scratch stronger, but to prevent him from becoming useless in mid and late game.
I am not a modder. I made this for my own playthrough and decided to share it in case others find it useful.
I won’t be taking requests. If you want different values or behavior, feel free to unpack and modify the mod to your liking.
Changes
Survivability
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[]Scratch now scales HP with the player:
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] IncreaseMaxHP(7 + Owner. Level)
[]This keeps him alive longer without turning him into a tank [/]
Utility & Role (Preserved and refined)
Scratch remains a utility-focused companion:
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[]Mark system
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] Can mark enemies using a bonus action [/][
]Applies a Strength saving throw penalty (-4) [/]
[]Takedown
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[] Requires the target to be marked [/]
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]Can knock down and disrupt enemies [/][
]Designed as a situational control tool, not a reliable spam ability [/]
Support Abilities
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[]Bark
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] Grants a small attack bonus: [/][
]RollBonus(Attack, 1)[/][
]Limited to avoid abuse (once per combat) [/]
[]Guard Dog
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[] Provides a small defensive bonus: [/]
[
]AC +1[]Encourages positioning and team support [/]
Detection Utility
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[]Scratch Sniff Aura
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] Allows detection of hidden/discoverable objects in a radius [/][
]Keeps Scratch useful outside combat [/]
Balance Adjustments
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[]Removed or disabled overly strong defensive or reactive mechanics [/]
[]No AoE resist abuse [/]
[]No excessive damage scaling [/]
[]Keeps low base damage (Scratch is not a DPS unit) [/]
Design Philosophy
Part of the "Almost Vanilla Like" series.
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[]No power creep [/]
[]No new mechanics that break the game [/]
[]Only small adjustments to keep systems relevant [/]
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[]Weak in damage [/]
[]Situational in combat [/]
[]Useful when played correctly [/]
Installation (BG3 Mod Manager)
[]Open BG3 Mod Manager [/]
[*]Drag & drop the
Scratch Rebalanced - Almost Vanilla Like is a gameplay mod by Kevune that rebalances Scratch to remain relevant throughout the entire game while preserving the vanilla design. With 9 endorsements and 741 downloads, it's a niche mod for players who want a subtle power adjustment without overhauling the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Keeps Scratch useful from start to finish, so you don't have to bench him late game.
- Sticks to vanilla design, so it won't clash with other balance mods.
- Small but active community (9 endorsements) — the author is clearly listening.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 9 endorsements — this is a niche mod, so don't expect widespread testing.
- No detailed patch notes or changelog provided, so you're flying blind on exact changes.
- Last updated May 2026 — might not be compatible with future game patches.
For players who love Scratch but find he falls off in the late game and want a subtle buff that doesn't break immersion. Skip if you're looking for a complete overhaul or if you don't use Scratch at all.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, install this mod and load it after other gameplay mods to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's page for any compatibility notes with other popular balance mods before adding it to your load order.
- Test Scratch's performance in a few battles after installing to see if the rebalance feels right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Kevune
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 741
- Endorsements
- 9
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/1/2026
- Updated
- 5/1/2026
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