Selectable Starting Cantrip for Drow and Half-Drow
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #27 of 75 Races mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Choose your own cantrip during character creation as a Drow or Half-Drow
This mod lets Drow and Half-Drow players select their starting cantrip during character creation instead of being locked to the default. It's a small quality-of-life tweak for Baldur's Gate 3, with 87 endorsements and over 2,000 downloads, last updated in March 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives Drow and Half-Drow players more build flexibility right from the start.
- Simple, focused change that doesn't bloat the game with extra content.
- Decent community traction with 87 endorsements and over 2,000 downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Drow and Half-Drow — other races are untouched.
- Last updated in March 2024 — may not be tested with the latest game patches.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who roll Drow or Half-Drow and want to customize their cantrip without multiclassing or modding more heavily. Skip if you play other races or want broader racial tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just drag and drop the file — no extra setup needed.
- Make sure the mod is enabled before starting a new game, as it only affects character creation.
- If you're on PC, check that your game version is up to date, as patches can affect mod compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- JonHinkerton
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,032
- Endorsements
- 87
- Category
- Races
- Created
- 3/8/2024
- Updated
- 3/13/2024
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