Selectable Starting Cantrip for Drow and Half-Drow

⭐ — (87 endorsements) 📥 2,032 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 3/8/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By JonHinkerton · Races

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/13/2024 📅 Created: 3/8/2024
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 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

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

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

Allows Drow and Half-Drow characters to choose their own cantrip at character creation.
Replaces the default racial cantrip with a player-selected option.
Compatible with the base game's character creation UI.

📊 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.
🎯 Is This For You?
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.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 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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