Shadow Blade fix

⭐ — (30 endorsements) 📥 707 downloads 📌 v1.0.0 📅 2/18/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Shannon · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/18/2024 📅 Created: 2/18/2024
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #228 of 554 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Fixes the Shadow Blade passive on the Knife of the Undermountain King and Shadow Blade. (The passive previously had no effect at all.)

This mod is also compatible with the spell of the same name from 5e Spells. Should you use 5e Spells, this fix needs to be below it (higher number) in the load order to take effect!

In addition, this mod changes the Shadow Blade rarity to Very Rare for that thematically fitting purple look. It also removes the equip cost. If you are dual wielding or use a shield, you now can cast Shadow Blade and move the created weapon from your off-hand slot to your main hand without having to waste an action if you wish. This is mechanically how it would work for 5e tabletop as well and how I feel it should work in Baldur's Gate to remove some annoying friction this spell previously had.

Because of how I implemented this fix for the Knife of the Undermountain King, it will only work on new saves and saves that have not yet entered the Mountain Pass. It might still work if you have not entered the Creche were it's sold yet.

The Reason: To work only with the actual weapon the passive is attached to and not give blanket advantage for spells, ranged and off-hand attacks, the weapon itself needs to have a status to check against. This status is only applied when the weapon is "created", hence it only works if it hasn't spawned in yet.

To go around this limitation for existing saves, you could spawn it in manually and exchange your existing copy of the weapon.

The Script Extender Command: Osi. TemplateAddTo("025e162a-45ec-4f4c-89da-04d8e8dfe606", GetHostCharacter(), 1, 1);

Thanks to Pyr0blad3 for that one!

Should you encounter any issues, notify me and I will try to fix them.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A small gameplay fix for Baldur's Gate 3 that makes the Shadow Blade passive on the Knife of the Undermountain King and the Shadow Blade itself grant advantage when obscured, correcting a previously non-functional effect. With 30 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche utility mod for players using these specific items.

✨ Key Features

Fixes the Shadow Blade passive on the Knife of the Undermountain King to grant advantage when obscured.
Fixes the Shadow Blade itself to gain advantage when obscured.
Addresses the passive having no effect at all in the base game.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Directly fixes a broken mechanic—no more wasted passive on your Knife of the Undermountain King.
  • Tiny, focused mod that does exactly what it says without bloat.
  • Recently updated (Feb 2024), so it's likely compatible with current patches.

⚠️ Cons

  • Very niche—only affects two specific items, so most players won't see any benefit.
  • Low endorsement count (30) means it's not widely tested by the community.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who rely on the Knife of the Undermountain King or the Shadow Blade and want their obscured advantage to actually work. Skip if you don't use these items—this mod won't change anything else.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place the mod in your Mods folder and enable it in the in-game mod manager.
  • If you're using other mods that alter these items, load this one after them to ensure the fix applies.
  • Test the passive in combat while obscured to confirm the advantage is working.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Shannon
Version
1.0.0
Downloads
707
Endorsements
30
Category
Gameplay
Created
2/18/2024
Updated
2/18/2024

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