Skeleton Shortbow Nerf
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #337 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replaces the overtuned shortbow used by skeletons from Animate Dead with a regular ole shortbow (RAW). No more necrotic damage. No more ignoring piercing resistance.
Skeleton Shortbow Nerf replaces the overpowered shortbow used by skeletons from Animate Dead with a standard shortbow, removing necrotic damage and piercing resistance bypass. A small, focused balance mod for players who want RAW behavior.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses a known balance issue with Animate Dead skeletons
- Simple, focused change that respects RAW rules
- Decent community support with 65 endorsements
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects skeletons from Animate Dead, not other sources
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided
- May conflict with other mods that alter skeleton equipment
For players who find Animate Dead skeletons too strong and want a more balanced, rules-as-written experience. Skip if you enjoy the overpowered shortbow or use mods that overhaul skeleton gear.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If using a mod manager, enable this mod after other gameplay overhauls to ensure it takes precedence.
- Check if your game version is compatible, as the mod was last updated in November 2025.
- Test in a saved game with Animate Dead skeletons to confirm the nerf applies as expected.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Sailor Cat
- Version
- 1.00.01
- Downloads
- 52,666
- Endorsements
- 65
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/25/2024
- Updated
- 11/23/2025
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