Skip Act 1
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 62 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skip Act 1
Skip both the Nautiloid and all of Act 1.
Answer questions about your Act 1 decisions and then teleport to 1 of the 2 main Act 2 starting points at lvl 5 with 500 gold.
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When you create a new character and arrive on the Nautiloid, you'll be skipped through the tutorial and then asked a series of questions covering every meaningful choice from Act 1.
Once you confirm, you're teleported to the Shadow-Cursed Lands at level 5 with all the consequences of your choices already set.
Features
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[]Skips the Nautiloid tutorial entirely, and grants the Everburn Blade you'd normally pick up there[/]
[]21 popup questions covering every Act 1 outcome that affects Acts 2 and 3[/]
[]Recruit any combination of the 8 origin companions plus Halsin and Minthara, all leveled to 5[/]
[]Choose your Act 2 entry route: Mountain Pass or Underdark, each triggering its canonical Larian intro dialog[/]
[]Optional pre-made gear sets: opt in to receive a curated Act 1 kit for every recruited companion (Phalar Aluve for Lae'zel, Drow Commander gear for Minthara, etc.) so you don't arrive in Act 2 in starter rags[/]
[]Optional tadpole powers unlock: opt in to receive 10 tadpole points immediately and have the power tree unlocked, or decline and get them later via the Emperor in Act 2 as in normal play[/]
[]Auto-arrives at level 5 with 500 gold to get you started[/]
[]Camp NPCs ready: Withers, Scratch, and (optionally) Volo and the Owlbear Cub all show up at your camp[/]
[]Ending allies preserved: your skip choices correctly gate the Act 3 finale ally chain (Hellriders, Ironhand Gnomes, Owlbear, Dammon, Florrick, Phasm, Mol, Arabella, Rolan/Ramazith, and Us the intellect devourer)[/]
[]Companion story state intact: Karlach's first heart repair, Astarion's vampire reveal, Gale's three magical items consumed, Wyll's Mizora confrontation, and dream visitor sequences all pre-configured so nothing is broken in Act 2[/]
[]Iconic Act 1 items granted: Blood of Lathander mace and Scratch's ball[/]
The Questions
After accepting the skip you'll be asked about:
Setup (1/21)
[*]Pre-made gear sets: opt in to have every recruited character (host plus companions) auto-equipped with a curated Act 1 gear starter kit, or decline and arrive in v
Skip Act 1 is a utility mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that lets you bypass the Nautiloid and all of Act 1. After answering questions about your Act 1 decisions, you teleport directly to Act 2. With 60 endorsements and 2,578 downloads, it's a niche tool for players who want to start a new playthrough at Act 2 without repeating early content.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Perfect for players who've beaten Act 1 multiple times and want to jump straight to the Shadow-Cursed Lands
- Question-based decision system means you still get to shape your story without the grind
- Decent download count (2,578) shows there's a real audience for this kind of time-saver
⚠️ Cons
- Only 60 endorsements — a small fraction of downloads, so it might have hidden issues or just a niche appeal
- No details on how the decision questions work or what choices are covered, so you might miss some Act 1 consequences
- Last updated May 2026 — if the game has had patches since then, it could be broken
For Baldur's Gate 3 veterans who've already explored Act 1 to death and want to start new playthroughs at Act 2. Also for players who want to test Act 2 builds without the early game time investment. Skip if you're a first-time player or enjoy the full journey — this mod removes a huge chunk of content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest game patch installed, as mods can break after updates.
- If you're using other mods that affect Act 1 or Act 2 transitions, test this mod on a fresh save to avoid conflicts.
- Remember that skipping Act 1 means you'll miss out on certain items and XP, so your character might be underleveled for Act 2 — plan accordingly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- ForKiramay
- Version
- 1.2.0.3
- Downloads
- 2,578
- Endorsements
- 60
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 5/1/2026
- Updated
- 5/15/2026
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