Starting Equipment PHB
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #277 of 390 Equipment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Every class's starting gear has been changed to better fit the PHB rules.
This mod must be loaded below all class & subclass mods
All subclass patches must be loaded below their respective mods
All clothing & equipment patches must be loaded below their respective mods
Overall Changes:
- All characters now start with handwear
- Hide Gloves for Barbarian (the second entry on this page)
- Druidic Bracers for Druid
- Monastic Handwraps for Monk (the first entry on this page)
- Leather Gloves for everyone else (the fourth entry on this page)
- Replaced basic shoes model with Firm-Soled Boots
- Replaced basic boots model with Heavy Boots
Classes:
- Barbarian:
- 2 Handaxes
- 4 Javelins
- Barbarian Clothes- Bard:
- Simple Jerkin- Cleric:
- Iron-Banded Shield
- Light Crossbow
- Scale Mail - Druid:
- Organic Shield
- Druid Leather Armour- Fighter:
- Longsword
- Iron-Banded Shield
- Light Crossbow
- Chain Mail- Monk:
- Quarterstaff
- Monastic Robes- Paladin:
- Warhammer
- Iron-Banded Shield
- 5 Javelins
- Chain Mail- Ranger:
- 2 Shortswords
- Scale Mail
- Removed Arrow of Ice- Rogue:
- 2 Daggers
- Leather Armour
- 2 Thieves' Tools- Sorcerer:
- 2 Daggers
- Sorcerer Robe- Warlock:
- 2 Daggers
- Light Crossbow
- Padded Armour- Wizard:
- Simple Robe
Extra Classes:
- Artificer:
- Light Hammer
- Light Crossbow
- Existing Artificer armor, has the stats of Scale Mail
- 2 Thieves' Tools- Illrigger:
- Longsword
- Iron-Banded Shield
- 5 Javelins
- Chain Shirt
- Investigator:
- Heavy Crossbow
- Leather Armour[/qu
Starting Equipment PHB overhauls starting gear for all classes and most subclasses in Baldur's Gate 3, aligning it with D&D 5E rules. It's a quality-of-life mod for players who want a more authentic tabletop experience from the get-go. With 104 endorsements and 5,658 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 104 endorsements and over 5.6k downloads — clearly doing something right.
- Brings a true tabletop feel to character creation, perfect for D&D purists.
- Broad coverage: all classes and most subclasses means you'll likely get a new loadout regardless of your pick.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in October 2024 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches, so check before installing.
- Only affects starting gear; if you're looking for mid-game or end-game equipment changes, this isn't it.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want their characters to start with gear that matches the D&D 5E Player's Handbook, adding a layer of authenticity for tabletop veterans. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla starting items or want more than just early-game tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your save before installing, as mods can affect existing characters.
- If you're using other equipment mods, load order might matter — place this one after them to ensure it takes effect.
- Check the mod's page for any patch notes or compatibility updates, since it hasn't been updated in a while.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Lumaterian
- Version
- 2.7.0
- Downloads
- 5,658
- Endorsements
- 104
- Category
- Equipment
- Created
- 2/1/2024
- Updated
- 10/24/2024
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