The Bloodletter - A Custom Companion Mod
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #45 of 61 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Community Note: Veilyn's custom assets are under renovation!
Please enjoy Veilyn with the default drow hair and a certain Loviator priest's scars while you wait!
Patch 8 Compatible
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CURRENT VERSION 1. 1- Proof of Concept -
This custom companion mod brings a fresh ally into your party — a drow warlock with a shadowy past and uncertain future that will unfold alongside your journey. Veilyn offers players familiar elements of engaging, reactive dialogue, moral complexity, and choices that resonate throughout the campaign. Veilyn’s story will add a new experience for players looking to bring something new to their next playthrough.
The initial version (v1. 0. 1. 26) is a proof of concept, showcasing Veilyn’s recruitment and introducing key features that will allow this mod to succeed in further updates. Three acts worth of narrative are completely written and just waiting for implementation!
- Features -
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[]Companion or Origin: Decide to recruit Veilyn as a companion or play through his story from his own perspective as a brand new origin character.
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]Recruitment Event: Discover Veilyn through an initial recruitment event that sets the tone for his story.[]Custom Dialog: A demonstration of new and edited dialogs both as a companion and as an origin character. Check out his character introduction on the CC page!
[]Environmental Reactivity: Watch Veilyn react to specific in - game environments, NPCs, and major events. (Minimal Act 1 reactivity at present).
[]Custom Quest: The Bloodletter: Embark on the beginnings of Veilyn’s unique companion quest, The Bloodletter. Currently there is only a single quest trigger, but more will come with future updates.
[]Camp Tents: Take Veilyn with you from Act 1 all the way to Act 3 and see his place in camp change with your adventure.
[]Add or dismiss from your party: Whether you wish for his company on the road or for another face by the campfire, Veilyn can join your fight on your word.
[]Active Leveling: Veilyn will level with you!
The Bloodletter adds Veilyn, a drow warlock companion with custom dialogue, a recruitment event, environmental reactivity, and a quest line. Patch 8 compatible, it's for players seeking a story-driven companion with a dark past. With 246 endorsements and 4,712 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 246 endorsements and 4,712 downloads.
- Story-rich companion with custom dialogue and a quest line—great for narrative fans.
- Patch 8 compatible, so it's ready for current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is cut off mid-sentence, leaving details incomplete.
- Only one companion added, so it's a focused addition, not a pack.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a new companion with a dark story and custom interactions. If you're into role-playing and character-driven quests, this is a must-try. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls or don't want a new companion.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod page for any missing details since the description is cut off.
- Make sure your game is updated to Patch 8 to ensure compatibility.
- Look for Veilyn's recruitment event early in your playthrough to get the most out of the quest line.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Queen Plouton
- Version
- 1.1.1.39
- Downloads
- 4,712
- Endorsements
- 246
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 11/2/2024
- Updated
- 11/4/2024
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