Toggleable Zaith'isk Awakened Passive
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #480 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The vanilla description of the Awakened passive feels misleading as it says you can use a bonus action to cast Illithid powers instead of the actual behavior where you have to use a bonus action. Getting the vanilla passive made my bonus action heavy build substantially worse since I couldn't use Illithid powers as an action anymore, so I made this mod to let you toggle it.
Current Features:
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[]Changes Awakened to be toggleable on and off
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]Awakened automatically gets put in your hotbar passive section if using the Zaith'isk after installing the mod[]A new item, the "Organic Zaith'isk Ring", has been added to apply the passive to multiple party members. Can be bought from vendors in all three acts: Blurg the Hobgoblin in act 1, Araj Oblodra in act 2, and Helsik in act 3.
Issues/Future Changes:
- []If you install the mod after already having the Awakened passive, the new toggleable version won't appear in your hotbar passive section. As it is, if you open the spellbook and go to the Common heading you'll be able to drag the toggle button from the passives onto the editable sections of your hotbar.
This gameplay mod for Baldur's Gate 3 lets you toggle the Zaith'isk Awakened passive on and off, giving you control over when Illithid powers are available as actions or bonus actions. With 154 endorsements and 25,960 downloads, it's a niche utility for players who want more flexibility with their tadpole powers.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 154 endorsements and 25k downloads.
- Solves a real annoyance for Illithid-focused builds.
- Simple concept, likely easy to install.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in November 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Niche appeal — only relevant if you use Illithid powers regularly.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who lean into Illithid powers and want to manage the Awakened passive without it being always-on. Skip if you rarely use tadpole abilities or prefer a more streamlined passive.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using mod manager, drop the file into your mods folder and activate it in the load order.
- Make sure to toggle the passive in-game before combat to avoid wasting actions.
- Check the mod's page for any patch notes if you're on a recent game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- tempvee
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 25,960
- Endorsements
- 154
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/29/2023
- Updated
- 11/9/2023
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