Draconic Bloodline Expanded

⭐ ⭐ (121 endorsements) 📥 165,215 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 11/2/2024
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By Backburner26 · Classes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/15/2026 📅 Created: 11/2/2024

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #85 of 404 Classes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

HELLO EVERYONE, I AM FULLY BACK!

To celebrate my return to the BG3 modding scene, I have created an expansion of the Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer. Have you ever wanted to play as a sorcerer who had gotten their powers from a dragon that you liked in 4th edition or earlier but there wasn't any options for you, or simple wanted to inherit traits from a dragon you liked that is in 5th edition but wizards say no? Well look no further! With the Draconic Bloodline Expanded you now have more options for your draconic bloodline than ever before!

This mod features many new dragons to get your bloodline from including Metallic, Chromatic, Gem, Ferrous and more. The lists below will show you what can be chosen from!

Here's a link to the document I wrote as well!
Draconic Bloodline Expanded

5th Edition:

Shadow Dragon: You get the spell Arms Of Hadar and Necrotic is your element.

Dracolich Dragon: You get the spell Hex and Poison is your element.

Hallow Dragon: You get the spell Sanctuary and Radiant is your element. 

Deep Dragon: You get the spell Dissonant Whispers and Psychic is your element. 

Moonstone Dragon: You get the spell Faerie Fire and Radiant is your element.

Solar Dragon: You get the spell Searing Smite and Fire is your element.

Lunar Dragon: You get the spell Ice Knife and Cold is your element.

Amethyst Dragon: You get the spell Magic Missile and Force is your element.

Crystal Dragon: You get the spell Charm Person and Radiant is your element.

Emerald Dragon: You get the spell Entangle and Psychic is your element.

Sapphire Dragon: You get the spell Thunderous Smite and Thunder is your element.

Topaz Dragon: You get the spell Inflict Wounds and Necrotic is your element.

New Metallics:

Steel Dragon: You get the spell Disguise Self and Acid is your element.

Mercury Dragon: You get the spell Guiding Bolt and Radiant is your element.

New Chromatics:

Grey Dragon: You get the spell Hail Of Thorns and Piercing is your element.

Pink Dragon: You get the spell Create Or Destroy Water and Psychic is your element.

Yellow Dragon: You get the spell Longstrider and Bludgeoning is your element.

Orange Dragon: You get the spell Hellish Rebuke and Fire is your element.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds a large set of new Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer origins inspired by dragons from 5th edition, Gem, Ferrous, and older D&D lore. Each option grants a specific 1st-level spell and damage type, such as Shadow Dragon (Arms of Hadar, Necrotic) or Amethyst Dragon (Magic Missile, Force). For BG3 Sorcerer fans wanting more thematic variety beyond vanilla choices. 121 endorsements, updated August 2026.

✨ Key Features

Adds multiple new Draconic Bloodline options: Shadow, Dracolich, Hallow, Deep, Moonstone, Solar, Lunar, Amethyst, Crystal, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Steel, and Mercury dragons.
Each dragon bloodline grants a specific 1st-level spell and associated damage element, e.g., Shadow Dragon gives Arms of Hadar + Necrotic; Dracolich gives Hex + Poison.
Covers dragons from 5th edition, Gem, and New Metallics categories, with Ferrous mentioned as well.
Expands the vanilla Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer subclass with options for damage types like Radiant, Psychic, Force, and Acid not always available in base game.
Provides written document link for full details on all available dragon choices.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Over 165,000 downloads — a lot of players are using this expansion.
  • 121 endorsements show the community digs the added variety.
  • Each dragon feels distinct with a unique spell and element, so you can build around your favorite damage type.

⚠️ Cons

  • No install instructions provided in the description — you'll need to know how to install BG3 mods already.
  • The description is a dense list of dragons with spells; comparing them at a glance is difficult without opening the linked document.
  • Some bloodlines share damage types (multiple Radiant, Necrotic, etc.), so elemental variety isn't fully balanced across all options.
🎯 Is This For You?
For BG3 Sorcerer players who want more thematic draconic ancestry options beyond the standard chromatic/metallic. Fans of older D&D editions, gem dragons, and ferrous dragons will appreciate the deep lore pull. Skip if you're happy with vanilla bloodlines or prefer completely new subclasses rather than expansions.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use the in-game Mod Manager to enable the mod after placing the .pak file in `%LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods`.
  • When starting a new Sorcerer, select Draconic Bloodline subclass and look for the new dragon options in the ancestry list after mod activation.
  • Check the linked document from the author for exact spell and element combinations before committing to a build.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldursgate3 Mods
Author
Backburner26
Version
1.0
Downloads
165,215
Endorsements
121
Category
Classes
Created
11/2/2024
Updated
8/15/2026

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