Scratch and Shovel

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,778 endorsements) 📥 248,479 downloads 📌 v1.3.6.6 📅 10/19/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Syrchalis · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/22/2025 📅 Created: 10/19/2023

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #57 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Want Scratch and Shovel to scale with your characters? Want them to be of some use later but not be overpowered? This mod might be for you.

Now also available for download in the ingame mod browser and mod.io

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    Overview of Changes

    TL;DR: Start out with some needed QoL, get cool stuff at 5 and 10

    All companions level along with you. They are still very easily defeated, but now you can re-summon them at any time (outside combat). Their utility will make them very useful, even if you can't go in and attack with them.

    All

    • []Level alongside you[/]

      []When summoned, sync their level up to yours[/]

      []Gain health based on your level[/]

      []Gain proficiency in stealth[/]

      []Disengage as bonus action (except "Us")[/]

      []Gain attack roll bonus based on your highest ability modifier (other than Constitution)[/]

      []At Level 5 and 10, unlock an array of upgrades (10/12 for Us)[/]

      []All summons are available without a cooldown now, but can not be summoned in combat[/]

      []Scratch and Shovel are no longer considered "familiars", so you can summon them together on the same character and still use 'Find Familiar' in addition[/]

      []Shovel, Us and Nimbus will now wander around the camp[/]

      • []Base Health: 9 + 1 per Level[/]

        []Proficiency in DEX, CON Saving Throws, Perception and Stealth[/]

        []"Help" as bonus action[/]

        []Level 5: Extra Attack, Inciting Howl (+3m movement to anyone in a large radius), +2 to all abilities +1. 5m Movement, +3m Jump Distance and  +1 AC[/]

        []Level 10: Alert feat, Inspire Ally (buff an ally by adding proficiency bonus to attack and damage roll for one attack), +2 to all abilities, +1 all Saving Throws, +1. 5m Movement, +3m Jump Distance and  +1 AC[/]

        []Scratch's ability to find things can be toggled off[/]

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldursgate3 Mods
Author
Syrchalis
Version
1.3.6.6
Downloads
248,479
Endorsements
1,778
Category
Gameplay
Created
10/19/2023
Updated
6/22/2025

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