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Baldur's Gate 3 players can now use a mod to access all weapons and armor in the game, but it may break certain quests and should be used with caution.
The Baldur's Gate 3 modding community is flourishing with a wide array of customization options and gameplay tweaks. These mods, ranging from increasing party limits to AI-controlled companions and highlighting interactable objects, enhance the game experience without compromising the thrill of exploration.
Players of Baldur's Gate 3 have access to a wide range of armor and weapons, and some may find it useful to have a mod that places a barrel containing all of these items directly in their campsite. Certain items in Baldur's Gate 3 can be easily overlooked, such as the Phalar Aluve sword. This sword is reminiscent of the legendary Excalibur, as it is found stuck in a stone and requires players to fulfill specific conditions in order to retrieve it.
Despite the game being relatively new, Baldur's Gate 3 has already established a thriving modding community. These mods offer various enhancements, such as giving players more options for customizing their characters or altering gameplay mechanics. For example, there are mods that increase the multiplayer party limit or expedite the rate at which players earn experience points. Additionally, one mod allows players to re-enable achievements, which are disabled when mods are detected.
The All Items Barrel mod on NexusMods grants players access to the complete collection of weapons and armor in Baldur's Gate 3. By following the instructions on the mod page, players can locate a barrel at the wilderness campsite, from which they can extract any desired item. However, it is essential to be aware of the risks involved. While the mod has made certain items "sanitized," utilizing the barrel may lead to the disruption of certain quests. Therefore, it is strongly advised that players create a backup of their save file before interacting with this potentially game-breaking barrel.
Using this type of mod may feel like using a cheat code and take away the enjoyment of exploring Baldur's Gate 3 for some players. Fortunately, there are other mods available that players can use without any guilt or spoiling the excitement of discovering the game on their own. For example, one mod allows the player's companions to be controlled by AI and automates exploration to some extent. Another mod allows AI to take control during combat, making Baldur's Gate 3 more accessible for players who are unfamiliar with Dungeons and Dragons mechanics.
The creator of the mod named "all items barrel," known as Mph on NexusMods, has acknowledged that the name can be misleading as the barrel only contains weapons and armor. Mph has mentioned the possibility of adding other usable items in split barrels in the future. Players who want an easier way to find items in Baldur's Gate 3 without feeling like they are cheating may find another mod useful, as it simply highlights objects that are interactable.
Baldur's Gate 3 is available now on PC, with a PS5 version coming out on September 6 and an Xbox version also in development.