Familiar Casting and Fixes
baldurs-gate-3 — Mods & Enhancements
Familiar Casting and Fixes lets summoners cast touch spells through their familiar and removes the short rest cooldown on summoning, while fixing minor issues with Scratch and Shovel. A quality-of-life mod for Baldur's Gate 3 players who rely on familiars.
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Downloads: 475,294 | Endorsements: 614💡 Notes
By wesslen | v1.4.1 | 614 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
If you're using a mod manager, just drag and drop the file—n
If you're using a mod manager, just drag and drop the file—no extra setup needed.
Check that you have the latest game patch, as mods can break
Check that you have the latest game patch, as mods can break after updates.
Test summoning Scratch and Shovel early to see the fixes in
Test summoning Scratch and Shovel early to see the fixes in action.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Community favorite with 614 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads
- Removes a frustrating cooldown, making summoning more fluid
- Touches up Scratch and Shovel, which are popular companions
👎 Cons
- Only affects touch spells and summoning cooldown—no other spell changes
- May conflict with other mods that alter summoning or familiar behavior
- No detailed documentation on exact fixes or compatibility