Use Best Sleight of Hand
baldurs-gate-3 — Mods & Enhancements
This Baldur's Gate 3 mod automatically uses the party member with the highest Sleight of Hand bonus when picking locks, disarming traps, or picking pockets, eliminating the need to manually switch to Astarion. It's a quality-of-life improvement for players who want smoother thievery without micromanaging party members.
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Downloads: 165,097 | Endorsements: 576💡 Notes
By jonhinkerton | v1.0 | 576 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure your party actually has a character with a high Sleight of Hand bonus — the mod uses the best one, but if everyone is terrible, you'll still fail checks.
If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install this mod through it to keep track of updates and avoid conflicts.
Since the mod was last updated in 2023, test it in a save before relying on it in a serious playthrough — game patches can break mods.
🔧 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
- Huge QoL win — no more swapping characters every time you spot a locked chest or trap.
- Community-approved with 576 endorsements and over 165k downloads, so it's clearly working for a lot of players.
- Simple, focused design: does exactly what it says, no bloat.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in December 2023 — might not be compatible with the latest game patches, so check before installing.
- No install instructions or dependency info provided by the author, which could trip up modding newbies.
- If you're playing solo or with a single character, this mod does nothing for you — it's purely for party play.