Summary
MostBaldur’s Gate 3players will likely struggle to choose their favorite follower butit seems likely that the beloved hound Scratch will be a top pick, especially with this mod that makes the dog even more useful. Relatively early during the sprawling adventure through the Forgotten Realms, Tav and the party will come across Scratch, a loyal pet who needs a new owner to take care of him. Bringing him back to camp proves to be a popular decision as not only is he great company, he also has several mechanical bonuses.
Over on Nexus Mods, creatorFrostShellshared their “Scratch Dog Training” add-on which provides the lovable canine with a roster of new tricks to make him more effective in and out of combat. These include Scratch Mark which allows the hound to set his targets on a specific enemy before following up with Scratch Takedown which does what one might expect by bringing the aformentioned foe to the ground with extreme power.He can even be commanded to bark during combat to buff allies or out of battle to distract enemiesand keep them busy.
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What Else Can Scratch Learn In Baldur’s Gate 3?
He’s A Dog Of Many Tricks
Those may be the most action-packed new tricks that Scratch can learn but the canine companion also comes with some additional bonuses that make the “Dog Training” mod feel almost essential.His stats and HP will increase alongside Tav, eventually unlocking new skills and abilitiesupon reaching certain levels. The mod listing hints that at Level 9, Scratch wil learn a hidden move that’s simple described as “pure animalistic focus.”
Additionally, the summon animation has been reworked to better fit the mod’s color scheme and the restriction onhow many times Scratch can be calledforthoutside of combathas been removed to ensure Tav and the gang are never left wanting. Perhaps the most subtle improvement in the “Dog Training” mod is thatScratch can now sniff out traps without instantly running into them. Instead, he points them out without moving, allowing players an opportunity to disarm them.
Scratch is undoubtedly one of the most popular followers inBaldur’s Gate 3but he unfortunately doesn’t get his due thanks to therest of the game’s outstanding cast of companions. With the “Dog Training” mod installed,Scratch goes from being a fun addition to the party to an almost necessary inclusion given the flexibility he offersin various circumstances. Just further proof thathe’s the best boy in the Forgotten Realms.
