You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The slimy Mind Flayer tadpoles of Baldurs Gate 3 give you access to some phenomenal powers with some minor, spoiler-y consequences. In a new mod, one fan has twisted the games foul brain chompers into a much denser mechanic, allowing you to use the creatures in more powerful ways.Baldurs Gate 3 Illithid DominionCreated by modder Siaell, the Baldurs Gate 3 Illithid Dominion mod allows players to make more use of the tadpoles in new, unique ways. Instead of being a tool to give yourself more powers, you can also weaponise the tadpoles against your foes.Take control of your transformation, bending the tadpoles potential to your will, the mods description reads. No longer just a passive passenger, you now have the means to equip, consume, and harvest the power of the Mind Flayers, shaping your evolution as you see fit. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Available to download right here, the mod is a massive expansion of the Baldurs Gate 3 tadpole mechanic. Alongside the standard gameplay mechanics, youll be able to find more, rarer tadpoles to improve your abilities as well as infect NPCs to harvest more powerful versions of the Mind Flayer babies.While complicated, a character that has embraced their Illithid Potential can implant a Tadpole of Potential into a list of potential targets once theyre immobilised in some way. After that target dies, you can then pick up the tadpole from their brain and consume even more power. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now While the base version of Baldurs Gate 3 allows for some fantastic gameplay tweaks, there is a lot of potential to expand upon it. As Larian leaves Faerun behind for a brand-new game, one thats already in development, fan mods like this can explore new possibilities.With entire custom campaigns that come with entire parties of companions in development by fans, BG3 is a game that will live forever.Baldurs Gate 3Platform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Adventure, RPG, Strategy10VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share