Beyond Divine Smite

⭐ ⭐ (299 endorsements) 📥 18,777 downloads 📌 v2.1.0 📅 3/10/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By GraphicFade · Spells

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/27/2024 📅 Created: 3/10/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗
2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #20 of 195 Spells mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Channel your divine smite beyond radiant damage! "Beyond Divine Smite" allows you to choose your Divine Smite damage type! This allows you to tailor your character to fit the role of your chosen Oath and roleplay desires.

This mod currently offers Acid, Cold, Fire, Force, Lightning, Necrotic, Poison, Psychic, Thunder, Chaos, and Warmaster damage types for your Divine Smite. Smite with thematic flair and experience your Oath in a whole new way!

Added Features:

  • []Custom Smite Icons to visually represent your chosen damage type.

    []Rename all Divine Smite variants to further immerse you in your Oath's power.

    []Selected damage type also changes your Divine Smite Reactions and Improved Divine Smites damage to match (NEW as of 2. 0. 0)

    []New Chaos damage type variant -- Chaos Divine Smite

    []New Warmaster Divine Smite (Weapon Damage) Variant - Similar to Divine Strike: Weapon for Cleric

    []New 🏹 Ranged Divine Smite

    []Custom VFX for each smite (NEW as of 2. 1. 0)

    []Improved Divine Smite now includes ranged attacks (NEW as of 2. 1. 0)

    • []There are videos showcasing the animation and sound effects for each divine smite including the ranged versions (These are outdated as of Patch 7 - Iv created custom VFX and will need to update each video)

      []Compatibility - This mod is not compatible with mods that change Paladins level 2 and 11 progression (This includes mods that add Feats to levels, unless you use one that implements this via script extender such as - Feats Every X Levels by NellsRelo)

      Officially supported on mod.io in the official mod manager

      All past update notes will be located in a Change Logs

      How to Install

      Recommended that you install with BG3 Mod Manager. A guide to BG3MM installation of mods can be found here.

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      🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

      Beyond Divine Smite lets you change your Divine Smite to any damage type you want and adds a new ranged Divine Smite. It's a simple, focused spell mod for players who want more flexibility in their paladin builds.

      ✨ Key Features

      Change Divine Smite to any damage type you desire.
      Adds a new ranged Divine Smite ability.

      📊 Pros & Cons

      ✅ Pros

      • Solid community backing with 299 endorsements and nearly 19k downloads.
      • Adds real flexibility to paladin builds by letting you pick damage types.
      • The new ranged smite opens up playstyles you can't get in vanilla.

      ⚠️ Cons

      • Last updated in September 2024 — may need checking for current game patches.
      • No compatibility notes for other spell or class mods.
      🎯 Is This For You?
      For paladin players who want to customize their smite damage and add a ranged option. If you're a purist who likes vanilla mechanics, this might not be for you.
      📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

      💡 Beginner Tips

      • If you're using a mod manager, just download and activate — it's a simple drop-in.
      • Test the ranged smite on a training dummy to see how it scales with your stats.
      • Check the mod page for any updates or patches if you're on a newer game version.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
GraphicFade
Version
2.1.0
Downloads
18,777
Endorsements
299
Category
Spells
Created
3/10/2024
Updated
9/27/2024

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