Circle of the Sun - Druid Subclass
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #45 of 295 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod was created as a commission, and I am posting it here with permission (and endorsement of) the client.
Circle Spells:
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[]2nd Level: Guiding Bolt, Divine Favor
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]3rd Level: Branding Smite, Warding Bond[]5th Level: Crusaders Mantle, Spirit Guardians
[]7th Level: Death Ward, Guardian of Faith
[]9th Level: Flame Strike, Dispel Evil and Good
Class Features:
Gain 3 unique cantrips. These do not count against your total cantrip count.
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[]Dawn Break - Strike a creature with your melee weapon, applying Dawn Break to them. A creature affected by Dawn Break takes an additional 1d8 Radiant damage] when struck.
[]Morning Star - Hurl a bright flame, dealing 1d12 Radiant Damage
[]Rite of Illumination - Imbue your melee weapon with Radiant light, causing all weapon damage to be Radiant instead.
You can spend a Bonus Action and a Wild Shape charge to imbue an ally with one of the following for 2 turns:
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[]Herald of the Sun - Designate an Ally as a Herald of the Sun, granting them Morning Star as an Action or Bonus Action. Additionally, the herald is immune to being silenced and counterspelled, gains the ability to fly, an also gain the bless enchantment.
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]Champion of the Sun - Designate an Ally as a Champion of the Sun, granting them Dawn Break as an Action or Bonus Action. Additionally, the champion has their AC set to 18, gains 25 Temporary HP, 4m bonus movement speed, and their melee attacks deal bonus Radiant Damage.Second Sunrise
When this unit deals Radiant Damage, it also inflicts the target with Radiating Orb. Dealing damage to hidden or obscured targets deals an additional 4d6 Radiant Damage, and applies two stacks of Radiating Orb.
Incandescence
This unit is immune to radiant damage, and being blinded or and surprised. Additionally, this unit's body always shines a bright light. Allies under this unit's Sun's Avatar effects are also granted these bonuses.
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[]Dawn Break - Strike a creature with your melee weapon, applying Dawn Break to them. A creature affected by Dawn Break takes an additional 1d8 Radiant damage] when struck.
Circle of the Sun is a Druid subclass mod for Baldur's Gate 3, adding a radiant-themed option focused on burning away darkness. With 87 endorsements and 17,369 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for players wanting a new subclass. Last updated June 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (17k downloads) shows real interest
- Fills a niche for radiant/fire-themed druids
- Lightweight addition—just a subclass, no overhaul
⚠️ Cons
- Only 87 endorsements—small but dedicated following
- Last updated June 2024—may need checking for latest patch compatibility
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a new druid subclass with a radiant, anti-darkness theme. If you're into roleplaying a sun-worshipper or just want more subclass variety, this fits. Skip if you prefer full class overhauls or need extensive documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like BG3 Mod Manager to install—drag and drop the .pak file
- Make sure to load this mod after other class mods to avoid conflicts
- Check the mod's page for any patch notes if you're on the latest game version
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Nitreaux
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 17,369
- Endorsements
- 87
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 6/12/2024
- Updated
- 6/12/2024
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