Gale and His Netherese Orb - A Magical Appetite
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #228 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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[]Gale gains a re-flavoured Wild Magic passive from when he first experiences Arcane Hunger until he is fed for the last time, or when Elminster helps him out.
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]While needing to be fed for the second time, when he's suffering from Greater Arcane Hunger he also sufferings from a re-flavoured Sussur Antimagic Field called Weave Devouring Aura.[]While needing to be fed for the third time, when he's suffering from Severe Arcane Hunger he also suffers from Magic Allergy (like the Gremishkas but using the Sorcerer surge table), in addition to Weave Devouring Aura.
Load order:
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[]Load this mod after (below) any mods editing the entries for Arcane Hunger (ORI_GALE_BOMB1), Greater Arcane Hunger (ORI_GALE_BOMB2), or Severe Arcane Hunger (ORI_GALE_BOMB3); I am not aware of any mods actually doing so however.
[]This mod requires Goon's Library - Passives Functions Spells and More for Magic Allergy and/or Weave Devourer to be applied.
Thanks:
- []Wild Magic for Gale by xJustAdam gave me the initial idea.
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This gameplay mod for Baldur's Gate 3 intensifies Gale's Arcane Hunger mechanic, introducing Wild Magic, a Magic Allergy, and a requirement to consume magical items to restore his connection to the Weave. It's for players who want a more chaotic and challenging Gale experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Turns Gale into a chaotic wildcard—every hunger proc could trigger something unpredictable.
- Adds a new layer of resource management: do you feed Gale that magic item or keep it for yourself?
- Decent traction with 79 endorsements and over 90k downloads, so it's been tried and tested.
⚠️ Cons
- Wild Magic can be a double-edged sword; it might screw you over at the worst moments.
- Last updated January 2026—could be outdated if the game has patched since.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love chaos and want to make Gale more than just a spellbook. If you enjoy Wild Magic sorcerer vibes and don't mind a bit of RNG in your party, this is for you. Skip if you prefer a stable, predictable Gale or if you're not into micromanaging magic items.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to have a few spare magic items in your inventory before triggering Gale's hunger—you'll need them to feed him.
- Save before long rests or when Gale's hunger procs, because Wild Magic can cause unexpected effects.
- If you're using other mods that alter Gale's abilities, test this one in a separate save to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- BaldursGoonsack
- Version
- 2.3.0.1
- Downloads
- 90,380
- Endorsements
- 79
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/27/2024
- Updated
- 1/6/2026
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