Gale's Beating And Glowing Orb
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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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #46 of 87 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What does this mod do?
It makes Gale's orb glow and pulse with every heartbeat.
What's new in version 1. 1. 0?
Bug fixes, most importantly!
AKA at last the weird shadow on his forehead is fixed :)
But also, excitingly, there are now 3 color variations!
All variations come with 4 different body type/texture options!
Versions explained:
There are 3 options for you to choose from in terms of general appearance!
- Original Coloring + Brightness
- Purple + Dimmed
The original is the white/bright version of the orb that was available for this mod upon release.
Purple + Dimmed is toned a more purple-ish hue and less intense in brightness.
Rainbow is a fun lil extra that is also dimmed (when compared to the original) and purple with a rainbow effect!
Every color variation comes in 4 versions regarding body/textures
1. Vanilla = default body and textures, so with abs
2. No abs = default body, but no abs
3. Jax' Body = appearance from my mod Jax' Companion Edits - Gale
4. Jax' Body Hairy = same body as above but hairier :D
There are 3 main files, each offering a folder with one of the color variants.
Select the coloring you'd like, and download that file.
When you open it, it will lead you to two folders
Custom Body
Vanilla Body
Custom Body folder contains:
JAX_GaleGlowPulse.pak (version 3)
JAX_GaleGlowPulseHairy.pak (version 4)
Vanilla Body folder contains:
GaleGlowPulse.pak (version 1)
GaleGlowPulse_NoAbs.pak (version 2)
Drop the .pak of your choice in your mods folder and enable it in BG3MM
(I don't know about Vortex, sorry)
It will not be compatible with other .pak mods that edit Gale's body or head.
Loose files like the Replacer version of Gale's Wizardly Updo (for example) will still work.
Equipment edits like Gale's Better Starting Gear by AzazeL (Patch 7-8) should also work :D
This mod now has 12 versions as of 1. 1. 0
4 body types in 3 colors.
This Baldur's Gate 3 companion mod makes Gale's orb glow constantly and pulse with his heartbeat, adding a subtle visual effect. It includes versions without abs and with custom bodies, plus three color variations. A niche cosmetic tweak for Gale fans, with 288 endorsements and recent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 288 endorsements and over 48k downloads
- Adds a subtle, immersive touch that fits Gale's condition
- Offers customization with body variants and color choices
⚠️ Cons
- Purely cosmetic—no gameplay or story changes
- Only affects Gale, so it's useless if you don't use him
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love Gale and want a visual reminder of his condition. Great for roleplayers who appreciate small details. Skip if you want gameplay changes or don't care about cosmetic tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to avoid manual file placement errors
- Check that you have the latest game patch, as mods can break after updates
- If you use other Gale appearance mods, load this one after them to ensure the orb effect applies
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- jawstarion
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 48,566
- Endorsements
- 288
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 4/29/2025
- Updated
- 11/15/2025
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