Galvanic Bolt - A Thunder and Lightning Guiding Bolt Alternative - Multiple Versions
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #155 of 211 Spells mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Galvanic Bolt - Thunder and Lightning Guiding Bolt
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This mod is included in Liber Tempestas Volume 1.
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[]VFX for Versions A-1, A-2 and A-3 have been redone to match those in Liber Tempestas Volume 1; Old VFX Versions are still available in the Old Files section.
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]File Versioning Overhauled for clarity and consistency.Note: Screenshots will be updated with the new VFX.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version A-1 - Works largely the same as Vanilla Guiding Bolt, but has an even damage die split:
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[]2d6 Thunder damage + 2d6 Lightning damage
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]Upcastable to Level 9[]Upcasting alternates between adding 1d6 Thunder damage and 1d6 Lightning damage per Spell Level
[]The next attack against the Target will have Advantage
[]Custom VFX
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Version A-2 - Scales No. Attacks with Advantage with Spell Level:
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[]2d6 Thunder damage + 2d6 Lightning damage
[]Upcastable to Level 9
[]Upcasting alternates between adding 1d6 Thunder damage and 1d6 Lightning damage per Spell Level
[]Every 2 Spell Levels increase the number of Attacks that receive Advantage by 1 until Spell Level 9
[]Upcasting to Level 9 grants Advantage to all Attack Rolls against the Target until the end of your next turn
[]Custom VFX
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Version A-3 - Faster scaling Version of A-2, with further bonuses:
[]2d6 Thunder damage + 2d6 Lightning damage
[]Upcastable to Level 9
[]Upcasting alternates between adding 1d6 Thunder damage and 1d6 Lightning damage per Spell Level
[]Every Spell Level increases the number of Attacks that receive Advantage by 1 until Spell Level 5
[]Upcasting to Level 5 grants Advantage to al
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[]2d6 Thunder damage + 2d6 Lightning damage
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[]2d6 Thunder damage + 2d6 Lightning damage
Galvanic Bolt adds a new Cleric spell inspired by Thunder and Lightning Guiding Bolt, with multiple versions including an all-caster addon and separate elemental variants (WIP). A niche spell mod with 34 endorsements and 1,393 downloads, last updated December 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fresh spell option for Clerics who want more thunder and lightning flavor.
- Multiple versions give flexibility—grab the all-caster addon or stick to Cleric-only.
- Decent traction for a niche spell mod (34 endorsements, 1.4k downloads).
⚠️ Cons
- Elemental versions are still WIP—don't expect those yet.
- Small mod, so don't expect a huge community or frequent updates.
For Cleric players who want a new offensive spell with a thunder/lightning theme. Also for modders who like versatile spell packs with multiple versions. Skip if you're not into spell additions or want fully finished elemental variants.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's file section to pick the version that fits your class setup—all-caster addon vs. Cleric-only.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other spell mods.
- Keep an eye on the mod page for future elemental versions if you want more variety.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- SymboJones
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 1,393
- Endorsements
- 34
- Category
- Spells
- Created
- 9/26/2025
- Updated
- 12/26/2025
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