Gleaming Bolt - A Sunlight-Themed Fire and Radiant Guiding Bolt Alternative - Multiple Versions
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 261 Spells mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Gleaming Bolt - Sunlight Guiding Bolt
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Main Versions are grouped based on functionality and cost, as follows:
Version A-01 - Works largely the same as Vanilla Guiding Bolt, but has an even damage die split:
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[]2d6 Fire damage + 2d6 Radiant damage at Spell Level 1; Upcastable to Spell Level 9
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]Upcasting alternates between adding 1d6 Fire damage and 1d6 Radiant damage per Spell Level[]The next Attack Roll against the Target will have Advantage
Version A-02 - Scales No. Attacks with Advantage with Spell Level:
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[]2d6 Fire damage + 2d6 Radiant damage at Spell Level 1; Upcastable to Spell Level 9
[]Upcasting alternates between adding 1d6 Fire damage and 1d6 Radiant damage per Spell Level
[]Every 2 Spell Levels increase the number of Attack Rolls 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
Version A-03 - Faster scaling Version of A-02, with further bonuses:
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[]2d6 Fire damage + 2d6 Radiant damage at Spell Level 1; Upcastable to Spell Level 9
[]Upcasting alternates between adding 1d6 Fire damage and 1d6 Radiant 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 all Attack Rolls against the Target until the end of your next turn
[]Upcasting to Level 6+ guarantees all Attack Rolls against the Target (from within 30m) will Critically Strike until the end of your next turn
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[]Main Versions A & B split all damage dice between Fire damage and Radiant damage, as above.
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]Main Versions C & D deal Fire damage only.[]Main Versions E & F deal Radiant damage only.
[]Main Versions A, C & E cost an Action Point.
- Main Versions B, D & F cost a Bonus Action Point.
Each specific Main Version File has a succinct description for further cl
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[]Main Versions A & B split all damage dice between Fire damage and Radiant damage, as above.
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[]2d6 Fire damage + 2d6 Radiant damage at Spell Level 1; Upcastable to Spell Level 9
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[]2d6 Fire damage + 2d6 Radiant damage at Spell Level 1; Upcastable to Spell Level 9
Gleaming Bolt adds a new sunlight-themed spell for Clerics, combining Fire and Radiant damage as an alternative to Guiding Bolt. It offers multiple versions, including combined and split element options, plus an all-caster addon. A niche but functional spell mod with modest community traction.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives Clerics a fresh offensive option that blends Fire and Radiant damage, perfect for sun-themed builds.
- Multiple versions mean you can tailor the spell to your preferred damage type or playstyle.
- The all-caster addon opens up the spell for non-Cleric classes, adding versatility.
⚠️ Cons
- Small but dedicated following (32 endorsements) — you're an early adopter, so expect limited community feedback.
- No detailed documentation on spell scaling or balance, so you may need to test it yourself.
- Last updated March 2026 — could be outdated if the game has received patches since then.
For Cleric players who want a thematic alternative to Guiding Bolt with a sunlight twist. Also for casters who enjoy mixing Fire and Radiant damage. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls — this is a single spell addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, preview the spell in-game to see which version fits your build before committing.
- Check the mod's page for any compatibility notes with other spell mods, especially those that alter Cleric spell lists.
- Since the spell has multiple versions, pick the combined one for simplicity or split for specialized damage.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- SymboJones
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 1,023
- Endorsements
- 32
- Category
- Spells
- Created
- 3/20/2026
- Updated
- 3/30/2026
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