Spell Targeting Fix
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #165 of 195 Spells mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
There is a vanilla bug that makes the player unable to cast certain spells on their main character (eg. showing "target must be an ally" message when trying to let Shadowheart cast guidance on MC)
This mod enables the following spells to target your main character when cast by another party member:
Enhance Ability
Mass Healing Word
Prayer Of Healing
Beacon Of Hope
Preserve Life
Feather Fall
Blessing Of The Trickster
Magic Weapon
Survival Instinct
Dark vision
Gaseous Form
Feign Death
Another related vanilla bug prevents "Sculpt Spells" from protecting the main character
This mod makes Evocation School's "Sculpt Spells" feature works properly when the main character is targeted:
Burning Hands
Thunderwave
Boiling Water
Gust Of Wind
Faerie Fire
Requires Full Release Mod Fixer
Spell Targeting Fix is a small utility mod that patches a vanilla bug preventing players from casting certain spells on their main character, such as Shadowheart's Guidance showing 'target must be an ally.' With 75 endorsements and 3,953 downloads, it's a niche fix for a specific annoyance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses a frustrating vanilla bug that breaks immersion
- Small and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat
- Decent community support (75 endorsements) for a niche fix
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023—may not be compatible with future game patches
- Only fixes a specific targeting issue; won't help with other spell-related bugs
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who frequently buff their main character and are annoyed by the 'target must be an ally' error. Also for anyone who wants a quick, no-fuss fix for this specific bug. Skip if you're looking for broader spell improvements or if you haven't encountered this issue.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in the correct folder (typically Mods or Data) as per the mod manager you use.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable the mod and check load order—this fix should be loaded after other spell-related mods.
- Test with Shadowheart's Guidance on your main character to confirm the fix works before continuing your playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- UncleB
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 3,953
- Endorsements
- 75
- Category
- Spells
- Created
- 8/7/2023
- Updated
- 8/7/2023
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