Sword of the Rising Dawn - Lathander-themed Finesse Long sword
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #106 of 390 Equipment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Playing as Paladin of Lathander with Blood of Lathander only is a bit boring to me. I feel like I need some sword with glowing effect similar to the sun itself. Guardian of Faith longsword is the perfect choice for this.
What does this mod do?
Add new Lathander-themed longsword into the game. You can find it in 3 locations: Tutorial chest, chest on the rooftop of Creche, and Stormshore Tablenacle trader
Installation and Uninstallation
Download this mod and put in load order in any mod manager you have and done. Please use mod uninstaller to remove it.
Compatibility
Should be compatible with all mods.
A glowing finesse longsword themed around Lathander, created by koboldJuno for Paladin of Lathander playthroughs. With 112 endorsements and over 13,000 downloads, it's a niche but popular cosmetic weapon mod for Baldur's Gate 3.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community reception (112 endorsements, 13k downloads) — clearly fills a niche.
- Finesse longsword is a rare combo — great for dex paladins who want a holy vibe.
- Glowing effect adds visual flair without overhauling the whole game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated October 2024 — may not be compatible with future patches.
- Purely cosmetic; no gameplay changes or unique abilities beyond the weapon stats.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a thematic, glowing longsword for their Lathander-worshipping paladin. If you're playing a dex-based paladin or just want a cool holy weapon, this is a quick grab. Skip if you're looking for mechanical depth or if you don't care about roleplay aesthetics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a finesse longsword, make sure your character has proficiency with martial weapons to use it effectively.
- Check the mod's page for any required mods or load order notes — the description doesn't mention any, but it's worth a look.
- If you're using a mod manager, preview the weapon in-game to see if the glow matches your character's aesthetic.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- koboldJuno
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 13,060
- Endorsements
- 112
- Category
- Equipment
- Created
- 10/30/2024
- Updated
- 10/30/2024
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