Tempest Knight Sorcerer Subclass
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #126 of 397 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Spell List.
Sorcerer Level 1: Create or Destroy Water, Thunderwave
Sorcerer Level 3: Gust of Wind, Mirror Image
Sorcerer Level 5: Call Lightning, Fly
Sorcerer Level 7: Freedom of Movement, Dimension Door
Sorcerer Level 9: Hold Monster, Conjure Elemental
Level 1.
Ride the Lightning: You have proficiency with Medium Armor, Heavy Armor, and any melee weapon with the two-handed property.
Tempest Strike: Once per turn, when you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you can expend one spell slot to deal Lightning damage to the target, in addition to the weapon's damage. The extra damage is 2d8 for a 1st-level spell slot, plus 1d8 for each spell level higher than 1st, to a maximum of 5d8.
Level 6.
Unyielding Storm: You can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack. Additionally, you're immune to the Frightened Condition and resistant to Lightning Damage.
Level 11.
Tempest's Will: Add your Charisma modifier to spells and attacks that deal Lightning damage. Additionally, you can spend 3 sorcery points to gain advantage on melee attack rolls and disadvantage on ranged attack rolls for five turns.
A commissioned Sorcerer subclass for Baldur's Gate 3 that turns the class into a gish, focusing on smites and lightning damage. With 22 endorsements and 735 downloads, it's a niche pick for players wanting a martial-caster hybrid with a storm theme.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fills a niche for gish Sorcerer fans who want smite and lightning synergy.
- Small but active community (22 endorsements, 735 downloads) shows it's being used.
- Custom commission means it's built with a specific vision in mind.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2025 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Low endorsement count (22) suggests it's not widely tested or reviewed.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a Sorcerer that can hold their own in melee while blasting lightning. If you're into storm-themed gishes and don't mind a niche, unpolished mod, this could be your jam. Skip if you prefer well-documented, widely endorsed class mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any required mods or load order notes before installing.
- Since it's a class mod, make sure you have the Script Extender installed if you're using mod manager.
- Test in a new save to avoid conflicts with existing characters.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- nick
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 735
- Endorsements
- 22
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 5/4/2025
- Updated
- 5/25/2025
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