Tempest Knight Sorcerer Subclass

⭐ — (22 endorsements) 📥 735 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 5/4/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By nick · Classes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 5/25/2025 📅 Created: 5/4/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗
2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 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.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

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

Adds a new Sorcerer subclass focused on smites and lightning damage.
Designed as a gish, blending melee combat with spellcasting.
Created as a commission, indicating a custom, tailored design.

📊 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.
🎯 Is This For You?
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.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 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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