Thematic Phalar Aluve
⚪ 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
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #192 of 390 Equipment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Modifies the Underdark sword Phalar Aluve to be more thematic/viable for Eilistraee worshippers to use throughout the whole game. Also check out the great mod The Legendary Phalar Aluve by RagnaBlazer which addresses the power of the weapon without any of the extra stuff.
Installation: Use your favourite method of installing mods. I use Vortex, personally. This mod works just as well with BG3MM, but you have to update to the latest version (1. 0. 9. 1/Aug 11th or later) or it might not work. Manual installation is possible for advanced users. The mod can be added to existing games (though you should unequip Phalar Aluve before applying this mod). It cannot be removed safely from existing saves. It is safe to switch between the variants (+3, +2, +1, mundane-ish) freely, even in the same save.
Changes: Phalar Aluve becomes a +3 sword. It gains 1d4 thunder damage (bards, yo). It gains the Moonbeam ability. It gains Eilistraee's Moonlight, a new passive ability similar to Blood of Lathander's passive, but applying to spiders instead of undead. While Eilistraee's Moonlight is active, the blade glows with moonlight.
Balance: I think the weapon is pretty balanced even in its +3 state given that Blood of Lathander is available at a similar point in Act 1 and is arguably stronger than this, having access to both Sunbeam and a cheat death. But if you disagree, I've created several variants (+2, +1, and Mundane-ish) which you can freely swap between - so you might decide to use +1 in Act 1, +2 in Act 2, and +3 in Act 3, for example. It's your game, do what you want!
Advanced: Source code can be found here: https://github.com/Liareth/BG3Mods
This mod adds a few new statuses:
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[] LIA_EilistraeesMoonlight applies to the player and is responsible for the blinding effect.
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] LIA_EilistraeesMoonlightPassive grants the wielder a passive ability to toggle LIA_EilistraeesMoonlight on/off.[] LIA_EilistraeesMoonlightWeaponGlow applies to the weapon and causes it to glow.
[]LIA_EilistraeesMoonlightRemoveOnUnequipWrapper is responsible for removing LIA_EilistraeesMoonlight when the weapon is unequipped.
Thematic Phalar Aluve is a small equipment mod by Liareth that tweaks the Underdark sword Phalar Aluve to better fit Eilistraee worshippers, making it more viable for the entire game. With 386 endorsements and 8,407 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for role-players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 386 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads.
- Fills a niche for Eilistraee-themed playthroughs.
- Simple concept: enhances an existing weapon without adding bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects one weapon, so it's a minor tweak for most players.
For role-players who want to wield Phalar Aluve as an Eilistraee devotee without feeling underpowered. Skip if you're not interested in thematic weapon tweaks or prefer broader content mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your mod folder or use your mod manager's install feature.
- Check if the mod requires a specific game version—if you're on a newer patch, test it early to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using other weapon mods, load order might matter; place this after any that alter Phalar Aluve.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Liareth
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 8,407
- Endorsements
- 386
- Category
- Equipment
- Created
- 8/15/2023
- Updated
- 8/16/2023
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