Voltblade - Ligtning infused greatsword
🟠 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
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #61 of 82 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hopefully balanced but still on the strong side weapon that can cast melee chain lightning. Like AOE smite! Found in Tutorial chest or hidden arcane tower room (chest with The Sparkswall ring). LMK your feedback. Enjoy. Mod can also be
Voltblade is a lightning-infused greatsword for Baldur's Gate 3 that casts melee chain lightning, offering an AOE smite effect. It's balanced but strong, found in the Tutorial chest or a hidden arcane tower room with The Sparkswall ring. With 71 endorsements and 4,649 downloads, it's a niche weapon mod for players wanting a powerful lightning build.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent community traction with 71 endorsements and nearly 5k downloads.
- Chain lightning on a greatsword is a fun twist for melee builds.
- Author included two find locations, so you can grab it early or explore for it.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is cut off mid-sentence, so details on crafting or upgrades are missing.
- Only 71 endorsements—this is a niche mod, not a community staple.
- Last updated in October 2024—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a flashy, lightning-themed melee weapon without breaking the game. If you enjoy AOE effects on a martial character, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or purely balanced gear.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the Tutorial chest early to get the sword right away, or explore the arcane tower for a hidden reward.
- Pair the Voltblade with the Sparkswall ring found in the same hidden room to maximize lightning synergy.
- Since it's a weapon mod, make sure you have the required mod framework installed (like BG3 Mod Manager) to avoid load order issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- qanteras
- Version
- 1.1.3
- Downloads
- 4,649
- Endorsements
- 71
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 9/24/2024
- Updated
- 10/3/2024
🔧 How to Install Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Baldurs Gate 3 →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Baldurs Gate 3 commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Baldurs Gate 3 mods await