Bernard Evolved

This mod allows adding Bernard to the party as a summon. Bernard is an automaton built by Lenore De Hurst, a cleric of Mystra.

This ended up being a pretty big month-long project. I will do my best at describing everything, but the description may change if I remember to add something that was missed.

This uses the same foundation that the rest of the Evolved Series mods use. For more information about everything added in an Evolved mod, visit: https://mod.io/g/baldursgate3/c/evolved-series

Receiving The Spell

In order to not mess with the game's storyline for Bernard and his role in Act 3, I decided to instead create a separate "Bernard" that could be built by the player.

Finish the Automaton (Quest)

The quest can be started by reading a scroll left on a table in the Arcane Tower's secret bottom floor. The note describes the 4 items needed in order to finish building the new Bernard and where to find them. Once the quest is started, you'll see markers on the map representing each item. I'll add a walkthrough if necessary, but I think I made it simple-enough to complete with the quest updates and map markers.

The quest requires that you retrieve the Light of Creation from the OG Bernard, as well as absorbing the magic that animates the armors around him. I added the Klank VFX to the armors to make it easy to tell when their essence has been absorbed. Basically, you'll need to fight Bernard and defeat the armors. The quest also has you find the crossbow and "unlock" a set of automaton gears to allow the new Bernard to evolve as he gains experience.

After combining the items on the unfinished Bernard, you'll need to shock it alive. Any lighting damage will work. I added a lightning arrow and a scroll of Shocking Grasp in the tower in case you don't have a source of lightning damage.

This all happens in or around the tower. You'll get some experience as well as the item that grants the action to summon Bernard after it's completed.

The following background goals are completed after finishing the quest:

The New Model - Guild Artisan - Build Bernard (Mark II Prototype).

Taking Credit - Urchin - Pick up where Lenore left off and take the automaton after it's finished being built.

The torch next to the unfinished Bernard can be picked up and added to your inventory. Just a bonus I threw in there since I think the Arcane Tower's fire looks cool.

Full quest walkthrough video: