The basegame longswords suck. There is no getting around this fact. The highest rarity sword isn't even a legendary. For such a staple of fantasy and DND, the longsword sees a surprising lack of love in BG3. This mod aims to fix that, while staying as balanced as possible. Longswords should now be competitive with other weapon types, while the upgrade system allows the player to have an "iconic weapon" they use throughout their playthrough.

AT A GLANCE:
- Four new Longswords: Deft Longsword, Selûne's Longsword, Sword of the Weave, and the Shadow Druid Warblade
- An overhaul of Phalar Aluve, The Emperor's Sword, Cruel Sting, Adamantine longsword, and Larethian's Wrath
- Upgraded variants of every single longsword on this list, from Uncommon to Legendary
- Artificer's Spheres of Improvement, which can be used to upgrade your longswords

COMPATIBILITY:
This mod should work fine with most other weapon mods. If you're using a mod that overhauls any of the longswords listed above, which ever mod you load last will provide the stats. If you want this mod to override other stats, put this at the bottom. If you want this mod, but a different Phalar Aluve or Emperor's Sword, load those mods after this one. Obviously save and test before you seriously commit, just to be safe.

UPGRADE SPHERES:
Artificer's Spheres of Improvement can be found during your adventures. Unequip your weapon and combine it with the sphere to upgrade it to the next tier.
Uncommon Sphere + Uncommon Weapon = Rare Weapon
Rare Sphere + Rare Weapon = Very Rare Weapon
Very Rare Sphere + Very Rare Weapon = Legendary Weapon

Spheres spawn naturally across the world in the following locations:
1 Uncommon Sphere is dropped by the Underdark Spectator in Act One
1 Uncommon Sphere can be found on the Duergar Raft in Act One (same chest as the Intransigent Warhammer)
1 Uncommon Sphere can be bought from Jeera in the Creche in Act One

1 Rare Sphere can be found in the back of The Waning Moon in Act Two (same chest as the Punch Drunk Bastard)
1 Rare Sphere can be found in the back chest in the House of Healing in Act Two

1 Very Rare Sphere is dropped by Ansur in Act Three
1 Very Rare Sphere can be found in Lorokan's Vault, behind the illusory door in the puzzle in Act Three (same chest as the Hellfire Greataxe)

ALL NEW SWORDS AND THEIR VARIANTS:
Deft Longsword (Purchased from Dammon at the Druid Grove)
Deft Longsword [Uncommon]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile)
+1 Weapon Enchantment
Light, Finesse
Flourish, Rush Attack, Disarming Strike

Deft Longsword [Rare]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile) + 1d4 piercing
+1 Weapon Enchantment
Light, Finesse
Flourish, Rush Attack
Improved Critical: Critical threshold reduced by 1
Agile Disarm: Base Weapon Damage + 1d6 slashing; chance to disarm opponent [Bonus Action, Short Rest]

Deft Longsword [Very Rare]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile) + 1d4 piercing
+2 Weapon Enchantment
Light, Finesse
Flourish, Rush Attack
Lethal Precision: Critical threshold reduced by 2
Agile Disarm: Base Weapon Damage + 1d6 slashing; chance to disarm opponent [Bonus Action, Short Rest]

Deft Longsword [Legendary]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile) + 1d4 piercing
+3 Weapon Enchantment
Light, Finesse
Flourish, Rush Attack
Lethal Precision: Critical threshold reduced by 2
Agile Disarm: Base Weapon Damage + 1d6 slashing; chance to disarm opponent [Bonus Action, Short Rest]
Blade Trance: Critical threshold reduced by 5 for 2 turns [Bonus Action, Short Rest]

Sword of Selûne (Found in the Mason’s Guild chest)
Sword of Selûne [Rare]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile)
+1 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
The Moonmaiden’s Chosen: Clerics of Selûne gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
Glowing: The sword shines with light in a 20ft radius
Moonfire: Dame Alyin-Style Moonbeam is centered on the wielder for 3 turns [Bonus Action, Short Rest]

Sword of Selûne [Very Rare]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile) +1d4 radiant
+2 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
The Moonmaiden’s Chosen: Clerics of Selûne gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
Glowing: The sword shines with light in a 20ft radius
Moonfire: Dame Alyin-Style Moonbeam is centered on the wielder for 3 turns [Bonus Action, Short Rest]

Sword of Selûne [Legendary]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile) +1d4 radiant
+3 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
The Moonmaiden’s Chosen: Clerics of Selûne gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
Glowing: The sword shines with light in a 20ft radius
Enhanced Moonfire: Dame Alyin-Style Moonbeam is centered on the wielder for 10 turns [Bonus Action, Per Battle]

Blade of the Weave (Purchased from Arron at the Druid Grove)
Blade of the Weave [Uncommon]
1d8
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
The Spellcaster’s Friend: Wizards and Sorcerers gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
Weave Strike: The weapon uses the wielder’s Spellcasting Ability Modifier for attack and damage rolls instead of strength

Blade of the Weave [Rare]
1d8
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
The Spellcaster’s Friend: Wizards and Sorcerers gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
Weave Strike: The weapon uses the wielder’s Spellcasting Ability Modifier for attack and damage rolls instead of strength
Spellsword Channeling: After you cast a spell, you can make a weapon attack as a bonus action

Blade of the Weave [Very Rare]
1d8
+1 Weapon Enchantment
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Arcane Enchantment: +1 to Spell Attack Rolls and Spell Save DC
The Spellcaster’s Friend: Wizards and Sorcerers gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
Weave Strike: The weapon uses the wielder’s Spellcasting Ability Modifier for attack and damage rolls instead of strength
Spellsword Channeling: After you cast a spell, you can make a weapon attack as a bonus action

Blade of the Weave [Legendary]
1d8
+2 Weapon Enchantment
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Arcane Enchantment: +1 to Spell Attack Rolls and Spell Save DC
The Spellcaster’s Friend: Wizards and Sorcerers gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
Weave Strike: The weapon uses the wielder’s Spellcasting Ability Modifier for attack and damage rolls instead of strength
Spellsword Channeling: After you cast a spell, you can make a weapon attack as a bonus action
Arcane Battery: Activate to cause the next casted spell to not cost a spell slot

Shadow Druid Warblade (Found in the Decrepit Sanctuary, in the same chest as the Wood Woad Shield)
Shadow Druid Warblade [Uncommon]
1d8
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Nature’s Sword: Druids gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
Weave Strike: The weapon uses the wielder’s Spellcasting Ability Modifier for attack and damage rolls instead of strength

Shadow Druid Warblade [Rare]
1d8
+1 Weapon Enchantment
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Nature’s Sword: Druids gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
Weave Strike: The weapon uses the wielder’s Spellcasting Ability Modifier for attack and damage rolls instead of strength
Strength of the Beast: While in wildshape, add 1d4 to your attack rolls

Shadow Druid Warblade [Very Rare]
1d8
+2 Weapon Enchantment
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Nature’s Sword: Druids gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
Weave Strike: The weapon uses the wielder’s Spellcasting Ability Modifier for attack and damage rolls instead of strength
Strength of the Beast: While in wildshape, add 1d4 to your attack rolls
Shadowclaw: While in wildshape, add an additional 1d4 necrotic damage on any hit

Shadow Druid Warblade [Legendary]
1d8
+3 Weapon Enchantment
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Nature’s Sword: Druids gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
Weave Strike: The weapon uses the wielder’s Spellcasting Ability Modifier for attack and damage rolls instead of strength
The Wrath of Nature: While in wildshape, add 1d6 to your attack rolls
Enhanced Shadowclaw: While in wildshape, add an additional 1d6 necrotic damage on any hit

VANILLA SWORDS ENHANCED:
Adamantine Longsword
Adamantine Longsword [Rare]
1d10, 2d6 (versatile)
+1 Weapon Enchantment
Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Diamondsbane: Automatic critical on objects
Lethal Weapon: Ignores resistance to slashing damage

Adamantine Longsword [Very Rare]
1d10, 2d6 (versatile)
+2 Weapon Enchantment
Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Diamondsbane: Automatic critical on objects
Lethal Weapon: Ignores resistance to slashing damage
Hefty Blade: Deals additional damage equal to your strength modifier

Adamantine Longsword [Legendary]
1d10, 2d6 (versatile)
+3 Weapon Enchantment
Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Diamondsbane: Automatic critical on objects
Lethal Weapon: Ignores resistance to slashing damage
Hefty Blade: Deals additional damage equal to your strength modifier
Weighted Strike: Base Weapon Damage + 1d6 force; chance to stun opponent [Action, Per Battle]

Sword of the Emperor (base sword is now Very Rare instead of Rare)
Sword of the Emperor [Very Rare]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile)
+2 Weapon Enchantment
Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Mindflayer Precision: Deals additional damage equal to your wisdom modifier
Magical Durability: +2 to Saving Throws against spells

Sword of the Emperor [Legendary]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile)
+3 Weapon Enchantment
Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Mindflayer Precision: Deals additional damage equal to your wisdom modifier
Magical Durability: +2 to Saving Throws against spells
Stun Immunity: You cannot be stunned while holding this sword
Greater Wisdom: Wielder gains +2 to their wisdom score (no limit)

Cruel Sting
Cruel Sting [Rare]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile) +1d4 poison
+1 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Ensnaring Strands: Base Weapon Damage; chance to ensnare opponent [Action, Per Short Rest]

Cruel Sting [Very Rare]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile) +1d4 poison
+2 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Ensnaring Strands: Base Weapon Damage; chance to ensnare opponent [Action, Per Short Rest]
Drider Bite: Base Weapon Damage + 1d6 poison; chance to inflict poison status effect to opponent [Action, Per Short Rest]

Cruel Sting [Legendary]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile) +1d4 poison
+3 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Ensnaring Strands: Base Weapon Damage; chance to ensnare opponent [Action, Per Short Rest]
Drider Bite: Base Weapon Damage + 1d6 poison; chance to inflict poison status effect to opponent [Action, Per Short Rest]
Cloudkill: Cast Cloudkill at 5th level without using a spell slot [Action, Per Short Rest]

Phalar Aluve
Phalar Aluve [Rare]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile)
+1 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Eilistraee’s Blessing: Clerics of Eilistraee gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
+1 Performance
Melody: Ability to cast Sing or Shriek for 5 turns [Bonus Action, Short Rest]

Phalar Aluve [Very Rare]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile)
+2 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Eilistraee’s Blessing: Clerics of Eilistraee gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
+2 Performance
Melody: Ability to cast Sing or Shriek for 5 turns [Bonus Action, Short Rest]
Moonbeam: Cast Moonbeam at 3rd level without using a spell slot [Action, Per Long Rest]

Phalar Aluve [Legendary]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile) + 1d4 radiant
+3 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Eilistraee’s Blessing: Clerics of Eilistraee gain proficiency in longswords while holding this weapon
+2 Performance
Song of Eilistraee: Ability to cast Sing or Shriek for 5 turns [Bonus Action, Per Battle]
Moonbeam: Cast Moonbeam at 3rd level without using a spell slot [Action, Per Long Rest]

Larethian's Wrath
Larethian's Wrath [Rare]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile)
+1 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Razor Gale: Strike all targets in a cone, dealing Base Weapon Damage + proficiency [Action, Per Short Rest]

Larethian's Wrath [Very Rare]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile) + 1d4 slashing
+2 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Razor Gale: Strike all targets in a cone, dealing Base Weapon Damage + proficiency [Action, Per Short Rest]

Larethian's Wrath [Legendary]
1d8, 1d10 (versatile) + 1d4 slashing
+2 Weapon Enchantment
Finesse
Flourish, Lacerate, Rush Attack
Larethian’s Grace: Deals additional damage equal to your dexterity modifier
Razor Gale: Strike all targets in a cone, dealing Base Weapon Damage + proficiency [Action, Per Short Rest]