Phantom Blade creates a blade-shaped construct of magical force extending from the fingers of one of the wizard's hands.
No weapon proficiency affects this weapon (only weapon styles, such as Single Weapon Style, do). In BG2EE, most magical weapons let you dual wield without THAC0 penalty, making Two Weapon Style redundant when using this spell. Moreover, while dual wielding, the effects of Single Weapon Style apply to both weapons, meaning both main and offhand weapons score critical hits on attack rolls of 19 or higher. The +2 AC bonus, however, only applies once.
Bonuses from strength do apply to thac0 and damage alike.
Effects[]
| “ | Phantom Blade This spell creates a translucent, shadow-like, weightless area of magical force extending from the fingers of one of the the caster's hands. This silent construct is blade-shaped. Its cutting edges inflict damage just as do those of a real sword. The caster wields the phantom blade as if proficient with this weapon, at his normal THAC0. The phantom blade acts as a +3 magical sword in terms of hit and damage bonuses as well as the type of creatures it can hit. However, due to its etheric nature, it causes an extra +10 damage against undead. This sword can only be used by the caster and remains in his hand for the duration or until dispelled. |
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Gameplay[]
- In the original Baldurs Gate this weapons category is longsword and is affected by things like the elf race trait +1 bonus to longswords and long sword proficiencies
- The created weapon's on-hit anti-undead effect is of the Offensive damage type — blockable by the Cloak of Mirroring
Where to obtain its scroll[]
The Black Pits[]
Sold by[]
- Dinguer the Mad (×3)
Shadows of Amn[]
Sold by[]
- NOTE: This list is incomplete. You are encouraged to complete it.
Throne of Bhaal[]
Sold by[]
Mod content[]
This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.
Spell Revisions mod has changed this arcane spell, revising its effects, duration and school. See below for description:
Phantom Blade
Level: 5
School: Illusion
Range: Personal
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: Special
Saving Throw: None
This spell creates a translucent, weightless, shadowlike sword made of material from the Plane of Shadow that extends 3 feet from the caster’s hand. The caster wields the phantom blade as if it was a long sword but he suffers no penalty for non-proficiency. The sword deals 1d12+4 points of magic damage to its victims, and an additional 10 points of damage against undead creatures. Due to its ethereal nature, strength bonuses do not apply, but attacks with the phantom blade are considered melee touch attacks, and thus gain a +4 bonus to hit. Furthermore, a successful strike temporarily scrambles magic, causing any spells the target casts in the next round to fail (save vs. spell at a -4 penalty negates). The blade is considered to be of +4 enchantment when determining what it can hit, but it cannot harm inorganic things because it has no solid existence. The phantom blade can only be used by the caster and remains in his/her hand for the duration of the spell or until dispelled.
External links[]
- Phantom Blade on the Icewind Dale Wiki, a wiki for the first Icewind Dale game.
- Phantom blade on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.