All Legendary Weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)
One of the most thrilling aspects of Baldur’s Gate 3, like many other RPGs, is without a doubt the tireless pursuit of the best gear and weapons in the game. In this case it’s the exclusive tier of Legendary weapons that players everywhere are striving to get their hands on, and there are quite a few to choose from. If you’re wondering just how many there are, here is our handy guide toall Legendary Weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Every Legendary Weapon in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), What They Do, & How to Get Them
Markoheshkir
Item Type:Quarterstaff (Two-Handed Weapon)
Spell(s):Kereska’s Favour (Level 4 Evocation Spell)
Arcane Enchantment:Receive a +1 bonus to Spell Save DC and spell attack rolls.
Arcane Battery:With this equipped, the next spell you cast doesn’t cost a spell slot.
How to Obtain:This staff can be found at Ramazith’s Tower in the Lower City. Most players get easy access to this area via the Nightsong quest. When there, head to Sorcerous Sundries, then take the portal to the tower where Loroakkan the wizard resides. When on the lower floor of the tower, use the “Below” button to transport yourself to the room where you’ll find this staff behind a barrier. Pass an Arcana check to unlock it. It’s arguably considered the best staff in the game for spellcasting, and particularly for companion Gale.
The Red Knight’s Final Stratagem
Item Type:Book
Spell(s):Curriculum of Strategy – ‘Artistry of War’ – Deals 18-78 Force Damage via six summoned spectral strategists. (Level 5 Evocation) (Wizard Class)
How to Obtain:This book is very conveniently in the same area of Ramazith’s Tower, and is easily accessed right after you pick up the Markoheshkir staff. Simply hit the ‘Vault’ button, and you’ll get transported to yet another room in the tower that contains a display case with this book tucked inside.
The Annals of Karsus
Spell(s):Scroll of Dethrone – Deals 38-80 Necrotic damage, or half that damage on a Save. (Level 5 Necromancy) (Wizard Class)
How to Obtain:Yet again, this book is also found in Ramazith’s Tower, making quite the treasure trove for Legendary items. After grabbing The Red Knight’s Final Stratagem book, head through the doors nearby until you find another door labeled ‘Ramazith’. Enter with caution, as there are traps to avoid and disarm along the way. Pass through to the Silverhand Door, followed by the Evocation Door, then turn through the Silver Door to find a lever. Pull it and this will unlock the Karsus Vault back in the original room you started in. Head back there and find the book inside.
The Tharchiate Codex
Condition(s):Tharchiate Withering (reduces reader’s Constitution by 5) & Tharchiate Vigor (gives the reader 20 temporary HP after every Long Rest)
How to Obtain:This is final book found in the Sorcerous Vault, not far from the previous two behind the Elminster Door. Head again through the Silverhand Door, be mindful of any traps, then go through the Abjuration Door, then finally the Wish Door to find another lever that unlocks the vault containing the Codex.
This book also ties into the quest for theNecromancy of Thaybook and the Amethyst Key required to open it. You’ll need the Tharchiate Codex and its condition ‘Tharchiate Withering’ to be able to finish reading the Necromancy of Thay, which will then give you the ‘Danse Macabre’ Spell that summons six ghouls.
After that quest is fulfilled, you can then relieve yourself of the curse with ‘Tharchiate Vigor’ that gives a big boost to your health.
Viconia’s Walking Fortress
Item Type:Shield
Item Effect(s):
Spell(s):Reflective Shell & Warding Guard
How to Obtain:You can get this shield during Act 3 at the House of Grief in the Lower City from Viconia DeVir herself.Shadowheart‘s quest may also have you cross paths with her that ends in a fierce battle with her and the entire Cult of Shar. Either way, this Legendary shield can be yours and give some very nice protective and offensive buffs in the process.
Crimson Mischief
Item Type:Shortsword
Weapon Specs:
How to Obtain:This red shortsword is one of two you receive during Act 3, after vanquishing Orin in the Temple of Bhaal in the Undercity. You’ll gain access to the temple after taking the quest to investigate murders happening around the city.
Bloodthirst
Spell(s):True Strike (Divination Cantrip)
How to Obtain:This shortsword is rewarded in tandem with the Crimson Mischief sword above after defeating Orin in the Temple of Bhaal. While they can be used separately or interchangeably, they’re of course most powerful when combined in both hands, and even have perks depending on which hand they’re used with.
Item Type:Trident
How to Obtain:One of the coolest Legendary weapons of the roster, this Trident is found during Act 3 at the Circus of Last Days near Rivington. If you manage to outdo Akabi the Djinni at the wheel of fortune by pickpocketing his Magic Ring that rigs the game, the ‘jackpot’ will be yours. This angers Akabi and he teleports you to a monster-infested jungle out of spite. To survive it, find the portal that serves as not only your escape route, but the path to the legendary trident, Nyrulna.
Selune’s Spear of Night
Item Type:Spear
Spell(s):Moonbeam (Level 3 Evocation) & Moonmote (Class Action)
How to Obtain:During the Nightsong quest of Act 2, this spear weapon is yours if you save bothShadowheartand Nightsong. Transformed from the normal Spear of Night acquired at the Silent Library.
Shar’s Spear of Evening
Spell(s):Shar’s Darkness (Level 2 Evocation Spell)
How to Obtain:This is the version of the upgraded Spear you receive ifShadowheartkills Nightsong during theNightsong questof Act 2.
The Blood of Lathander
Item Type:Mace
Spell(s):Sunbeam (Level 6 Evocation Spell)
How to Obtain:This legendary Mace weapon is one of the best ones to get earlier on in the game forShadowheart, and is particularly useful when traversing the Shadow-Cursed lands, given its ability to project light. This weapon is obtained at theRosymorn Monasteryat Creche Y’llek in the Mountain Pass. There you’ll need to make your way to the Inquisitor’s Chamber while solving puzzles and collecting 3 Ceremonial Weapons. Also, once you obtain the Blood of Lathander, you need to be careful not to literally blow up the Monastery in the process.
Balduran’s Giantslayer
Item Type:Greatsword
Spell(s):Giant Form (Class Actions)
How to Obtain:This fearsome-looking legendary greatsword is another weapon found during Act 3, after you embark on a quest to save Wyll’s father, the Grand Duke Ravengard, from the Iron Throne Prison in Baldur’s Gate. Once you complete the quest, the new questline to obtain this weapon opens up. Or alternatively, you can head straight to the location of Wyrm’s Rock prison, and upon finding two Dragon Torches there, shoot a Lightning spell at them to reveal a secret door where the greatsword is hidden.
Gontr Mael
Item Type:Bow
Spell(s):Celestial Haste (Level 3 Transmutation Spell)
How to Obtain:To get your hands on this legendary bow, you’ll need to complete the quest given by Gondian Zanner Tobin at the Steel Watch Foundry in the Lower City. You’ll travel down in the lower levels of the Foundry to seek out and defeat Steel Watcher Titan in the Antechamber Control Center. Among the loot it drops after being vanquished is the Gontr Mael bow.
Duellist’s Prerogative
Item Type:Rapier
Spell(s):Challenge to a Duel (Level 1 Enchantment Spell) & Dueller’s Enthusiasm (Weapon Actions)
How to Obtain:This legendary Rapier sword is acquired as a reward for complete the ‘Save Vanra’ quest by rescuing Vanra from the loathsome hag Auntie Ethel at Old Garlow’s Place south of Baldur’s Gate, near the docks. Be sure to bring a Hag’s Bane potion with you, as you’ll need it to get her to literally throw up Vanra from her belly. You’ll also need the Break Curse spell to use on a doll in the house to make her lackeys appear and attack, before you can get to Auntie Ethel herself.
That concludes our guide forall currently known legendary weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3. We hope you find this helpful in getting as many of these weapons as possible, and be sure to let us know if there are any you’ve found that aren’t mentioned here.
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