Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Weapons In Act 3 & How To Get Them

In the final Act of Baldur’s Gate 3, players can expect quite the challenge, but thankfully, they also have access to many of the best weapons in the game. Most of the Legendary weapons are found in Act 3, and as each of them has a Weapon Enchantment of +3, their attacks not only deal more damage but have a higher likelihood of hitting.

These elite weapons for the endgame are best known for their unique abilities and effects. Many of these abilities are able to completely turn the tides in combat. It’s also crucial that players know where to find the best Act 3 weapons in BG3.

5 Markoheshkir

Base Damage: 3~10

• Location: Found inside a Globe of Invulnerability in Ramazith’s Tower.

Markoheshkir is arguably the best Staff in Baldur’s Gate 3 for two main reasons. First of all, Arcane Battery allows players to use any spell for free, even Level 6 spells. This can be done once per Long Rest. Secondly, the Kereska’s Favor spell is by far one of the best in the game due to all the bonuses and extra spells it grants.

To find this Legendary Staff, players will need to make their way to Ramazith’s Tower, and use some form of See Invisibility to locate a lever. Using this lever will free Markoheshkir from the Globe of Invulnerability that protects it.

4 Crimson Mischief

Base Damage: 4~12

• Location: Looted from Orin in the Temple of Bhaal.

Despite not appearing to have the most damage, Crimson Mischief is one of the best Act 3 weapons, and arguably the best Shortsword in all of Baldur’s Gate 3​​​​​. This is due to the extra damage that can be applied, especially the flat 7 Piercing damage, although this does rely on having a consistent way to attack with Advantage.

Obtaining Crimson Mischief is fairly straightforward as players will need to kill Orin as part of the main story anyway. She can be found in the Bhaal Temple, but expect a fierce fight.

3 Nyrulna

Base Damage: 5~17

• Location: Acquired through many steps at the circus in Rivington

Nyrulna is considered one of the best melee weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3, and as a versatile Pike, it can be used in one hand or two. It has great accuracy and plenty of bonus Thunder damage, as well as a host of passive and active abilities. The best of these is the ability to throw Nyrulna to create an AOE blast. Thankfully, it automatically returns.

Many players don’t know about this incredibly strong weapon for Act 3, because of how difficult it is to acquire. At the Circus of the Last Days, players will first need to steal the Djinni Ring from Akabi, and then equip it to win his Jackpot. They will then be teleported to the jungle where Nyrulna waits in a locked chest with a DC of 20.

2 Gontr Mael

Base Damage: 4~11

• Location: Found on the Steel Watcher Titan in the Control Center of the Steel Watch Foundry.

When players are looking for the best weapons in Act 3, they aren’t just looking for melee options, but ranged options too. The best bow in Act 3, and also the game, is Gontr Mael, which has a slew of bonuses. First of all, as a Legendary weapon, it has a Weapon Enchantment of +3, making attacks significantly more likely to hit.

If Guiding Light is applied to a target, players will then have Advantage on their next attack against them, creating a chain of success. It also has ways of Frightening targets and dealing extra Radiant damage. The greatest boon, however, is the Celestial Haste spell, which grants Haste for 5 rounds of extra Actions, more movement speed, and increased AC. To obtain Gontr Mael, enter the Steel Watch Foundry, and reach the Control Center. Here, players will battle the Steel Watcher Titan, and if successful, the bow will be dropped as loot.

1 Balduran’s Giantslayer

Base Damage: 5~15

• Location: Looted from Ansur the Dragon in the Wyrmway, accessed from Wyrm’s Rock prison.

Balduran’s Giantslayer is the best Greatsword in BG3 and is thus regarded as a primary pickup for Fighters, Paladins, and other martial classes. It has excellent base damage, which can be improved by growing to a fearsome size, and a character’s Strength Modifier is used twice for even bigger hits. Attacking large enemies such as the Steel Watchers, found throughout Act 3, will always be with Advantage, making hits much more likely.

To get both hands on Balduran’s Giantslayer, players will need to find the entrance to the Wyrmway, which is a secret location in Act 3, accessed from the Wyrm’s Rock prison. Here there are two dragon head torches, which if hit with lightning damage, will open up the entrance. In the Wyrmway, players will eventually find the dragon Ansur, who will drop the sword and other top-tier gear upon death.