Baldur’s Gate 3 sets itself apart from other RPGs by offering unique mechanics and spells with its legendary items. While these items may not drastically increase your armor class or direct damage, they still possess incredible power. If you’re looking to acquire the best legendary items early in the game, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll show you where to find the top 8 legendary items in Baldur’s Gate 3.
The Speedy Lightfeet
The Speedy Lightfeet is a rare pair of medium armor boots that provide a +1 bonus to Athletics and grant the Speedy Sparks buff. This buff awards three Lightning Charges whenever the wearer performs a Dash or similar action. Lightning Charges increase Attack Rolls by +1 and add an extra point of Lightning damage. Once the wearer accumulates five Lightning Charges, they can be expended to deal 1-8 points of Lightning damage. You can find the Speedy Lightfeet in a chest located in the basement of the windmill in Blighted Village. Be cautious of the goblins in the area; consider enlisting the help of nearby trolls or finding a sneaky route to avoid combat.
Sorrow
Sorrow is a rare two-handed glaive that deals 5-14 Slashing damage. It features a +1 Weapon Enchantment and comes with the Sorrowful Lash cantrip. Sorrowful Lash is an excellent cantrip that inflicts damage, pulls enemies towards you, and utilizes a bonus action. Use this weapon primarily for the additional damage and the ability to secure kills by pulling enemies off ledges. To acquire Sorrow, you must enter the secret vault beneath the Druid Grove. Obtain the fourth rune required to open the vault by freeing Halsin and eliminating all the Goblin leaders. Alternatively, you can pickpocket the rune from the Druid leaders, although this may have moral implications.
Mourning Frost
Mourning Frost is a powerful rare quarterstaff that deals 2-14 Bludgeoning damage. It boasts the Heart of Ice buff, which inflicts Frostbite on an enemy whenever you cast a spell or cantrip. Frostbite causes one point of Cold damage per turn and increases to two points when Cold damage is dealt. Acquiring Mourning Frost is no easy task, as it requires you to combine three Icy pieces found throughout the Underdark. Follow our step-by-step guide for assistance in obtaining this formidable weapon.
Fetish of Callarduran Smoothhands
The Fetish of Callarduran Smoothhands is a rare ring that grants the wearer the ability to cast Invisibility, making it a highly sought-after item for Rogues. However, keep in mind that the spell needs to be recharged during a Long Rest. You can find the Fetish of Callarduran Smoothhands on a deceased gnome located on the other side of the Grymdark fast travel point, near the Underdark exit. Exercise caution when looting the ring, as it may attract unwanted attention from the dwarves nearby.
Disintegrating Night Walkers
Disintegrating Night Walkers are extremely rare light armor boots that grant the wearer the ability to use Misty Step. This ability is incredibly useful, especially when attempting to bypass areas afflicted by the Shadow Curse without a Moonlantern. Additionally, wearing these boots provides immunity to Entangle, Enwebbed, Ensnared, and slipping on grease and ice. To obtain the Disintegrating Night Walkers, explore Grymdark and return to the main area to find Nere dead. Loot the boots and enjoy their many benefits.
Grymskull Helm
The Grymskull Helm is an incredibly rare heavy armor helmet that offers immunity to Critical Hits, resistance to Fire, and the ability to cast Hunter’s Mark. Hunter’s Mark is a spell that allows you to mark an enemy and deal increased damage to them. Keep in mind that the Grymskull Helm is only effective if you have a party member capable of wearing heavy armor. To acquire this powerful helmet, defeat Grym, the Forge boss, who is guarding the Adamantine Forge. Utilize our guide for assistance in overcoming this formidable enemy.
Adamantine Splint/Scale Armor
The Adamantine Forge in Grymdark is home to some of the game’s best armor and weapons, including the Adamantine Splint and Scale Armor. The Splint armor is a heavy chest armor with a rarity level of very rare, granting 18 AC, reducing all incoming damage by two, and providing immunity to Critical Hits. Additionally, when an enemy hits you with a melee attack, they are stunned for three turns. The Scale armor offers similar attributes, but with one less point of damage reduction and stunning enemies for two turns. The advantage of the Scale armor is its medium classification, allowing more classes to wear it and apply Dexterity modifiers. To obtain these armors, locate their Moulding, collect a Mithral for each piece, and use the Adamantine Forge. Keep an eye out for Mouldings and Mithral while exploring the southern side of Grymdark.
Sword of Life Stealing
Lastly, the Sword of Life Stealing is a very rare shortsword that deals 6-11 Piercing damage and possesses a +2 Weapon Enchantment. It also features the Life Steal Critical ability, allowing you to deal an additional 1-10 Necrotic damage and gain 10 temporary HP on Critical Hits. While this weapon is beneficial to any class, Rogues will especially appreciate its capabilities due to their frequent Critical Hits. Obtain the Sword of Life Stealing at the Last Light Inn, which is located at the beginning of Act 2. Purchase it from the young tiefling in the Inn, and enjoy the advantages it provides.