Best Weapons In Baldur’s Gate 3 (Ranked)

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Best Weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3

When it comes to maximizing your buffs, bonuses, and effects in Baldur’s Gate 3, having the best weapons is crucial for your class builds. The right melee weapon can offer more weapon skills or buffs that can greatly enhance your gameplay. However, with the wide range of weapon types and rarities available, it can be challenging to choose the best weapons. But fear not! We have ranked the best weapons in BG3 according to their stats and proficiency unlocks to make your decision-making process easier.

Here are the best weapons in BG3 ranked from best to worst:

  • Shortsword of First Blood
  • Vision of the Absolute
  • Sword of Justice
  • Sussur Greatsword
  • Sorrow Glaive

Shortsword of First Blood

The Shortsword of First Blood is one of the most overpowered Martial melee weapons in BG3. It deals 1D6 piercing damage to enemies, and if they have full hitpoints, it also deals an additional 1D8 piercing damage. This Light Finesse Shortsword unlocks two actions, Flourish and Piercing Strike, if you are Proficient with the weapon.

  • Location: Located on the corpse of a deep gnome to the east of the warp point in the Underdark beach.

Vision of the Absolute

As a Versatile melee spear weapon, the Vision of the Absolute can be used by most classes. It deals 1D6 piercing damage when used one-handed and 1D8 piercing damage when used two-handed. Finding this weapon requires collecting its weapon parts. Once obtained, it grants the Absolute of Night ability, which has a chance to blind targets with multiple eyes and deals 2D6 piercing damage.

  • Location:
    • Crafting the weapon by combining its weapon pieces under the Ingredient slot.
    • The shaft can be found on the corpse of Edowin located in Druid Grove, and the head is located on the Owlbear mother.

Sword of Justice

The Sword of Justice is a powerful Greatsword and one of the best martial weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3. It deals 2D6 and +1 slashing damage. When wielded, it allows you to cast the Tyr’s Abjuration spell and grants a +1 weapon enchantment. Additionally, it provides the Pommel strike, Cleave, and Lacerate actions, which are useful for boss fights.

  • How to Get: Rewarded by Anders at The Risen Road during the Hunt the Devil quest.

Sussur Greatsword

The Sussur Greatsword is another powerful Greatsword that offers various buffs and weapon skills. It silences enemies upon striking them, preventing them from casting spells that can damage you. It deals 2D6 and a +1 slashing damage when Proficient with this weapon type. The Sussur Greatsword is especially effective for characters or companions with high mobility and Dexterity stats.

Sorrow Glaive

The Sorrow Glaive is a martial weapon that provides the fullest potential for the Glaive type. It deals 1D10+1 piercing damage and allows you to cast the Ensnaring strike conjuration spell. It also offers Extra reach, Rush attack, and Lacerate actions for players seeking more movement and reach. The only drawback is that it inflicts a +1 Psychic damage (Regret) whenever you deal damage to enemies.

  • How to Get: Steal the weapon from Rath or receive it as a reward for saving Halsin.

Aside from the ranked weapons mentioned above, we recommend exploring and experimenting with different weapons as you progress. The best weapon for you ultimately depends on your playstyle, experience, build, and classes.

That concludes our guide on the best weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3. If you found this helpful, be sure to check out our other guides on the strongest class, the best feats for all classes, and more BG3 Guides here on Gamer Tweak.