In this article we will be ranking the seven most powerful Legendary items in Baldur’s Gate 3, along with their their effects and how you can obtain them.

Legendary equipment is the most powerful type of equipment in BG3 – each legendary weapon or armour is unique, meaning there is only one of them to be found, and it’s always found in the same place, so you can always obtain the ones you want on your playthrough as long as you know where to find them.

Some Legendary Items have effects that are so useful that they enable an entire build or playstyle, and we will see a few of those in this article.

Without further delay, let’s get started!

Legendary Item #7 – Devotee’s Mace

Type: Mace

Name: Devotee’s Mace

Location: Summoned (See below)

Base Damage: 1d6+2 Bludgeoning, 1d8 Radiant

Extra Effects:

  • +3 Weapon Enchantment
  • Healing Incense Aura – An ability that heals yourself and allies within 9 metres by 1-4 HP per turn. Lasts for 10 turns. Once per Long Rest

How to get the Devotees Mace legendary in BG3

The legendary item Devotee’s Mace is an excellent weapon for your main healer such as the Cleric in Baldur’s Gate 3, as it lets them give your whole team some passive healing for 10 turns. The basic damage of the weapon isn’t that great, however. This weapon just makes it onto the list because of its usefulness for healing.

How to get the Devotee’s Mace in BG3

This mace is obtained in a different way to the other items on this list – it does not have a set location. Instead, a Cleric in your party must use their Divine Intervention action (unlocked at Level 10) to permanently summon the Mace.

However note that Divine Intervention can only be used once per Cleric, so instead of having Shadowheart summon the weapon, it may be wise to dismiss her for a moment, hire a Cleric Hireling to summon this for you, then get Shadowheart back in your party again. This way she retains access to Divine Intervention which can also be used as a powerful one-time damage or healing spell in combat.

Legendary Item #6 – Blood of Lathander

Type: Mace

Name: Blood of Lathander

Location: Rosymorn Monastary inside the Secret Chamber, found along the Mountain Pass route from Act 1 to Act 2.

Base Damage: 1d6+3 Bludgeoning

Extra Effects:

  • Lathander’s Blessing – Once per Long Rest, heal by 2-12 HP when your HP reaches zero. Nearby allies also restore 1-6.
  • Lathander’s Light – Emit a holy light in a 6 metre radius. Undead and Fiends entering the radius must succeed a Constitution Saving Throw or become blinded.
  • Lets you cast (a weaker version of) the Sunbeam Spell, once per Long Rest.
  • +3 Weapon Enchantment

How to get the Blood of Lathander Mace legendary in BG3 Baldurs Gate 3

The Blood of Lathander is a remarkable item because of how powerful it is relative to the point of the game when you obtain it. It is quite likely that this is the first Legendary item you will encounter in your playthrough, found on the path between Act 1 and Act 2 in BG3.

While the actual basic attack of the weapon isn’t that good, it more than makes up for this with its other characteristics. The version of the Sunbeam Spell granted by the mace is weaker than the spell you can eventually unlock at Level 11, as this version does not allow you to recast it each turn with Concentration. However, it still deals a high amount of Radiant damage in a long linear AOE, a very powerful effect throughout Act 2 when you are surrounded by shadow-cursed undead enemies who are weak to Radiant damage.

The Lathander’s Light also offers you some early protection against the Shadow Curse when you’re starting out in Act 2. However, you’ll quickly learn that you need to find a better way of lighting the way through this part of the game.

The Cleric Build will love the Blood of Lathander as it gives them an extra strong AoE spell to cast in BG3.

Still, this weapon’s specific strength against the enemies you’ll begin facing soon after finding it make it very desirable to have in your arsenal.

How to get the Blood of Lathander in BG3

To find the weapon you’ll need to either talk or fight your way into the Githyanki Créche in the Rosymorn Monastery. After the climax of your encounter with these Githyanki, you can solve a simple hidden puzzle involving two rotating statues to discover a hidden chamber. At the end of this chamber you can find the Blood of Lathander.

There is a safe way to obtain it, by completing another puzzle, and a definitely not-safe way (taking the mace without completing the second puzzle). I’ll refrain from writing further information about this here as I don’t want to spoil the encounter for those who haven’t done it before. I will however strongly recommend making a quick save before picking up the mace if you decide to abandon caution here.

Legendary Item #5 – Nyrulna

Type: Trident

Name: Nyrulna

Location: Obtain it by winning the Jackpot from Akabi the Djinni at the Circus of the Last Days in Act 3. If you win the jackpot, you get teleported to a jungle, open the Painted Chest and loot the Nyrulna Trident. Steal his Djinni Ring from him, to win.

Base Damage: 1d6+3 Piercing (One Handed) or 1d8+3 (Two Handed)

Extra Effects:

  • Zephyr Connection – This weapon will return to your hand when thrown. You cannot be forced to drop the trident. When thrown, the weapon creates an explosion that deals 3-12 Thunder Damage in a 6m blast centred on the target.
  • Veil of the Wind – You gain a +3m bonus to movement speed and jump distance. Equipping this weapon gives you Immunity to falling damage.
  • Nyrulna: Glowing – This object shines with a glowing light in a radius of 6m.
  • Zephyr Flash – 6d8 Thunder Damage. Rush forward, creating an air vortex that blasts foes and possibly inflicts bleeding.
  • Zephyr Break – 6d6 Thunder Damage. Emit a powerful gale of wind that clears all clouds and pushes creatures back 5m, possibly inflicting Off Balance.
  • +3 Weapon Enchantment

How to get the Nyrulna Trident legendary in BG3

The Nyrulna Trident is a powerful legendary item that can be thrown and the trident will automatically return, sort of like a boomerang does. This legendary trident is the best trident you can acquire in Baldur’s Gate 3 and will work great on a Paladin Build or a Barbarian Build. When you throw the trident, it will deal damage to the target but it will also explode and deal thunder damage in a 6m radius. After that, it will automatically return to your hand.

Additionally, you also get a 3m bonus to movement speed and jump distance. And that isn’t all, you also gain Immunity to falling damage. You could even use the Nyrulna Trident on your Ranger Build, but you are likely to have a good ranged weapon already.

How to get the Nyrulna Trident in BG3

To obtain the Nyrulna Trident you have to go to the Circus of the Last Days at the start of Act 3 in Rivington. Once you are inside the Circus stay on the left side until you see Akabi the Djinni. To win the jackpot you first need to steal his Djinni ring, otherwise you won’t be able to win the jackpot. After the Djinni ring is yours, you will win the jackpot. He will accuse you of cheating and teleport you to the jungle. You have to defeat the enemies or sneak past them to make your way back. Now you have to get back to the portal. Next to it you see a Painted Chest that is locked. You need

Legendary Item #4 – Gontr Mael

Type: Bow

Name: Gontr Mael

Location: Looted from the Steel Watcher Titan found inside the Neurocitor Room of the Steel Watcher Foundry in the city in Act 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3.

Base Damage: 1d8+8 Piercing + 2 Piercing

Extra Effects:

  • Promised Victory – On a hit, possibly inflict Guiding Bolt upon the target.
    • Guiding Bolt: 4d6 Radiant Damage
  • Gontr Mael: Glowing – This object shines with a glowing light in a radius of 6m.
  • Celestial Haste – Level 3 Transmutation Spell. Applies Hastened for 5 turns.
  • +3 Weapon Enchantment

Gontr Mael bow legendary BG3

The legendary item Gontr Mael is the most powerful bow that you can acquire in Baldur’s Gate 3 and will work amazingly on your BG3 Ranger Build. When you shoot an arrow with Gontr Mael you will deal high damage. But you also have a chance to inflict Guiding Bolt on the target. Guiding Bolt is a level 1 spell that deals 4d6 Radiant Damage.

You also get the Celestial Haste spell. The spell applies Hastened for 5 turn, increasing your movement speed and the amount of actions you can take.

How to get the Gontr Mael Bow in BG3

Gontr Mael can only be acquired quite late in Baldur’s Gate 3. You have to make your way to the Steel Watcher Foundry in the city on the left side of the map. Once you are inside you will have to fight your way through until the end. In the last room, you will have to defeat the Steel Watcher Titan boss. Once defeated, you can loot Gontr Mael from the body.

Tip: The Steel Watcher Titan boss hates lightning damage.

Legendary Item #3 – Helldusk Armour

Type: Armour Chest

Name: Helldusk Armour

Location: Looted from Raphael after defeating him inside the House of Hope.

Extra Effects:

  • Helldusk Armour – You are considered Proficient with this armour while wearing it. No bonus from Dexterity.
  • Infernal Retribution – When you succeed a Saving Throw, the caster receives Burning for 3 rounds.
  • Prime Aegis of Fire – You have Resistance for Fire damage and cannot be Burned. You take 3 less damage from All sources.
  • Cast Fly once per long rest

How to get the Helldusk Armour legendary in BG3

The legendary item Helldusk Armour is the most powerful Chest piece you can acquire in Baldur’s Gate 3. No matter whether you are proficient with heavy armour or not, you will be able to equip this item. Because it applies Helldusk Armour, which makes you Proficient with this armour while wearing it. The reason this armor is so powerful is because you take 3 less damage from all sources.

Our Endgame Gear on the BG3 Ranger Build uses the Helldusk Armour.

Additionally, it also deals Burning damage to enemies if you succeed a saving throw. And as a nice cherry on top, you also get the Fly Transmutation Spell.

Note: You can acquire a “Full Set” of the Helldusk Armour. The Chest piece is the only legendary item though. All other parts are simply very rare quality.

How to get the Helldusk Armour in BG3

The Helldusk Armour can be obtained by defeating Raphael inside the House of Hope shortly before you try to escape the House of Hope.

Additional Helldusk Items in BG3

You can actually complete a full set of Helldusk armour by acquiring also the boots, gloves and helmet.

  • Helldusk Boots: The boots can be found in Gortash’s room in a locked chest next to his bed on the western wall on the top floor of Wyrmrock Tower.
  • Helldusk Gloves: Defeat Haarlep inside the House of Hope to get the Helldusk Gloves.
  • Heldusk Helmet: Inside a secret vault behind the big painting in the same room as Haarlep. It requires a DC10 Wisdom and a DC 20 Arcana check to successfully open it.

Legendary Item #2 – Bloodthirst

Type: Dagger

Name: Bloodthirst

Location: Looted from Orin after defeating her in the Bhaal Temple in Act 3.

Base Damage: 1d4+5 Piercing Damage

Extra Effects:

  • Improved Critical – The number you need to roll a critical Hit while attacking is reduced by 1. This effect can stack.
  • Exploit Weakness (MAIN HAND only) – Creatures hit with this weapon receive Vulnerability to Piercing Damage.
  • True Strike Riposte (OFF HAND only) – When a creature misses you with a melee attack, you may retaliate and gain True Strike.
    • True Strike: Gain Advantage on your next Attack Roll.
  • +1 Armour Class
  • +2 Weapon Enchantment

How to get the Bloodthirst Dagger legendary in BG3

The legendary item Bloodthirst is the most powerful Dagger you can obtain in Baldur’s Gate 3. It reduces the number you need to roll a critical Hit by 1 and this effect can stack with other items. Now the dagger also has a unique feature, it actually depends on whether you equip Bloodthirst in your main or off hand.

If you have it in your main hand you gain Exploit Weakness. Creatures receive Vulnerability to Piercing Damage when hit with it. On the off hand you gain True Strike Riposte. When a creature misses you with a melee attack, you can retaliate and gain True Strike (Advantage on your next Attack Roll).

How to get the Bloodthirst Dagger in BG3

The legendary Bloodthirst dagger can only be obtained in the third Act of Baldur’s Gate 3. You have to defeat Orin in the Bhaal Temple. You get to the Bhaal Temple by unlocking the Door in the Lower City Sewers at the Undercity Ruins wayshrine.

Legendary Item #1 – Helm of Balduran

Type: Helmet Medium Armour

Name: Helm of Balduran

Location: Looted from Ansur after defeating him in the Dragon’s Sanctum below Wyrm’s Rock Fortress in Act 3.

Extra Effects:

  • Balduran’s Vitality– The helmet heals you 2 hit points at the beginning of every turn.
  • Balduran’s Favour – You have a +1 bonus to Armour Class and Saving Throws.
  • Stun Immunity – You can’t be stunned.
  • Attackers can’t land Critical Hits on the wearer.
  • Medium Armour

How to get the Helm of Balduran legendary item BG3

This exquisite legendary item called Helm of Balduran shouldn’t be missing on any character if you are proficient with medium armour. The most important aspect of the helmet is that you can’t be stunned and noone can land Critical Hits on your character. Additionally, you also get 2 hit points per turn and you have a +1 bonus to Armour Class and Saving Throws.

The Helm of Balduran is so powerful, that it is the best helm in the game for most Baldur’s Gate 3 Builds that can wear medium armour.

How to get the Helm of Balduran in BG3

The Helm of Balduran can be obtained after defeating Ansur in the Dragon’s Sanctum below Wyrm’s Rock Fortress in Act 3. You can actually go to the Dragon’s Sanctum early in Act 3 if you know where to look. However, if you are playing through the game the first time you will probably only acquire information that the Sanctum exists later in the game. But if this is your second playthrough, nothing really stops you going there early.

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