Baldur's Gate 3: The Best Two-Handed Weapons

Baldur's Gate 3

By Joe Grantham

Updated May 30, 2024

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Baldur's Gate 3

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Two-Handed weapons in Baldur's Gate 3 include Greatswords, Axes, Mauls, and more. Some require Martial Proficiency, while others only need Simple Proficiency.
The best Two-Handed weapons deal extraordinary damage and have unique effects that can change combat dynamics.

There are plenty of Two-Handed weapons in Baldur's Gate 3, including Greatswords, Axes, Mauls, and much more. Most of the Two-Handed weapons require Martial Proficiency in order to be wielded effectively, but there are a few that only require Simple Proficiency.

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Looking to deal devastating damage at range in Baldur's Gate 3? These are some of the game's most powerful ranged weapons, ranked.

There are also some Versatile weapons such as Longswords which can be wielded with either one hand or two, but they deal more damage when both hands are used. BG3's best Two-Handed weapons deal extraordinary damage and have overpowered unique effects that can warp the way combat plays out.

Updated May 30, 2024, by Joe Grantham: There are dozens of Two-Handed weapons in Baldur's Gate 3, and in terms of raw damage, their power is only rivaled by the very best One-Handed weapons. With Larian Studios' epic remaining as popular as ever, it is important that players have all the relevant stats, effects, and locations of even more of the best BG3 Two-Handed weapons. While many of the top-tier items are found in Act 3 or the later stages of Act 2, there are nevertheless a few hidden gems earlier in the game.

12 Sethan

Base Damage: 3~14

Weapon Type	Damage	Rarity	Weapon Skills
Greataxe	1d12 + 2 Slashing	Very Rare	Sethan: Spiritual Greataxe: Summon a spiritual twin of Sethan, dealing 3d8 + Spellcasting Modifier Force damage on a hit. Sethan: Reduce: Make a creature smaller. Its weapons deal 1d4 less damage (minimum of 1 damage). It has Disadvantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws.

Location: Bought from Ferg Drogher in Rivington, Act 3.

Sethan is a Greataxe with good damage, but its standout feature is the ability to summon a spiritual twin of this Two-Handed weapon. Players are also able to make creatures smaller and provide them with a penalty to deal less damage.

Although Sethan is acquired in Act 3, it is available right at the start of this new chapter, meaning players can get plenty of use out of it. It can be bought from Ferg Drogher in Rivington, although players will need to pass a Perception Check, and if Shadowheart is present, she must have embraced Shar.

11 Hellbeard Halberd

Base Damage: 9~18

Weapon Type	Damage	Rarity	Weapon Skills
Halberd	1d10 + 2 Slashing + 6 Poison	Rare	N/A

Location: Sold from Helsik's special stock at the Devil's Fee, Act 3.

The Hellbeard Halberd is easily one of the most reliable Two-Handed weapons as, unlike in most other cases, its bonus damage is set at a fixed amount, rather than determined by the roll of a die. This means that every time an attack is successful, players can expect to see their foe take at least 6 Poison damage, on top of up to 12 Slashing damage.

To find the Hellbeard Halberd, players will need to enter the Devil's Fee shop in the Lower City during Act 3. However, as part of the trader's special stock, this Halberd is only sold by Helsik if the party is able to see at least one of her diabolical items. This requires passing Perception Checks.

10 Sword Of Chaos

Base Damage: 5~18

Baldur's Gate 3 Sword of Chaos Greatsword

Weapon Type	Damage	Rarity	Weapon Skills
Greatsword	2d6 + 2 Slashing + 1d4 Necrotic	Very Rare	Chaos: On a hit, regain 1d6 hit points

Location: Looted from Sarevok Anchev, Murder Tribunal, Act 3.

Greatswords are among the best options for raw damage, and the Sword of Chaos is no different in this regard, especially with an extra 1d4 Necrotic damage. The ability to regain health on each successful hit can not be overlooked either, as melee characters using two hands for their weapon are more vulnerable without the protection of a shield.

To get their hands on the Sword of Chaos, players will need to find the Murder Tribunal during Act 3 of the game, and kill Sarevok Anchev

9 Voss' Silver Sword

Base Damage: 4~16

Baldur's Gate 3 Voss' Silver Sword (Longsword)

Weapon Type	Damage	Rarity	Weapon Skills
Longsword	1d10 + 2 Slashing + 1d4 Psychic	Very Rare	Interplanar Slayer: This weapon grants a +1d4 bonus to Damage and Attack Rolls against githyanki, aberrations, fiends, and elementals. Wrathful Smite (Lvl 1 Spell): Adds 1d6 Psychic damage to a weapon attack and possible Frightens the target.

Location: Acquired from Kith'rak Voss in Act 3.

Voss' Silver Sword is the best Longsword in the game, and yet, incredibly, it can be acquired very early on. Not only does it do amazing damage when wielded with two hands, but it is also even more effective versus four different kinds of enemies and comes with a Smite spell.

As its name implies, this sword belongs to Kith'rak Voss, and players can confront him in Acts 1 or 2, where they will likely need to use trickery to disarm him. Alternatively, they can wait to purchase it from him in Act 3.

8 Orphic Hammer

Base Damage: 4~13

Baldur's Gate 3 Orphic Hammer (Warhammer)

Weapon Type

Damage

Rarity

Weapon Skills

Warhammer

1d10 + 3 Bludgeoning

Legendary

Unshackling Strike: Smite the magical bonds keeping a creature Restrained, Paralyzed, or Stunned, freeing it.
Spell Resistance: The wielder has Advantage on Saving Throws against spells.

Location: Acquired from Raphael or stolen from the House of Hope, Act 3.

While the Orphic Hammer and the other best Warhammers in BG3 can be used with one hand, they all deal more damage in two hands. This Legendary weapon has a Weapon Enchantment +3, meaning it not only deals more damage but also makes attacks more likely to hit in the first place, especially against opponents with high AC.

To get either or both of their hands on the Orphic Hammer, players will either have to sign a contract with Raphael or steal it from him in the House of Hope. Either way, players must have reached Act 3.

7 Corpsegrinder

Base Damage: 5~18

Weapon Type	Damage	Rarity	Weapon Skills
Maul	2d6 + 2 Bludgeoning + 1d4 Thunder	Rare	Grand Slam: Slam the weapon into the ground, thunderously impacting nearby foes and possibly pushing them away.

Location: Looted from Cairos, Rivington Docks, Act 3.

When it comes to the best Mauls in Baldur's Gate 3, there are two clear front-runners, both of which have equally excellent names. However, against most enemies, the Corpsegrinder is better than the Foebreaker, thanks to its additional 1d4 Thunder damage. Its Grand Slam action is also highly effective, and can even be used to push enemies off cliffs to their death.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Weapons You Can Only Craft

The world of Baldur's Gate 3 is filled with unique weapons, but some of them can only be accessed by crafting them.

The Corpsegrinder can be looted from Cairos, an envoy of the Stone Lord, at the docks just west of Rivington at the start of Act 3.

6 Selune's Spear Of Night

Base Damage: 4~11

Weapon Type	Damage	Rarity	Weapon Skills
Spear	1d8 + 3 Piercing	Legendary	Selune's Blessing: Gain Advantage on Wisdom Saving Throws and Perception Checks. Darkvision: See in the dark up to 12m. Moonbeam: Call down a beam of moonlight that deals Radiant damage to any creature that enters the beam or starts its turn there. Moonmote: Decreases enemy movement around the caster and gives them and their allies extra Radiant damage.

Location: Rewarded after sparing Nightsong's life and taking Moonrise Towers, Act 2.

If players only have Simple weapon proficiency, then the best Two-Handed weapon for them would be Selune's Spear of Night, the best Spear in Baldur's Gate 3. While the weapon does good damage when held in both hands, the spells and effects it provides are what truly lend it strength.

However, players will only be rewarded Selune's Spear of Night if they spare Nightsong's life. After successfully infiltrating Moonrise Towers, it will be given by Dame Aylin in camp.

5 Silver Sword Of The Astral Sword

Base Damage: 5~15 or 6~21 For Githyanki

Baldur's Gate 3 Silver Sword of the Astral Plane Greatsword

Weapon Type	Damage	Rarity	Weapon Skills
Greatsword	2d6 + 3 Slashing +1d6 Psychic (conditional)	Legendary	Soulbreaker: Rend the enemy's body and soul, and possibly Stun them. Githborn Psionic Weapon: When wielded by a Githyanki, this weapon deals an additional 1d6 Psychic Damage. Githborn Psionic Resistance: A Githyanki holding this weapon has Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma Saving Throws, Resistance to Psychic Damage, and cannot be Charmed.

Location: Kill Kith'rak Voss or show him the Orphic Hammer, Act 3.

For players who have chosen Githyanki as their race or for Lae'zel, one of the best Two-Handed weapons would have to be the Silver Sword of the Astral Plane, a Greatsword that deals extra damage in the hands of Githyanki.

The resistances granted to Githyanki should also not be overlooked, although given that this is Kith'rak Voss' weapon, players will have to either kill him or show him the Orphic Hammer to acquire it.

4 Halberd Of Vigilance

Base Damage: 4~16

Weapon Type	Damage	Rarity	Weapon Skills
Halberd	1d10 + 2 Slashing + 1d4 Force	Very Rare	Sentinel Weapon: Gain a +1 bonus to initiative rolls and Advantage on Perception Ability Checks. Adroit Reflexes: When an Attack Roll is made as a reaction, make it with Advantage.

Location: Sold by Lann Tarv, Moonrise Towers, Act 2.

Halberds are Two-Handed weapons, and the best Halberd in BG3 has to be the Halberd of Vigilance which deals excellent damage and comes with a few passive effects that always help out.

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The Halberd of Vigilance is also arguably the best Two-Handed weapon that can be found in Act 2 of the game, as Lann Tarv sells it at Moonrise Towers.

3 Nyrulna

Base Damage: 5~17

Weapon Type	Damage	Rarity	Weapon Skills
Trident	1d8 + 3 Piercing + 1d6 Thunder	Legendary	Zephyr Connection: This weapon will return when thrown. Cannot be forced to drop the trident. When thrown, it creates an explosion that deals 3d4 (3~12) Thunder damage in a 6m blast. Veil of the Wind: Gain a +3m bonus to movement speed and jump distance. Gives Immunity to falling damage. Nyrulna: Glowing: This object shines with a glowing light in a radius of 6m. Zephyr Flash: Rush forward, creating an air vortex that blasts foes and possibly inflicts Bleeding. Zephyr Break: Zephyr Break imitates the effects of the spell Gust of Wind while dealing thunder damage.

Location: Acquired through many steps at the circus in Rivington, Act 3.

Nyrulna is an incredibly strong Trident that is versatile, meaning it can be wielded in one hand or two. However, as the best versatile weapon, it is fairly hard to acquire.

To get their hands on Nyrulna, players need to first acquire the Djinni Ring from Akabi at the Circus in Rivington. This can then be used to win his jackpot, but even then, after he teleports the player, they still must manage to open a Painted Chest that has a Difficulty Class of 20.

2 Hellfire Greataxe

Base Damage: 4~20

Weapon Type	Damage	Rarity	Weapon Skills
Greataxe	1d12 + 2 Slashing + 1d6 Fire	Very Rare	Thermodynamo: Whenever the wielder deals damage with this weapon, they gain 2 turns of Heat. Hellflame Cleave: Spew hellish flames and strike foes.

Location: Found in a vault in Sorcerous Sundries, Act 3.

The Hellfire Greataxe is not only one of the best Two-Handed weapons but is also the best Axe in BG3. It deals incredible Slashing and Fire damage, and the powerful Hellflame Cleave can be used once per Short Rest.

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In Act 3, players will be able to find the Hellfire Greataxe in the illusion section of the Sorcerous Vault in Sorcerous Sundries.

1 Balduran's Giantslayer

Base Damage: 5~15

Baldur's Gate 3 Balduran's Giantslayer Greatsword

Weapon Type	Damage	Rarity	Weapon Skills
Greatsword	2d6 + 3 Slashing	Legendary	Giantslayer: On a hit, double the damage from the user's Strength Modifier. This weapon grants the wielder Advantage on Attack Rolls against Large, Huge, or Gargantuan creatures. Giant Form: Grow to a fearsome size. Weapons deal an additional 1d6 damage, and the user gains 27 Temporary Hit Points and Advantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws. Topple the Big Folk (Action): Deals damage equal to the user's Proficiency bonus. On a hit, creatures that are size Large or larger must succeed on a Strength save or fall prone.

Location: Dropped after defeating the dragon Ansur in the Wyrmway, Act 3.

Balduran's Greatsword is the best Greatsword in the game and arguably also the best Two-Handed weapon in Baldur's Gate 3. With the Giant Form ability, players turn into an unstoppable force, dealing more damage on top of gaining HP.

To prove themselves worthy of wielding Balduran's Greatsword players must defeat the dragon Ansur in Act 3, and to reach him they must first solve the Wyrmway puzzles.