The ability to wield weapons is a dexterous feat, and RPGs usually dabble in such ways to improve proficiency with armaments. Baldur's Gate 3, owing to being an RPG, has dexterity as an ability score for players to invest.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Items To Craft

Baldur's Gate 3 features an array of items that aid the players in combat. However, one should know which ones make a difference in the outcome.

Obviously, as is standard for RPGs, there is a ton of loot in Baldur's Gate 3. Many obtainable items relate to dexterity in some way, whether that be providing useful bonuses, or increasing the ability. Such items are incredibly valuable for those classes primarily scaling with dexterity, and should be hunted down, if not for the player, then for companions that would adequately utilize them.

7 Gloves Of The Balanced Hands

Adds The Ability Modifier To An Off-Hand's Weapon's Damage Dealt

• Can be purchased from Quartermaster Talli at Last Light Inn.

The Gloves of the Balanced Hands may not be as immediately noteworthy for dexterity as some other pieces of gear, but they can still prove useful. Given rogue classes utilize dexterity, and frequently dual-wield daggers, this item can find a place in the class.

The gloves add the ability modifier to the damage dealt via the off-hand weapon. With a high investment in dexterity due to their class, rogues can deal some sweet extra damage. In the late-game, it is a useful piece of gear, due to the powerful daggers available for collection, complimented by its perk.

6 Gloves Of Missile Snaring

Can Reduce Ranged Weapon Attacks Via The Wielder's Dexterity Modifier

• Purchased from Arron in the Emerald Grove.

With a vast amount of combat encounters in Baldur's Gate 3, ranged weapon attacks are naturally going to become a nuisance to players. The Gloves of Missile Snaring gives some opportunities to reduce the damage of such attacks.

The Gloves of Missile Snaring reduces the damage of ranged weapon attacks via a reaction. Players will also receive a reduction of 1d10 damage in addition to their dexterity modifier, making a strong pair of gloves for any class, not just those with a high score in the stat.

5 Nimblefinger Gloves

Dexterity Is Increased By +2 For Gnomes And +1 For Halflings And Dwarves

• Purchased from Bumpnagel in Angleiron's Cellar.

Items that increase dexterity are obviously incredibly useful for characters with investment in the stat. The Nimblefinger Gloves increase dexterity, but in a more unique way.

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Dexterity is increased by +2 for gnomes, but only by +1 for halflings and dwarves. However, these races are some of the most unpopular, with the item itself being borderline useless for any other race. Despite this, players who wield the gauntlets will receive a +1 for sleight of hand, allowing better thievery.

4 Gloves Of Dexterity

Sets Dexterity To 18

• Purchased from A'jak'nir at Crèche Yllek.

Items that increase the dexterity score of a character are valuable items to obtain, but items that set a stat score to a specific level can also be a strong asset. It might not work as much for classes with a high dexterity score, but it can be useful for other builds that need a boost in the stat.

The Gloves of Dexterity set the dexterity score of the user to 18 but doesn't do anything if the stat is higher. As ranged attacks and finesse weapons scale with dexterity, these gloves can work well with other classes wanting to output more damage. The gloves also give a +1 to attack, an extremely welcome bonus for any build.

3 Mirror Of Loss

Increase Any Ability By +2

• Found in the House of Grief.

Any ability to permanently increase a stat by +2 is always a welcome boon for any build, not just dexterity. The Mirror of Loss is able to do just that, proving a powerful bonus to always achieve.

As players can stack stat score bonuses, the Mirror of Loss can be used in conjunction with other items to increase dexterity beyond normal amounts. While it might not be as straightforward as some other dexterity-increasing items to obtain the buff, it should nonetheless be pursued given the reward.

2 Auntie Ethel's Hair

Increases A Desired Ability By +1

• Given by Auntie Ethel during her boss fight after reducing her health to 20% with non-lethal damage.

With multiple avenues of increasing ability scores, players can rack up a good amount of bonus dexterity. One such item to further increase it is Auntie Ethel's Hair, given by the eponymous character via her boss fight.

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It has the property to increase any ability by +1, obviously including dexterity. It can be a little tricky to obtain, especially for a first-time player, as Ethel can be a difficult fight, but given that she only needs to be reduced to 20% health, it can bypass a portion of the battle. Acquiring this item is clearly powerful, and can last players until the end of the game.

1 The Graceful Cloth

Increases Dexterity By +2

• Purchased from Lady Esther at the Rosymorn Monastery Trail.

Any items that increase the dexterity score are immediately worthwhile acquisitions. The Graceful Cloth not only increases the dexterity score of a character, but also comes with additional bonuses.

Characters wearing The Graceful Cloth will receive a +1 bonus to dexterity saving throws, have their jump distance increased, and possess advantage of dexterity checks.

With all the bonuses, The Graceful Cloth makes for an incredibly strong piece of gear for dexterity builds absolutely worth obtaining, especially since it can be acquired very early into the game, still in the first act.

Baldur's Gate 3

Platform(s)

PC , macOS , PS5 , Xbox Series X

Released

August 3, 2023

Developer(s)

Larian Studios

Genre(s)

RPG