Best Rare Blade Weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3: Location & How To Find

Although Baldur’s Gate III is still in early access and continuously being revised, there are already several rare weapons spread throughout Act One for players to come across. There are plenty of great finds with specialized flavor text and lore surrounding them. Some are spread in more obvious places, like a merchant’s wares, and others are lost out in the wilderness.

While players can get simple plus one weapons from Dammon in the Druid’s Grove, there are several better and more special weapons that can be found within the game. Weapons with actual names and special enchantments or effects. Weapons that are worth searching out.

Uncommon to Very Rare Blades and Where to Find Them in Baldur’s Gate III Early Access

Blooded Greataxe – Can be bought from Dammon in the Druid’s Grove.

• This uncommon greataxe is stained brown and reeks of iron and blood. Supposedly, it was once wielded by a deranged killer whose name has been wiped from history. This greataxe only deals 1d12 slashing damage but also has the Relentless Revenge effect that causes the player to deal an extra 1d6 when their health is at 50% or lower.

Doom Axe – Can be bought from Brem in the Zhentarim Hideout.

• This uncommon axe is a bringer of doom. It deals 1d12 slashing damage and has the Edge of Terror effect which sets chilling dread on targets, disallowing them from regaining hit points. Undead creatures also get a disadvantage on attack rolls.

Dragon’s Grasp – Can be bought from Arron in the Druid Grove.

• This uncommon handaxe has ember veins that snake through its engravings. It deals 1d6 slashing damage and sets targets on fire with the Unfettered Fire effect.

Exterminator’s Axe – Dropped by Gekh Coal in the Decrepit Village.

• This uncommon two-handed axe is covered in intricate engravings on both the blade and handle. It deals 1d12 slashing damage and has the Scourge of Pests status which deals an additional 1d6 fire damage to plants, insects, or small creatures.

Jagged Spear – Dropped by the Torturer Spike in the Shattered Sanctum.

• The blade of this uncommon spear has been blackened and melted into a crude shape. It deals 1d8 piercing damage and maims targets on hit.

Light of Creation – Found in the Arcane Tower.

• This halbert has small lodestones inserted into the handle that a blue current of energy runs through. While being a common 1d10+1 slashing damage it deals an additional 1d6 lightning damage and has a chance to stun the wielder unless they are a construct.

Shortsword of First Blood – This can be found in the Decrepit Village on the body of the Executed Deep Gnome.

• This uncommon shortsword has a very sharp golden blade. This sword only deals 1d6 piercing damage but had an enchantment called Break the Unbroken. This enchantment deals an additional 1d8 damage to an enemy with full health.

Sickle of BOOOAL – Found at the Festering Cove in the Underdark.

• This rare sickle is infused with the inconceivable might of BOOOAL. This sickle deals the standard 1d4 slashing damage and has the BOOOAL’s Benediction effect which gives an advantage against targets that are bleeding.

Sorrow – Found in the Hidden Vault.

• This rare glaive has a heavy, cold, energy that clings to it. It fills the wielder with regret. This glaive deals 1d10+1 slashing damage and has the Ensnaring Strike enchantment. Due to it filling the wielder with regret, they will take one point of psychic damage whenever they deal damage with this weapon.

Sussur Dagger – Rewarded for completing the quest Finish the Masterwork Weapon in the Blighted Village.

• This rare dagger has been darkened by the smoke from Sussur sap. It deals 1d4+1 piercing damage and silences enemies.

Sussur Greatsword – The reward for completing the quest Finish the Masterwork Weapon in the Blighted Village.

• This rare greatsword has Sussur roots that extend from the hilt and into the blade. It thirsts for magic. The greatsword deals 2d6+1 slashing damage and silences the enemy on hit.

Sussur Sickle – The reward for completing the quest Finish the Masterwork Weapon in the Blighted Village.

• This rare sickle glows blue when cutting through arcane energy and has the sheen of Sussur sap. It deals 1d4+1 slashing damage and silences target on hit.

Sword of Justice – This can be taken off the body of Anders on the Risen Road.

• This rare greatsword is engraved with the words “Deliverance. Justice. Vengeance.” This is a plus one weapon dealing 2d6+1 slashing damage. It also has the enchantment called Tyr’s Protection making it a great option for a cleric of Tyr to wield. This enchantment shields the wielder with magic, increasing their armor class by two.

Ritual Axe – Found on a table near Abdirak in the Shattered Sanctum.

• This uncommon axe deals 1d6 slashing damage and has The Scourge of Mistress’ Bane effect which has a chance to inflict a d4 penalty to attack rolls and saving throws on the target. However, if the attacker still has over 25% of their health pool left they will take 1d6 piercing damage themselves.

Ritual Dagger – Found on a table near Abdirak in the Shattered Sanctum.

• This uncommon dagger deals 1d4 piercing damage and get these two effects Sacrifice to Loviatar and The Pain Maiden’s Blessing. The Pain Maiden’s Blessing grants the wielder a d4 bonus on attack rolls and saving throws for one round after making a successful attack.

The Watcher’s Guide – Found inside a trapped sarcophagus in the Dank Crypt.

• This uncommon spear’s sheen has been dampened but the center still glows faintly blue. It exudes old, terrible, and divine. This weapon deals 1d8 piercing damage and has the Death’s Promise effect which causes the wielder to have an advantage on a hit after missing.

Visions of the Absolute – Spearhead can be found on the Owlbear, the handle is on True Soul Edowin.

• Although the player will have to find the pieces of this weapon and mend them back together, it is well worth it. This rare spear is covered in barbs. While only dealing 1d8 damage, this weapon has the enchantment called Absolute Night. This enchantment gives the spear a chance to blind enemies and deals an additional 2d6 damage to enemies that have extra sets of eyes. This makes the spear super helpful for fighting the giant phase spiders.

Worgfang – Found in the Worg Pens.

• This uncommon dagger has Goblins shall not strike you down etched into the handle. It deals 1d4 piercing damage and has the Goblin’s Undoing effect.

Baldur’s Gate III early access is available exclusively on PC.

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