Baldur’s Gate 3: BEST Act 2 Weapons [Top 10]

A vast number of weapons are featured in Baldur’s Gate 3. However, some of these weapons are act-specific. It means these weapons will be available only in one act and may not be made part of the other. If players do not acquire them during the specific act, they will be lost. 

Best Act 2 Weapons In BG3

In the table below, I have listed BG3 best Act 2 weapons, alongside their damage, rarity, and range:

1. Halberd of Vigilance

The Halberd of Vigilance stands as a member of the Halberd Weapons collection within Baldur’s Gate 3. This remarkably enchanted halberd holds the ability to enhance reactionary assaults, similar to those executed with Sentinel, by providing a favorable position for the attack. 

Skills

• Sentinel Weapon: Gain a +1 bonus to initiative rolls and advantage on Perception Ability Checks.
• Adroit Reflexes: When you make an Attack Roll as a reaction, you make it with an advantage.

Location

The Halberd of Vigilance is sold by the vendor Lann Tarv in Moonrise Towers for 1824 Gold from Act 2 onwards.

2. Sword of Life Stealing

Sword of Life Stealing is one of the short swords that can be found in Baldur’s Gate 3. This is a very rare weapon, which deals an extra 1~10 Necrotic damage to the foes on a critical hit. The wielder also gets 10 temporary hit points. 

Skills

• Flourish: Feint an attack to throw your enemy off balance, possibly. 
• Piercing Strike: Stab an enemy to damage them that possibly left a Gaping Wounds. Undead and Constructs cannot get Gaping Wounds.

Location

The Sword of Life Stealing can be purchased for 480 gold from the trader NPC Dammon, who can be found at the Last Light Inn in the Shadow-Cursed Lands.

3. Twist of Fortune

Among the Morningstar Weapons featured in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the Twist of Fortune. This enchanted Morningstar possesses the capability to re-roll insufficient damage outcomes and has the potential to inflict extra harm contingent upon the amount of gold possessed by the target.

Skills

• Twist of Fortune: When you roll 2 or less with this weapon’s damage die, reroll it and take the new result.
• Tenacity: When you miss an attack, you deal 1 Bludgeoning damage anyway.
• Blood Money: Strike out greedily, inflicting extra damage for every 300 gold owned by the target.

Location

The Twist of Fortune is dropped by Gerringothe Thorm in the Reithwin Tollhouse.

4. Incandescent Staff

The Incandescent Staff stands as one of the Two-Handed Melee Weapons available in Baldur’s Gate 3. This particular staff holds the distinction of being an exceptionally rare quarterstaff.

Skills

• Grant resistance to Fire Damage.
• Fireball: Shoot a bright flame from your fingers that explodes upon contact, torching everything in the vicinity.
• Fore Bolt: It is an Evocation Cantrip that deals Fire damage and creates a small area of fire terrain.

Location

The Incandescent Staff can be purchased for 1463 Gold from Quartermaster Talli at Last Light Inn during Act 2 onwards.

5. Staff of Arcane Blessing

The Staff of Arcane Blessing is one of the two-handed weapons found in Baldur’s Gate 3, which can be used to cast the Bless spell. Upon casting the concentration Bless spell on your allies, you will see two buffs, Bless and Mystra’s Blessing. 

Skills

• Bless: Bless up to 3 creatures. They gain a +1d4 bonus to Attack Rolls and Saving Throws.

Location

The Staff of Arcane Blessing can be found in the Underdark inside the Arcane Tower. 

6. Melf’s First Staff

Melf’s First Staff is one of the Quarterstaff Weapons offered within Baldur’s Gate 3. This enchanted staff was once owned by the renowned wizard Melf. It enables the wielder to cast Melf’s Acid Arrow while also providing an additional bonus to both spell saves and spell attack rolls.

Skills 

• Arcane Enchantment: You gain a +1 bonus to Spell Save DC and spell attack rolls.
• Melf’s Acid Arrow (2nd Level): Shoot a green arrow that covers the target and the ground with acid. Deals 4d4 Acid damage immediately and 2d4 Acid damage at the end of the target’s turn.

Location

 Melf’s First Staff is sold by Blurg in the Myconid Colony of the Underdark.

7. Justiciar’s Scimitar

Among the array of Slashing Weapons found in Baldur’s Gate 3, Justiciar’s Scimitar is included. This artful, enchanted scimitar facilitates attacks from concealment without drawing the attention of adversaries. Additionally, it carries the potential to induce Blindness when attacking with advantage.

Skills

Shadow-Blinding: If you attack with an advantage, you have a chance to Blind your target.

Location

The Justiciar’s Scimitar is dropped by Lythindor in the Gauntlet of Shar (The last Justiciar, disguised as a rat.)

8. Charge-Bound Warhammer

In the selection of Warhammer Weapons available in Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll find the Charge-Bound Warhammer. This particular weapon is part of the category that bestows enhancements when either bound or utilized as a Pact Weapon. In this case, it grants the benefits of additional lightning damage and a +1 bonus to attack rolls.

Skills

• Weakening Strike: Target an enemy’s hands with a non-lethal attack to deal damage and possibly inflict a Weak Grip.
• Concussive Smash: Hit an enemy with all your might to deal damage and possibly Daze them.
• Back Breaker: Put extra force behind your strike to possibly knock your enemy Prone.

Location 

The Charge-Bound Warhammer can be purchased from Dammon, an NPC who can be found at the Last Light Inn in the Shadow-Cursed Lands.

9. Darkfire Shortbow

Present within the realm of Shortbow Weapons within Baldur’s Gate 3 is the Darkfire Shortbow. This notably advantageous bow not only furnishes its wielder with resistance against fire and ice but also possesses the capability to cast the spell Haste.

Skills

• Grants Resistance to Fire Damage.
• Grants Resistance to Cold Damage.
• Haste: Haste is a Level 3 Spell from the Transmutation school. Target yourself or an ally to become Hastened: gain an action, become faster and harder to hit.
• Hamstring Shot: Shoot an enemy in the thigh to deal damage and possibly reduce their Movement Speed by 50%.

Location

The Darkfire Shortbow can also be purchased from the trader NPC Dammon, but only once he reaches the Last Light Inn in the Shadow-Cursed Lands during Act 2.

10. Hellfire Hand Crossbow

Hellfire Hand Crossbow is a Martial Ranged Weapon in Baldurs’s Gate 3. It is a very rare weapon that has the ability to shoot its foes over a long distance of 15 meters. 

Skills

• Hellstalker: Possibly inflicts Burning when hitting a creature with this weapon while Hiding or Invisible.
• Scorching Ray: Hurls a ray of fire that deals 2~12 Fire Damage. 

Location

Hellfire Hand Crossbow can be found on Yurgir in the Gauntlet of Shar. 

With all of the information provided, my guide on BG3 Best Act 2 Weapons finally comes to an end. In this guide, I have mentioned the best weapons that players can acquire in Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3. If not acquired on time, some of these weapons may not be made part of Baldur’s Gate 3 in the upcoming Act, and players will never be able to acquire them. 

While you are at it, make sure to check out the other guides on Baldur’s Gate 3. Helpful guides, such as the Scuffed Rock Location, Where to find Sword of Justice, BG3 All Romance options, and many more, have been covered. Furthermore, for character creator and customization, you can use Best Outfits in Baldur’s Gate 3 for help.  

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