It may surprise some of you to hear thatBaldur’s Gate 3has crafting. Faerun is a vast and ever-immersive world and many people are too busy throwing goblins off of cliffs and speaking to rats to notice everything. But by opening your inventory and selecting the third icon at the top of the window, you may access Alchemy.
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If you’ve been wondering why you are able to collect random flowers and ingredients that can’t be consumed for a Long Rest, wonder no longer. You are able to craft a lot of useful items that may increase your chances of surviving a tough fight in the future. Here are the best.
Elixir Of Viciousness
In your Elixir’s tab in your Alchemy menu, you will findElixir of Viciousness.This drink willincrease your chances of landing a critical hiton an enemy by lowering the number needed to roll a critical hit.
This elixir isespecially helpful against tough bossesrather than regular enemies. When facinga difficult boss such as Ketheric Thorm, you’ll want all advantages on your side includingthe chance to roll a critical hit more oftenthan your enemy.
Weapon Coats
If you’re having trouble with a particular fight,coating your weapon to increase your damage outputcan give you the edge you need. It’s always important toanalyze your enemiesby right-clicking them and selecting Examine. By Examining an enemy, you cansee their weaknesses.
Knowing their weaknesses comes into play when youdecide what type of additional damage to use, such asDrow Poison, which you may craft with Essence of Swarming Toadstool and any Salts item in the Alchemy station.
Potion Of Animal Speaking
If you arenot a class that can specialize in Animal Speakingor are just down on your luck trying to find some potions, you should just craft them.Being able to speak to animals can introduce new questsor give youclues and answersfor a quest you already have.
You don’t want to miss some of the best parts of Baldur’s Gate 3, which is speaking to dogs and birds alike.CraftingPotion of Animal Speakingwill make sure you don’t miss outand so that you find out information you otherwise wouldn’t of. The rats hear everything.
Elixir Of Arcane Cultivation
If you are a mage, this isone of the potions available in alchemy that you will want to focus your resources on. TheElixir of Arcane Cultivation, when consumed, willgrant the user another Level 1 spell slot.
This potion acts similarly toPotion of Speedin that itgives you another chance to act and attack an enemy before your turn is up.Having the ability to perform more actions and attacks during your turn will turn the tide of your battles.
Throwables
Throwables are another item that cantake your combat abilities to the next level.With fights where there are a lot of additional, weaker enemies, using AOE damage is essential. Byusing throwables on groups of lesser enemies,you can use your time wisely andspend most of your spells or action points on the real threat.
Youralchemy station can craft firebombs and regular, explosive bombs. You may find recipes for other explosives if you explore the world more. Crafting grenades requires one related object, such as Ashes of Fire Amber for firebombs and one Salts item.
Potion Of Speed
Having some speed on hand will feel like cheating. When you consume a Potion of Speed in battle, you willgain a free extra movement point.This allows you to either move closer to the enemy, get out of dodge, or swing yet another hit on your target.
If you can craft a ton of Speed potions, every fight should be easy because you will be able tomake more moves than the enemy.To craft this potion you will need one Ashes of Hyena Ear and to craft one Salts item.
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