Baldur’s Gate 3does a fantastic job translatingDungeons & Dragonswarlocks from the page to the screen. While some spellcasters get their powers from the divine or years of study, warlocks take a different route. By making deals with otherworldly entities, warlocks can gain powerful abilities, which work a little differently from the average wizard or sorcerer, so knowing what gear to choose is key to getting the best out of everyeldritch blast.
Despite only having three subclasses, warlock is a wonderfully versatile class that works extremely well in manymulticlass builds inBG3. Some may make their warlocks more melee fighters enhanced by magic, others may prefer a pure spell slinger, while some will be content with Wyll in the party. Regardless of which build is chosen, somegreat items throughout all three acts will enhance any warlock playthrough.
15Birthright - Very Rare Headwear
Can Be Purchased In Act 3 From Sorcerous Sundries
For a very stylish piece of headwear, any Charisma-based casters like Warlocks should head over to Sorcerous Sundries as soon as they can in Act 3. It is a brilliant hat thatgives the wearer a +2 boost to Charisma, up to a maximum of 22. This very rare hat is only sold by Lorroakan’s Projection or Rolan before the completion of"Find the Nightsong,“after which it will disappear. Although it will sometimes still appear in Rolan’s inventory for pickpocketing, it’s best to pick up thisitem first to avoid it being permanently lost.
14Risky Ring - Rare Ring
Can Be Purchased In Act 2 From Araj Oblodra
TheRisky Ringlives up to its name with a mixture of potential rewards at a cost. Available from Araj Oblodra in Moonrise Towers, while wearing this ring,the warlock will have advantage on all attack rolls. However, the trade-off is that they will then have disadvantage on all saving throws, although having advantage on attacks far outweighs having disadvantage on the odd saving throw. This is great for more magic-focused warlocks who want to get the most out of every cantrip and prefer to stay back from most enemies.
13Spellmight Gloves - Very Rare Gloves
Can Be Rewarded In Act 3 By Lucretious
Similar to the Risky Ring, theSpellmight Glovesoffer the chance of risk and reward, with the chance to trade accuracy for extra damage. While wearing these gloves, the warlock can use the toggleable feature Spellmight to choose totake a -5 penalty to their attack roll in exchange for a chance to deal an additional 1d8 damage on a hit. Circus master Lucretious will reward these gloves to the party after all thebody parts of Dribbles the Clownhave been found, making all that searching worth it.
12Infernal Rapier - Very Rare Rapier
Can Be Rewarded In Act 2 By Mizora
If Wyll is taken along to the Mind Flayer Colony at the end of Act 2, to rescue Mizora, the cambion can be persuaded to reward theInfernal Rapier, a fantastic weapon that gives a +1 bonus to spell save DCs. The Infernal Rapier is perfect for any spellcaster as itreplaces Dexterity for attack rolls with the wielder’s spellcasting ability modifier, Charisma, in the case of warlocks. Finally, once per long rest, just the Cambion can be summoned to give the party some extra help in fights.
Wyll and drow characters can use rapiers. However, unless the warlock takes the feat Weapon Master to unlock new weapon options, warlocks can only use simple weapons by default.
11The Baneful - Rare Shortsword
Can Be Purchased In Act 1 From Blurg
There are a few weapons inBG3that have unique features that will only activate if they are bound to an Eldritch Knight or used as a warlock’s Pact weapon.The Banefulis one such shortsword and can be bought from Blurg, a hobgoblin member of the Society of Brilliance who can be found in the Underdark’s Myconid Colony. While a warlock is bound to The Baneful, it will have a+1 to attack rolls and damage and has the chance to inflict bane on the target when they are hit.
As with the Infernal Rapier, by default warlocks are not proficient in shortswords unless they are drow, elf, or githyanki. Here it is advised to choose the Weapon Masterfeat for a warlockto expand their weapon options.
10Vivacious Cloak - Uncommon Cloak
Can Be Looted In Act 2 From The Grand Mausoleum
The Vivacious Cloak is great for any spellcaster who might end up getting up close and personal with the enemy and perfect for more melee-focused warlocks such as Pact of the Blade. When wearing this cloak, the warlock willgain eight temporary hit points after they cast a spell while in melee.
Feature
Vivacious Cloak
Gain 8 temporary hit points after casting a spell while in melee.
The Vivacious Cloak is one of thebest cloaks inBG3. As soon as I found it tucked away in the east wing of the Grand Mausoleum entrance area, I immediately equipped it, as it’s a lifesaver in tough spots.
9Daredevil Gloves - Rare Gloves
Can Be Purchased In Act 1 From A’jak’nir Jeera In Crèche Y’llek
Another piece of equipment that will benefit warlocks who are often in close proximity to enemies are theDaredevil Gloves. Available from the githyanki quartermaster A’jak’nir Jeera, whorAAZshows how to find inside Crèche Y’llek, these gloves give the wearer a +1 boost to spell attack rolls. But the best feature is the toggleable Daredevil Proximity, which turnsany ranged spell attacks into melee spells attack when the warlock is next to an enemy. This means they will not be rolled with disadvantage, increasing the odds of landing a hit on the target.
8Spell Savant Amulet - Rare Amulet
Can Be Looted In Act 3 From High Security Vault One
One of the more unique features of playing as a warlock is the lack of spell slots, with them having only two for the majority of the game until level 11. The Spell Savant Amulet is brilliant for any spellcaster but especially useful for warlocks as itgives the wearer an extra level two spell slot.
Spell Savant Amulet
Gain an additional level two spell slot while equipped.
The amulet can be found inside the Counting House’s High-Security Vault One, the key for which can be found in Ramazith’s Tower, andRPG Divisionhas a great video showing how to find keys for all the vaults.
7Caitiff Staff - Rare Quarterstaff
Can Be Purchased In Act 3 From Helsik’s Special Stock
Another item that helps warlocks make the most out of their limited number of spell slots is theCaitiff Staff, available in Act 3 from Helsik at the Devil’s Fee once her special stock has been unlocked. The Caitiff Staff provides the wielder with a +1 bonus to spell save DCs and spell attack rolls. But for warlocks, this rare staff will allow them toreplenish one spell slot per long rest, extending the use of their more powerful spells just that little bit more between long rests at camp.
To unlock Helsik’s special stock, the infernal items on her shop floor must be recognized as such with DC 15 Arcana checks and interactions. Karlach is the best choice for this, as she will have a DC 0 instead.
6Cloak Of The Weave - Very Rare Cloak
Also available from Helsik’s special stock is the Cloak of the Weave, which is perfect for any spellcaster at the party but works well with the warlocks' ability to recharge their abilities on a short rest. With this cloak, the wearer will gain a +1 bonus to their spell save DCs and spell attack rolls.
Cloak of the Weave
Gain +1 bonus to spell save DC and spell attack rolls. Once per short rest, absorb elemental damage to take half damage, then deal an extra 1d6 of that element damage type back on the next attack.
However, the best feature is Absorb Elements, whichlets the wearer absorb elemental damage once per short rest and take half damage from it. They can then use that element type to deal an extra 1d6 on their next attack.
