Summary
InBaldur’s Gate 3, consumables are more than just emergency items, with some of them offeringtruly game-changing benefits, withpowerful effects that last until long rest, require no concentration, and don’t drain your spell slots. Some consumables grantstronger buffsthan spells, while certain potions and arrows canreplicate magical effects without requiring a spellcaster in the party.
Whether you’re avoiding a long rest to take advantage of your buffs a little longer, running a party without a dedicated spellcaster, or just want a reliable alternative to concentration-based spells, these eight consumables will ensure your party remains at peak form.
8Elixir Of Heroism
Permanent Heroism Without Concentration
Unlike the Heroism spell, whichrequires the spellcaster to maintain concentrationand lasts only for 10 turns, theElixir of Heroismoffers better buffs in comparison andlasts until long resting. While theHeroismenchantment spell grants its target immunity against the Frightened condition and 5 additional HP, the Elixir of Heroismprovides an additional 10 HP and the blessed condition.
Creatures bestowed with the blessed conditionacquire a 1d4 bonus to their attack rolls and saving throw rolls, which makes the Elixir of Heroism far more effective than the spell.
7Potion Of Speed
Haste Without Concentration
Hasteis arguably the most powerful spell inBaldur’s Gate 3,allowing for an additional action per turn for 10 turns. However, the spell requires concentration to maintain and parties are likely to rely on a wizard or sorcerer for this role.
In contrast, thePotion of Speedoffers similar benefits to that of Haste for three turns, but with theadvantage of not requiring concentration to maintain the effect. This allows players to compose aggressive parties without having to rely on a dedicated spellcaster.
6Potion Of Invisibility
Reliable, Concentration-Free Invisibility
Just like the Potion of Speed, thePotion of Invisibilityallows players togo invisible without having to depend on a spell. Moreover, unlike the Potion of Speed, the Potion of Invisibilitygrants a total of ten turns of invisibility, equating it to the spell.
Since potions can be consumed using a bonus action, it alone makes the Potion of Invisibility arguably better than the spell, which requires the caster to spend an action, a spell slot, and furthermore maintain concentration. Although, at higher levels,Greater Invisibilityis a more effective choice for invisibility, as it allows its target to remain invisible after succeeding a stealth check.
5Elixir Of Bloodlust
Alternative To Haste For Extra Actions
TheElixir of Bloodlustis a weaker variant of the Haste spell and the Potion of Speed, as it grants an additional action only after the player kills a target. However, unlike the Potion of Speed or Haste, the effects of the elixir last until long rest, making it a valuable consumable for extended fights with multiple enemies.
At higher character levels, the Elixir of Bloodlust becomes extremely powerful, as players are more likely to defeat standard enemies in a single turn, and as a result, earn an additional action. Moreover, the bonus from the elixir can stack with Potions of Speed or the Haste spell without overriding its original effect.
4Elixir Of Cloud Giant Strength
Superior Strength Buff
TheElixir of Cloud Giant Strengthis a must-have consumable for most melee-based characters, especially if they don’t invest ability points into the strength attribute. While theEnhance Abilityspell with the Bull’s Strength subset offers advantage on strength checks and doubles equipment load, theElixir of Cloud Giant Strength straight up sets its consumer’s strength to 27, offering a +6 modifier to strength checks.
Given how powerful this elixir can be, it’s a reliable consumable forFighters,Paladins, andTavern Brawler Monks. While the Elixir of Cloud Giant Strength isn’t available in the early to mid-game, a slightly weaker variant,Elixir of Hill Giant Strength, can be amply found in the first and second acts of the game.
Considering the rarity of Cloud Giant Fingers inBaldur’s Gate 3, it’s best to purchase the elixir from merchants.
3Arrow of Arcane Interference
Silence & Break Concentration In One Shot
While theSilencespell is quite strong in its ability to lock down large groups of enemies, including spellcasters,it doesn’t, however, break the concentration of an affected spellcaster. In the late game, enemy spellcasters are extremely powerful, and breaking their concentration on powerful spells likeHold PersonandDominate Personbecomes vital.
TheArrow of Arcane Interferencetackles the one drawback of the silence spell —it breaks concentration on spells. The main drawback of the Arrow of Arcane Interference is its limited targeting, affecting only a single enemy compared to Silence’s wide AOE radius.
2Elixir Of Universal Resistance
Grants Resistance To All Damaging Conditions
The Elixir of Universal Resistance is one of the strongest consumables in the game,granting its consumer resistance against all damage types for ten turns. Unlike the level 3 spell,Protection from Energy, which provides resistance against five elemental conditions and requires concentration, theElixir of Universal Resistance halves all incoming damage, both magical and non-magical, making it a solid choice for tough boss encounters.
Despite being classified as an elixir,the effect of the Elixir of Universal Resistance only lasts for 10 turnsand consuming any other elixir on top of it doesn’t override its effect.
1Arrow Of Transposition
Unlimited Misty Step Without Spell Slots Or Short Rests
Misty Stepis one of the most reliable teleportation spells in the game. It becomes available as a level 2 spell to sorcerers and wizards, and certain items allow its wearer to cast the spell once per short rest. However, theArrow of Transpositionoffers the same teleportation ability, albeit restricted to the arrow’s flight path.
Where the Arrows of Transposition shine is in their ability to virtually offer unlimited Misty Steps without having to rely on spells, making it a valuable tool to have in one’s backpack as a backup for Misty Step.
