There are a variety of weapon options in , all offering different damage types to suit different play styles. One of the more versatile is the finesse weapon; these melee weapons use Dexterity as the primary stat rather than Strength, often allowing them to be dual-wielded. These weapons are perfect for rogues, rangers, and bards as well as classes who don't traditionally use a weapon such as spellcasters.
[Warning: The following article contains minor spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3.]
It is important to check if a character is proficient in using finesse weapons before giving them one in. Characters can use weapons and armor they are not proficient in but will not be able to use them as effectively. Proficiencies can be checked on the character sheet tab for all companions, and there will be a list of all the weapons and armor that the character is proficient in. As finesse weapons use Dexterity rather than Strength, it also makes sense to check that it is the higher of the two scores.
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The Dancing Breeze is a very rare glaive which can be bought from Exxvikyap in Rivington General. This two-handed weapon deals 120+2 slashing damage and gives any character using it extra reach, which is great for using its Whirlwind Attack. With Whirlwind Attack, once per short rest, the character can spin themselves and the glaive around, striking all nearby enemies.
A great Act One finesse weapon is the Githyanki Shortsword, which can be found either after battling the githyanki patrol or on a githyanki corpse in the Mountain Pass. The shortsword does 1d6 piercing damage with a chance to deal an extra 1d4 psychic damage if the target has less than 50% of
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