10 Most Useful Baldur's Gate 3 Utility Spells To Use Outside Of Combat

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is full of spells, many of which are centered around combat and damage output. There is a reason spellcasters in both this game and are considered such powerful class options, as their spells allow them to take out hordes of enemies and control the battlefield. But includes many spells that are useful outside of combat as well, and the utility of these magical abilities deserves praise.

Aside from fights, making progress in requires careful exploration, thorough investigation, effective communication, and no shortage of creativity. Spellcasters have many options to choose from to improve their party's chances of success in these fields, and even some spells that unlock content otherwise unavailable in the game. These ten options are among the best to choose from when assembling a caster's spell list.

There are some amazing low level spells that those new to Baldur's Gate 3 should keep an eye out for when picking their classes and spells.

is a cantrip available to many classes in the game, and while its use cases might be niche, it is incredible at what it does. That is,getting NPCs to move around and group up on the map, vacating certain areas and crowding others. The spell creates a small illusory cat in a space within range, which causes everyone around it to approach and investigate it for a few turns.

For thieves looking to empty out an area before they rob it blind without needing to worry about getting spotted.

The most obvious use for this spell is for thieves looking to empty out an area before they rob it blind without needing to worry about getting spotted. The cantrip doesn't expend any resources and requires no saving throw, meaning it can be used indefinitely for this purpose to consistent effect. However, clever players can also use the spell to do things like clear at-risk civilians from an area before starting a fight, grouping up enemies to hit them with an AOE, and getting allies together to buff them all at once.

Several spells in the game