A Baldur's Gate 3 Clever Trick Can Help Your Companions Equip Better Gear

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Playing around with the different resources in reveals some interesting exploits that players can use to get a leg up in the game. With so many different spells, items, and interactions, it’s understandable that players might still be discovering new ways to play nearly a year after its full release. It wouldn’t be surprising if players continued to find more exploits for the game as time goes on.

One trick in particular can help players equip some better gear for their companions. Though this will come at the cost of some minor resources, the trade is ultimately worth it to gain certain bonuses. Even a minor bonus on a melee weapon in can have a major impact, especially once players can do multiple attacks in the same turn. Having some additional buffs can be especially helpful earlier in the game, when players may still be waiting to grow into their class’ full power. It’s also just nice to speed things along on subsequent playthroughs.

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players found that they can use the spell to give themselves certain advantages in the game. This first-level spell allows players to disguise themselves as one of the myriad fantasy races from. However, this disguise isn’t just for appearances. By switching a character’s race, they gain access to racial bonuses on certain items that they wouldn’t normally be able to use.

Certain items and weapons in provide additional bonuses only for members of a certain race. This is commonly seen with githyanki items, as the isolationist tribe seems bent on ensuring no outsiders can use their weapons against them. Restrictions like this can be easily side-stepped with a single cast of. The spell lasts until the next long rest, meaning it is an easily repeatable cast, especially once players have more spell slots.

Players who own the Digital Deluxe version of can also use the item Mask of the