How To Get The Cruel Sting In Baldur’s Gate 3

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In order to get the Cruel Sting in , you will have to progress a fair amount into the game’s campaign and then accomplish a very specific task. Cruel Sting is categorized as a Rare Longsword in Larian Studios’ critically acclaimed turn-based RPG. The weapon does not only provide a fair amount of damage for its wielder (1d10 (1d8) Slashing) but can also inflict Psychic damage. It even has some very useful special abilities for increased damage output and even crowd control. Granted, Cruel Sting does not match the firepower of some Legendary weapons in , but it is a good option when first found.

The main difference presented by Cruel Sting in comparison to some other swords in the game is its unique weapon ability called Sting The Helpless. With it, if the equipping character is a drow elf, they will deal 1~4 Poison damage against Restrained targets. This is particularly good, as Cruel Sting itself unlocks the spell Ensnaring Strands, which can inflict such as status effect on opponents. As such, this is a great weapon for Minthara in , for instance, or a drow custom character that is either a Fighter or a Paladin. Before putting it to good use, however, you need to find and unlock Cruel Sting.

The Cruel Sting Longsword can only be unlocked in Act 2 of the game. You will have, essentially, two opportunities to grab it. The first one will happen when you follow the Harpers outside of the Last Light Inn. They will lead you and your party to an ambush, where you can pick up the Moonlantern in, which will keep those in its radius from the Shadow Curse that afflicts the land. Upon setting up the trap in the ruins of a destroyed house, players can confront the drider Kar’niss and his followers for the Moonlantern.

At this point,