Ranged weapons allow characters to fight from afar in Baldur’s Gate 3. People can specialize in archery, but nearly everyone should always have a bow.
Ranged weapons allow characters to fight from afar in Baldur’s Gate 3. You can build classes like Rogue and Ranger to specifically be dedicated archers. Even more melee-focused classes should carry around a crossbow in case the terrain becomes inhospitable.
The Joltshooter is a special Longbow in Baldur's Gate 3 a it deals 1d8 piercing damage at its base but has no bonus to attack. However, it also stores two Lightning Charges per hit. Each charge grants one lightning damage per next attack. If you save up to five charges, this increases to 1d8 damage. Additionally, several other pieces of equipment can use charges. This includes the Lifebringer circlet, which gives temporary hitpoints.
5 Nyrulna While not a bow or crossbow, Nyrulna is a Trident designed to primarily be thrown. It can be obtained by traveling to Chult. The most direct means is taking part in Akabi’s Jackpot. In most cases, you will lose the spin no matter what. However, it is possible to win every so often. If you piss off Akabi by any means, he will teleport you away. This can include stealing from him, accusing him of cheating, or both.
The Gontrl Mael is +3 Longbow which hits the target with the effects of a Cleric’s Guiding Bolt, giving Advantage to the next attack. The bow also grants Celestial Haste. This provides the Haste with status without becoming tired afterward. This option is excellent for consistently hitting foes, even if the damage isn’t always the highest.
2 Hellfire Hand Crossbow The Hellfire Hand Crossbow is the best one-handed ranged weapon in Baldur's Gate 3. It is wielded by the Yurgir hiding in the Gauntlet of Shar. The demon Raphael requests that you subdue the creature by any means. To secure the Hand Crossbow, you have to defeat the Yurgir in open combat so that his corpse remains. If you talk him out of a whole fight, he will either plummet to his death or leave entirely.