Master the Art of Healing: Unlock 6 Essential Poison Cures in Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 is an isometric RPG that draws inspiration from the popular TTRPG Dungeons and Dragons. Just like its tabletop counterpart, the game presents various challenges such as traps and status effects that can impede characters while they venture into the world. Among these challenges, poison poses a significant threat, often afflicting characters through weapon attacks or encountering poison clouds triggered by environmental factors.

Dealing with poison can be quite bothersome, particularly since certain moments in the story require players to find a way to cure this affliction. Fortunately, players have a few options to choose from in Baldur's Gate 3 when it comes to antidotes, as well as some clever techniques to handle the troublesome environmental poisons.

6 Antidote

The game offers this convenient antidote as one of the most commonly found items, which can be purchased or obtained in various locations. Players will typically find it sold by potion-specializing merchants, although some regular vendors may also carry a few bottles. Those looking to save coins can also find free antidotes by looting enemies and their supplies.

This antidote is effective against different types of poison, including the specific Duergar-poison that Thulla, the Deep Gnome from The Underdark, has been afflicted with. Crafty players will be pleased to learn that they can also create this antidote by combining Salts of Mugwort with any suspension.

5 Antitoxin

If players have reached the Underdark without obtaining an antidote beforehand and find Thulla in agonizing pain, a successful check will reveal that the antitoxin can be obtained from Gekh Coal, the Duergar who originally poisoned her.

Depending on the players' journey through the Underdark, they might have already encountered Gekh. He is conveniently located a short distance from the Myconid Colony. Players have the option to approach him amicably and purchase the antidote, or they can take a more aggressive approach and retrieve the antitoxin by looting Gekh's deceased body to cure Thulla.

4 Lesser Restoration/Greater Restoration

These spells have immense usefulness but are highly situational. Instead of providing standard healing, they specialize in removing specific status effects or curses. If dealing with a bothersome poisoning, Lesser Restoration should suffice. However, in urgent situations where the former spell is unavailable, Greater Restoration can be utilized.

Since both spells are included in the cleric spell list, Shadowheart possesses the ability to cast them. Furthermore, outside of combat, prepared spells can be conveniently swapped, making it an invaluable tool for curing poison and other afflictions.

3 Lay On Hands

The Lay On Hands ability in Baldur's Gate 3 is a modified adaptation of the same ability found in Dungeons and Dragons. One notable similarity between both versions is the special ability to simultaneously heal and cure poison ailments. This feature proves particularly valuable when facing harsh poison attacks, offering characters both a crucial HP boost and necessary healing. Ultimately, Lay On Hands accomplishes the dual task of addressing two ailments with just one skill.

2 Gust of Wind

Although this spell may not provide a cure for a poisoned ally, it serves as a valuable tool for avoiding poisonous clouds altogether. Whether caused by the environment, a spell, or an item, these clouds can be a nuisance for a party to manage. It becomes even more troublesome when the lead character efficiently avoids the cloud while other party members unwittingly run into it. To address this issue, spellcasters can rely on the level 2 evocation spell, Gust of Wind, which effectively eliminates these troublesome clouds and safeguards the entire party from poisoning.

1 Fire

In Baldur's Gate 3, there are numerous ways to ignite the world, and utilizing fire can be particularly effective in overcoming challenging scenarios. When confronted with a poison cloud and seemingly limited options, players can attempt to ignite it for a potential solution. Poison in Baldur's Gate 3 is highly combustible, consistent with Larian's game mechanics, allowing players to exploit this aspect to their benefit while exploring the game world.

Baldur's Gate 3 is available for PC. A PlayStation 5 version is set to release on September 6th, and an Xbox Series X/S version is currently in development.