The Ultimate Guide to Dominating Baldur's Gate 3: Unleash the Power of the Mightiest Maces!

In history, maces held significant importance as weapons in armies. They were particularly prevalent during the medieval era, utilized in close combat to penetrate the chain mail or body armor of enemy forces. Knights, in particular, were known for wielding maces, which stood apart from typical clubs due to the heads on their shaft ends. As time went on, maces became a symbol of nobility and were frequently utilized by cavalry, though with longer shafts more suitable for mounted combat.

The realm of RPGs is no stranger to this esteemed weapon class. In Baldur's Gate 3, players are bestowed with intriguing and practical options when it comes to weaponry, providing a diverse range of methods to handle pesky adversaries.

6 Xyanyde

The Xyanyde is a unique mace that possesses average stats. Similar to other maces, it inflicts 1d6 damage and offers the ability to use the Concussive Smash action: once the wielder successfully strikes an opponent, they can temporarily stun the enemy once per short rest. However, what sets this weapon apart is its special attribute.

The Xyanyde's Fire allows the wielder to engulf the target in Faerie Fire once per short rest, in the event that they miss an attack. This causes the designated enemy to radiate a brilliant light, granting advantage to any subsequent attack rolls against them. However, it must be noted that this ability is not always reliable, functioning only about 40% of the time. If a player is interested in obtaining the Xyanyde, Minthara drops it at the Shattered Sanctum.

5 Loviatar’s Scourge

Loviatar's Scourge is an extraordinary mace that offers more than meets the eye. Along with its standard stats, this unique weapon inflicts an extra +1d6 Necrotic damage and grants resistance to Necrotic damage for the wielder. This exceptional combination makes Loviatar's Scourge a formidable choice, especially in specific situations.

For instance, imagine a paladin brandishing this mighty weapon. When the paladin utilizes smite, the necrotic damage is applied twice, amplifying the impact. It's worth noting that while unleashing attacks, the wielder also becomes susceptible to necrotic damage themselves, which explains the aptly named ability "Willing Whip." You can acquire Loviatar's Scourge by defeating Abdirak within the confines of the Shattered Sanctum.

4 Shattered Flail

The Shattered Flail offers captivating benefits to players, even without prioritizing its aesthetic appeal. It boasts a +2 weapon enchantment, resulting in a 1d6+2 damage output. The weapon becomes even more fascinating with its unique attribute, Yeenoghu's Gift.

Yeenoghu's Gift grants the wielder a healing effect of 1d6 whenever damage is dealt. However, one must be cautious, as there is a possibility of succumbing to madness and inadvertently harming a fellow party member. This formidable mace can be obtained by defeating Flind, the Gnoll Leader, on the treacherous Risen Road.

3 Handmaiden’s Mace

The Handmaiden’s Mace, a rare mace in the game, is arguably the best choice due to its exceptional stats. While it may not possess a remarkable magical ability, it boasts a +2 weapon enchantment, resulting in 1d6+2 damage. Additionally, it inflicts an additional +1d6 poison damage. While some players may view these features as situational, the mace also enhances the wielder's strength stat up to 18. Despite the inability to surpass this limit, it serves as a valuable solution for characters with a low strength stat. The Handmaiden’s Mace can be acquired by defeating Viconia in the House of Grief during the Daughter of Darkness quest, located in the Lower City area of Baldur’s Gate.

2 Devotee’s Mace

Baldur’s Gate 3 presents players with numerous choices in both storytelling and weaponry. The Devotee’s Mace may struggle to stand out among the impressive array of available weapons. However, this legendary piece of equipment boasts a desirable +3 weapon enchantment and deals an additional 1d8 radiant damage. Moreover, its action, Healing Incense Aura, bestows healing upon the wielder and nearby allies within a 9-meter range, granting them 1d4 health at the start of the wielder's turn.

Unfortunately, this exceptional weapon does come with some limitations. Firstly, it can only be equipped in the main hand slot. Secondly, acquiring it requires the player to attain level 10 as a cleric and choose the option "Divine Intervention: Arm Thy Servant." Consequently, the Devotee's Mace is exclusively available as an end-game weapon.

1 The Blood of Lathander

The Blood of Lathander is a truly formidable piece of equipment, deserving of the title "overpowered." Its +3 weapon enchantment is just the beginning, as it offers an additional strength modifier to amplify its damage.

But it doesn't stop there. This mace also possesses “Lathander’s Blessing,” an extraordinary ability that grants the wielder a healing boost of 2–12 points. Furthermore, within a 9-meter radius, it heals party members for 1–6 points, but this ability can only be utilized once per long rest. Additionally, players are bestowed with "Lathander's Light," a radiant glow that illuminates a 6-meter radius with its holy brilliance. In combat, any fiends or undead within this light must succeed on a Constitution saving throw, or else be blinded by its radiance. And to top it all off, the mace introduces the powerful Level 6 Evocation spell, "Sunbeam."

To acquire this mace, the player has to either solve some puzzles in the Rosymorn Monastery in the Mountain Pass, or grab it and kill four turrets within four turns.