How to Make Masterwork Weapon in Baldur’s Gate 3
Contents
What is a Masterwork Weapon?
Before diving into the process of crafting a masterwork weapon in Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s essential to understand what makes a masterwork weapon truly special. Masterwork weapons are enhanced weapons that gain additional damage output and precision compared to regular weapons. This enhancement is often the result of careful crafting, the selection of superior materials, and a bit of good old-fashioned dwarven know-how.
The Materials Needed for Masterwork Weapon Crafting
To embark on this exciting journey of crafting a masterwork weapon, you’ll need specific materials and resources. Some of the necessary components include:
- 10 copper bars
- 2 gems (amber, moonstone, opal, or star)
- A random magical essence (either dragon’s essence, wyrm’s tooth, or beholder’s essence)
- A variety of common or uncommon in-game components (such as bones, metal scraps, or mysterious scrolls)
Table 1: Materials needed for masterwork weapon crafting
| Material | Amount Needed |
|---|---|
| Copper Bars | 10 |
| Gems (amber, moonstone, opal, or star) | 2 |
| Magical Essences | 1 |
Step 1: Craft the Raw Materials
The first step in the process involves crafting the necessary raw materials. Using your crafting menu, forge the required number of copper bars, and gather the necessary components (listed above). Remember to collect rare and powerful components whenever possible to strengthen your eventual masterwork weapon.
Crafting Examples:
- Bones and metal scraps: Craft them using the furnace, under the "smithing" section.
- Copper bars: Forge copper ingots by combining 4 copper plates.
- Gems: Forging gems at the smelter will enhance their effectiveness in crafting your masterwork weapon.
Important Tips:
• Always gather a variety of materials for your crafting options, even if you won’t immediately need them for the current crafting project. You can always use stored materials to upgrade your characters or construct more complex craft projects later.
• Research the stats of each ingredient and craft according to specific needs.
Step 2: Choose the Crafting Template
Select an existing blueprint for crafting your masterwork weapon using the chosen magical essence. As you choose, consider what kind of enhancements you need and balance for your particular build and character. Not all enchantments will create the masterwork weapon outcome.
Example templates: Adamantine Blade, Dragon Fury, Eldritch Fury, and so on.
When choosing a crafting template: remember to:**
- Ensure the stats and modifiers you want.
- Make sure the enhancements don’t cancel each other out (as some are mutually exclusive).
Step 3: Combine Ingredients and Templates
With your base materials ready and your preferred crafting template chosen, the time has come to join the forces. Add the base materials to your crafting table and let the power of the raw materials fuse with the strength of your blueprint. Patience will be rewarded.
Note:
– If there are any unresolved crafting inconsistencies or errors at this step, you must address and fix them manually.
When resolving inconsistencies:
- If there are redundant materials: eliminate the doubles and make the necessary readjustments.
- Balance and redistribute material properties to obtain the most suitable outcome.
