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Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Finds Bizarre Detail That Adds Tons of Combat Complexity

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December 15, 2024

Christoph Rediske

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Dip weapons on burning companions for extra damage in Baldur’s Gate 3 combat.
Larian’s sandbox design allows for unique gameplay discoveries in Baldur’s Gate 3.

A clever Baldur’s Gate 3 player online has discovered that weapons can be dipped on any companion with the “Burning” status effect for extra damage. This Baldur’s Gate 3 detail adds tons of complexity to combat in the game, as players could find many ways to use this to their advantage.

Since Baldur’s Gate 3‘s release, players have frequently discovered new things that the game’s sandbox allows them to do. Usually, this comes as a result of messing around in the game, and being surprised that Larian had actually considered certain things as being a possibility in the first place. For example, one player turned Scratch into an anti-mage grenade in Baldur’s Gate 3 by having him eat a Sussur Bloom, with some very powerful results. There are some features in the game that players would never choose to combine, but can actually prove a powerful combo, which is why gamers will be discovering things like this for a long time to come.

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Redditor Agent_Gentlemen noticed that during Baldur’s Gate 3‘s combat, players can dip their weapons in any companion that currently has the “Burning” status effect. This is much more likely to happen than finding a burning surface to use during combat, making this quite a powerful discovery, with players able to get a free boost to their damage in these situations. According to other users in the thread, this also works on burning enemies, too, making this a potent combo for any players who frequently use fire magic spells in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Weapons Can Be Dipped on Burning Companions

Others in the thread pointed out that even with hundreds of hours in the game, they had never even used the dipping feature. It’s not exactly a hidden mechanic in Baldur’s Gate 3, as it’s on the action bar at all times, but it’s pretty clear that there aren’t enough surfaces that it works on. However, the discovery that it can be used on burning NPCs could ignite more use of the dipping feature.

Early 2025 is set to be an exciting period for Baldur’s Gate 3 players. Larian is set to release Baldur’s Gate 3‘s Patch 8, which is going to bring an enormous amount of content to the game. This includes crossplay, Photo Mode, and a new subclass for every class in Baldur’s Gate 3. After this, it’s assumed that Larian will largely be moving on from the game, having previously confirmed it is working on two new titles going forward. Details about these games are currently very sparse, beyond the fact that they exist.

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Baldur’s Gate 3

Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.

THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCE
Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.

A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.

Franchise: Baldur’s Gate
Released: August 3, 2023
Multiplayer: Local Multiplayer
Engine: Divinity 4.0
ESRB: M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
How Long To Beat: 100+ Hours
Steam Deck Compatibility: yes
X|S Optimized: yes
PS Plus Availability: N/A
Split Screen Orientation: Vertical Only
Number of Players: 1-4
Local Co-Op Support: 1-2 Players
OpenCritic Rating: Mighty
Cross Save: yes
Cross-Platform Play: Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t support crossplay