‘Intimidating’ Baldur’s Gate 3 Mechanic: A Surprisingly Useful Feature

According to Baldur’s Gate 3 players, this particularly useful and easy-to-use in-game mechanic should not be overlooked in your next playthrough.

Despite its numerous locations to discover and challenges to conquer, Baldur’s Gate 3 is renowned for its immense size that can take hundreds of hours to complete in just one playthrough. As a result, it is easy to overlook certain aspects, such as in-game mechanics.

Ever since the game’s release, players have uncovered numerous beneficial mechanics that can give them an advantage in battles. Among these, there is one specific mechanic that players strongly recommend not overlooking: alchemy.

In a discussion on a Reddit thread about neglected mechanics in their playthrough, a user confessed to never having opened the alchemy tab. Other players chimed in, stating that it is a convenient and effortless feature to learn, making it worthwhile to explore.

Baldur’s Gate 3 allows you to give various buffs to your characters with potions.

One person advised, “Don’t overlook this. Although it may seem daunting, there is actually no effort required. Simply click ‘extract all ingredients’ followed by ‘filter by craftable only’ and then create the items listed. It’s incredibly straightforward and some of the resulting potions can greatly benefit you, such as those for speed, bloodlust, and invisibility.”

Despite claiming to despise crafting, another user also noted that the mechanic is straightforward in Baldur’s Gate 3 and is required for at least one sub-questline.

In addition, a user pointed out that acquiring the necessary ingredients for Hastening Grenades, Potions of Speed, Elixir of Bloodlust, Elixir of Viciousness, Battlemages Elixir (as well as strength Elixirs) from merchants and having a halfling companion brew them as a transmutation wizard is a much more reliable way to obtain these incredibly powerful items.

As stated by another user, this source is the origin of all my bloodthirsty potions. During the battle, Astarion and the Risky Ring are able to swiftly defeat every enemy in just one turn, as observed halfway through the fight.

If you are someone who enjoys taking all the items and stealing from merchants, it is probable that you already possess a vast amount of potions in your inventory.

However, in an Honor Mode playthrough where there is a high risk of being caught, having the ability to create your own potions can greatly help in the long term.