Viral Nuke Detonation: The Most Annoying NPCs in Baldur’s Gate 3 Obliterated

A Baldur’s Gate 3 player has taken revenge on the most frustrating NPCs in the iconic city, using an impressive “barrel nuke”that might be seen as overkill.

The concept of player agency is integral to the experience of Baldur’s Gate 3, rooted in the beloved tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons. Larian Studios has provided a vast array of tools, leaving players free to choose how to utilize them.

By setting aside traditional morals, players can leverage the game’s mechanics to overcome obstacles or even create unusual subclasses for their favorite companions. Since the game’s launch, players have showcased various tricks involving its physics; a fan-favorite technique known as ‘barrelmancy’ stands out.

In a remarkable show of this strategy, one player has constructed the in-game equivalent of a nuclear bomb. However, rather than trivializing a tough combat scenario, X user jakethebrick_ unleashed a colossal explosion on a small group of noncombatant street performers.

i’ve been hoarding every single barrel and explosive i could find since act 1. all for this moment. #BaldursGate3 #BG3 pic.twitter.com/xjjWR1aKcc

— jules (@jakethebrick_) September 8, 2024

For further context, the Wizards outside of Sorcerous Sundries in Lower City Baldur’s Gate are notorious among players. They constantly cast cantrips, often leading to annoyance for those nearby, a sentiment echoed in the reactions of jakethebrick_.

They amassed over 100 smokepowder, runepowder, firewine, and oil barrels into a massive structure near Sorcerous Sundries. “I’ve been hoarding every single barrel and explosive I could find since Act 1,” they noted. “All for this moment.”

To safeguard their party, they cast Globe of Invulnerability and ignited the fuse using Alchemist’s Fire. The explosion yielded a blinding flash and reduced their game’s framerate to single digits. “I’m honestly surprised the game didn’t crash,” jakethebrick_ remarked in the comments.

Wanting to share their experience, they even provided a link to their save file in the comments, featuring a complete inventory of explosive barrels. Players are encouraged to explore that information further.