Why It’s Best Not to Use This Baldur’s Gate 3 Spell Indoors

Baldur’s Gate 3 offers players a variety of abilities to utilize in battle, however, caution must be exercised when casting a particular spell as it can cause harm to non-combatants.

A frequently overlooked aspect of the incredible player freedom in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the option to engage in combat with almost anyone in the game. While Vlaakith has the power to use Wish and defeat you if you offend her, the majority of other enemies can be confronted as soon as you encounter them.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, it is possible to unintentionally attract enemies through AoE effects. While spells such as Fireball can be highly effective, they may also harm NPCs or ignite surfaces, resulting in additional enemies joining the fight.

While using certain spells, there is a possibility of causing harm to non-combatants, but this can only occur in specific areas. As mentioned in a discussion on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, the Moonbeam spell, which is available to level 2 Druids, should not be cast indoors in buildings with floors.

Close up of a Moon Lantern in Baldur's Gate 3 — Running Studios

A player warned against using moonbeam on upper floors of buildings, as it extends all the way to the ground floor and can be lethal to anyone who walks through it. This caused me to have to restart when Halsin became the most wanted man in Baldurs Gate.

Moonbeam has the ability to call forth a beam of light that inflicts damage on any creatures that enter or begin their turn within its radius. With two Druid companions in Baldur’s Gate 3, it is highly probable that you will have the opportunity to use this spell at some point.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, Moonbeam’s effect is considered to remain in the same location across multiple floors, meaning that individuals on lower levels can still be affected by the spell.

This version of Moonbeam differs from its counterpart in D&D 5e, as it only targets a single location. It is probable that the Baldur’s Gate 3 version is due to restrictions within the game’s engine or an oversight by the developers, rather than a deliberate alteration to the spell’s mechanics.

Moonbeam is a powerful spell to use in narrow areas where enemies can be easily cornered, as it will continuously damage them when they reach a choke point. However, players should be cautious as Moonbeam may unintentionally harm any NPCs lingering in the lower levels.