The The Baneful is a Rare One-Handed +1 Shortsword found in Baldur’s Gate 3.
The wizard Otiluke wrote about bound weapons and their propensity to coalesce with their wielder as the pair come together. He also wrote about their dangers, which are manifold, and their benefits, which make the danger worth it.
Weapons are a type of equipment that can be used to deal Melee or Ranged damage. Users that are proficient with weapons will gain access to additional abilities. They can be One-Handed, Two-Handed, or Versatile (either One or Two-Handed).
Where to Find the The Baneful
You can find the The Baneful in the following locations:
- You can purchase (or steal) this from Blurg at the Ebonlake Grotto
The Baneful Abilities
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Flourish
- feint an attack and potentially inflict Off Balance.
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Piercing Strike
- Inflict +2 piercing damage, with the chance to inflict Gaping Wounds (does not affect Undead/Constructs)
- Favoured Weapon - Gain a +1 bonus to damage and Attack rolls.
- Baneful Bond - On a hit, possibly inflict Bane on your target.
