Baldur's Gate 3: 25 Best Items For Strength
Unleashing Unstoppable Power Through Strength-Enhancing Gear
In Baldur’s Gate 3, Strength is a crucial stat that determines a character’s physical prowess. It impacts attack rolls, athletics, jump distances, and carrying capacity—especially for melee-centric classes like Barbarian, Fighter, and Paladin.
Players can boost their Strength through feats, raising the stat to 20, but the real game-changers are items that scale with Strength. These potent items allow players to dominate enemies, endure devastating blows, and become nearly unstoppable. Let’s explore some of the best Strength-enhancing items available in the game.
Updated January 29, 2025, by Vincent Arogya: The world of Baldur’s Gate 3 is constantly expanding, and with it, new gear and items for Strength builds. This updated list includes recent additions to help you perfect your power-packed character builds and unleash might like never before.
25. Devilfoil Mask
Increases Strength by +1 per character wearing the same mask
How to Find: In Act 1, in the Gymforge, Underdark, or dropped by Merregon Legionnaire enemies.
Item Type: Common helmet
The Devilfoil Mask is a unique piece of equipment that enhances Strength based on how many characters in the vicinity wear the mask. However, it comes with a downside: it reduces Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma by -1. Use it wisely!
24. Handmaiden’s Mace
Sets Strength to 18
How to Find: In Act 3, dropped by Viconia DeVir in the Cloister of Sombre Entrance.
Item Type: Very Rare Mace
The Handmaiden's Mace boosts Strength to 18 and adds poison damage to attacks, making it a fantastic weapon for those focused on raw melee damage. It also scales bonus damage based on Strength modifiers.
23. Splint Armor +2
Grants +1 to Strength Saving Throws and Ability Checks
How to Find: Purchased from merchants once the player reaches level 9.
Item Type: Heavy Armor
This late-game armor offers defensive bonuses, improving Strength saving throws and ability checks. However, as heavy armor, it imposes a disadvantage on stealth checks, so be cautious when sneaking.
22. Ring Mail Armor +2
Grants +1 to Strength Saving Throws and Ability Checks
How to Find: Purchased from merchants once the player reaches level 9.
Item Type: Heavy Armor
Similar to Splint Armor +2, the Ring Mail Armor +2 boosts Strength-related abilities while reducing slashing damage. Be mindful of its weight, as it also hinders stealth.
21. Mirror of Loss
Increases Strength by +2, up to a maximum of 24
How to Find: In the House of Grief in Act 3.
Item Type: Lore Object
The Mirror of Loss offers a permanent Strength boost of +2 after players surrender one of their memories. Perfect for players who want a reliable Strength buff without further drawbacks.
20. Hr’a’cknir Bracers
Grants +1 to Strength Saving Throws and Mage Hand bonus action
How to Find: Sold by various merchants or crafted through alchemy.
Item Type: Rare Elixir
These bracers are great for Strength builds that want added versatility. In addition to Strength bonuses, they allow use of Telekinesis and the Mage Hand bonus action, making them a must-have for certain builds.
19. The Mighty Cloth
Increases Strength by +2, to a maximum of 20
How to Find: In Act 2, purchased from Quartermaster Talli at the Last Light Inn.
Item Type: Rare Clothing
The Mighty Cloth is a rare piece of clothing that grants +2 Strength, plus perks like Bull’s Strength (doubling carrying capacity) and Bull Rush (allowing you to charge and knock enemies back).
18. Harmonium Halberd
Increases Strength by +2, up to a maximum of 23
How to Find: In Act 2, purchased from Dammon at the Last Light Inn.
Item Type: Rare Halberd
This powerful halberd boosts Strength and allows characters to deal with enemies more effectively, using unique actions like Rush Attack, Lacerate, and Cleave.
17. Titanstring Bow
Deals additional damage equivalent to the character's Strength modifier
How to Find: Purchased or stolen from Lann Tarv in Moonrise Towers.
Item Type: Rare Longbow
This bow grants additional damage from Strength-based characters, making it an excellent choice for archers with high Strength.
16. Bonespike Garb
Temporarily gains +15 HP upon entering Rage
How to Find: Sold by the Dragonborn Exxvikyap in Rivington in Act 3.
Item Type: Very Rare Clothing
Though not directly Strength-based, the Bonespike Garb provides excellent bonuses for Barbarian characters, including bonus HP and damage resistance when entering Rage.
15. Club of Hill Giant Strength
Sets Strength to 19
How to Find: In Act 1, by breaking the stool of Hill Giant strength on the highest floor of Arcane Tower.
Item Type: Uncommon Club
This quirky club sets your Strength to 19 and is perfect for anyone looking to boost their power early on in the game.
14. Sword of Justice
Grants Tyr’s Protection bonus action per short rest
How to Find: Carried by Anders in Toll House or rewarded upon killing Karlach in "Hunt the Devil" quest.
Item Type: Uncommon Greatsword
This sword offers a bonus action to boost Armor Class and additional slashing damage. It’s especially useful for early-game Strength builds.
13. The Baneful
Chance to inflict Bane on hit target
How to Find: Sold by Burg in Ebonlake Grotto in the Underdark.
Item Type: Rare Shortsword
The Baneful shortsword has a chance to curse enemies with Bane, reducing their effectiveness in combat. Ideal for both Strength and Dexterity builds.
12. Blooded Greataxe
Deals additional slashing damage when under 50% HP
How to Find: Sold by trader Roah Moonglow in Goblin's Camp in Act 1.
Item Type: Rare Greataxe
This axe is especially powerful when the wielder’s health dips below 50%, delivering additional damage based on Strength modifiers.
11. Hamarhraft
Deals Thunder damage when jumping
How to Find: Found in a gilded chest in Waukeen's Rest.
Item Type: Uncommon Maul
The Hamarhraft combines Strength with the ability to deal thunder damage on jumps, making it a great weapon for melee-focused characters.
10. Gloves of the Growling Underdog
Grants advantage on melee attack rolls
How to Find: Found in crates behind Dror Ragzlin’s throne.
Item Type: Uncommon Gloves
Ideal for characters surrounded by enemies, these gloves provide advantages on melee attacks, making them especially effective in tight combat situations.
9. Sussur Greatsword
Silences the target upon failing a DC12 Constitution saving throw
How to Find: Rewarded upon completing "Finish the Masterwork Weapon" side quest.
Item Type: Rare Greatsword
This weapon silences enemies on successful hits and delivers extra damage from Strength modifiers, perfect for halting spellcasters in their tracks.
8. Balduran’s Giantslayer
Doubles Strength-based bonus damage
How to Find: In Act 3, defeat the legendary dragon Ansur.
Item Type: Legendary Greatsword
A game-changing greatsword, Balduran’s Giantslayer doubles the damage from your Strength modifier and grants bonus hit points.
7. The Skinburster
Grants two turns of Force Conduit on successful melee hit
How to Find: Found in the Inquisitor’s Chamber in the Githyanki Crèche.
Item Type: Uncommon Halberd
The Skinburster provides defensive perks and scales with Strength, offering bonus damage and reducing incoming damage through Force Conduit.
6. Legacy of the Masters
Grants +2 to attack and damage rolls with weapons
How to Find: Sold by Dammon in Act 3.
Item Type: Very Rare Gloves
These gloves give a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls, making them an invaluable piece of gear for Strength-focused melee builds.
5. Everburn Blade
Deals additional fire and Strength modifier damage
How to Find: Looted from Commander Zhalk during the prologue battle.
Item Type: Rare Greatsword
This rare greatsword deals fire damage alongside Strength-based slashing damage, making it a great early-game weapon for Strength characters.
4. Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength
Sets Strength to 23
How to Find: Stolen from a pedestal in the House of Hope in Act 3.
Item Type: Very Rare Gloves
These gloves set Strength to 23, a massive boost for any melee-focused character. They are a bit tricky to acquire but well worth the effort.
3. Potion of Everlasting Vigour
Permanently increases Strength by +2
How to Find: In Act 2, convince Astarion to bite a Drow vendor, Araj Oblodra, in Moonrise Towers.
Item Type: Common Potion
A permanent Strength boost of +2, this potion is essential for any character looking to maximize their Strength score.
2. Elixir of Hill Giant Strength
Sets Strength to 21
How to Find: Sold by various merchants and crafted through alchemy.
Item Type: Rare Elixir
A fantastic early-game elixir that sets Strength to 21, providing a solid boost to combat capabilities.
1. Elixir of Cloud Giant Strength
Sets Strength to 27
How to Find: Sold by various merchants and crafted through alchemy.
Item Type: Rare Elixir
The best Strength item in Baldur’s Gate 3, this elixir sets Strength to an astounding 27 for 10 turns, making it a must-have for players seeking ultimate power.
With these 25 Strength-boosting items in your arsenal, you’ll be able to push your character’s combat abilities to the max and dominate the battlefields of Baldur’s Gate 3.