Summary

Finding and making potions is a big part ofBaldurs Gate 3.

From healing wounds to boosting spell attacks, certain potions and elixirs can make or break major fights.

Here are the best potions to stock up on for combat in Baldurs Gate 3.

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Many of these require crafting.

so you can craft Potions with Alchemy you’ll need to collect ingredients throughout your exploration.

10Alchemist’s Fire

Alchemists Fire is a great option to have during a fight.

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Whenever you roll for an attack, the number needed for a Critical Hit is reduced by one.

The lucky consumer of the elixir can sway the outcome of combat.

Its especially helpful during boss fights where one hit can make all the difference.

Baldur’s Gate 3 potions.

8Potion Of Speed

The Potion of Speed is one of the best potions during a fight.

This consumable grants the Hastened condition, doubling movement speed and slightly increasing your AC.

Learn the best ways to increase your movement speed in Baldu’s Gate 3!

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In addition, you get Advantage on Dexterity saving throws.

The effect lasts for three turns, giving you a solid advantage on the battlefield.

ProvidingFreedom of Movementuntil a Long Rest, the consumer is no longer limited by movement each turn in battle.

Alchemist’s Fire overlaying Lady Shar.

In addition, you cannot be Restrained or Paralyzed.

Replacing a Long Rest can be critical in the heat of the moment.

5Elixir Of The Colossus

The uncommonElixir of the Colossusenhances strength.

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This consumable significantly increases the users size, making them more difficult to take down during a fight.

In addition, carrying capacity increases by 25%, though it only lasts until the next Long Rest.

4Elixir Of Cloud Giant Strength

TheElixir of Cloud Giant Strengthmakes you stronger in combat.

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Elixirs Of Cloud Giant Strength will help you a lot when it comes to your character’s Strength.

Learn more about this item here!

The effect lasts for ten rounds of combat rather than until the next Long Rest.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Potion Of Speed Alchemy Selection

This rare elixir halves damage from all sources, making it a very strong potion in combat.

While its harder to obtain than others on the list, its worth tracking down for its impact.

This can send you into a killing spree, taking down multiple enemies within one or two turns.

Elixir guileful movement in the House of Hope.

Enemies wouldnt want to face someone with this effect on the battlefield.

1Potion of Healing

The most important potions to stock up on for combat are healing potions.

Varying in strength, the consumable restores Hit Points and stops the Burning condition.

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It can be the difference between life and death for your party.

The different varieties are craftable or buyable, so you might always find a way to get more.

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Brew your way to success in BG3 with our potion-crafting guide.

Potion of Angelic Slumber overlaying Moonrise Towers.

in game description of the elixir of the colossus in baldur’s gate 3

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In-game description of the elixir of cloud giant strength in Baldur’s Gate 3

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in game description of the Elixir of universal resistance in baldur’s gate 3

in game description of the Elixir of bloodlust in baldur’s gate 3

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in game description of the Potion of superior healing in Baldur’s Gate 3

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