Summary
ABaldur’s Gate 3player online has noticed a vital detail about theLongstriderspell they had missed after over 1,000 hours of playtime in Larian’s RPG. There’s tons of complexity when it comes toBaldur’s Gate 3’s spells, so it’s understandable that this might go under the radar for some players.
There’s a steep learning curve toBaldur’s Gate 3, and it’s easy for some details to go missed by players. Larian has done a great job ensuring that players who miss out on some details aren’t completely left unable to complete a playthrough. Learning everything about the game obviously helps, but it’s not a necessity to min-max anoverpoweredBaldur’s Gate 3buildjust to reach the finish line. This is part ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s mass appeal. Players can be aware of how deep the level of complexity goes, and choose how deep they want to immerse themselves in it, butBaldur’s Gate 3will still offer a route to completion no matter what.
Redditor jtoppings95 realized after playing for over 1,000 hours that the LongstriderBaldur’s Gate 3spellcan be upcast without using any spell slots when outside of combat. This means that they’re able to cast Longstrider at a higher level for extra benefits. In this particular case, the player could have it affect extra targets, saving much more time in the long run by increasing their movement speed. While it seems simple, the game never explicitly shows it to players, meaning this will definitely have gone under the radar for manyBaldur’s Gate 3fans out there.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Discovers Longstrider Upcast After Over 1,000 Hours
Some gamers in the thread pointed out that the same applies to any Ritual Spell inBaldur’s Gate 3, not just Longstrider. There’s no need to worry about using a spell slot when casting these Ritual Spells outside of combat, whether they’re upcast or not. This makes them some of the bestlow-level spells that are still useful inBaldur’s Gate 3’s endgame.
Larian recently released Patch 7 forBaldur’s Gate 3, although it seems the developer has a little more in store for players yet. Many felt that this patch would be the last big content update for the game, especially considering Larian confirmed its intention to move on earlier this year. However,Baldur’s Gate 3recently teased what’s coming in future updates, with photo mode and crossplay still in the works. There’s still plenty of life left in the game yet.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
