Best Low-Level Spells For Act 3 In Baldur's Gate 3

Summary

Always keep cantrips like Guidance on hand for crucial Ability Checks - a small bonus can make a big difference in the outcome.
Mage Hand is a versatile spell for exploration and stealth tactics - perfect for reaching inaccessible areas and retrieving items.
Spells like Shield can be a lifesaver in combat for spellcasters, providing a significant boost to Armor Class when needed.

Baldur’s Gate 3 throws quite a few spells at players early on, regardless of whether they play a caster or not. Many companions have access to magic, and spellbooks will quickly fill with useful, and not-so-much cantrips and low-level spells.

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By Megan Smith

Some players might not make it to Baldur's Gate 3's late-game arsenal, but those that do have stood the trial of time and countless combats or expeditions. The most harmless spell can sometimes be the key to bypassing a deadly encounter or even render a boss completely useless. Some might need more luck or creativity than others, but ultimately, a mage needs every tool in their reserve.

8 Guidance

The Target Gains A +1d4 Bonus To Ability Checks

Spell Level: Cantrip
Spell Type: Divination

Guidance is a neat spell that can be the deciding factor in an Ability Check, whether the character is trying to lift a boulder or persuade a pesky noble. A 1d4 might not seem like a significant boost, but sometimes even a single point can decide the outcome of this replayable RPG.

On top of that, Guidance is a cantrip, which allows players to pretty much always have it on hand, without fear of running out of spell slots. In fact, late-game checks can be quite brutal, and characters will need all the help they can get.

7 Mage Hand

Manipulate & Interact With Objects With A Spectral Hand

Spell Level: Cantrip
Spell Type: Conjuration

Mage Hand can be quite irreplaceable, especially with a party that doesn’t have shapeshifting or particular scouting abilities. The ethereal hand can easily move through narrow spaces or bars, allowing the caster to pull unreachable levers, steal particular items, and much more.

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By Joe Grantham

Arcane Tricksters get even more use out of the item, with their version of the hand being invisible. Overall it is a great tool for exploration, and can even be a decent distraction in a battle if used correctly. Certain pieces of furniture can be dropped on enemies and much more.

6 Eldritch Blast

1d10 Force Damage

Spell Level: Cantrip
Spell Type: Evocation

Warlocks are absolute kings and queens of low-level magic, and it would be remiss not to mention their most popular spell. Eldritch Blast is a cantrip that can be improved and empowered to do incredible damage to multiple targets, all from a massive range.

Regardless of the stage in the game, the cantrip can easily be used as the Warlock’s main source of damage, as it scales incredibly well. Warlocks can also customize the effect of their Eldritch Blasts, adding bonuses like pushing back enemies or further increasing the damage.

5 Disguise Self

Change All Aspects Of One's Appearance

Spell Level: Level 1
Spell Type: Illusion

Disguise Self is very underrated when it comes to social interactions, and the game opens up quite a few doors when used correctly. Many factions in the game can be partial to particular races, and blending in with a crowd can go a long way.

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By Dafni Ma

From easier conversations, to entirely new areas, the simple spell can be utilized well into the end-game. While not at all useful in combat, it is still a great tool to have in the arsenal for dialogue options and checking out alternate pathways with NPCs.

4 Grease

Slow Creatures & Make Them Fall On A Ground Covered In Grease

Spell Level: Level 1
Spell Type: Conjuration

Grease can introduce a surprising amount of trouble for enemies, and it has a rather special bonus. The targeted area becomes difficult terrain and is flammable, which isn’t all that bad by itself. However, the danger lies in the possibility of enemies falling Prone.

Prone is an absolutely devastating condition in the game, for many reasons. The unfortunate target cannot take any reactions, all their concentration on spells is broken, and attackers have an advantage against them. It can put even the most terrifying enemy in a bad position. That is, as long as they don’t fly or float. It's a fun spell for innovative use.

3 Shield

Increase Armour Class By 5, & Take No Damage From Magic Missiles

Spell Level: Level 1
Spell Type: Abjuration

Shield can be truly lifesaving for a spellcaster, especially given how generally low their AC is. As a reaction to an attack, characters can use the Shield to add an instant 5 AC until the start of their next turn.

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By Joshua Wood

For a level 1 spell, that is quite a lot of AC to have on hand. While it does cost a spell slot, they become much more dispensable towards the end-game, at least when it comes to low-leveled ones, allowing characters to always be on the ready.

2 Bless

Give Up To 3 Creatures A +1d4 Bonus To Attack Rolls & Saving Throws

Spell Level: Level 1
Spell Type: Enchantment

Bless allows the caster to affect up to 3 allies, increasing their attacks and saving throws by 1d4. While the damage isn’t much at higher levels, martial classes that can attack multiple times per turn still benefit greatly from it.

And pretty much everyone enjoys a bonus to Saving Throws, especially given the amount of magical effects in the game. Another great thing is duration: the spell lasts for 10 rounds, so in most cases, casters will only need 1 cast per combat.

1 Command

Force Creatures Into Fleeing, Moving Closer, Freezing, Or To Drop Their Weapon

Spell Level: Level 1
Spell Type: Enchantment

Command is quite an interesting spell. Its D&D version has often been the center of debates and memes, as it can be used quite… creatively. In the game, however, its use is limited, but it still has an incredibly powerful version: Command-Drop.

That particular command makes enemies literally drop their weapons where they stand. While they could pick them up, so can the players. Suddenly, characters can find themselves snatching some incredibly powerful weapon and wielding it as their own, while the legendary warrior is left with nothing but their own fists.

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