Act 1 Unique and Missable items - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

By zanuffas
Last updated: 24 July 2024

Here is a Checklist for Act 1 missable or unique items in Baldur's Gate 3. This should help you follow and collect all the most powerful items to make the most out of your playthrough.

How does it work?

No need for any registering or logins, with the current functionalities
The checklist persists on the same browser and doesn't disappear if you leave the page.
Hovering on an item will give additional information (I am still working on including all of it from game files)
You can click on the items, and some of them explain how to obtain them in greater detail.
Items highlighted with gold color, are important for many builds, and I recommend picking them up even if you are not making a specific build. They can become useful if you will do a respec.

You can also already check out work in progress Act 2 Item Checklist

Credits and Thank yous:

bg3.wiki - an amazing resource that helped to go through all locations in the game
Greg758 and Kastorex - from BG3 Discord for sharing the recommended item list for various builds

Nautiloid

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Everburn Blade		Use Command: Drop on Commander Zhalik and pick up the sword.

Wilderness

The starting area, where you appear after the introductory section of the game - the Nautiloid ship.

Ravaged Beach

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Gloves of Power		Obtained near the entrance to Emerald Grove, after you kill Za'Krug. One of the best stealing gloves
	Silver Pendant		Excellent jewelry to obtain Guidance if you don't have it.

Overgrown Ruins

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	The Amulet of Lost Voices		Looted from the Dank Crypt chest.
	The Watcher's Guide		Looted from a sarcophagus in Dank Crypt.

Emerald Grove

Arron

This is one of the first vendors you will encounter in the game. He is a halfling trader.

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Dragon's Grasp		-
	Gloves of Missile Snaring		-
	Hedge Wanderer Armour		-
	Rain Dancer		-
	Ring of Flinging		Great ring for Thrower builds.
	Spellthief		-

Dammon

Tiefling vendor found deeper in the Grove.

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Hunting Shortbow		A decent bow, that can be useful in Act 1, as there are multiple monstrosity-type enemies.
	Safeguard Shield		Good shield for the early game due to its saving throw bonus

Auntie Ethel

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Corellon's Grace		-

Volo

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	The Whispering Promise		One of the best rings for Support builds that use spells like Healing Word or Mass Healing Word.

Other

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Broodmother's Revenge		One of more rarer amulets as it gives direct damage increase.
	Shapeshifter's Boon Ring		I would suggest avoiding picking this item, as it requires killing Strange Ox. If you kill it in Act 1, you will not be able to obtain Hat of Fire Acuity. However, there is a way to do it peacefully. Click on the Shapeshifter's Boon Ring, for instructions on the peaceful way to obtain it in Act 1.
	Key of the Ancients		-
	Robe of Summer		-
	Sorrow		-
	Komira's Locket		-
	Hellrider's Pride		Perfect item for support builds that use spells like Mass Healing Word and Healing Word.
	Pale Oak		-
	Wapira's Crown		-
	Ring of Protection		Due to its defensive bonuses, the ring is useful throughout the whole game.
	Amulet of Silvanus		-
	Cap of Curing		The cap is relevant for the Bard class, albeit the bonus healing is minor.
	Nature's Snare		-
	Ring of Colour Spray		-

Forest Area

This area is accessible west from the Emerald Grove.

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Shaft of a Broken Spear		Pick from Edowin's Body. It will be used to create the Vision of the Absolute.
	Fleetfingers		-

Owlbear Nest

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	The Oak Father's Embrace		-
	Head of a Broken Spear		Merge it with the Shaft of a Broken Spear, to create Vision of the Absolute.
	Moondrop Pendant		Inside Selune sealed chest.

Blighted Village

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Haste Helm		-
	Sussur Dagger		-
	Sussur Greatsword		-
	Sussur Sickle		-
	The Speedy Lightfeet		-
	Warped Headband of Intellect		Try to at least recruit the Ogres, so that you could obtain the time you needed it.
	Very Heavy Greataxe		-

Apothecary's Cellar

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Bracers of Defence		-

Whispering Depths

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Poisoner's Robe		-
	Spiderstep Boots		-
	Spurred Band		-

The Risen Road

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Smuggler's Ring		One of the best stealing ring in the game.
	Sword of Justice		Obtained from Anders, the fake Paladin.
	Speedy Reply		-
	Shattered Flail		-
	Reason's Grasp		-
	Gloves of Heroism		-

Waukeen's Rest

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Hamarhraft
	Svartlebee's Woundseeker		One of the best two-handed weapons in Act 1.
	The Sparky Points
	The Joltshooter
	The Spellsparkler		One of the best caster weapons in Act 1, that uses multi-hit attacks like Eldritch Blast or Scorching Ray

Zhentarim Basement

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Harold		-
	Titanstring Bow		The best bow in the game.
	Gloves of Thievery		These gloves can be used to improve pickpocketing chances. However, there are alternatives like Enhance Ability and The Graceful Cloth.
	Abyss Beckoners		-
	Gloves of Hail of Thorns		-
	Rupturing Blade		-
	The Jolty Vest		-
	Giantbreaker		-

Goblin Camp

I recommend entering this area peacefully, as it will allow you to explore, trade, and get good loot. After this, you can become hostile in the camp.

Grat the Trader

He is found as you enter the castle area.

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Swiresy Shoes		-
	Gloves of Archery		Solid gloves with bonus damage for Ranged builds using bows.
	Boots of Aid and Comfort		-
	Returning Pike		The best, throwing weapon for throwing builds until Act 2 or Act 3.
	Doom Hammer		-
	The Whispering Promise		If was not obtained in Emerald Grove from Volo

Outside Area

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Crusher's Ring		You will have to kiss Crusher goblin's foot to obtain this ring or kill him.
	Glowing Shield		-

Shattered Sanctum

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Absolute's Talisman		-
	Xyanyde		-
	The Watersparkers		-
	Spidersilk Armour		The Best Light Armor in Act 1.
	Springstep Boots		-
	Absolute's Warboard		-
	Amulet of Selûne's Chosen		-
	Faithbreaker		-
	Assassin's Touch		-
	Boots of Striding		-
	Gloves of the Growling Underdog		Very good gloves, specifically for martials that engage in close combat. The attack roll advantage allows them to greatly improve their average damage.
	Jagged Spear		-
	Loviatar's Scourge		-
	Ritual Axe		-
	Ritual Dagger		-
	Ring of Poison Resistance		-
	Blazer of Benevolence		-

Roah Moonglow

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Bow of Awareness		Great bow that can be used as a stat stick to improve initiative, even if you do not use ranged attacks.
	Blooded Greataxe		-
	Gold Wyrmling Staff		-
	Monster Slayer Glaive		-
	Hunter's Dagger		-

Worg Pens

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Worgfang		-
	Beastmaster's Chain		-
	Linebreaker Boots		-

Defiled Temple

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Amulet of Misty Step		Great amulet, as it can be useful for almost any character. Having a safe movement spell can save you from dying or allow you to gain a better vantage point.

Sunlit Wetlands

The Swamp

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	The Sparkle Hands		-
	Wood Woad Shield		-
	Gandrel's Aspiration		-

Overgrown Tunnel

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Tarnished Charm		-
	The Ever-Seeing Eye		-
	Staff of Crones		-

Mountain Pass

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Githyanki Greatsword
	Githyanki Crossbow
	Silver Sword of the Astral Plane

Underdark

The items below are not assigned to specific areas, and can be found all over the Underdark area:

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Phalar Aluve		Extremely powerful weapon that can be used to empower your party member damage and other stats.
	Bloodguzzler Garb		-
	Drow Studded Leather Armour		-
	Explorer's Ring		-
	Ice Crystal		Is one of 3 parts that are used to craft Mourning Frost
	Helmet of Autonomy		-
	Icy Helve		Is one of 3 parts that are used to craft Mourning Frost
	Frayed Drow Hood		Although this may not seem as very powerful item, it can be given to Gale, without sacrificing other good unique gear.
	The Spectator Eyes		-
	The Blast Pendant		-

Selunite Outpost

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Helmet of Smiting		-
	Luminous Armour		One of the best Cleric armor in the game.

Storehouse

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Amulet of the Unworthy		-

Ebonlake Grotto

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Shadow of Menzoberranzan		-
	Icy Metal		Is one of 3 parts that are used to craft Mourning Frost
	Boots of Speed		-
	Winter's Clutches		-
	Envoy's Amulet		-
	Champion's Chain		-

Burg

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Boots of Genial Striding		-
	Circlet of Blasting		-
	The Baneful		-
	Cinder Shoes		-
	Melf's First Staff		The best caster weapon in Act 1, can easily be used till Act 3
	Psychic Spark		Relevant amulet for any caster that greatly uses the Magic Missile spell.
	Sunwalker's Gift		-
	The Lifebringer		-

Omeluum

He can be pickpocketed or you can access his wares after you finish his quest.

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Creation's Echo		-
	Ring of Mind-Shielding		-
	Boots of Stormy Clamour		It's one of the best boots in the game for any build that applies status effects or uses control spells.
	Pearl of Power Amulet		Great amulet to restore a spell slot when needed. Can be unequipped after use.
	Ring of Salving		-

Derryth Bonecloak

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Amulet of Restoration		-
	Corrosive Flail		-
	Caustic Band		The ring is useful throughout the whole game due to its consistent and easy-to-apply damage rider.
	Gloves of Hail of Thorns		-
	Gloves of Uninhibited Kushigo		Excellent throwing gloves that are useful till Act 3.
	Herbalist's Gloves		-
	Ring of Jumping		-

Decrepit Village

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Exterminator's Axe		-
	Shortsword of First Blood		-

Arcane Tower

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Skybreaker		-
	Mage's Friend		-
	Uncovered Mysteries		-
	Light of Creation		-
	Guiding Light		Used to unlock the secret basement in the tower.
	Club of Hill Giant Strength		Check the stool at the top of the tower, it is easy to miss. By breaking it, you can get the item.
	Staff of Arcane Blessing		-
	The Sparkswall		-

The Festering Cove

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Sickle of BOOOAL		-
	Slippery Chain Shirt		-

Underdark - Grymforge

Duergar Encampment

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Intransigent Warhammer		-
	The Protecty Sparkswall		The best robe for casters in Act 1.
	Disintegrating Night Walkers		One of the best boot options throughout the game. Amazingly, you can get them this early.
	Sword of Screams		-
	Wondrous Gloves		-
	The Real Sparky Sparkswall		-
	Firestoker		-
	Fetish of Callarduran Smoothhands		-
	Bracing Band		-
	Armour of Uninhibited Kushigo		-
	Ring of Absolute Force		-
	Boots of Speed		-
	Cap of Wrath		-
	Deep Delver		-

Greymon

The Druegar can be encountered on a skiff when traveling to Grymforge or later at the area where Nere is being dug out.

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Jorgoral's Greatsword		-
	Bow of the Banshee		-
	Shining Staver-of-Skulls		-

Ancient Forge/Abandoned Refuge

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Dark Justiciar Mail		-
	Dark Justiciar Helm		-
	Dark Justiciar Mask		-
	Merregon Halberd		-
	Sentient Amulet		One of the best amulets for Monk builds until Act 3.

Adamantine Forge

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Grymskull Helm		-
	Adamantine Mace		Although the weapons might sound impressive, compared to other options in Act 1, they underperform, and it's better to get armor or a shield.
	Adamantine Scimitar		Although the weapons might sound impressive, compared to other options in Act 1, they underperform, and it's better to get armor or a shield.
	Adamantine Longsword		Although the weapons might sound impressive, compared to other options in Act 1, they underperform, and it's better to get armor or a shield.
	Adamantine Scale Mail		-
	Adamantine Shield		-
	Adamantine Splint Armour		-

Rosymorn Monastery Trail

The Trail

Lady Esther

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	The Graceful Cloth		-
	Gloves of Cinder and Sizzle		-
	Cacophony		-
	Gloves of Baneful Striking		-
	Winter's Clutches		If not obtained from Sovereign Glut in Ebonlake Grotto.
	Boots of Elemental Momentum		-
	Hoppy		-
	Periapt of Wound Closure		-

Rosymorn Monastery

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Holy Lance Helm		Excellent helmet to be used together with Gloves of Belligerent Skies for additional Prone status stacks.

Creche Y'llek

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Circlet of Psionic Revenge		-
	Ring of Arcane Synergy		The ring has some niche uses with Martial builds.
	Soulbreaker Greatsword		-
	Strange Conduit Ring		Excellent ring providing an easy psychic damage rider.
	Diadem of Arcane Synergy		One of the best headwear for Paladin builds.
	Gloves of Belligerent Skies		Excellent gloves that work well with builds aiming to control enemies via various damage effects.
	Necklace of Elemental Augmentation		-
	The Skinburster		-
	Hoarfrost Boots		-
	Crossbow of Arcane Force		-
	Varsh Ko'kuu's Boots		-
	Ring of Elemental Infusion		-
	Aberration Hunters' Amulet		-

A'jak'nir Jeera

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Daredevil Gloves		-
	Gloves of Dexterity		These gloves can serve as an improvement to get higher Dexterity and improve attack rolls.
	Defender Flail		-
	Knife of the Undermountain King		Highly in-demand item that is perfect as a stat stick for many ranged builds.
	Vital Conduit Boots		-
	Larethian's Wrath		-
	Unseen Menace		-
	Witchbreaker		-
	Amulet of Branding		-

The Secret Chamber

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Blood of Lathander		-

Late Game Camp

Found	Name	Assigned Member	Information
	Voss' Silver Sword		It can be obtained from Voss, if you decide to kill him.

Conclusion

Congratulations! I hope you enjoyed using the list for Act 1. Now get ready for Act 2 Item Checklist