Baldur’s Gate 3: How to add fire to weapons

Andrew Highton
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Enhancing your weapon with fire is a surefire way to increase your damage output in Baldur’s Gate 3. In our comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the process to achieve this in Larian Studios’ acclaimed RPG.

A good elemental enhancement can transform a solid attack into an unstoppable force. Introducing fire to your weapon not only looks impressive but also significantly increases your damage output in the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 is rich in combat diversity, and adding fire to your weapon is just one of the many strategies available to players.

So, if you’re not too busy tracking down an Owlbear Cub or trying to romance your favorite characters in the game, you should read on for easy tips on how to ignite your weapon in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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How to add fire to weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3

Adding fire to a Baldur’s Gate 3 weapon is simple as you simply need to find a fire source in the world around you, or create one yourself, of course

So, if you’re walking about the game’s map and you encounter a Torch, Candle, or another general fire source, you can interact your weapon with it and it will now be imbued with the power of fire to literally roast your opponents.

How to get a Candle in Baldur’s Gate 3

The only way for players to get a hold of a Candle in Baldur’s Gate 3 is to find them as loot in the open world or hope that a Vendor has one or more as part of their inventory.

Unfortunately, there is no concrete method to securing yourself a guaranteed Candle in Baldur’s Gate 3 – it’s purely down to luck.

If you’re looking to manually create a spark on the go, you’ll need a Candle, simple as that. Unless the full release of the title grants a different method, then you’ll have to rely on the Baldur’s Gate Gods to smile upon you!

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