Highlights
- Two-Handed weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3 include Greatswords, Axes, Mauls, and more. Some require Martial Proficiency, while others only need Simple Proficiency.
- The best Two-Handed weapons deal extraordinary damage and have unique effects that can change combat dynamics.
There are plenty of Two-Handed weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3, including Greatswords, Axes, Mauls, and much more. Most of the Two-Handed weapons require Martial Proficiency in order to be wielded effectively, but there are a few that only require Simple Proficiency.
Baldur’s Gate 3: 19 Best Ranged Weapons, Ranked
Looking to deal devastating damage at range in Baldur’s Gate 3? These are some of the game’s most powerful ranged weapons, ranked.
There are also some Versatile weapons such as Longswords which can be wielded with either one hand or two, but they deal more damage when both hands are used. BG3’s best Two-Handed weapons deal extraordinary damage and have overpowered unique effects that can warp the way combat plays out.
Updated February 3, 2024 by Joe Grantham: There are dozens of Two-Handed weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3, and in terms of raw damage, their power is only rivaled by the very best One-Handed weapons. With Larian Studios’ epic remaining as popular as ever, it is important that players have all the relevant stats, effects, and locations of even more of the best BG3 Two-Handed weapons. While many of the top-tier items are found in Act 3 or the later stages of Act 2, there are nevertheless a few hidden gems earlier in the game.
9 Voss’ Silver Sword
Base Damage: 4~16
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Weapon Type |
Damage |
Rarity |
Weapon Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
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Longsword |
1d10 + 2 Slashing + 1d4 Psychic |
Very Rare |
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Voss’ Silver Sword is the best Longsword in the game, and yet, incredibly, it can be acquired very early on. Not only does it do amazing damage when wielded with two hands, but it is also even more effective versus four different kinds of enemies and comes with a Smite spell.
As its name implies, this sword belongs to Kith’rak Voss, and players can confront him in Acts 1 or 2, where they will likely need to use trickery to disarm him. Alternatively, they can wait to purchase it from him in Act 3.
8 Orphic Hammer
Base Damage: 4~13
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Weapon Type |
Damage |
Rarity |
Weapon Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
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Warhammer |
1d10 + 3 Bludgeoning |
Legendary |
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While the Orphic Hammer and the other best Warhammers in BG3 can be used with one hand, they all deal more damage in two hands. This Legendary weapon has a Weapon Enchantment +3, meaning it not only deals more damage but also makes attacks more likely to hit in the first place, especially against opponents with high AC.
To get either or both of their hands on the Orphic Hammer, players will either have to sign a contract with Raphael or steal it from him in the House of Hope. Either way, players must have reached Act 3.
7 Corpsegrinder
Base Damage: 5~18
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Weapon Type |
Damage |
Rarity |
Weapon Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
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Maul |
2d6 + 2 Bludgeoning + 1d4 Thunder |
Rare |
Grand Slam: Slam the weapon into the ground, thunderously impacting nearby foes and possibly pushing them away. |
When it comes to the best Mauls in Baldur’s Gate 3, there are two clear front-runners, both of which have equally excellent names. However, against most enemies, the Corpsegrinder is better than the Foebreaker, thanks to its additional 1d4 Thunder damage. Its Grand Slam action is also highly effective, and can even be used to push enemies off cliffs to their death.
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The Corpsegrinder can be looted from Cairos, an envoy of the Stone Lord, at the docks just west of Rivington at the start of Act 3.
6 Selune’s Spear Of Night
Base Damage: 4~11
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Weapon Type |
Damage |
Rarity |
Weapon Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
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Spear |
1d8 + 3 Piercing |
Legendary |
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If players only have Simple weapon proficiency, then the best Two-Handed weapon for them would be Selune’s Spear of Night, the best Spear in Baldur’s Gate 3. While the weapon does good damage when held in both hands, the spells and effects it provides are what truly lend it strength.
However, players will only be rewarded Selune’s Spear of Night if they spare Nightsong’s life. After successfully infiltrating Moonrise Towers, it will be given by Dame Aylin in camp.
5 Silver Sword Of The Astral Sword
Base Damage: 5~15 or 6~21 For Githyanki
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Weapon Type |
Damage |
Rarity |
Weapon Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
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Greatsword |
2d6 + 3 Slashing +1d6 Psychic (conditional) |
Legendary |
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For players who have chosen Githyanki as their race or for Lae’zel, one of the best Two-Handed weapons would have to be the Silver Sword of the Astral Plane, a Greatsword that deals extra damage in the hands of Githyanki.
The resistances granted to Githyanki should also not be overlooked, although given that this is Kith’rak Voss’ weapon, players will have to either kill him or show him the Orphic Hammer to acquire it.
4 Halberd Of Vigilance
Base Damage: 4~16
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Weapon Type |
Damage |
Rarity |
Weapon Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
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Halberd |
1d10 + 2 Slashing + 1d4 Force |
Very Rare |
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Halberds are Two-Handed weapons, and the best Halberd in BG3 has to be the Halberd of Vigilance which deals excellent damage and comes with a few passive effects that always help out.
Baldur’s Gate 3: The Best Melee Weapons, Ranked
Looking to deal some heavy damage the old-fashioned way in Baldur’s Gate 3? These melee weapons will have your back.
The Halberd of Vigilance is also arguably the best Two-Handed weapon that can be found in Act 2 of the game, as Lann Tarv sells it at Moonrise Towers.
3 Nyrulna
Base Damage: 5~17
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Weapon Type |
Damage |
Rarity |
Weapon Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
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Trident |
1d8 + 3 Piercing + 1d6 Thunder |
Legendary |
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Nyrulna is an incredibly strong Trident that is versatile, meaning it can be wielded in one hand or two, however, as the best versatile weapon it is fairly hard to acquire.
To get their hands on Nyrulna, players need to first acquire the Djinni Ring from Akabi at the Circus in Rivington. This can then be used to win his jackpot, but even then after he teleports the player, they still must manage to open a Painted Chest that has a Difficulty Class of 20.
2 Hellfire Greataxe
Base Damage: 4~20
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Weapon Type |
Damage |
Rarity |
Weapon Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
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Greataxe |
1d12 + 2 Slashing + 1d6 Fire |
Very Rare |
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The Hellfire Greataxe is not only one of the best Two-Handed weapons but is also the best Axe in BG3. It deals incredible Slashing and Fire damage, and the powerful Hellflame Cleave can be used once per Short Rest.
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In Act 3, players will be able to find the Hellfire Greataxe in the illusion section of the Sorcerous Vault in Sorcerous Sundries.
1 Balduran’s Giantslayer
Base Damage: 5~15
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Weapon Type |
Damage |
Rarity |
Weapon Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
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Greatsword |
2d6 + 3 Slashing |
Legendary |
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Balduran’s Greatsword is the best Greatsword in the game and arguably also the best Two-Handed weapon in Baldur’s Gate 3. With the Giant Form ability, players turn into an unstoppable force, dealing more damage on top of gaining HP.
To prove themselves worthy of wielding Balduran’s Greatsword players must defeat the dragon Ansur in Act 3, and to reach him they must first solve the Wyrmway puzzles.
