While most classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 should wear proper Armor, there’s always the option of wearing Clothing for protection. No, I’m not talking about your camp clothes you wear underneath your Armor. Clothing can be worn by any class, and while it provides very minimal AC benefits, they can grant other amazing buffs. If you’re looking to find the best clothing in Baldur’s Gate 3, here’s a ranked list of 10 great options.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Clothing, ranked
Keep in mind that all Clothing gives you abase AC of 10,but some will grant additional AC bonuses. Most of the time, your spellcasters, Monks, or Barbarians will benefit most from Clothing. Otherwise, here are 10 of the best Clothing in Baldur’s Gate 3, ranked from great to best.
10. Cloth of Authority
This ornate and gaudy piece of Rare Clothing has a few useful tricks. You probably recognize the Cloth of Authority from Gortash’s body, as it’s the only Armor he wears. While it includes a+1 AC bonus, there are some special abilities you get when wearing it.
There are many spells that can inflict conditions such as Frightened, but you’d be easily protected wearing this. You also can’t go wrong with gaining skill check Advantages. As you may have guessed, you’re able to only get the Cloth of Authority bylooting it off of Gortash.
9. The Mighty Cloth
Fit for any Barbarian, The Mighty Cloth is Rare Clothing with wicked looking bone designs on the ribcage. Here are the two buffs you gain while wearing this Clothing:
Since Barbarians need to be unarmored for their Rage ability, putting Karlach in this piece of Clothing is perfect. You can purchase The Mighty Cloth fromQuartermaster Talli at the Last Light Inn.
8. Bonespike Garb
While there’s not much protection visually on the Bonespike Garb, it’s dotted with sharp bone studs. It’s Very Rare Clothing with two features:
The Bonespike Garb bites back against attackers, and gives Barbarians who Rage a nice HP bonus. It’s perfect for Karlach. You can buy the Bonespike Garb fromExxvikyap at Rivington Generalin Rivington.
7. Viconia’s Priestess Robe
This beautiful black and gold Rare gown has anAC bonus of +1. While wearing Viconia’s Priestess Robe, you gain two useful bonuses:
If you have a party member like Shadowheart who casts Shield of Faith often, this would work perfectly with them. You can loot Viconia’s Priestess Robe off ofViconia DeVirherself. She’s the Shar Mother Superior in theHouse of Grief, which is in theLower City.
6. Potent Robe
This Very Rare Clothing enhances your Charisma-based abilities, which may be useful for a Warlock like Wyll. It has a+1 AC buff, alongside these two bonuses:
ensure to give this to your character who has a high Charisma modifier, or else it’s essentially useless. The Potent Robe is actually areward from Alfirafor completing theRescue the Tieflings questduring Act 2.
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5. Infernal Robe
The Infernal Robe is perfect for your character who plays with fire all-too often. It’s Very Rare Clothing with abonus +1 AC. Here are the special features given to the wearer:
Not only do you get Fire Resistance, but the Fire Shield spell can fire back, pun intended, a decent amount of Fire damage at your attackers. You can get The Infernal Robe if you decide torecruit Wyll, but kill Karlach. Mizora rewards Wyll with this Clothing.
4. Vest of Soul Rejuvenation
Any Monk players out there? You should take a look at the Vest of Soul Rejuvenation, a Very Rare Clothing item with a+2 AC bonus. These features listed are why you should give it to your Monk:
Since Monks mainly only make unarmed attacks, this class could use the Vest of Soul Rejuvenation. There are a few different ways to acquire this Clothing. IfRolan is dead,Lorroakan’s Projection in Sorcerous Sundries is selling it. IfRolan andLorroakanare alive, Rolan is selling it at the same place. But ifRolan is alive and Lorroakan is dead, you’re able to pickpocket it from Rolan in Ramazith’s Tower.
3. Wavemother’s Robe
This blue-scaled Very Rare Clothing is not only gorgeous, but it grants the wearer some pretty cool abilities. The Wavemother’s Robe has anAC +1 bonus, but it has two features and one spell:
The cool this about the Wavemother’s Robe is that you can cast the spell to create water beneath you during combat, and you’ll slowly regain HP. It’s also nice to have Resistance to two elements. You’ll gain the Wavemother’s Robe as areward for completing the quest ‘Avenge the Drowned‘ in the Lower City.
2. Robe of the Weave
Made for any spellcaster, the Robe of the Weave is Very Rare Clothing. It has anAC bonus of +2.You’ll also gain these two bonuses:
Someone like Gale may benefit most from the Robe of the Weave (not just because it has Weave in the name). you’re able to loot this Clothing inside theGlove of Invulnerability, with is inRamazith’s Tower, accessed throughSorcerous Sundries.
Note:You’ll also find theMarkoheshkir Legendary Staffin the same place as the Robe of the Weave.
1. Moon Devotion Robe
Finally, at the number one spot is Moon Devotion Robe. This exquisite Very Rare Clothing may just have an AC of 10, but it gives you the most features out of any Clothing in Baldur’s Gate 3:
Gaining two spells, two Saving Throw buffs, and an excellent bonus to Mage Armor, at least one of your party members should have the Moon Devotion Robe. you’re able to loot this robe off ofIsobelat theLast Light Inn.
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Anyka Pettigrew
Anyka Pettigrew has been a Staff Writer for PC Invasion since November 2023 and a Contributing Writer since February 2023. She is a Canadian graduate of a Bachelor of Arts degree who has been writing in games journalism for four years. Anyka is an avid guides writer but also enjoys writing anything from news pieces, to reviews, and even opinion pieces. Having a never-ending passion for video games for as long as she can remember got her into a plethora of genres like action adventure, RPGs, horror, survival etc. Some of her favorite franchises are God of War, Persona, The Last of Us, Zelda, and Resident Evil. She also enjoys reading fantasy and sci-fi books, as well as drawing digital art. Anyka also regularly listens to podcasts on gaming news from ‘Kinda Funny Games’, and ‘Play, Watch, Listen’.
