How to Get Giantbreaker in Baldur’s Gate 3

The Giantbreaker is a powerful, heavy crossbow, and you can get it from the vendor in Act 1, in Baldur’s Gate 3.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, the right weapon can make all the difference, and few pack a punch like the Giantbreaker. This rare and powerful heavy crossbow is a top-tier choice for ranged characters looking to deal massive damage, especially against larger foes. But like many of the game’s best items, acquiring it requires more than just luck. In this guide, we’ll explore the Giantbreaker, how to acquire it, and tips for using it effectively in Baldur’s Gate 3.

What is the Giantbreaker in BG3?

In Baldur’s Gate 3, The Giantbreaker is a heavy crossbow purchasable for Brem, the vendor in the early stages of Act 1. This weapon’s special bonus, Heavy Hitter, has the ability to send your target Reeling for 2 turns. Reeling means your enemy will need to recover after a strong hit from the Giantbreaker. They get a -1 penalty on their Attack Rolls for each turn still affected by it. In other words, it makes it harder for your foes to hit you with this status effect.

Giantbreaker Abilities and Effects

Below are all the features, abilities, and effects of Giantbreaker in Baldur’s Gate 3:

• Weapon Type: Heavy Crossbow, Two-Handed
• Damage: 1d10 +1 Piercing
• Range: 18m
• Proficiency Requirement: Martial Weapon Proficiency
• Rarity: Rare
• Weight: 8.1 kg
• Value: 950
• Location: Brem in the Zhentarim Hideout after completing Find the Missing Shipment, Act 1
• Bonuses:
  • Heavy Hitter: Your weapon hits hard enough to send your target Reeling for turns.
• Classes with Martial Weapons Proficiency: Cleric(Tempest Domain, War Domain), Fighter, Ranger, Paladin, Barbarian, Bard (College of Valour)
• Companions Who Can Use This Weapon: Lae’zel, Minthara, Karlach, Minsc

How to Get Giantbreaker in BG3? Explained

You can buy The Giantbreaker from Brem the Zhentarim Hideout during Act 1, which costs 950 gold. Enter the entrance to the Zhentarim Hideout through the barn at the back of the Waukeen’s Rest mansion, near Waukeen’s Rest fast travel portal. However, before Brem opens his shop to you, you must complete the Missing Shipment Quest first.

How to Use Giantbreaker in BG3?

The best way to use Giantbreaker in Baldur’s Gate 3 is by equipping it the Ranger, Barbarian, Fighter, or Paladin classes. All of these classes will have martial weapons proficiency innate within their class. Even if you are mostly playing your build as a melee, having the Giantbreaker available for ranged hits will be beneficial.

You can equip it to your character’s main hand weapon slot in the inventory, providing additional bonuses and buffs. The user needs Martial Weapon proficiency or suffers penalties while wearing the weapon. You can equip it on any class, companion, or character that has Martial Weapon proficiency.

Tips and Tricks for Giantbreaker in BG3

These are the best tips and tricks for finding and using Giantbreaker in Baldur’s Gate 3:

• To open up Brem’s special stock, you must return the Missing Shipment unopened!
• If you unlock the chest, even if you don’t take what’s inside, you can’t access the new stock.
• This weapon can be absorbed by Gale, but it’s more valuable to use as a weapon.

FAQs about Giantbreaker in BG3

Where can I find Giantbreaker in Baldur’s Gate 3?

You can find Giantbreaker in the Zhentarim Basement, in the merchant Brem’s special stock only if you have returned the missing shipment to Zarys in Act 1 of BG3.

Which classes or builds benefit most from Giantbreaker?

A ranged-attack focused Ranger build would benefit most from equipping Giantbreaker, but a Fighter, Barbarian, or Paladin could also use it as a good back-up weapon.

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