How to Get Least Expected in Baldur’s Gate 3

The Least Expected bow grants you a unique weapon action, and you can get it during Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3.

Least Expected

In Baldur’s Gate 3, Least Expected is a shortbow that can deal extra damage from the shadows and also comes with a unique weapon action. The Darkveil Precision perk will give you a +1d4 bonus to your ranged weapon attacks while you are obscured in shadow. This means that you will need to use the Hide action during battle. Moreover, you could also use the Crouch action to sneak and hide, initiating combat with this first shot.

Additionally, Least Expected also has a unique weapon action called Blinding Shot. This can be used once per Short Rest, and it gives you a chance to Blind your target with a ranged attack. If successful, the Blinded condition will give your enemy Disadvantage on all of their attacks for two turns. Moreover, your attacks against them will have Advantage.

Here are all the Least Expected features in BG3:

Weapon Type: Shortbow, Two-Handed
Damage: 1d6+4 Piercing
Range: 18m
Requirements: Ranged Simple Weapon Proficiency
Rarity: Rare
Location: Found in a Gilded Chest inside the Gauntlet of Shar (X: -730 Y: -800), Act 2
Weight: 0.9 kg
Value: 190
Bonuses:
- Darkveil Precision: While obscured in shadow, the wielder has a +1d4 bonus to their ranged weapon attacks.
- Blinding Shot: Weave the lost magic of the children of Deep Duerra into your shot and possibly Blind your target.
- Weapon Enchantment +2
Classes with Simple Weapons Proficiency: All classes EXCEPT for Druid, Sorcerer and Wizard
Companions Who Can Use This Weapon: Lae’zel, Minthara, Karlach, Minsc, Astarion, Shadowheart

How to Get Least Expected in Baldur’s Gate 3

To get Least Expected in Baldur’s Gate 3 you need to find your way into the Gauntlet of Shar and discover the Gilded Chest hiding behind a large table/pedestal. The gilded chest isn’t too far inside the temple space. You’ll need to get past the puzzle at the entrance, which is very easy to do if you have a character with the Misty Step spell. Simply teleport one of your characters over to the gem pedestal in front of the Shar statue and interact with it.

After exploring this area you can move through the hallway to the north, which will bring you into another large open space. After walking through the entrance, head immediately to your left. There will be a large stone table and hidden behind you will find a Gilded Chest. It’s not locked, so all you have to do is click to open it. Inside you will find the Least Expected shortbow.

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