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The Bow of Awareness is a useful early game ranged weapon and you can purchase it from a trader in the Shattered Sanctum in Act 1 of Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3).
The Bow of Awareness is a formidable early game bow that can be found in Act I of Baldurs Gate 3. The uncommon magical bow grants a small initiative bonus to whoever is wielding the weapon. In this guide we will walk you through what you need to do to acquire the Bow of Awareness in Baldur’s Gate 3, going over where its found, how it can be gotten, and why you should use this powerful artifact for your character.
This page has been updated for the Patch 8 version of Baldur’s Gate 3.
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What is the Bow of Awareness in BG3?
In Baldur’s Gate 3 the Bow of Awareness is a basic, but good bow that will boost the Initiative of any melee class. The main perk on this weapon is called Seldom Caught Unawares, and it grants a +1 bonus to Initiative Rolls. Initiative determines the order of attack for all combatants in a fight. The dice rolls which you hear/see rattle right at the start of a combat encounter is the Initiative Rolls for every participant.
The results determine who gets to strike first and in what order. Ideally, you want as many of your party members to attack early in a turn as possible. If, for example, three out of your four party members can go first, then you can possibly take out an enemy or two before they even get their turn.
Bow of Awareness Abilities and Effects
Below are all the features, abilities, and effects of the Bow of Awareness in Baldur’s Gate 3:
- Weapon Type: Shortbow
- Proficiency Requirement: Simple Weapon Proficiency
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Weight: 0.9 kg
- Price: 65
- Location: Purchased from Roah Moonglow in the Shattered Sanctum.
- Bonuses:
- Seldom Caught Unawares: You gain a +1 bonus to Initiative Rolls
- Weapon Enchantment +1
- Recommended Classes: Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, and Rogue
How to Get Bow of Awareness in Baldur’s Gate 3
You can get the Bow of Awareness in Baldur’s Gate 3 by entering the Shattered Sanctum in the Goblin Camp and speaking to merchant Roah Moonglow who sells the dagger for 65 gold.
If you’re already been to the Goblin Camp you have likely already unlocked the Goblin Camp Waypoint and can fast travel there. If you haven’t, you can find the Camp by going directly west from the Emerald Grove. You’ll need to make your way around (or through) the Blighted Village and then fight or persuade your way into the Goblin Camp. Once inside the camp, make your way north through the courtyard to the temple entrance. Inside is the Shattered Sanctum.
After talking your way past more guards inside, make your way down the long hallway. Then once you hit the large, open room take a left. You’ll find Roah Moonglow up some stairs, along with a couple of guards standing in front of a locked storeroom. Speak to her in order to purchase the Bow of Awareness.
How to Use the Bow of Awareness in BG3
The Bow of Awareness functions as a normal bow in most senses. As a +1 magical weapon it also grants a bonus to attack and damage rolls when it is used. Whoever is wielding the Bow of Awareness also gets a +1 Initiative bonus when you enter a combat encounter.
Tips and Tricks of the Bow of Awareness in BG3
The Bow of Awareness is great bow to use in the early game until you can get something a bit better. Equip it on someone who excels at ranged combat, preferably a Rogue or a Ranger. Furthermore, Rogues can also make great advantage of the Inititaive Boost the Bow grants, allowing them to get into better positions earlier in the battle.
FAQs for Bow of Awareness in Baldur’s Gate 3
Does the Initiative bonus from the Bow of Awareness apply even if I’m using a different weapon?
The Initiative bonus from the Bow of Awareness will always apply to whatever character has it equipped, even if they are actively wielding another weapon.
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