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The Callous Glow Ring gives you the ability to deal more Radiant damage, and you can find it in Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3).
The Callous Glow Ring is a decently powerful artifact found in Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3. While not particularly powerful without the right setup, the Callous Glow Ring plays really well with other magic items that illuminate their targets. In this guide, we will walk you through what you need to do to acquire the Callous Glow Ring in Baldur’s Gate 3, going over where it’s found, how it can be acquired, 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 Callous Glow Ring in BG3?
In Baldur’s Gate 3, the Callous Glow Ring is an accessory that can deal extra Radiant damage against your target. The Callous Glow perk means that the wearer will deal an additional 2 points of damage against creatures that are illuminated. Although the tooltip doesn’t specify, when used in game the extra damage dealt is Radiant.
Consequently, this accessory works really well with a weapon such as The Blood of Lathander or the Moonlight Glaive. Each of these weapons give off their own source of light, thus automatically fulfilling the conditions for illumination. Moreover, both deal Radiant damage themselves, so these equipment pieces synergize nicely.
Additionally, this extra damage can apply to spells that hit targets more than once. For example, each hit from Magic Missile or Scorching Ray will deal the extra 2 points of Radiant damage.
Callous Glow Ring Abilities and Effects
Below are all the features, abilities, and effects of the Callous Glow Ring in Baldur’s Gate 3:
- Accessory: Ring
- Proficiency Requirement: N/A
- Weight: 0.05 kg
- Value: 40
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Location: Inside of an Opulent Chest found in the vault room next to Balthazar in the Gauntlet of Shar (X: -821 Y: -752), Act 2.
- Bonuses:
- All Classes, Companions, and Races Can Use This Item
How to Get the Callous Glow Ring in Baldur’s Gate 3
To get the Callous Glow Ring in Baldur’s Gate 3, you need to find the Gauntlet of Shar in Act 2, make your way through to the Vault Doors outside of Balthazar’s Rooms and loot it from one of the Opulent Chests inside. After getting through the Grand Mausoleum and finding your way into the Gauntlet of Shar, you’ll encounter the first puzzle just beyond the entrance. To complete this puzzle you need to get one of your characters over to the gem pedestal by the statue to activate it so all of your party can safely cross the room. The easiest way to do this is simply using a character with the Misty Step spell. Teleport over and the problem is immediately solved.
From here, head north and then turn west. At the end of this hallway you’ll come into another open room, and you should be able to see some skeletons and glowing purple lights on the other side. Don’t cross this space just yet because it will trigger a fight. Just hug the wall and head to the Vault Doors on the north.
You will have to pass a 30 DC Sleight of Hand check in order to be able to open these doors. You’ll need a Rogue-like character with high Dexterity and several boosts like Guidance and Combat Inspiration to be successful.
Inside, you’ll find three Opulent Chests, none of which are individually locked. Open the one on the far right-hand side to find the Callous Glow Ring.
How to Use the Callous Glow Ring in BG3
Anytime someone with the Callous Glow Ring damages an enemy that is completely illuminated, they deal an extra 2 radiant damage. Illuminated means that the enemy is a Clear Area lighting. This effect works for every damage source, so spells like Magic Missile that hit multiple times will do an extra 2 radiant damage per hit.
Tips and Tricks of the Callous Glow Ring in BG3
Since its effect works on any illuminated target, the Callous Glow Ring synergizes with weapons like the Blood of Lathander and the Moonlight Glaive. Since any enemy near someone wielding those weapons will be completely illuminated, any damage source that comes from the person with the Ring equipped gains the bonus 2 damage.
FAQs for Callous Glow Ring in Baldur’s Gate 3
What items work well with the Callous Glow Ring?
Weapons such as the Blood of Lathandar and the Moonlight Glaive guarantee that targets around them are illuminated. The Coruscating Ring will also apply Radiating Orb to a target, giving spellcasters a way to illuminate the target as well.
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