How to Get Gandrel’s Aspiration in Baldur’s Gate 3

Gandrel’s Aspiration is a crossbow with advantage against Monstrosities, and you can get it during Act 1 of Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3).

In the ever-expansive world of Baldur’s Gate 3, treasures and powerful artifacts await those brave enough to seek them. One such item is Gandrel’s Aspiration, a unique piece that offers exceptional benefits for your character. In this guide, we’ll explore Gandrel’s Aspiration, how to acquire it, and tips for using it effectively in Baldur’s Gate 3.

What is Gandrel’s Aspiration in BG3?

In Baldur’s Gate 3 Gandrel’s Aspiration is a Heavy Crossbow that is a great early-game ranged weapon for doing extra damage to monsters. The main perk, Feller of Monsters, grants you automatic Advantage whenever you fire it against Monstrosity type enemies. Monstrosities are described as “Frightening creatures that are not ordinary, not truly natural, and almost never benign.”

Monstrosity creatures include, but are not limited to:

• Bulette
• Gremishka
• Gnoll
• Harpy
• Hook Horror
• Minotaur
• Phase Spider

All of these are enemies you will face in Act 1 of Baldur’s Gate 3 and therefore Gandrel’s Aspiration is a good starting ranged weapon for Rangers, Fighters, Paladins, Clerics and Bards.

Gandrel’s Aspiration Abilities and Effects

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

• Weapon Type: Hand Crossbow, Two-Handed
• Damage: 1d10+3 Piercing
• Range: 18m
• Requirements: Ranged Martial Weapon proficiency
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Location: Looted from Gandrel in the Sunlit Wetlands, Act 1.
• Weight: 8.1 kg
• Value: 130
• Bonuses:
  • Feller of Monsters: You have Advantage against Monstrosity type enemies.
  • Weapon Enchantment +1
• 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 Gandrel’s Aspiration in BG3? Explained

To get Gandrel’s Aspiration in Baldur’s Gate 3 you need to find the Gur Hunter named Gandrel outside of the Riverside Teahouse in the Sunlit Wetlands during Act 1. The Sunlit Wetlands can be found to the south of the Act 1 map, and to get there you will have to head west across the bridge towards the Blighted Village and then follow the path south down around the village. Then continue south into the Wetlands.

Gandrel can be found in a separate alcove just to the south of the location of the Riverside Teahouse. He’s a Gur Hunter, which means he hunts monsters, and his current target is a certain vampire spawn who may or may not be traveling with you. Furthermore, if you bring Astarion along in your party it contributes to a more entertaining conversation.

Gandrel is technically a trader if you stay on his good side, but he doesn’t have any great gear. His inventory is made up of basic supplies you can get elsewhere. Unfortunately for him, his personal crossbow is a much better deal. As soon as he founds out you’re harboring a vampire spawn he’ll attack, and at the end of the fight you can loot Gandrel’s Aspiration.

How to Use the Gandrel’s Aspiration in BG3?

The best way to use Gandrel’s Aspiration in Baldur’s Gate 3 is by equipping it to a Ranger build that specializes in ranged attacks. However, the Feller of Monsters passive applies to all attacks, so long as the weapon is equipped. Consequently, this means that even a Wizard could equip the weapon and gain Advantage on their spell attacks against Monstrosity enemies.

Tips and Tricks for Gandrel’s Aspiration in BG3

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

• Bring along Astarion before talking to Gandrel for some unique dialogue.
• The fight against Gandrel is quite easy because it’s four against one.
• If you give up Astarion to the Gur Hunter, he is permanently removed from the party. Gandrel does not give you any reward worth noting.

FAQs about Gandrel’s Aspiration in BG3

Where can I find Gandrel’s Aspiration in Baldur’s Gate 3?

You can find Gandrel’s Aspiration during Act 1 of BG3 by locating the Gur hunter to the west of the Riverside Teahouse and killing him.

Which classes or builds benefit most from Gandrel’s Aspiration?

Any class or build would benefit from equipping Gandrel’s Aspiration because just holding the weapon grants any of the users attacks Advantage against Monstrosities.

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