How to Get Gleamdance Dagger in Baldur’s Gate 3

The Gleamdance Dagger can increase your armour class when dual-wielding, and you can find it in Act 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3).

In a world teeming with danger and dark magic, every weapon counts, especially one as elusive and elegant as the Gleamdance Dagger. Baldur’s Gate 3 is packed with rare and powerful gear, but few items blend finesse and lethality quite like this elusive blade. In this guide, we’ll explore the Gleamdance Dagger, how to acquire it, and tips for using it effectively in Baldur’s Gate 3.

What is the Gleamdance Dagger in BG3?

In Baldur’s Gate 3, the Gleamdance Dagger gives off a glowing light and can increase your armour class under certain conditions. First is the primary Gleamdancer perk, which will grant you a +1 bonus to Armour Class only if you equip it to your off-hand. Second is the Glowing perk, which essentially causes the dagger to shine with its own glow. Consequently, it will cast a light that will shine in a 6-meter radius surrounding you.

Gleamdance Dagger Abilities and Effects

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

• Weapon Type: Dagger, Light, Finesse
• Damage: 1d4 +6 Piercing
• Requirements: Simple Weapon Proficiency or Dagger Proficiency
• Weight: 0.45 kg
• Value: 190
• Rarity: Rare
• Location: Dropped by Farlin at the docks west of Rivington (X: -210 Y: 99), Act 3.
• Bonuses:
  • Gleamdance Dagger: Glowing: This object shines with a glowing light in a radius of 6 meters.
  • Gleamdancer: When this dagger is wielded in the off-hand, the wielder gains a +1 bonus to  Armour Class.
  • Weapon Enchantment +2
• Classes with Simple Weapons or Dagger Proficiency: ALL CLASSES
• Companions Who Can Use This Weapon: Lae’zel, Astarion, Gale, Wyll, Minthara, Karlach, Minsc, Jaheira

How to Get Gleamdance Dagger in BG3? Explained

To get the Gleamdance Dagger in Baldur’s Gate 3 you need to find the docks to the far west of Rivington and either kill Farlin, the Envoy of Nine-Fingers, or stand back during the battle and let her die. You can locate the docks by heading directly north of the Rivington waypoint and then taking a sharp left turn just past the Open Hand Temple.

There is a path along the side of the building that heads down the cliff and to the edge of the water below. Keep heading west and you’ll come to an area with steam and hidden traps. Next, go further through a cave with more traps until you reach the other side. Someone in your party will likely comment that the boat docked nearby looks like one you saw at Moonrise Towers.

Two groups are fighting one another here. One group represents the Guild and the other the Stone Lord. You can enter the battle yourself or stay back and let them fight it out. The only way to get the Gleamdance Dagger is to loot it from Farlin’s corpse. However, be aware that killing her will mean that she doesn’t put in a good word with you with the Guild. Therefore, when you first find the Guild you will need to pass a dialogue check to be allowed in.

How to Use the Gleamdance Dagger in BG3?

While a Dagger is often the weapon of choice for a Rogue build, the Gleamdance Dagger is not a straightforward choice. The light can be handy in dark spaces. However, if you are a dual-wielding Rogue Assassin, then the light could be more of a hindrance than a help. If you are in the middle of a circle of light, then it will be extra hard to stealth and hide. Therefore, you won’t get as many critical hits from stealth.

Because of this the Gleamdance Dagger might be a better choice for a melee Bard or Druid build that can equip it to their off-hand for the extra defensive bonus.

Tips and Tricks for Gleamdance Dagger in BG3

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

• The Gleamdance Dagger: Glowing effect is actually toggleable, so if you want to equip it to a Rogue for stealth strikes you can turn the light off.
• Farlin is one of The Guild envoys and if you want to side with The Guild, then you can let them fight it out with the Stone Lord group without interfering.

FAQs about Gleamdance Dagger in BG3

Where can I find Gleamdance Dagger in Baldur’s Gate 3?

You can find the Gleamdance Dagger by killing Farlin at the beaches to the far northwest of Rivington during Act 3 of BG3.

Which classes or builds benefit most from Gleamdance Dagger?

A dual-wielding, melee Bard or Druid build could benefit from the extra AC by equipping the Gleamdance Dagger in their off-hand in BG3.

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