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Hellrider’s Pride are medium armor gloves in Baldur’s Gate 3 that you can equip on your character and you can get in Act 1 – this short Guide Explains everything you need to know about Hellrider’s Pride in BG3.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, powerful weapons and unique gear are essential for overcoming the game’s toughest challenges, and Hellrider’s Pride is one of the most sought-after items for those who specialize in melee combat. This legendary weapon is known for its devastating damage output and its ties to the Hellriders, an elite order of warriors. Acquiring Hellrider’s Pride requires navigating a series of dangerous encounters and making key choices that could shape your journey. In this guide, we’ll explore Hellrider’s Pride, how to acquire it, and tips for using it effectively in Baldur’s Gate 3.
What is Hellrider’s Pride in BG3?
In Baldur’s Gate 3, the Hellrider’s Pride gear is a set of gloves that will boost your Strength saving throws and buff whenever you heal. The main passive bonus on these gloes is called Helm’s Protection. With it, when you heal a party member, they will gain resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage dealt by weapon attacks.
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Hellrider’s Pride Mail Abilities and Effects
Here are all Hellrider’s Pride features in BG3:
- Armor: Medium Armor
- Proficiency Requirement: Medium Armor Proficiency
- Weight: 0.5 kg
- Value: 110
- Location: Reward or looted from Zevlor in the Secluded Chamber at the Emerald Grove in Act 1.
- Bonuses:
- Helm’s Protection: When you heal another creature, it gains resistance against Bludgeoning, Piercing and Slashing damage dealt by weapon attacks.
- Strength Saving Throws: +1
- Classes and Races That Can Equip It:
- Barbarian, Cleric, Druid, College of Valour Bard, Fighter, Ranger, Paladin, Githyanki, Shield Dwarf
How to Get Hellrider’s Pride in BG3? Explained
There are four ways to obtain Hellrider’s Pride gloves in Baldur’s Gate 3: you can steal them from Zevlor in the Emerald Grove or loot them from his body if you decide to side with the Goblins and eliminate everyone in the Emerald Grove. Lastly, during the ‘Save the Refugees’ quest, if you manage to convince or defeat Kagha to halt the ritual, you will receive the Hellrider’s Pride as a quest reward from Zevlor. When you first arrive at Emerald Grove, Zevlor is one of the first NPCs you’ll meet, and this encounter initiates the ‘Save the Refugees’ quest. After your initial conversation, you can begin progressing toward obtaining the Hellrider’s Pride gloves. Let’s look at all 4 possible methods to get Hellrider’s Pride in Baldur’s Gate 3
1 Stealing to Get the Hellrider’s Pride
The theft approach shouldn’t be difficult if you have Astarion as a companion or a character skilled in Sleight of Hand with high Dexterity. Head to the Secluded Chamber in the Hollow – the cave in Emerald Grove where Zevlor spends most of his time. Initiate the sneaking action, and discreetly steal the gloves without being detected. However, remember that if you are caught, your relationship with Zevlor and the Emerald Grove Tieflings may be negatively affected.
2 Kill Zevlor to Get the Hellrider’s Pride
Similarly to the Stealing method, Zevlor can be found in the cave behind the door inside the Emerald Grove. You can simply enter and kill him, but be aware that you’ll be banished from Emerald Grove, everyone will attack you and even if you manage to escape you won’t be able to come back to the settlement, and Druids will finish the ritual.
You can also follow the story, visit the Goblin Camp, and side with Minthara and Goblins and help them raid the Emerald Grove and kill everyone inside including Zevor. Either way, you’ll be able to loot gloves from Zevlor’s body.
3 Kill Kagha to Stop the Ritual and Get the Hellrider’s Pride
The third available option to obtain the Hellrider’s Pride in Baldur’s Gate 3 is to kill Kagha. After speaking with Zelvor, accept the task to kill Kagha. Locate her in the Druid’s Cave near the ritual circle and engage in combat. Rath and his wolf will remain on the sidelines, but the other present animals and druids will attack you. Depending on your level, the fight may prove to be challenging. Additionally, the battle will extend to an outdoor area, with druids outside, so be prepared. Once you’ve defeated Kagha and her followers, return to Zelvor to claim your reward: the Hellrider’s Pride Gloves.
4 Convince Kagha to Stop the Ritual and Get the Hellrider’s Pride
Lastly, you can obtain Hellrider’s Pride by convincing Kagha to stop the ritual without Halsin’s assistance and prior to visiting the Goblin’s Camp. Inform Zelvor that you’ll do what you can, then proceed to the Druids Grove to speak with Kagha. After that, look for a chest hidden at the back of one of the rooms. This Kagha Chest, is concealed between rocks and vines. Open it to find a letter inside that initiates the quest. If you can’t locate it, don’t worry; simply head to the swamps and the next step.
Travel west from Druid Grove and then south of Blighted Village to reach the swamps known as Putrid Bog. On a small island with a large, old tree, you’ll encounter four Wood Woads, and Ancient Mud Mephits. After the fight get closer to the tree and if you successfully pass a perception check, you should notice a piece of loose bark on the trunk. Open it to discover the Letter to Kagha, which unveils her plan to surrender the Emerald Grove to the Shadow Druids. Be sure to read the message so the quest can be updated.
Come back to Kagha and tell her you know about her secret plan. She won’t be pleased with you so make sure you’ll choose the following decisions during the dialogue:
- [PERSUASION] The shadows won’t save you – they’ll corrupt you. Stop this, while you can.
And then:
- [PERSUASION]You know I’m right. Don’t let the shadows corrupt you.
The first Persuasion skill check requires a DC 15, while the second requires a DC 10. If you successfully pass both checks, she will see reason and agree to stop the ritual. Now, head to Zevlor to inform him of your accomplishment and receive the Hellrider’s Pride gloves.
How to Use Hellrider’s Pride in BG3?
The best way to use the Hellrider’s Pride gloves in Baldur’s Gate 3 is by equipping them to a party member who is taking on the healing role in your adventure. This would be an especially good set of early game handwear for Clerics, but could also be used by Paladins or Druids.
Medium Armor in Baldur’s Gate 3 provides extra defense for your protagonist or companion. You can equip it to your character’s gloves slot in the inventory and it will provide different bonuses and buffs. Your character requires medium armor proficiency to be able to equip it.
Tips and Tricks for Hellrider’s Pride in BG3
These are the best tips and tricks for finding and using Hellrider’s Pride in Baldur’s Gate 3:
- The easiest way to get the Hellrider’s Pride gloves is to steal them, provided that you have a character good at Stealth and Sleight of Hand.
- The Helm’s Protection buff can be applied when you use even the weakest of healing spells. Additionally, thrown healing potions may work, as well.
- Because Hellrider’s Pride is not officially classified as armour in BG3, a spellcasting class could equip these gloves and still receive protection from the Mage Armour spell.
FAQs about Hellrider’s Pride in Baldur’s Gate 3
Where can I find the Hellrider’s Pride in BG3?
You can find the Hellrider’s Pride on Zelvor in the Secluded Chamber of the Emerald Grove. You can steal it from him, kill him, or get the gloves as a reward by stopping Kagha.
How Good is the Hellrider’s Pride in Baldur’s Gate 3?
The Hellrider’s Pride gloves are a great piece of early game equipment for Clerics, Paladins, Druids, and even other spellcasting classes.
Can any character equip Hellrider’s Pride gloves?
Yes, the Hellrider’s Pride gloves are clothing and not armour in Baldur’s Gate 3, so consequently any class or companions can equip and use them.
Does Hellriders Pride bonus passive work on self?
No, the resistances that the Helm’s Protection passive grants only applies when you cast healing one someone else, and not on yourself.
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