How to Get Ring of Geniality in Baldur’s Gate 3

In Baldur’s Gate 3, The Ring of Geniality is an easy-to-miss, Uncommon quality gear item from the Barcus Wroot. Here is how to get it.

Ring of Geniality - Baldur’s Gate 3 - BG3

Ring of Geniality

In Baldur’s Gate 3, The Ring of Geniality is an accessory from Barcus Wroot in Act 2 that gives the player bonus to persuasion and deception. This useful effect will give you a little extra chance of passing associated charisma skill checks during conversations. If you expect you will need to convince someone or lie to them and roll the dice, you can put it to get the bonus.

All classes will benefit from this ring during dialogue skill checks. You can equip it to your character’s accessory slot in the inventory, providing additional bonuses and buffs. There are no proficiency requirements for this item.

TheRing of Geniality features in BG3:

  • Armour Type: Ring
  • Proficiency Requirement: None
  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Weight: 0.05 kg
  • Value: 40
  • Location: Act 2: From Barcus Wroot Vendor in Act 2 after saving him.
  • Bonuses:
  • Classes with Martial Weapons Proficiency: All
  • Companions Who Can Use This Weapon: All

How to Get The Ring of Geniality in Baldur’s Gate 3

In Baldur’s Gate 3, the Ring of Geniality can be purchased from Barcus Wroot at the Last Light Inn in Act 2 for only 40 gold.

It is possible to miss the chance to obtain the Ring of Geniality because Barcus, the shop owner, can die multiple times in the story before he opens his shop for you. However, there are a few crucial steps to follow to gain access to his merchandise. To get the Ring of Geniality, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Save Barcus Wroot from Goblins in Blighted Village in Act 1
  2. Find your way to Grinforge and Save Barcus and other Gnomes.
  3. Invite Barcus to your camp.
  4. Advance to Act 2 and Head to Last Light Inn
  5. Find Barcus at the Last Light Inn
  6. Steal or Buy Ring of Geniality

Save Barcus Wroot from Goblins in Blighted Village

Save Barcus Wroot from Goblins in Blighted Village - Baldur’s Gate 3 - BG3

In Act 1 Map, the first time you meet Barcus is in Blighted Village. Unfortunately, he is tied to a windmill by Goblins. Your mission is to either eliminate the goblins or convince them to leave Barcus, the Gnome, and Blighted Village alone. After that, you need to stop the spinning windmill and free Barcus.

After the short conversation, you’ll learn he lost everything, including his friends, and will do everything to save them. You’ll part with him here.

Find and Save Barcus in Grinforge

Find and head to the Grymforge, an underground location accessible from the Underdark in Act 1, where you can find and craft one of the best gear items in Act 1, Adamantine Armour and Weapons. Before you explore the Grymforge, try to save Barcus as soon as you arrive.

To complete the task, you will require a special type of explosive called Runepowder. A slave who fled from the Absolute followers, who pose a threat to Barcus, happens to possess a barrel of this unique substance. You must locate the slave and persuade them to spare some of the Runepowder for you. This will come in handy later on.

Baldur's Gate 3 Obtain Runepowder at Grymforge

To find Philomeen and obtain the Runepowder, head to the southern side of the ruins on the first floor of Grymforge, just across the docks where you arrived. You’ll need to offer your assistance to save Barcus and other imprisoned gnomes being forced to clear the rubble by the duergar led by Nere. Philomeen, a scared gnome woman, will be willing to share the powerful Runepowder with you once you’ve convinced her of your help. This is part of the quests: Rescue the Gnome, Rescue Wulbren, Avenge the Ironhands, and Save the Grymforge Gnomes.

Find and Save Barcus in Grinforge - Baldur's Gate 3 - Bg3

Once you obtain the Runepowder, make your way back to the docks and head into the lava room located to the west at coordinates X: -628 and Y: 317. Offer your assistance in clearing the rubble. Simply throw the Runepowder at the debris and then use a fire spell to detonate it all. Once Nere reveals his true nature, you will need to turn against him and the other duergar. This battle will be challenging, and its difficulty will depend on your level. Utilize crowd-control spells, potions, and scrolls to make the task easier.

Recruit Barcus to Join The Camp

Barcus Wroot in Baldur's Gate 3

After the fight, invite Barcus to follow your camp. He will wander around your cam, and you can speak with him, but you won’t be able to buy anything from him yet.

Find Barcus at the Last Light Inn and get the Ring of Geniality

Find Barcus at the Last Light Inn and get the Gloves of the Automaton - Baldur's Gate 3

Finally, you can find Barcus Wroot in Last Light Inn during Act 2 if you successfully save him twice and convince him to join your camp. He will open his shop, and you can buy or steal the Ring of Geniality from him.


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