How to Get Smuggler’s Ring in Baldur’s Gate 3

In Baldur’s Gate 3, The Smuggler’s Ring is an early game jewelry piece for every character and class, and you can get it from the skeleton during Act 1 – this short Guide Explains everything you need to know about the Smuggler’s Ring in BG3.

Smuggler's Ring - Baldur’s Gate 3

The Smuggler’s Ring

In Baldur’s Gate 3, The Smuggler’s Ring offers bonuses +2 to the Stealth and +2 to the Sleight of Hand skills, making it an ideal accessory for dexterity-based characters aiming to excel in these proficencies. It does come with a -1 charisma penalty, so it’s not recommended for characters who rely on charisma as their primary spellcasting ability, like paladins, sorcerers, bards, or warlocks. However, for classes such as Rogue, Monk, or Ranger, this ring is an excellent choice.

You can equip it to your character’s ring slot in the inventory, providing additional bonuses and buffs. There are no requirements for this item. You can equip it on any class, companion, or character.

Here are all Smuggler’s Ring features in BG3:

  • Armor: Ring
  • Proficiency Requirement: N/A
  • Weight: 0.05 kg
  • Value: 40
  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Location: In the skeleton, near the river, south of Risen Road, Act 1
  • +2 Stealth
  • +2 Sleight of Hand
  • -1 Charisma
  • All Classes, Companions, and Races Can Use This Item

How to Get Smuggler’s Ring in Baldur’s Gate 3

The Smuggler’s Ring can be found in the skeleton hidden in the bush near the river, south of Risen Road in Act 1.

To get the Smuggler’s Ring in BG3, follow these steps in BG3:

  1. From Blighted Village, head north.
  2. Cross the bridge and turn right.
  3. Take the path down to the river and turn right again.
  4. Search for the skeleton hidden in the bush.
  5. Loot the skeleton to get the Smuggler’s Ring.

Depending on where you are in the game to get Smuggler’s Ring, you need to find the skeleton, first (check the map for reference).

If you’ve just started from Emerald Grove, head towards the west to reach the Blighted Village. From there, go north until you come to a river. Cross the bridge and turn right. Keep an eye out for a path leading down to the river, and then turn right again. You’ll find the skeleton concealed within one of the bushes along the riverbank. Loot it to acquire the Smuggler’s Ring.

As you venture further, you’ll encounter a perception check, which is a heavy stone that you can move to reveal a precious gem hidden underneath. Continue along the path to discover two additional skeletons beneath the bridge, each containing some gold.


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