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The Thermoarcanic Gloves will generate Heat when causing Fire damage, and you can find them in Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3).
In the sprawling world of Baldur’s Gate 3, powerful gear can turn the tide of battle, and few items spark as much curiosity as the Thermoarcanic Gloves. These rare magical gloves are prized by spellcasters and elemental damage dealers for their unique buffs and strategic potential. In this guide, we’ll explore the Thermoarcanic Gloves, how to acquire it, and tips for using it effectively in Baldur’s Gate 3.
What are the Thermoarcanic Gloves in BG3?
In Baldur’s Gate 3 the Thermoarcanic Gloves is another piece of gear which can generate turns of Heat. Other items include Cinder Shoes, Thermodynamo Axe, Ring of Self Immolation and Fireheart.
Heat is a Condition in BG3 where you are engulfed by vengeful fire. Consequently, you will take 1-4 points of Fire damage each turn. However, you gain access to the passive feature Heat Convergence. By toggling it on, it will consume all of your stacks of Heat into extra Fire damage on your next spell or attack.
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Thermoarcanic Gloves Abilities and Effects
Below are all the features, abilities, and effects of Thermoarcanic Gloves in Baldur’s Gate 3:
- Armor: Gloves
- Proficiency Requirement: N/A
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Weight: 0.5 kg
- Value: 90
- Location: Looted from the orc Kansif after the Harper ambush, Act 2.
- Bonuses:
- Arcane Ashes: Whenever you deal Fire damage, you gain 2 turns of Heat.
- All Classes, Companions, and Races Can Use This Item
How to Get Thermoarcanic Gloves in BG3? Explained
To get the Thermoarcanic Gloves in Baldur’s Gate 3 you’ll need to make your way into the Shadow-Cursed Lands of Act 2 and participate in the Harper Ambush on the Absolute cultists. An orc named Kansif will be traveling with the group of cultists, and will be carrying the Thermoarcanic Gloves. You can take part in the ambush in one of two ways:
- Find the Last Light Inn first. You can travel with a group of Harpers to an ambush site where they will attack the Drider and the group he leads through the Shadow.
- Enter the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the Rosymorn Monastery Trail. A group of Absolute followers will be waiting for Minthara but can be convinced you’re with them, too. Use the Spider’s Lyre to summon the Drider, and then during the Harper ambush, you can turn on the cultists.
It’s possible that you could choose to fully side with the cultists, and the Harpers might kill Kansif so that you could still loot the gloves. However, if this was really the route you wanted to take it would be best to ‘save scum’ before the fight. Who the Harpers choose to target and manage to kill will be random and there is no guarantee that Kansif will die each time.
Regardless, after the fight find Kansif’s body and you can loot the Thermoarcanic Gloves.
How to Use the Thermoarcanic Gloves in BG3?
The bets way to use the Thermoarcanic Gloves in BG3 is by equipping them to a range build that is also using other gear items to generate Heat. This includes Cinder Shoes, Fireheart, and the Ring of Self Immolation.
If you shoot an Arrow of Fire at an enemy, you will generate 2 turns of Heat with the gloves and shoes. Set yourself on fire while you are wearing the ring, and you will generate another two turns. Keep going to to build stacks of Heat, and then use Heat Convergence to deal extra fire damage on your next fire spell or attack.
Tips and Tricks for Thermoarcanic Gloves in BG3
These are the best tips and tricks for finding and using Thermoarcanic Gloves in Baldur’s Gate 3:
- Meeting up with the cultists and following the guide is also the best way to get a Moonlantern in Act 2.
- Consequently, it is better to follow the cultists and then side with the Harpers if you want the Thermoarcanic Gloves.
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FAQs about Thermoarcanic Gloves in BG3
Where can I find Thermoarcanic Gloves in Baldur’s Gate 3?
You can find the Thermoarcanic Gloves on the Absolute cultist Kansif, who is waiting for the Drider guide on the edge of the Shadow-Cursed Lands in Act 2 of BG3.
Which classes or builds benefit most from Thermoarcanic Gloves?
A Rogue or Ranger build that is focused on ranged bow damage and using Arrows of Fire to generate stacks of head will get the most benefit from the Thermoarcanic Gloves in BG3.
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