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In Baldur’s Gate 3, Twist of Fortune is a decent rare weapon with a unique action you can get in Act 2 – this short Guide explains everything you need to know about Twist of Fortune in BG3.
Luck is a fickle thing in Baldur’s Gate 3, but with the Twist of Fortune in hand, you can start bending fate in your favor. This unique weapon isn’t just a stylish addition to your arsenal; it’s a deadly tool designed to reward risk-takers and punish the unlucky. Ideal for rogues, gamblers, and anyone who thrives on chaos, Twist of Fortune adds a layer of unpredictability that can turn even the most desperate fight into a thrilling comeback. In this guide, we’ll explore the Twist of Fortune, how to acquire it, and tips for using it effectively in Baldur’s Gate 3.
What is the Twist of Fortune in BG3?
In Baldur’s Gate 3 the Twist of Fortune seems like a basic type of Morning Star until you look more closely at one particular weapon Action it provides. For characters with Martial Weapons Proficiency, those who equip it can use the action Blood Money. Strike out greedily, dealing an additional 4 Piercing damage per 300 Gold that the target possesses. This action can be used once per Short Rest.
On the surface that might not seem like very much. Certainly against ‘poor’ enemies that only carry a few gold around in their pockets, it’s not going to do much good. But against richer opponents, this could potentially obliterate! If you have a high Dexterity character with the Sleight of Hand skill, you can make this weapon hit even harder. Simply have that character pickpocket your opponent – expect you want to put lots of gold IN their pockets. And then promptly take them out with a Bloody Money hit!
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Twist of Fortune Abilities and Effects
Below are all the features, abilities, and effects of Twist of Fortune in Baldur’s Gate 3:
- Weapon Type: Morningstar
- Damage: 1d8 Piercing
- Requirements: Martial Weapons Proficiency
- Rarity: Rare
- Weight: 1.8 kg
- Value: 310
- Location: Looted from Gerringothe Thorm in Act 2.
- Bonuses:
- Twist of Fortune: When you roll 2 or less with this weapon’s damage die, reroll it and take the new result.
- Weapon Enchantment +1
- Main Hand Only – Tenacity: When you miss an attack, you deal 1 Bludgeoning damage anyway.
- Classes with Martial Weapons Proficiency: Cleric(Tempest Domain, War Domain), Fighter, Ranger, Paladin, Barbarian, Bard (College of Valour)
- Companions Who Can Use This Weapon: Lae’zel, Minthara, Karlach, Minsc
How to Get Twist of Fortune in BG3? Explained
You can get Twist of Fortune by playing Bladur’s Gate 3 until you enter the Shadow-Cursed lands in Act 2, then explore until you find the Reithwin Tollhouse. The Tollhouse is located in the western half of the map, just a bit northeast of Moonrise Towers. Inside, on the second floor you’ll find what looks like a large woman made of gold clanking around. There is Gerringothe Thorm. When you approach/get too close, you’ll automatically trigger a dialogue scene with her.
Gerringothe immediately asks you what you’re bringing and demands gold. If you make the correct dialogue choices you can get her to actually kill herself. If that doesn’t work you can also fight her. However, be careful because she’ll use the Twist of Fortune morningstar against you. If she hits your main character carrying all your gold, she’s likely to one-shot you.
Gerringothe Thorm Dialogue Choices
If you’re going to try talking your way past, you will first have to give her at least one piece of gold. Then there are a number of different dialogue options you can make, each based on a particular skill and with their own difficulty check. Here are the two possible dialogue trees with their accompanying Difficulty Checks:
- A Deception with an 18 DC. “I’m here to replace you as toll collector.”
- Another Deception at a 21 DC. “You’ve been promoted! You’ll collect gold from a much better tollhouse.”
- A Persuasion at a 21 DC. “You’ve done a great job here. Really set the standard. But I’ll take it from here.”
- An Intimidation at a 21 DC. “You dare to question their decision? Leave this place at once!”
- A Persuasion with an 18 DC “Why stay in this rotted building? Take your gold and be free.”
- Another Persuasion with a 21 DC. “Says who? Seems to me there’s no one here to oversee you.”
- A Deception with a 21 DC. “Haven’t you heard? The local authority has decreed the gold belong to the toll collector – you.”
- An Intimidation at a 21 DC. “Not anymore.”
Unable to comprehend your terms, Gerringothe Thorm appears to implode in a slash of gold. You can now walk right up to loot her, and get the Twist of Fortune as your reward!
How to Use the Twist of Fortune in BG3?
The best way to use the Twist of Fortune in BG3 is against a challenging boss you are struggling with, when you have money to spare and can slip the extra into the enemy’s pockets. Using the Blood Money weapon action used to not cost you anything, however the passive has been changed. Now, while you will still deal extra damage based on the amount of gold the target possesses, you cannot then loot all the gold after they are dead. Instead, the Blood Money action will consume that gold, so you cannot reverse-pickpocket a target and then get your gold back.
Tips and Tricks for Twist of Fortune in BG3
These are the best tips and tricks for finding and using Twist of Fortune in Baldur’s Gate 3:
- You can make good use out of the Blood Money weapon action by having a sneaky Rogue reverse-pickpocket and put extra gold into a target’s pockets.
- However, the gold does get consumed after you use Blood Money. Therefore, you will not be able to get the gold back.
- Only equip the Twist of Fortune when you have the extra gold and are planning to use the Blood Money weapon action. Otherwise, there are typically more effective weapons available.
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FAQs about Twist of Fortune in BG3
Where can I find Twist of Fortune in Baldur’s Gate 3?
You can find the Twist of Fortune by killing Gerringothe Thorm at the Reithwin Tollhouse during Act 2 of BG3.
Which classes or builds benefit most from Twist of Fortune?
Any class or build that has martial weapon proficiency can effectively wield the Twist of Fortune in the mid-game of BG3.
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