Sharpshooter’s Edge: BG3

The world of Baldur’s Gate 3 is brimming with powerful magical items. You’ll stumble upon incredible rings, potent amulets, sturdy armor, and devastating weapons at nearly every turn, making the search for extraordinary gear a rewarding part of the adventure.

One such weapon is The Dead Shot, a longbow of very rare quality. This potent ranged weapon is a real find for a character with the Ranger, Rogue, or Fighter class specialization and is obtainable within Act 3. Taking the effort to track down and obtain The Dead Shot is well worth the investment for any ranged combat enthusiast.

Here’s how to acquire The Dead Shot in Baldur’s Gate 3.

What Makes The Dead Shot Special in Baldur’s Gate 3?

The Dead Shot is a highly sought-after, very rare magical longbow found during Act 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3. While acquiring it may take some dedication, its unique attributes make it a worthy prize for those specializing in ranged combat, particularly Rangers, Rogues, and Fighters.

The Dead Shot boasts the following impressive features:

• Improved Critical: Enhances your critical hit chance by reducing the required roll by 1. This effect can be further augmented by combining The Dead Shot with other gear, such as the Covert Cowl or the Dark Justiciar Helmet.
• Keen Attack: Doubles your proficiency bonus for ranged attack rolls made with this weapon, providing a significant boost to accuracy. Note that this bonus does not apply when you have disadvantage on the attack.

As a longbow, The Dead Shot offers exceptional range, enabling you to strike enemies from a distance. Effective use of this weapon requires a high Dexterity stat, which is crucial for accurate and powerful shots.

For optimal performance, consider pairing The Dead Shot with the Gloves of Archery, which grant an additional two points of damage to your ranged attacks.

The Gloves of Dexterity are another excellent choice when wielding this bow, as they boost your Dexterity score to 18 and improve your attack rolls by a point.

Lastly, the Shade-Slayer Cloak is a strong accessory option, further reducing the required roll for a critical hit when your character is hidden.

Finding The Dead Shot: Location Guide for Baldur’s Gate 3

To find The Dead Shot in Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll need to head to the Stormshore Armory, located within Baldur’s Gate in Act 3. The armory is an open market area and shop next to the Lower City Central Wall waypoint and Sorcerous Sundries.

Once there, seek out Fytz the Firecracker. She offers The Dead Shot for sale, but it comes at a premium, priced at around 1,155 gold. This weapon is a significant investment, so consider selling other valuable items to afford it.

Fortunately, acquiring wealth in Baldur’s Gate 3 is relatively straightforward. However, if you’re short on funds, consider robbing the bank in Baldur’s Gate to quickly amass a large sum of gold.

Keep in mind that attempting to pickpocket The Dead Shot from Fytz is an option, but it’s an extremely challenging endeavor due to the item’s rarity. A high skill level and a successful roll are typically required.

Having a Rogue with the Gloves of Thievery equipped will improve your chances. Even then, expect to need a roll of 15 or higher for success.