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BG3 Best Early Game Weapons: Where to Find the Strongest Act 1 Weapons

Discover the best BG3 early game weapons and where to find them. Complete Act 1 weapon guide covering greatswords, bows, staves, and unique legendary items for every build.

S-Tier Melee

Weapon	Type	Damage	Location
Everburn Blade	Greatsword	2d6+1d4 fire	Commander Zhalk (Nautiloid). Use Command: Drop.
Sword of Justice	Greatsword	2d6+1	Anders (Toll House). Bonus: Shield of Faith spell.
Sussur Greatsword	Greatsword	2d6+1	Forge from Sussur Bark + greatsword. Silences on hit.

A-Tier Melee

Weapon	Type	Damage	Location
Svartlebee’s Woundseeker	Greatsword	2d6+1	Loot from Yeva at Waukeen’s Rest (if she dies)
Phalar Aluve	Longsword	1d10+1	Stuck in stone in Underdark (STR or Religion check)
Intransigent Warhammer	Warhammer	1d8+1	Dror Ragzlin (Goblin Camp boss)

Ranged Weapons

Weapon	Type	Damage	Location
Titanstring Bow	Longbow	1d8+1 + STR mod	Brem (Zhentarim Hideout merchant)
Harold	Heavy Crossbow	1d10+1	Zhentarim Hideout (after delivering chest)
Hunting Shortbow	Shortbow	1d6+1d4	Dammon (Emerald Grove). Bonus vs monstrosities.

Spellcaster Weapons

Weapon	Type	Effect	Location
Melf’s First Staff	Quarterstaff	+1 spell attack, +1 spell DC	Blurg (Myconid Colony merchant)
Staff of Arcane Blessing	Quarterstaff	Bless gives +2d4 instead of +1d4	Arcane Tower (basement, invisible chest)

Legendary Act 1 Weapon

Blood of Lathander

The only legendary weapon obtainable in Act 1:

Type: Mace (1d6+3 bludgeoning)
Special: Once per long rest, when reduced to 0 HP, heal 2-12 HP and nearby allies heal 1-6. Continuous 6m light aura.
Location: Rosymorn Monastery (Mountain Pass). Solve the Dawnmaster puzzle by placing ceremonial weapons on their pedestals.

💡 How to Get the Blood of Lathander: Collect the Ceremonial Battleaxe, Ceremonial Longsword, Ceremonial Warhammer, and Rusty Mace from around the monastery. Place them on the Dawnmaster pedestals. Take the Dawnmaster’s Crest to the secret chamber under the monastery. Insert the crest — DO NOT take the mace without it (this triggers the monastery’s destruction).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best weapon in Act 1?

The Everburn Blade (from Commander Zhalk on the Nautiloid) is the best Act 1 weapon for melee characters. It's a magical greatsword that deals 2d6+1d4 fire damage and can be obtained before reaching the beach.

Can I miss missable weapons?

Yes. Several top-tier weapons are permanently missable: the Everburn Blade (Nautiloid only), the Sword of Justice (kill Anders before Karlach quest), and the Blood of Lathander (requires solving the monastery puzzle).

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