Glyph of Warding
- Level 3 Abjuration Spell
- Artificer, Bard, Cleric, Wizard
Glyph of Warding is a spell that can trigger one of seven possible effects in Baldur’s Gate 3, which are very useful in combat and can be adapted to the weaknesses of the opponent. As a Level 3 spell, it can often be used by many spellcasting classes, hitting multiple targets and dealing solid damage at a higher level.
In Dungeons & Dragons, things don’t go quite that smoothly. While in Baldur’s Gate 3, you only need one action and the spell is instantly ready for use, in DnD it requires one hour of preparation, causing the glyph to function more like a trap than a direct attack.
And as if that weren’t enough of a change, Glyph of Warding also requires a component without which the spell won’t work. This is the case with many DnD spells, but the glyph requires nothing less than the dust of a diamond worth at least 200 gold pieces. And those certainly do not just lie around by the roadside.
Therefore, players who have gained experience in Baldur’s Gate 3 and are now venturing into Dungeons & Dragons should pay close attention to whether a free spell from the video game remains free.
