The best spell in Baldur’s Gate 3 is one you probably aren’t thinking of

The best spell in Baldur’s Gate 3 may not seem so powerful at first glance. However, it is versatile and can massively enhance many other spells.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, there is a variety of spells. Whether it’s a gigantic fireball, a devastating chain lightning, or summoning a gigantic elemental servant – there is something for every type of player. However, some of the most powerful spells are not immediately recognizable or are almost instantly overlooked.

One of these overlooked spells is “Create Water”. The description is simple as it merely creates a surface of water. Yet, why this can be invaluable has been outlined by a member of the BG3 community.

What are the benefits of Create Water? The list of advantages of this spell is quite long. It can be applied in a variety of situations. Among these advantages are:

• Costs only one level 1 spell slot.
• Can be cast at higher levels for a large area.
• The spell does not trigger combat.
• The “Wet” condition doubles the lightning and cold damage taken.
• The water removes the “Burning” debuff.
• Frost can keep enemies stunned if they are frozen while wet.
• The spell allows you to kiss Karlach during a romance (since she overheats).

How is this received in the community? Although it is broadly a meme post, the post has received over 20,000 upvotes – even for the subreddit of Baldur’s Gate 3, that’s a lot. Many share their own experiences and even list additional benefits of the spell.

• “The spell also removes invisibility.” – Nigward127
• “It also removes the timer from the fight against Ethel in the cellar.” – thebaldguy76
• “The wet dream of every storm sorceress.” – minhkhoid0975

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The versatility of spells is one of the great strengths of Baldur’s Gate 3. The game allows significant freedom and lets you solve problems in various ways. There’s little more satisfying than gaining a massive advantage through the creative combination of spells and items – and “Create Water” is just perfect for that.
Another spell that often flies under the radar is “Eyebite” – it is also celebrated by the community.