Summary
- Rings in Baldur’s Gate 3 offer various bonuses like increased movement speed, advantage on saving throws, and extra damage to weapon attacks.
- Each character can equip up to two rings, making it crucial to collect and equip powerful enchanted rings for an edge in quests.
- From utility rings that enhance traversal to rare rings that grant access to powerful spells, acquiring and using rings wisely can greatly benefit your party.
Baldur’s Gate 3
, in the tradition of role-playing games, has plenty of equipment to help players on their quests. Rings are one such type of equipment and, since each character can equip up to two rings, it is worth collecting them.
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Enchanted rings can provide their wearers with a variety of bonuses, from skill increases to spells. Baldur’s Gate 3 is split into three acts, and for those who are still in the game’s opening act, there are still plenty of rings to find and equip.
Updated February 5, 2025, by Kristy Ambrose: Since every character in the party can equip two rings, it’s always best to rock some jewelry to create the most overpowered combination of gear possible in Baldur’s Gate 3. The following rings are powerful pieces of equipment, giving lower-level characters a much-needed edge, and each can be obtained in Act One. Whether it’s on the new Honour Mode, or a standard playthrough, players won’t want to miss the best act one rings in Baldur’s Gate 3.
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Ring Of Jumping
Purchased Or Stolen From Derryth Bonecloak In The Underdark’s Myconid Colony
- Gives the wearer the power to cast Enhance Leap, a Level One Transmutation Spell that triples a creature’s jump distance
This ring is primarily a utility ring, allowing for easier traversal by its wearer. This is because it allows the wearer to cast the level one transmutation spell, Enhance Leap. Both the spell and the ring do exactly what their names suggest, tripling a creature’s jump distance.
While it may not be as immediately beneficial as the other rings on this list, having a huge jump distance can make some exploration puzzles a breeze. It also helps that it’s very easy to acquire, simply by being purchased or stolen from Derryth Bonecloak in the Underdark’s Myconid Colony.
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The Explorer’s Ring
Found On A Skeleton Above The Bibberbang Grotto
- Adds +1 to both Nature and Survival skills
It’s a tough item to get, but it’s worth it for those players who think a boost to a couple of key skills is worth the effort. Druids, Clerics, Rangers, and other certain classes tend to have these skills through their Backgrounds, and it’s helpful to have a boost to help in any dice roll.
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The ring is on a skeleton above the Bibberbang Grotto, one of the ledges near the bridge made of tree roots. A character with a Strength of 14 or higher can jump to the ledge without a spell or ability boost, but in case a buff is needed Lae’zel has an enhanced Jump spell as a racial ability and Karlach is strong enough to actually throw other players to the location.
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Spurred Band
Whispering Depths, Beneath The Well Entrance
- Grants one turn of momentum when the wearer starts their turn with 50% of their hit points or less
The 
Spurred Band
can be found on the skeleton next to the Apprentice’s Backpack in the Whispering Depths. Its effect can be useful for getting out of a tight scrape, as it will grant a turn of momentum when the wearer starts their turn with 50% of their hit points or less.
Momentum is one of those effects in Baldur’s Gate 3 that can be a little unclear at first, but it simply increases a character’s movement speed by 1.5m or 5ft. Since this ring is easy to find, it is well worth going out of the way to grab it, although players may need to tangle with a pair of ettercaps and phase spiders to claim it for their own.
12
Crusher’s Ring
Loot It From Crusher In The Goblin Camp
- Increases the wearer’s movement speed by 3m/10ft
This ring, belonging to the arrogant goblin, Crusher, is just a souped-up version of the Spurred Band
. While the Spurred Band will only increase a character’s movement speed when at or below half health, Crusher’s Ring increases the wearer’s movement speed by a whole 3m or 10ft as long as it’s equipped.
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If players are planning to slaughter the goblin camp, then it will be easy enough to loot the ring off Crusher’s body. However, more subtle players can go along with Crusher’s demand to kiss his foot and sneakily slip the ring off his toe. Of course, players will have to kiss a goblin’s foot, so perhaps combat is preferable.
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Ring Of Colour Spray
In A Harpy Nest Next To The Druid Grove
- Allows the wearer to use Colour Spray, a Level One Illusion Spell, which blinds creatures up to a combined 33 hit points.
This ring can be found relatively early in the game and it is useful enough to make it worth going out of the way to get. In the Druid Grove, players can make their way to the Secluded Cove, where a tiefling boy called Mirkon is being lured by harpies.
After defeating the harpies, players can make their way down the cove and climb up to the harpy’s nest. This is where players will find the 
Ring Of Colour Spray
. It allows its wearer to cast the level-one illusion spell, Colour Spray, which can be very useful in combat.
10
The Sparkswall
Found Using Another Ring In The Arcane Tower
- Resistance to lightning damage
Found in the Arcane Tower within the Underdark, this ring has some lovely lore attached to its existence. While wearing 
The Sparkswall
, characters have resistance to lightning damage and cannot be electrocuted. It’s a helpful ring to have and was crafted by Lenore, the cleric who lived in the Arcane Tower, and Yrre, a gnome inventor.
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To obtain The Sparkswall, players need another ring found in the Arcane Tower. By defeating or befriending Bernard at the very top of the tower, players can get the 
Guiding Light
ring. While this ring doesn’t make it onto the list itself, since it grants players the fairly common Light cantrip, players must wear it on the lift to reveal the button to the Arcane Tower basement. This is where players will find The Sparkswall.
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Fetish Of Callarduran Smoothhands
Looted From A Dead Gnome At The Grymforge Dock
- The power to enter Invisibility, Level Two Illusion Spell
This oddly named ring can be found on the body of a gnome in Grymforge. A pair of Duergar are kicking the bodies into the lake but will let players check the bodies for loot. Players must succeed on a sleight of hand check to pocket this ring for themselves, however, as the Duergar will attempt to charge them for it if they notice.
It is worth looting, though, as this ring allows the wearer to cast Invisibility, a powerful level-two Illusion spell. This is a very handy spell and the ring is of a Rare quality.
8
Ring Of Mind-Shielding
Gives Advantage On Saving Throws To Avoid Being Charmed
- Advantage on saving throws against the Charmed condition
Another rare ring, obtaining this ring requires completing the ‘Help Omeluum Investigate The Parasite’ quest. This involves a visit to the Arcane Tower, where players can also pick up The Sparkswall and Guiding Light
rings, to collect Tongue Of Madness and Timmask Spore fungi.
Return these to Omeluum to complete the quest, and he will mention this ring to the players, although he is loath to hand it over for free. He offers the ring as protection against the Absolute’s influence since the ring offers its wearer Advantage on saving throws to avoid being Charmed.
7
Bracing Band
Awarded By Thrinn For Returning Her Boots
- +1 bonus to armor class after taking the “Shove” action
The 
Bracing Band
is a particularly fun ring for Barbarians and other strength-based characters, and it is also obtained within the Underdark. During their time wandering among the fungi of the Underdark, players may stumble across a quest to return Sergeant Thrinn’s boots. Should they choose to hand the boots back to Sergeant Thrinn, she will reward them with the Bracing Band.
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The Bracing Band gives its wearer a +1 bonus to their armor class after shoving an enemy. Since shoving can be used quite frequently in Baldur’s Gate 3, be it to shove enemies off ledges, clear some space, or just because players have a bonus action to spare, players may find that this ring frequently assists with their defense.
6
Ring Of Flinging
Purchased From Arron In The Druid Grove
- 1d4 bonus to throw damage
As with the Bracing Band, barbarians, particularly those of the Berserker subclass, are likely to enjoy the 
Ring of Flinging
. As its name may suggest, this ring gives its wearer a 1d4 bonus to throw damage. Be it throwing enemies off cliffs, throwing random objects at them, or even throwing them at each other, the hilarious attacks are suddenly even more effective.
To add to the simple beauty of the Ring Of Flinging it is really easy to obtain. Players can purchase it or steal it by interacting with the trader, Arron, in the Druid Camp. It isn’t wildly expensive, either, so players should be able to get it quite early into the game.
5
Ring Of Protection
Mol’s Reward For A Tough Job
- +1 bonus to armor class and saving throws
The 
Ring of Protection
is offered as a reward for a tough task. In the Druid Grove, the tiefling child rogue, Mol, can task the player with stealing the druids’ Idol Of Silvanus and putting an end to The Rite Of Thorns.
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Should players succeed at this, Mol will reward them with the rare Ring Of Protection. The Ring Of Protection offers its wearer a +1 bonus to armor class and saving throws, providing some serious protection. It is a powerful reward for a tough and fulfilling quest.
4
Caustic Band
Adds 2 Acid Damage To Weapon Attacks
- Adds 2 acid damage to weapon attacks
The 
Caustic Band
is a simple, no-nonsense, but highly useful ring. Obtaining the band doesn’t require as much effort as a lot of the rings on the list. It can be stolen or purchased for a small price from Derryth, a trader located in the Myconid Colony.
The caustic band is useful for any characters that frequently use weapons. It infuses weapon attacks with acid, dealing 2 acid damage with every weapon attack. Its beauty is in its simplicity, as a guaranteed minimum of 2 damage on every weapon attack can quickly stack up to drastically increase damage output.
3
Family Ring
In The Ruined Battlefield Near Ellie May’s Grave
- Gives the wearer +2 to death saving throws
This ring is hidden in a low-profile spot in a part of the Underdark called the Ruined Battlefield. This is a part of the Underdark that most players pass through and don’t visit again, but there are a few interesting items and NPCs here so it’s worth exploring this obscure part of Act 1.
There’s a small camp to the east of the main path that includes an old tent, a campfire, and a grave for someone named Ellie May. Descend from the cliff and find a small burrow that contains this elusive item.
2
Ring Of Absolute Force
Looted From Sergeant Thrinn In Grymforge
- Gives the bearer the ability to cast Thunderwave, a Level One Evocation Spell, which pushes back targets. Characters with the Absolute’s brand deal additional thunder damage
Another ring on the list courtesy of Sergeant Thrinn, this ring can be looted from her. It is useful to any character that doesn’t already have the Thunderwave spell, which it grants access to. Thunderwave may only be a level-one Evocation spell, but it is a must-have.
It has a decent damage output, but its huge bonus is that it can be used to send multiple enemies flying backward. Whether players use this to clear a bit of space or to send enemies flying into bottomless chasms, Thunderwave has so many applications and 
Ring Of Absolute Force
opens the spell up to anyone.
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1
Ring Of Salving
Wearer Heals An Additional 2HP With Each Heal
- Heals an additional 2 hit points each time the wearer heals someone
The final ring on the list doesn’t seem like anything special, but it can be a lifesaver. As with the 
Ring of Mind-Shielding
, this ring can be purchased from Omeluum.
The 
Ring of Salving
allows its wearer to heal an additional 2 hit points each time they heal a creature. This makes the ring perfect for the party healer. While it is really simple to obtain and its effect doesn’t sound like anything special, 2 hit points can mean the difference between life and death in combat, making it an absolute must-have.
- Released
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August 3, 2023
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Mighty