Discovering the Adamantine Forge in Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a wealth of choices and paths, but the quest to utilize the Adamantine Forge stands out as a unique challenge. This guide will walk you through the process of discovering and using the forge to craft some of the game’s most powerful items.
Venturing into The Underdark and Grymforge
Upon entering the perilous Underdark, you will eventually come across Grymforge, an ancient city overrun by Duergar. This location marks the beginning of your journey to the Adamantine Forge. As you prepare to pass through the Underdark and enter the Cursed Shadow-Lands, you have the opportunity to embark on an optional quest to find and utilize the forge.
The Adamantine Forge: A Crafting Haven
The Adamantine Forge is located beneath Grymforge and plays a critical role in your journey to the Moonrise Tower. Although you can only craft two items, there are six potential choices: three weapon types and three armor pieces. Each item requires a specific mould, which you must find in the surrounding area.
Crafting Powerful Weapons at the Adamantine Forge
Adamantine Mace
The Adamantine Mace is a heavy, blunt weapon with a plus-one enchantment. It excels at delivering critical hits to inanimate objects and ignores bludgeoning resistance. While not recommended as the top choice, it remains a viable option for players interested in trying all available weapons.
Mace Stats:
- 1d6 + Modifier Bludgeoning Damage
- +1 to Attack and Damage Rolls
- Ignores Bludgeoning Resistance
- Automatic Critical Hits on inanimate objects
Mould Location:
The mould for this weapon is found on a stone tablet at coordinates (X: -609, Y: 284) in Grymforge.
Adamantine Longsword
The Adamantine Longsword is a versatile choice, suitable for wielding with one or two hands. It is favored for its adaptability and effectiveness across various classes, making it our preferred weapon from the forge.
Longsword Stats:
- 1d8 (one hand) or 1d10 (two hands) + Modifier Slashing Damage
- +1 to Attack and Damage Rolls
- Ignores Slashing Damage Resistance
- Automatic Critical Hits on inanimate objects
Mould Location:
Reach the metal catwalk above Grymforge to find the mould, easily accessible with a high strength jump or enhancement spell/potion. Coordinates: (X: -625, Y: 410).
Adamantine Scimitar
Ideal for characters favoring Dexterity over Strength, the Adamantine Scimitar is a light weapon perfect for off-hand use by Rogues, Fighters, or Monks.
Scimitar Stats:
- 1d6 + Modifier Slashing Damage
- +1 to Attack and Damage Rolls
- Ignores Slashing Resistance
- Automatic Critical Hits on inanimate objects
- Light and Finesse Properties
Mould Location:
Located at coordinates (X: -607, Y: 322) near two levers on the sky platform in the Gyrmforge region.
Crafting Resilient Armor with the Adamantine Forge
Adamantine Shield
For defensive prowess, the Adamantine Shield is unmatched. It enhances armor class and can debuff attackers while preventing critical hits against its wielder.
Shield Stats:
- +2 AC
- Reeling effect: -1 to Attackers Rolls after a miss
- Immune to Critical Hits
- Shield Bash ability
Mould Location:
Before a locked iron door near the Longsword mould. Inside the room, find the skeleton with the mould at coordinates (X:
