Baldur's Gate 3: The Best Ways to Use Magic Hand
One of the greatest aspects of Baldur's Gate 3 is discovering new and creative ways to explore. Throughout the game, you come across various small gap...
Gina Vivinetto
Sept 05, 2023
One of the greatest aspects of Baldur's Gate 3 is discovering new and creative ways to explore. Throughout the game, you come across various small gaps that are seemingly inaccessible. However, if you are a druid, you can transform into a cat and easily pass through them.
If you don't possess the ability to transform into a small creature, you can instead use the Mage Hand spell. This spell belongs to the Conjuration school of magic and can be utilized by almost any class capable of casting magic, including Arcane Tricksters and Eldritch Knights. This handy spell is not only excellent for exploration purposes but can also be deployed during combat. It can pull levers that are out of reach and even disarm traps while keeping you at a safe distance.
How To Use Mage Hand In Combat
The Mage Hand has a variety of applications in combat. If one of your adversaries makes the unfortunate mistake of getting too close to a precipice, you can send your Mage Hand to push them off the edge and send them to their doom. Depending on the size of your foe, you can even lift them up and throw them into an abyss.
Throwing enemies only works with medium-sized and small targets. Some creatures are simply too heavy to lift.
You can surprise your enemies by using your Mage Hand to drop stones on their heads while remaining safely hidden. At the start of a battle, you can distract your opponents by summoning your Mage Hand near them.
The Mage Hand doesn't have many hit points, and its armor class is not particularly high. However, if you're lucky, it can at least serve as a target for your enemy's wrath for a round, keeping them away from your group members.
Be cautious when moving your Mage Hand across the battlefield. It can and will provoke opportunity attacks. It can also take damage from spells such as Cloud of Daggers.
Use Mage Hand Pull Levers And Push Buttons
Buttons and levers can open doors that lead to new areas for you to explore. The problem is that these mechanisms are often out of your reach. This is where the Mage Hand comes into play. There is hardly any obstacle it cannot overcome.
You can cast Magic Hand, make it float over a wall, and activate the lever that opens the door through which you and your group need to pass in order to complete a side quest or obtain loot.
Use Mage Hand To Disarm Traps
Baldur's Gate 3 is not without its deadly traps. Disarming them requires a Dexterity check. If the dice gods decide to forsake you, the trap is triggered. This often leads to an explosion powerful enough to kill most characters.
If you don't want to take the risk, cast Magic Hand and move to a safe distance. Send your Magic Hand over to disarm the trap. If it succeeds, you can enter the room. If it fails, the trap is triggered and your Magic Hand will be destroyed. Since most traps don't reset themselves, the sacrifice is more than worthwhile.
Mage Hand Can Fit Through Tight Spaces
Baldur's Gate 3 is full of small nooks and crannies that lead to areas containing useful loot. If you're a druid, you can access most of these places by transforming into a cat. However, for those who didn't choose a druid during character creation, there is another way.
You've got it. Summon your Magic Hand and send it through. It can't loot chests or pick up loot, but it can scout ahead. You can use it to find a larger entrance through which you can send your group members and disarm traps to enter safely.