Baldur’s Gate 3
Summary
Baldur ’s Gate 3is meet to the brim with witty references to its informant stuff , Dungeons & Dragons . This fact skin through perhaps no better than with the biz ’s list of unique instruments . Though many may not ever arrive to try out with the lutes or flutes one can pick up along their journeying , they are a fun little activity that bard can do whenever there ’s a small downtime .
InBG3 , there are various unique instruments one can get outside of the game ’s common lute , flute , hand drum , lyre , and violin , and many of them tie into the greater world of the Forgotten Realms or premature Larian Studios ' deed of conveyance . Many of these rare particular will be available toward the end of the game , in Act 3 , while others can be obtained from specific characters throughout the plot .
Six different items can be crafted at the Adamantine Forge in Baldur ’s Gate 3 , and it ’s important to make the most of this exclusive chance .
8Stolyarof’s Table Lute (Rare)
Obtained By Purchase At The Chromatic Scale In Lower City
This strangeBaldur ’s Gate 3Easter eggof a lute is no unlike than the common ones observe throughout Faerûn , other than the fact that it ’s a " table " lute because it ’s too heavy to hold and play . Though it ’s entirely unmortgaged about the reference to Ahndri Stolyarof ( a quick hunting does come up with a composer ) — one can assume that this is some sort of inside joke between Larian and whoever Ahndri is . This musical instrument can be set up at the Chromatic Scale vendor above The Glitter Gala ( jewellery store ) in the Lower City of Baldur ’s Gate in Act 3 of the biz , like many other unique instruments inBG3 .
Entering the Lower City in Baldur ’s Gate 3 can be difficult but thespian have several option for entering that call for direct permission or sneaking .
7Kiam Goda’s Kilat Drum (Rare)
Like many of the other singular musical instruments inBG3 , Kiam Goda ’s Kilat Drum is a direct reference to the Ulutiun multitude in the far frigid region of Faerûn . incubate in sealskin , the metal drum was used in koatulit peace festivals , and though not much is known about Kiam Goda himself , it ties nicely into the lore and environment of the game ’s inspirations . Kiam Goda ’s Kilat Drum can be purchase from Thomas C. Quirkilious , along with many of the game ’s other unique musical instrument at the Chromatic Scale in Lower City .
Tip : Bards get a discount on buying and sell if they talk to Thomas and select the special Bard dialogue selection .
6Dostrealt’s Piccolo (Rare)
This rare piccolo is obtained from the one - and - only Chromatic Scale inBaldur ’s Gateand go to Captain Dostrealt of spelljammer flitter ' Erevan ’s Clutch . ' Though it might sound like made - up gimcrackery , this is actually a consultation to the source material for the biz .
Baldur ’s Gate 3 contains a core lineup of subclasses from Dungeons & Dragons 5e , but there are plenty of other great option that have n’t made it in .
Spelljammer is a reference toD&D Spelljammer : adventure in Space , which cut into into the outlandishness of the Astral Plane , while flitters in theD&Dlore are small spelljamming vessels large enough for one occupant . Dostrealt is a drow wizard , and his flitter , or ship , is named Erevan ’s Clutch . So , even though no one probably ever postulate , the origins of this fluting have mysterious tie-in toD&Dlore .
5Glimmergad’s Selgaunt Fiddle (Rare)
From the description , Glimmergad ’s Selgaunt Fiddle is state to have been owned by a gnomish bard key out Fiddlesticks Glimmergad . ostensibly , their science with the violin were so exceptional they could make guards weep at the sound of their sorry tunes . Though his name is like to Garl Glittergold , or The Watchful Protector ( the lawful diety of the gnomes inD&D ) , it would seem that Glimmergad ’s Selgaunt Fiddle is simply an instrument crafted for a bard in Selgaunt , a port on the Sea of Fallen Stars inD&D.
4Fatataeric Cli Lyre (Rare)
The Fatateric Cli Lyre is yet another reference toBaldur ’s Gate 3 ’s informant material and references the College of Cli , a traditional bardic college inD&D. A part of the Instruments of the Bards — a collection of masterfully constructed melodious equipment , the object has magical properties in the hands of a skilled bard . So powerful , in fact , that the instrument actually causes injury to any non - bard that assay to strum its strings .
Fatateric is a reference work to the instrument ’s creator , Falataer , a legendary bard in the account of Faerûn and an set up founder of the College of Cli .
3Lute of the Merryweather Bard (Common)
Obtained With The Purchase Of the Digital Deluxe DLC
Lute of the Merryweather Bard , while simply a common item inBaldur ’s Gate 3 , is actually an enchanted musical item inspire by Lohse ofDivinity : Original sinning 2 . In that biz , Lohse is a impudent bard with a quick wit and sharp tongue that also has a lot more under the surface — like to many of the morally ambiguous characters inBG3 . This is just one of the many callbacks to premature Larian titles , and in this case , fits absolutely with the composition of both games .
With 11 race and various subraces , include some D&D classic , Baldur ’s Gate 3 player are spoiled for selection when creating a character reference .
2Lihala’s Lute (Story)
Obtained From Alfira
One of the most memorable moments in Chapter 1 ofBaldur ’s Gate 3is Alfira ’s Sung dynasty at camp upon defeating the hob threat . Other than in case of a Durge playthough , Alfira will mesmerize the company fellow member with her beautiful voice and memorable lute . To the surprise of some , this lute can actually be loot from the dead consistence of Alfira . Luckily , it ’s not the only way , as there is really a dialogue option before the attack on the Emerald Grove , where she will conduct the luting on the adventurer with successful Charisma check .
Alfira ’s lot looks raw if you fiddle as a sure Origin character , but there is a coarse way to save her from her gruesome fate in Act 1 .
1Spider’s Lyre (Story Item)
Obtained From Minthara
Minthara ’s Lyre can be scooped up after defeating her at the goblin camp in Act 1 ofBG3or uponromancing Minthara , count on the select route . The Lyre is required finally to summon Kar’niss , perhaps the strange ( but coolest ) looking fictitious character in all ofBaldur ’s Gate 3and the ego - proclaim best brother of Minthara . It ’s a disgrace that his backstory is n’t explore a second more in the plot .
