Baldur's Gate 3: Best Clothing (2024)

Highlights

Robes offer unique effects and small buffs in BG3, with varying strengths and locations to acquire them.
Best robes include Obsidian Laced Robe, Robe of Supreme Defenses, The Graceful Cloth with specific bonuses.
Choose robes based on character build and act, like Viconia's Priestess Robe for stealth or The Mighty Cloth for strength.

For characters who can't wear proper armor in Baldur's Gate 3 due to not having the right proficiencies, Clothing (which is technically classed as armor) is the only option. However, while players won't get as much protection from robes and the like, the best Clothing in Baldur's Gate 3 has some fantastic unique effects.

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All Clothing has an AC or Armor Class of 10, although some of the strongest have small +1 or +2 buffs. The character's Dexterity Modifier is also added, and the resulting AC is the number that enemies must roll to hit successfully. This line-up will not only detail the best Clothing in BG3, but it will also reveal where each item can be found.

Updated on July 30, 2024, by Joe Grantham: Game of the Year winner Baldur's Gate 3 is a massive RPG with hundreds of items that can be found at various stages of the game. With that in mind, this list has been updated to include even more Clothing options. These robes and vests are primarily chosen for their stats and effects, although some players may make an aesthetic choice when choosing their BG3 outfit. While many great general options are strong when worn by any character, some BG3 Clothing items are more niche and only excel as part of specific builds.

13 Obsidian Laced Robe

Fire Resistance & Return Fire Damage

Effects

10 + Dexterity Modifier

Flaming Revenge: On a successful Saving Throw against a foe's spell, deal 1d4 + proficiency bonus Fire damage to them.
Grants Resistance to Fire damage.

Location: Bought at the Last Light Inn, Act 2.

With resistance to Fire damage alone, the Obsidian Laced Robe is already a great option, especially when facing fiery foes. However, on top of this, upon saving against a spell, the wearer of this robe will fire back at their attacker dealing Fire damage. As enemies aren't always the smartest, they could attack while low on health and end up dying from this small but helpful amount of return damage. And on BG3's harder difficulties, every little helps.

What makes this one of the best robes in Baldur's Gate 3, is the fact that it can be obtained so easily at the very start of Act 2. Upon reaching the Last Light Inn, players can purchase the Obsidian Laced Robe from Quartermaster Talli. This robe will serve players fantastically during the rest of Act 2, and could perhaps be used as a niche alternative in Act 3 when players know they will be facing Fire damage.

12 Robe Of Supreme Defenses

Better AC & Saving Throws While Concentrating

AC	Effects
10 + Dexterity Modifier	Exquisite Focus: While concentrating, the wearer adds their Spellcasting Modifier to their Saving Throws and gains a +1 bonus to their Armour Class.

Location: Bought from Ferg Drogher in Rivington, Act 3.

Clothing or robes are often utilized by Wizards and other spell casters, who among their arsenal of magic will have a number of spells that require concentration. With this in mind, the Robe of Supreme Defenses is a great option for those looking to stay alive. Not only will they gain +1 AC while concentrating on a spell, making them harder to hit, but they will also have their Spellcasting Modifier added to their Saving Throws. What this means, is that the strongest spellcasters will constantly find themselves shaking off the effects of enemy spells.

To purchase the Robe of Supreme Defenses from Ferg Drogher at the start of Act 3 in Rivington, players will need access to his special stock. This means a Persuasion Check must be passed if Shar is not in the party, and it if she is present it will be bypassed if she's embraced Shar.

11 The Graceful Cloth

Grants Dexterity & Many Other Related Bonuses

10 Viconia's Priestess Robe

Perfect For Stealth With Surprising Defensive Bonuses

AC	Effects
10 (+1) + Dexterity Modifier	Shar's Umbrae: While obscured, the wearer has Advantage on Stealth Checks. Sharran Veil: The Shield of Faith spell also grants the wearer a +2 to all Saving Throws.

Location: Belongs to Viconia DeVir, Shar Enclave, Act 3.

Although it is only available later in the game, Viconia's Priestess Robe is a great option for stealth, but if players have access to the Shield of Faith spell, this Clothing quickly becomes top tier. This is because when the spell is cast, the wearer will also gain a massive +2 to every single type of Saving Throws, meaning they are less likely to be afflicted by all manner of negative effects.

However, as its name suggests, this particular robe belongs to the priestess Viconia DeVir, who is the Mother Superior of the Shar Enclave in Baldur's Gate. This enclave can be found under the House of Grief in the Lower City and whether players want to try and kill her is up to them, although they may also want to consider Shadowheart's feelings too.

9 The Mighty Cloth

Grants Strength & Defensive Bonuses

AC	Effects
10 + Dexterity Modifier	Bull's Strength: The wearer gains Bull's Strength and increases their Strength by 2, to a maximum of 20. Unwavering Bull: The wearer cannot be pushed against their will and gains Advantage on Saving Throws against being Restrained. Bull Rush: Charge forward and possibly knock foes back.

Location: Bought at the Last Light Inn, Act 2.

The Mighty Cloth is all about taking on the strength of a bull, with many positive effects, and it also grants the wearer a spell and an action. The main boon of this clothing item is the bonus to the Strength stat, which is the primary stat for characters such as Barbarians. Barbarians even benefit from not wearing heavier armor, unlike other Strength classes such as Fighters and Paladins who love being tanky.

The Bull Rush Action has some great uses for either getting out of sticky situations or pushing enemies off cliffs to die. Incredibly, this item can be picked up fairly early on in the game, at the start of Act 2 as it is sold by Quartermaster Talli at the Last Light Inn.

8 Moon Devotion Robe

Grants Mage Armor & Damages Enemies Who Fail Spells

Effects

10 + Dexterity Modifier

Selûne's Protection: While the wearer has Mage Armour or Lunar Bulwark, each successful Saving Throw causes the source of the Saving Throw to take 1d4 Radiant damage.
Advantage on Constitution Saving throws.
Saving Throws +1
Lunar Bulwark (Lvl 1 Spell): Surround an unarmored creature in a protective magical force. Its Armour Class increases to 13 + its Dexterity Modifier.
Produce Flame (Cantrip)

Location: Belongs to Isobel, Last Light Inn, Act 1.

Most wizards and sorcerers will want to use Mage Armor to increase their AC to at least 13, and the Moon Devotion Robe grants this for free, allowing these spellcasters to take other spells when leveling up. This item of Clothing also damages enemies when the wearer succeeds Saving Throws with Mage Armor active while providing bonuses to make this more likely.

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7 Bonespike Garb

Improves The Defenses Of Barbarians

AC	Effects
10 + Dexterity Modifier	Slabjaw Determination: The wearer gains 15 temporary hit points whenever they Rage. Exoskeletal Endurance: Reduce all incoming damage by 2. When the wearer is struck by a melee attack, the attacker takes 2 Piercing damage.

Location: Bought at the Rivington General, Act 3.

One of the best clothing items, specifically for players wanting to create great Barbarian builds, is the Bonespike Garb thanks to the increased HP when Raging. The defensive bonuses are on par with some of the best armor in the game, particularly the consistent reduction of all damage by 2.

Bonespike Garb is only available in Act 3 and can be purchased from the Dragonborn merchant Exxvikyap in the Rivington General. Thankfully, this location is accessible right at the start of the game's third Act, and there are plenty of opportunities to obtain gold in the surrounding area.

6 Cloth Of Authority

Provides Protection From Emotion-Altering Effects

AC	Effects
10 (+1) + Dexterity Modifier	Dauntless: The wearer can't be Frightened, and cannot be afflicted with other emotion-altering conditions. Authority: Gain Advantage on Intimidation Checks and Insight checks.

Location: Belongs to Lord Enver Gortash, Wyrm's Crossing, Act 3.

Cloth of Authority, as the name of the clothing suggests, shows others that its wearer is not to be messed with. It is initially worn by Lord Enver Gortash, and it is he that players must kill in order to get their hands on it.

For gamers who prefer a stealthy play style in Baldur's Gate 3, these light armor pieces are among the best gear available.

The ability to repel emotion-altering conditions and not be Frightened during combat is severely underrated, as these effects often cause players to skip turns or worse.

5 Infernal Robe

Fire Resistance & A Fire Shield Spell

AC	Effects
10 (+1) + Dexterity Modifier	Grants Resistance to Fire Damage. Fire Shield: Warm (Lvl 4 Spell): The caster shields themselves with flames, to take only half of any Cold damage and to deal 2d8 Fire damage to melee attackers.

Location: Rewarded by Mizora for killing Karlach, Act 1.

If players are facing off against enemies with the best fire spells in Baldur's Gate 3, and they don't have proficiency with armor, then the aptly named Infernal Robe will be their best option.

The extra +1 bonus to AC is also appreciated and players will also get a fantastic fire spell for themselves which can be used once per long rest. Unfortunately, the Infernal Robe can only be claimed from Mizora after recruiting Wyll and then killing Karlach.

4 Weavemother's Robe

Fire & Cold Resistance & Heals In Water

AC	Effects
10 + Dexterity Modifier	Temperature Adjustment: Gain resistance to Fire and Cold Damage. Watery Rejuvenation: If the wearer is standing on a water surface at the start of their turn, they heal 1~4 Hit Points. Create or Destroy Water (Lvl 1 Spell)

Location: Complete the Avenged the Drowned quest, Act 3.

The Weavemother's Robe is one of the best all-around clothing pieces in BG3 as it grants resistance to both Fire and Cold damage. It also comes with its own inbuilt heal as long as players stand in water, which they can create themselves with the help of a spell the robe provides.

To get their hands on the very rare armor piece known as Weavemother's Robe, players will need to complete the "Avenge the Drowned" quest which can be found in the Lower City in Act 3. To initiate this mission, players need to talk to Allandra Grey at the Water Queen's House Temple.

3 Vest Of Soul Rejuvenation

Ideal For Monks

AC	Effects
10 (+2) + Dexterity Modifier	Defier‘s Rejuvenation: Whenever the wearer succeeds on a Saving Throw against a spell, they regain 1-4 hit points. Greater Kushigo Counter: The wearer can use a reaction to make an unarmed strike against any attacker that misses.

Location: Bought at the Sorcerous Sundries, Lower City, Act 3.

Vest of Soul Rejuvenation has the join highest AC out of all the clothing armor in Baldur's Gate 3, and it also provides its wearer with small heals upon successful Saving Throws against spells.

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However, to get to most out of this item, players will want to incorporate it into a Monk build as any enemies that miss can be struck back at with an unarmed attack. Vest of Soul Rejuvenation can be found at the Sorcerous Sundries in the Lower City during Act 3, where it can be bought from either Rolan or Lorroakan's Projection.

2 Potent Robe

Benefits Characters With High Charisma

AC	Effects
10 (+1) + Dexterity Modifier	Gregarious Caster: Cantrips deal additional damage equal to the caster's Charisma Modifier. Well-Liked and Well-Fortified: At the beginning of the wearer's turn, the robe activates, granting them temporary hit points equal to their Charisma Modifier.

Location: Reward from Alfira for rescuing the Tieflings, Act 2.

Characters that rely on Charisma such as Sorcerers and Bards would be well-pressed to acquire the Potent Robe in Act 2 by rescuing the Tieflings and receiving a reward from Alfira. Saving the Tieflings in Act 2 is also part of one of Baldur's Gate 3's hardest achievements, Leave No One Behind, which requires players to keep every single Tiefling alive during all three Acts.

Having a high Charisma Modifier with the Potent Robe equipped will allow players to deal more damage with cantrips and soak more damage with additional temporary HP.

1 Robe Of The Weave

Defenses, Healing, & An Increased Chance For Spells To Hit

AC	Effects
10 (+2) + Dexterity Modifier	Arcane Enchantment: Gain a +1 bonus to Spell Save DC and Spell Attack Rolls. Weave Eater: Whenever the wearer succeeds a Saving Throw against a spell, they regain 1~6 hit points.

Location: Found in Ramazith's Tower, Act 3.

Arguably the best clothing item in Baldur's Gate 3 is the Robe of the Weave, which not only has the joint highest AC of 12 thanks to the +2 bonus, but it also allows players to heal themselves upon succeeding a Saving Throw against any spells in the game.

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Robe of the Weave is one of the best-looking outfits in the game when dyed, and it can be found inside a Globe of Invulnerability in Ramazith's Tower during Act 3. To reach this tower, players must use a portal from Sorcerous Sundries.

Baldur's Gate 3

RPG

Platform(s): PC , macOS , PS5 , Xbox Series X
Released: August 3, 2023
Developer(s): Larian Studios