InBaldur’s Gate 3, Constitution is an ability score that governs two key aspects:HP and concentrationsaving throws. HP refers to the total health pool available to the character, while concentration saving throws determine if a character can focus on maintaining their spell.
Constitution increases each time a character levels up. However, certain items in the game can also boost Constitution when equipped or consumed. The following list includes the six best Constitution items in Baldur’s Gate 3 that can help players increase their overall HP and make their character’s resilient in the face of concentration saving throws.
6Elixir Of Half-Elven Healing
Temporarily Boost HP For Self And Surrounding Allies
Players can acquire the Elixir of Half-Elven Healing potion inMoonrise Towers, accessible toward the end of Act 2. Reaching this location requires traveling through the treacherousShadow-Cursed Lands.
Once inside Moonrise Towers, players can findAraj Oblodra, a Drow trader who sells this HP-boosting elixir. Players can consume the elixir using their bonus action, which heals themselves and surrounding allies for1d20 + Constitution score. The downside to using this potion is that after consumption, all characters healed by the potion’s effect suffer fromBlood-draw Sicknessafter a long rest, which applies -1 to all dice rolls until the next long rest.
5Helmet Of Smiting
Gain Temporary HP When Applying Smite
TheHelmet Of Smitingis anHP-boosting equipment that can be acquired while still in Act 1. To obtain the helmet, players must venture into theGoblin Campand then descend into the Underdark.
The first area players discover upon reaching the Underdark isSelûnite’s Outpost, where they must lockpick a metal door and a gilded chest to obtain the Helmet of Smiting. The helm synergizes well with Paladin andBarbarianbuilds. Players with the ability to apply Smite can gain temporary HP when equipping the Helmet of Smiting and applying the condition to an enemy.
4Auntie Ethel’s Hair
Permanently Increase Constitution By +1
Players have a chance ofobtaining Auntie Ethel’s Hair, a missable consumable, in Act 1. When players uncover Auntie Ethel’s identity, they must chase her into her hideout and fight her.
When Auntie Ethel’s health drops below 20%,she offers the player a difficult bargain. Players can choose to spare Auntie Ethel and allow her to keep Mayrina and her baby in exchange for the witch’s hair. However, players can also try their luck at intimidating or deceiving Auntie Ethel, requiring them to roll a D20. Doing so enables players to save Mayrina, her child, and also acquire Auntie Ethel’s Hair. Players can then consume the hair and add +1 bonus to one of the seven ability scores, including Constitution.
3Gloves Of Soul Catching
Grants +2 To Constitution And Additional Force Damage After Unarmed Attacks
The Gloves of Soul Catching can be obtainedmidway into Act 3. The players encounter Hope when they enter theHouse of Hope. Saving Hope from Raphael rewards the player with the Gloves of Soul Catching.
Equipping the gloves setsConstitution to +2, up to a maximum of 20. Additionally, the gloves also come with two special perks: Soul Fist and Soul Catching. TheSoul Fist perkallows players to deal an additional 1d10 Force damage when attacking enemies unarmed. TheSoul Catching perkallows players to gain 10 temporary HP once per turn when attacking an enemy unarmed. Players can also choose to forego the healing effect to gain advantage on attack rolls and saving throws until the end of their next turn. These perks arephenomenal for a Monk build.
2Dwarven Splintmail
Grants +2 To Constitution And +1 To Strength
The Dwarven Splintmail can be purchased from the bugbear vendor, Lann Tarv, in Moonrise Towers. However, Lann Tarv doesn’t open his full inventoryunless players manage to persuade Disciple Z’rellto hand over the key toBalthazar’s Room. Now, when players talk to Lann Tarv, they can let the bugbear vendor know that they were sent by Disciple Z’rell, which causes the vendor to open their full inventory, allowing the purchase of Dwarven Splintmail armor.
Besides adding +2 bonus to Constitution, the Dwarven Splintmail also includes two perks: Superior Plate and Body Aid. TheSuperior Plate perkreduces incoming ranged attack damage by -1, whereas theBody Aid perkgrants +1 buff to Strength, saving throws, and ability checks. The one downside players should consider when equipping this armor is that they’ll suffer fromdisadvantage in Stealthchecks.
1Amulet Of Greater Health
Sets Constitution To 23 And Provides Advantage On Constitution Saving Throws
The Amulet of Great Health can be acquired in Act 3, when players make it to theHouse of Hope. Once inside, players can explore this area and can come across certainpedestals holding valuable loot. One of these pedestals also holds theAmulet of Greater Health.
The Amulet of Greater Health is the best Constitution-boosting item available in the game, as it sets the max Constitution score to 23. Spellcasters like Gale can benefit greatly when equipping the amulet. Additionally, the amulet also provides advantage on Constitution saving throws, againgiving spellcasters a better chance at succeeding concentration checks.
