Summary
- The best books in Baldur's Gate 3 are worth reading because they can open new quests and provide important insight and advantages.
- The Necromancy of Thay is one of the most important books in the game, offering unique advantages for players depending on their classes.
- The Great Furnace of Grymforge book provides essential information on how to operate the Great Forge, necessary for crafting the best weapons in the game.
When players are placed into a world filled with goblins, monsters, and interesting characters, the last thing on their minds is going to be to open a virtual book and turn some pages. Yet, in Baldur’s Gate 3, these books have more of a purpose than players might have initially thought. The best books in Baldur’s Gate 3 are always worth reading because they could open a new quest, provide insight into how to advance, or even unlock a delicious new recipe and potion.
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Not every book in Baldur’s Gate 3 is worth selling or throwing as an improvised weapon, and since knowledge is power, it’s best to learn the most important books within Baldur’s Gate 3 so that not only are players invested deeper into the lovingly crafted lore, but also to obtain more power.
6 Necromancy of Thay
Located In Apothecary’s Cellar Within The Blighted Village
The Necromancy of Thay is arguably one of the most important books players can find in Baldur’s Gate 3, and when they say that one shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, maybe make an exception for the Necromancy of Thay. This book literally has stretched skin as the leather-bound cover, and a face with a mouth waiting for something to be inserted to unlock the contents within.
Baldur's Gate 3: What To Do With The Necromancy of Thay Book
The Necromancy of Thay is a powerful but dangerous magical tome that players can discover in Act 1 of Baldur's Gate 3.
Players can read the book in Act One under the right circumstances, and in doing so successfully with their dice rolls, they can find unique advantages depending on their classes. Players can seek greater advantage with Charisma, Intelligence, and permanent increases to spells like Speak With the Dead and Forbidden Knowledge. Yet, Act One isn’t the end of this book.
5 The Tharchiate Codex
Found At Sorcerous Vault Within Sorcerous Sundries In The Lower City
On the topic of the Necromancy of Thay, a book related deeply to the dark book is the Tharciate Codex, which is necessary to unlock all the secrets within that face-adorned book. Despite being able to read the Necromancy of Thay in Act One, there is more to the story once players obtain the Tharchiate Codex, but these could be advantages or disadvantages depending on what the player focuses on.
With the Tharchiate Codex, players will be able to decipher the Necromancy of Thay, but that comes at the cost of a Tharchiate Withering curse, which can be removed. However, continuing to read the book can see the gift of Danse Macabre, which is a permanent ability to summon 4 ghouls, enhancing the power of the reader.
4 The Great Furnace Of Grymforge
Found In Ebonlake Grotto on the corpse of a Drow
In a quest for the Act One segment of Baldur’s Gate 3, players will be tasked with discovering the Grymforge, but only after uncovering this book. This is definitely a book worth taking, as the location of the Grymforge and the quest involving it is one of the best missions in Baldur’s Gate 3. Whether it’s the journey, the final fight with an Adamantine Forge metal monster, or, of course, the armor and weapons players can make when they reach that very spot; it’s near to essential.
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The book itself gives details of how to operate the Great Forge, which is necessary for those who don’t exactly know what they need to craft the best weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3, and in what order they do it. Without reading this book, a few mistakes might be made.
3 Caution Before the Seelie
Found Behind An Illusionary Wall In The Sorcerous Vault Beneath Sorcerous Sundries
Reading this tome will share a story about a halfling forced to join the Seelie Court, but it will also gift them with the knowledge of the Very Rare spell, the 
Scroll of Bestial Communion. This is a one-of-a-kind spell that casts Sights of the Seelie.
This Level 5 conjuration spell will summon a Deva to fight for the player, and this Deva will join the player’s party as an extra member. The Deva will be able to cast Wrathful Smite, 
Revivify, and 
Concussive Smash, and enemies are bound to be scared of that very fact.
2 The Red Knight’s Final Strategem
Discovered Deep In The Sorcerous Vault Beneath The Sorcerous Sundries
Telling the story of the Red Knight, a devout paladin, this book not only shares the story of her ascension, but it shares the 
Scroll of Artistry of War. This scroll is a level 5 evocation spell, and it can be pretty brutal in the right hands, so it’s best to learn this spell as a Wizard by scribing it.
Artisty of War is arguably one of the best spells in Baldur’s Gate 3, as it has the ability to summon multiple projectiles that can be fired at enemies, dealing Force damage. This can see players deal around 8~16 Force damage per apparition, with a range of 18 meters, unleashing carnage and death onto the battlefield to those who oppose the player and their party.
1 Orpheus, Prince of the Comet
Found In Three Parts
There are three parts to the story of Orpheus. These Engraved Githyanki Discs were outlawed and hidden by the githyanki that were loyal to Vlaakith, the mother of Orpheus. Whilst the githyanki people have been fed false lies surrounding Orpheus as the betrayer of his people, these logs uncover the truth, and players can translate them with Lae’zel, or at the Arcane Tower. Whilst players do not earn any advantages such as spells or knowledge, the fact that they can evolve Lae’zel’s way of thinking around what she knows of her queen is worth it alone.
The truth about Orpheus is greatly important, and it’s great to see Lae’zel mistrust her queen as the truth is unveiled. The three parts of Oprheus, Prince of the Comet detail the chronicles of the Prince and his story, and these three parts can be found below:
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Orpheus, Prince of the Comet, Part One: Betrayal
– Found on the fourth floor of the Arcane Tower
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Orpheus, Prince of the Comet, Part Two: Sacrifice
– Reward for helping Youth Varrl in the classroom of the Creche Y’llek
- Orpheus, Prince of the Comet, Part Three: Resurrection – Found on a bookshelf in Balthazar’s Chambers
Baldur's Gate 3
- Released
- August 3, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, macOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG
