What to spend gold on?

[Cassian]

I'm in act 3, and I have so much gold I have to split it between all my character because it weighs so much. The merchants sell crap, mostly +2 versions of armor, and some random +1-+2 weapons, but I've already got all of that, and have for a long time, since act 2. I found the merchants for armor, weapons, dyes, jewelry, and a few others in the lower city. ...

Where tf is all the stuff? I remember in BG1 running outta money a lot because there was so much to buy. Aint crap to buy here unless I'm missing something.

[Zef]

In theory you don't even need to buy anything since most of the good stuff you should find by questing and killing NPC's.

But once in a while i do find a great ring or amulet that i want.

Like ring of invisability or an amulet that gives me both regular and mass healing.

Maybe healing potions? They are quite cheap and it's always more resource effective to throw potions at your party then to waste your healing spells on that.

[Dreaming Prince]

i hate it when games give u so much money u always have enough for everything. might aswell skip the whole money part and give you everything for free

[Shintai]

It is a good question. The answer is likely nothing. It is another broken mechanic in the game.

[Icedragon]

Speed potions all the speed potions.

[SmashingQuasar]

Store your gold in the traveller's chest in your camp so you don't have to carry it around everywhere. Merchants are relatively rare anyways and you can get in and out of camp any time you want.

And yes, the vast majority of magic item are absolute rubbish that is only worth feeding to Gale.

[Typha]

This tends to be a problem in table top D&D. In my TT game we're level 8 and have never bought anything meaningful with gold.

[Malaficus Shaikan]

I mostly use it for bribing.
I even stop picking up none magical gear.

[Malaficus Shaikan]

Originally posted by zyekian:

This tends to be a problem in table top D&D. In my TT game we're level 8 and have never bought anything meaningful with gold.

When i dm i often give my players there own place to spend money on.
Thropies, gaurds, room decorations.
Vanity projects are a good gold waster.

[SmashingQuasar]

Originally posted by zyekian:

This tends to be a problem in table top D&D. In my TT game we're level 8 and have never bought anything meaningful with gold.

Yes, agreed, however in DnD you don't have 8 000 golds by level 4 like I do in my game. Also NPCs and enemies are not swimming in magic arrows, grenades, alchemical concoction and other extremely rare (in the world of DnD) items. Items and economy are all very silly in BG3.

[katzenkrimis]

Potions, for sure.

Since crafting in this game won't cut it.

Winning battles will get you everything else required.

I'd save money for revival scrolls, too, but apparently this game gives them away like candy.

[SmashingQuasar]

Originally posted by katzenkrimis:

Potions, for sure.

Since crafting in this game won't cut it.

Winning battles will get you everything else required.

I'd save money for revival scrolls, too, but apparently this game gives them away like candy.

You can also just learn the revivify ally spell with Shadowheart or any cleric really and you don't even need scrolls.

[Malus]

Remember you can click to barter with everyone you talk to. Some NPCs have great stuff.

Right off the bat by the Med Armor Gauntlets Zavlor has in the grove. Nice healing buff.
I believe Volo or what ever the bards name is has a nice ring that buffs you on heals.

The two Zhent merchants have great stuff also.

There is a lot of great stuff to buy. Not always from merchants.

[Helios]

You guys are buying stuff? Most NPC's "gift" them to me ;)

[Zogtar]

Originally posted by Malus:

Remember you can click to barter with everyone you talk to. Some NPCs have great stuff.

Right off the bat by the Med Armor Gauntlets Zavlor has in the grove. Nice healing buff.
I believe Volo or what ever the bards name is has a nice ring that buffs you on heals.

The two Zhent merchants have great stuff also.

There is a lot of great stuff to buy. Not always from merchants.

Thanks for the new info!

[DigiThorn]

Originally posted by Helios:

You guys are buying stuff? Most NPC's "gift" them to me ;)

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