Summary
Daggers are not the most abundant weapon inBaldur’s Gate 3, nor do they actually do much damage. Additionally, not many characters can use them, and not many players are interested in them. However, there are some good arguments to be made for this weapon class, with one of them being that they are light finesse weapons that can also be thrown.
Daggers are one-handed weapons that only require Simple Proficiency to be wielded and deal Piercing damage. While their base damage is not great,the best daggers inBG3have unique effects and abilities. Additionally, all daggers in the game have the Piercing Strike action that can make enemies bleed for more damage.
Updated June 19, 2025, by Joe Grantham:Like any weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3, understanding the differences between all the daggers in the game can be difficult, especially for players new to the genre or DnD. Accordingly, this list has been updated to include tables detailing all the relevant stats and effects of the daggers available in the game. It is also important that players are able to find the daggers they wish to take into battle. With even more daggers listed, players also have more options for the various stages of the game, as naturally, the very best BG3 daggers are mostly found in Act 3.
1d4 Piercing
N/A
Uncommon
Goblin’s Undoing: Goblins have Disadvantage on Attack Rolls against the wielder.
One dagger with questionable utility is theWorgfang. The dagger itself isn’t bad in any way, but the Worgfang is rather limited in how useful it can actually be to the wielder. It is okay for the early stages of the game, but quickly becomes redundant.
This Uncommon dagger offers the wielder the ability Goblin’s Undoing, which sounds great, but one has to considerhow many goblins they are going to fight. The ability itself has goblins roll at a disadvantage on attacks against the wielder. TheWorgfangdagger can be found in the Worg Pens, on the skeleton with two worgs near it.
1d4 + 1 Piercing
+1
TheDagger +1is certainly on the weaker side of Daggers inBaldur’s Gate 3, but a Weapon Enchantment of +1 can still be a welcome addition at the very start of the game. This means that attacks deal an extra 1 damage, and they are also more likely to hit in the first place.
To get this dagger, players can either purchase it from one of the Act 1 traders at the Emerald Grove or Goblin Camp, or they can find it near the Blighted Village. It is on a hill that overlooks the village’s barn, but players mustpass a skill checkto dislodge it from a piece of meat.
1d4 + 2 Piercing
+2
Rare
If theDagger +2was available earlier in the game, it would be considered strong, given its Weapon Enchantment of +2, significantly increasing the odds of landing attacks. However, by the time players get hold of it in Act 3, it is highly likely they will already have better options.
For those who do want to add the dagger to their collection, however, there are a few ways to obtain it. First of all, it can be purchased from some of the Act 3 merchants who sell weapons. It can also be taken from the serial killer Dolor at the Wine Festival, although players will be more interested in his other dagger,Dolor Amarus. The dagger can even drop in the penultimate fight of the game, but won’t be much use.
On hit, the target becomes Ruptured for 3 turns.
Seeing as it can be acquired very early on, theHunter’s Daggeris a surprisingly good option in the opening Act. Not only does it have a +1 Weapon Enchantment, making hits more likely, but by Rupturing targets, a lot more damage can be dealt over the course of a fight. Ruptured enemies will take 1d4 Piercing damage when they move, which is similar to the damage dealt by the dagger itself.
Impressively, this effect will be applied on every successful hit, which isn’t typically the case. To get the Hunter’s Dagger, players simply need to make their way to the Shattered Sanctum where the goblins and Absoulte are camped. Here they will find a merchant called Roah Moonglow. She sells plenty of otheruseful Act 1 items forBG3too, so it’s always worth talking to her first before potentially getting in a fight where she can die.
1d4 +1 Piercing
Deathly Slumber:Deals an additional 1d4 Necrotic damage to creatures that are Knocked Out or Sleeping.
Assassin’s Touchis another Uncommon dagger that falls a little short in theamazing weapondepartment. But unlike the previous two, this particular dagger, in the hands of an imaginative, resourceful, and somewhat devious player, can be a useful tool.
By itself, it only deals with the standard 1d4 damage of basic Daggers. However, if an enemy happens to be knocked out or sleeping, it also does anadditional 1d4 of Necrotic damage.It can be acquired by completing theSave The Goblin Sazzaquest in the Shattered Sanctum. This makes it one of the best early-game Daggers inBaldur’s Gate 3.
Dread Iron Ambush:While its wielder is hidden, this weapon deals an extra 1d6 Necrotic Damage
For lovers of stealth builds inBaldur’s Gate 3, theDread Iron Daggeris a great option, as it deals extra damage when the wielder attacks while hidden.
The only downside is that players will need to wait until Act 3 to acquire this dagger, as it is sold by Echo of Abazigal in the Murder Tribunal. However, this is only an option if players have accepted Bhaal, a decision that any morally good character will want to avoid.
Prey Upon the Weak:This weapon deals an additional 1d4 Piercing damage against targets with 50% of their hit points or fewer.
TheMurderous CutDagger makes for a good backup weapon, either dual-wielded alongsidea stronger melee weaponor as an up-close option for rangers. This is because it deals an extra 1d4 Piercing damage to enemies who have less than half of their health remaining, meaning players should strike first with their primary and then finish the job off with Murderous Cut.
Unsurprisingly, this nasty piece of work is dropped by Bhaal cultists, with a number of them having a version of it in their inventories during Act 3. These cultists can be found in certain parts of the City Sewers and at the Temple of Bhaal.
While stronger than the Common daggers, theRitual Daggeronly offers standard damage, which is 1d4. However, it also offers an additional benefit. After a successful attack with the Ritual Dagger, the wielder receives an additional +1d4 bonus to their attack rolls and saving throwsuntil the end of the wielder’s turn.
Players can find the Ritual Dagger on a tablenear Abdirak in the Shattered Sanctum. One thing to note is that the dagger disappears along with Abdirak if the player has not taken it before they start a fight with the goblins. So, the solution – take the dagger and then fight the goblins.
1d4 + 1 Piercing + 1d4 Necrotic
Despite not having a special ability, theRitual Dagger of Sharis still an incredibly strong weapon, thanks to the additional 1d4 Necrotic damage it deals. It also has a Weapon Enchantment of +1, which means attacks are more likely to hit. This is one of the most underrated aspects of weapons inBG3.
The best thing about this dagger is that, unlike many other high-damage weapons, players don’t need to wait until Act 3 to obtain it, as it is found in Act 2. More specifically, it is found on an altar in the Sharran Sanctuary, which is an underground temple accessed from Reithwin Town. Players should prepare themselves for a fight when picking it up, however.
1d4 +2 Piercing
TheGleamdance Daggeris a great all-around option, as it has good damage, a defensive bonus, and even gives out light. The +1 bonus to AC is always going to be useful, as it makes characters harder to hit, although this particular passive will only work if the dagger is used off-hand.
To find the Gleamdance Dagger, players will first need to reach Act 3 and then head down and west from Rivington until they reach the docks. There is a lot of combat here, and one of the Guild members players might take down is Farlin, who will drop the Dagger.
