Summary
Baldur’s Gate 3earned various rewards and accolades for the way theDungeons & Dragons-based character creation process was applied to the setting and gameplay. Character creation and progression are some of the main features of one of history’s most successful RPGs, and options include various items that help to strengthen and take advantage of a character’s most important Ability Scores.
Charisma is a crucial spellcasting modifier for Paladins, Warlocks, Sorcerers, and Bards. The higher it is the better the chance or amount of damage depending on the nature of the spell. Players should also keep in mind that Charisma is a unique Ability Score that also determines how NPCs and Companions interact with their Tav or Durge, which includes lower prices at merchants and taverns.
Updated July 01, 2025, by Kristy Ambrose:Items that bolster Charisma are incredibly valuable and should be picked up by any of the classes that scale with the stat. There are a ton of different items inBaldur’s Gate 3, some of which directly relate to Charisma, and either increase the stat or use an ability or condition directly related to it. Although the better part of the game development is over, Patch 8 is a fairly big addition that Larian plans to drop in 2025. There may be a few more items to boost Charisma included in the new content.
12Gibus Of The Worshipful Servant
Sold By Helisk In The Devil’s Fee Or Dropped By Sceleritas
Some classes that use charisma are already more mobile than others, with increased movementto get closer to foes. Even still, the ability to obtain some extra movement is a welcome bonus, allowing players to traverse a battlefield more easily, and the Gibus of the Worshipful Servant grants such a boon.
Movement, and by relation momentum, is a crucial feature ofBaldur’s Gate 3, and gifting characters with more of it equal to their charisma modifier can be very strong. Bards, Warlocks, Sorcerers, and paladins will be the prime candidates for the item, given that they use the stat. Aside from extra movement, the item also gives Advantage on constitution saving throws, which is a nice little bonus.
11Harmonic Dueller
Bought From Entharl Danthelon
The first class most people will likely associate rapiers with will be warlocks given Wyll’s penchant for using them. While it is common that rapiers are used on spellblade classes, theHarmonic Duellercan still be a worthwhile acquisition regardless, given its class actions that let characters use their charisma modifier to deal bonus damage depending on how high the stat is.
As Warlocks and Bards are two of the most used classesto wield rapiers, the Harmonic Dueller can be valuable to them. As the two classes utilize charisma as their main stat, the bonus damage from the Harmonic Dueller becomes a strong ability.
10Fey Semblance Amulet
A Reward For Finishing “The Hag Survivors”
There are a few ways that the story of Ethel the Hag can play out. If players decide to rescue Mayrina in Act 1 and give her the wand to control her undead husband, they can meet her again in Baldur’s Gate. She and some other Hag Survivors are staying in Old Garlow’s House, and when the party finds her and undoes the most recent fey curse that’s been placed on the whole house, the story continues.
If Ethel is successfully freed, and the other child that she’s stolen also survives, the reward is theFey Semblance Amulet. This very rare accessory benefits Intelligence and WIsdom as well as Charisma saving throws, making it a powerful item that definitely belongs in Act 3.
9Helmet Of Smiting
Found In A Chest In The Selunite Outpost
Paladins are one of the most notorious classes inBaldur’s Gate 3. They have a ton of versatility when it comes to party roles and can deal insane amounts of damage when built correctly.
TheHelmet Of Smitingcan fit in well with aPaladin characteras it grants temporary hit points equal to the user’s Charisma modifier when a smite spell is used. As a central part of their kit, smites are one of the main ways a Paladin deals damage, with the class using charisma to improve spellcasting, making the Helmet of Smiting worthwhile.
8Tyrannical Jackboots
Looted From Enver Gortash
Enver Gortash isn’t just powerful and intimidating, he’s also quick and clever, but it’s not all natural talent. His footwear, the Tyrannical Jackboots, reflect who he is with their stylish look and handy bonuses to Charisma.
Any character wearing these boots has the Scintillating condition, which gives them Advantage on Charisma saving throws and ability checks. These powers might explain how Gortash was able to charm so many people and become the prominent leader of Baldur’s Gate.
7Infernal Rapier
A Reward For Wyll’s Personal Quest
TheInfernal Rapierdoesn’t immediately have any abilities that directly pinpoint the use of charisma, but it does use the wielder’s spellcasting modifier for attack rolls. As it isrewarded from Wyll’s questline, and that warlocks and bards are the most likely classes to wield rapiers, the weapon can benefit well from highCcharisma investment.
As it uses the spellcasting modifier of the user, which would most likely be charisma, it can further the amount of damage dealt by classes wielding it by a good portion, making it a valuable acquisition. It also comes with some bonus abilities, such as a +1 increase to spell save dice rolls, and the option to summon a cambion.
6Potent Robe
A Reward For Completing “Rescue the Tieflings” In Act 2
Warlocks and Sorcerers are the primary classes that utilize magic in conjunction with Charisma, so having an item that deals extra damage via Cantrips equal to their Charisma modifier is extremely powerful. Bards and Paladins also use charisma, but Warlocks and Sorcerers will be the main classes to use thePotent Robe.It also gifts temporary hit points equal to the Charisma modifier at the beginning of a turn.
The ability to deal extra damage is an amazing bonus, making the robe a no-brainer to obtain, especially given Warlocks are already powerful andutilize cantrips heavily, with Sorcerers also being extremely strong. The temporary hit points bonus is a beneficial ability, as both classes are more glass canons, with not as much health or defense compared to others.
5Auntie Ethel’s Hair
Make Certain Dialogue Choices After Reducing Her Health Using Non-Lethal Damage
Auntie Ethel’s Hairis one of the most obvious choices for every class to obtain on a playthrough, given its ability to permanently increase a stat by +1. It can be acquired immediately afterwaking up from the prologueand will stay with the characters until the end of the game.
Ethel’s health has to be reduced to 20% or lower before this dialogue can be triggered. Charisma can be increased by +1 for any of the classes that require it, making for a very powerful item. It can also be stacked with other charisma-boosting items, further improving how powerful a build can be.
4The Mirror of Loss
In The House Of Grief
There are two versions of this oversized reflective surface in the game, but only one of them can be used to improve a character’s Charisma Ability Score. The mirror in the Gauntlet of Shar is damaged, but everyone in the party can use the one in the House of Grief.
The mirrors of Shar are mysterious, and there are various ways to gain permanent Ability improvements from the mirror. It can’t be used at all until one party member passes either an Arcana or Religion check, following the sacrifice of one of the character’s memories.
Shadowheart has some special dialogue related to the Mirror of Loss and depending on whether she has turned against Shar. If she remains loyal, she gets a +2 bonus to Charisma, but if she defies the dark goddess, she can’t use the mirror at all.
3Birthright
Bought From Socerer’s Sundries
Any items that flat-out increase the stat of a character are incredibly valuable.Birthrightdoes just that by increasing Charisma by +2 up to a total of 22. The Charisma-boosting ability of Birthright can be stacked, but it must be used before reaching 22 Charisma.
All the classes that utilize Charisma will find Birthright a placein their build, as increasing the stat they use to gain proficiency in spells is a must-have for dealing with tough enemies. It might not look or possess the most flashy of abilities, but the simple effect of increasing Charisma by a +2 should not be understated.
