“Unlocking the Gloves of the Automaton in Baldur’s Gate 3: A Guide”

In Baldur’s Gate 3, players have the opportunity to acquire the coveted Gloves of the Automaton, a rare piece of equipment that offers substantial advantages. These rare-quality (blue) gloves can be equipped by any party member and provide valuable benefits.

What are the Gloves of the Automaton?

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The Gloves of the Automaton bestow two significant advantages upon the wearer. First, they grant a +1 bonus to Strength Saving Throws, a valuable asset in situations where Strength-based checks are crucial, such as resisting knockdowns or physical restraint effects in combat.

How to Get the Gloves of the Automaton?

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However, the gloves’ standout feature is the “Circuitry Interface.” This unique Class Action allows players to add it to their skill bar and activate it as a Bonus Action during combat, with a Short Rest required for recharging. When activated, as a Construct-type creature, the player gains Advantage on all Attack Rolls for ten turns, along with resistance to Lightning damage. This powerful advantage significantly improves the chances of successfully hitting a target, as the game uses the higher of two D20 rolls for Attack Rolls.

Recruit Barcus to Join The Camp.

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Obtaining the Gloves of the Automaton involves a series of quests and interactions with Barcus Wroot, a gnome character. In Act 1, players encounter Barcus in a precarious situation with goblins outside the Blighted Village. After freeing him, he will eventually reappear in Grymforge, located in the Underdark, where players have the choice to rescue him and other gnomes from Duergar enslavement.

Find Barcus at the Last Light Inn.

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In Act 2, at the Last Light Inn in the Underdark, players will once again encounter Barcus Wroot, now operating as a merchant. To obtain the Gloves of the Automaton, players can either purchase them for 899 gold or attempt a challenging Sleight of Hand skill check to pickpocket the gloves from Barcus.

Purchase or Steal the Gloves of the Automation.

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These gloves offer a unique and powerful advantage to any character, making the effort to acquire them well worth it for players seeking to enhance their capabilities in Baldur’s Gate 3.