In Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), Lightning Charges won’t be the most obvious way to deal damage on many occasions. However, it can be incredibly powerful when used correctly, and can also be devastating in certain cases. Here’s how to get Lightning Charges in Baldur’s Gate 3.
What are Lightning Charges in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)?
Lightning Charges don’t do damage directly, instead, they’re part of your equipment. With the help of these charges, your character will not only deal lightning damage, but they would also gain one Attack Roll.
You can even stack the charges up to five if you want to go for bonus lightning damage, and they will reduce with every turn.
How to Get Lightning Charges in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)?
The process of obtaining these charges varies across different equipment. As of the latest patch, there are five such items present in the game that offer these charges.
| Name of the Item | Type of Item | Effects |
| The Watersparkers | Rare Boots | There are two effects – Electrify Water (the water becomes electrified when the user stands in it) and Watersparks (gain 3 Lightning Charges at the start of a turn on an electrified surface). |
| The Speedy Lightfeet | Rare Boots | There are two effects – Speedy Sparks (Gain 3 Lightning Charges with Dash or similar movement) and gain +1 Athletics. |
| The Joltshooter | Rare Longbow | Electric Blood: Gain 2 Lightning Charges when you deal damage |
| The Sparky Points | Rare Trident | Electric Blood: Gain 2 Lightning Charges when you deal damage. |
| The Spellsparker | Rare Quarterstaff | Electric Veins: Gain 2 Lightning Charges with any damage from a spell/cantrip. |
