BG3: 8 OP Glitched Weapons for Patch 8 – Ranked & Explained

✅ Works on Patch 8 / Hotfix 32 (July 2025) — In this in-depth guide, I cover 8 powerful weapons obtainable through cheese/glitches involving hirelings and summons. Each weapon is explained, optimized, and ranked, with a focus on mechanics, hidden synergies, and what actually performs in-game. I hope even an experienced player can learn a few tricks they did not know before! ________________________________________ 🔗 How to get the Weapons This video focuses on the weapons themselves. If you're looking for the methods to acquire them, check out my 5-minute guide here:    • BG3 [Patch 8]: Steal OP Weapons at Lv 3 | ...   • Hireling Trick (PC & Console): Hire → cast spell → dismiss via Withers → rehire → weapon remains in main hand • Summon Trick (PC only): Summon → open creature’s inventory → preview weapon → drag out → drop via party inventory tab ________________________________________ 📐 About the Damage Calculations My optimised damage numbers are averages calculated using the following setup: • Savage Attacker • Relevant extra feats where applicable • Drakethroat Glaive buff • +5 STR/DEX modifiers • Vulnerability applied when applicable The numbers are for illustrative purposes only — gameplay, positioning, and actual encounters matter more than spreadsheets. Think of them as helping you compare max potential. ________________________________________ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:48 Obtaining the weapons 01:00 Flame Blade – Recap 01:58 Flame Blade – Optimisation 02:30 Flame Blade – Verdict 02:48 Shadow Blade – Recap 03:30 Shadow Blade – Optimisation 03:52 Shadow Blade – Verdict 04:08 Twisting Branch/Magic Club – Recap 04:38 Twisting Branch/Magic Club – Optimisation 05:40 Twisting Branch/Magic Club – Verdict 06:05 Deva Mace – Recap 06:45 Deva Mace – Optimisation 07:06 Deva Mace – Verdict 07:33 Honourable Mention: Djinni Scimitar 08:06 Myrmidon Weapons Attack Action Explained 09:36 Flail of the Vortex – Recap 10:22 Flail of the Vortex – Optimisation 10:53 Flail of the Vortex – Verdict 11:26 Trident of the Depths – Recap 11:51 Trident of the Depths – Optimisation 12:19 Trident of the Depths – Verdict 12:36 Honourable Mention: Scimitar of Cinder 13:10 Outro ________________________________________ 💬 Questions, feedback, or cheese you'd like covered next? Drop them in the comments! #BG3 #BaldursGate3 #Patch8 #BG3Exploit #RPGCheese #GlitchedWeapons #BG3Tips #CheeseStrats