Baldur's Gate Weapon Damage Comparison (Dice Averages)
Compare 14 Baldur Gate 3 weapon damage averages, from 2.5 Daggers to 7 Greatswords. Base dice math, sourced. Full table with every source listed below.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagger 2.5 average. Cheapest row here. 1d4. | 2.5 average damage | BG3 simple dagger, finesse light | BG3 Wiki Dagger: 1d4 piercing, average 2.5 |
| Club 2.5 average. Tied with Dagger. | 2.5 average damage | BG3 simple club, light | BG3 Wiki Club: 1d4 bludgeoning, average 2.5 |
| Handaxe 3.5 average. One over Dagger. | 3.5 average damage | BG3 simple axe, light thrown | BG3 Wiki Handaxe: 1d6 slashing, average 3.5 |
| Javelin 3.5 average. Tied with Handaxe. | 3.5 average damage | BG3 simple spear, thrown | BG3 Wiki Javelin: 1d6 piercing, average 3.5 |
| Mace 3.5 average. Tied three ways. | 3.5 average damage | BG3 simple mace | BG3 Wiki Mace: 1d6 bludgeoning, average 3.5 |
| Shortsword 3.5 average. Tied three ways. | 3.5 average damage | BG3 martial short blade, finesse | BG3 Wiki Shortsword: 1d6 piercing, average 3.5 |
| Light Crossbow 4.5 average. One over Shortsword. | 4.5 average damage | BG3 simple crossbow, two handed | BG3 Wiki Light Crossbow: 1d8 piercing, average 4.5 |
| Longsword 4.5 average. 5.5 two handed, noted. | 4.5 average damage | BG3 martial sword, versatile | BG3 Wiki Longsword: 1d8 slashing, average 4.5 |
| Rapier 4.5 average. Tied with Longsword. | 4.5 average damage | BG3 martial piercing, finesse | BG3 Wiki Rapier: 1d8 piercing, average 4.5 |
| Battleaxe 4.5 average. 5.5 two handed, noted. | 4.5 average damage | BG3 martial axe, versatile | BG3 Wiki Battleaxe: 1d8 slashing, average 4.5 |
| Glaive 5.5 average. One over Longsword. | 5.5 average damage | BG3 martial polearm, reach | BG3 Wiki Glaive: 1d10 slashing, average 5.5 |
| Greataxe 6.5 average. Brutal criticals extra, noted. | 6.5 average damage | BG3 martial heavy axe | BG3 Wiki Greataxe: 1d12 slashing, average 6.5 |
| Maul 7 average. Tied top with Greatsword. | 7 average damage | BG3 martial maul, two handed | BG3 Wiki Maul: 2d6 bludgeoning, average 7 |
| Greatsword 7 average. Priciest row here. 2d6. | 7 average damage | BG3 martial great blade, two handed | BG3 Wiki Greatsword: 2d6 slashing, average 7 |
About this converter
Baldur Gate 3 weapon damage runs 2.5 to 7 average on base dice before modifiers. Daggers and Clubs average 2.5, Handaxes, Javelins, Maces, Spears and Shortswords 3.5 each, Light Crossbows, Longswords, Rapiers, Battleaxes and Warhammers 4.5 each, Glaives 5.5, Greataxes and Mauls 6.5 each and Greatswords 7. That makes one Greatsword equal nearly three Daggers. Every figure here is the base dice average with no ability bonus.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Greatsword against Daggers to see the near three to one gap.
Averages divide the die range evenly, so 1d8 reads 4.5 with the math stated. Versatile grips bump Longswords and Battleaxes to 5.5 and stay noted. Tavern Brawler and Great Weapon Master bend these bases and stay out. Thrown ranges never change damage and stay out too. Enchanted plus weapons add flat bonuses and stay out of base rows. Finesse swaps Strength for Dexterity and stays noted.
FAQ
How much is a Dagger?
2.5 average on 1d4. Clubs match it exactly.
How much is a Longsword?
4.5 one handed, 5.5 two handed versatile. Rapiers match the base.
How much is a Greatsword?
7 average on 2d6. Top row here with the Maul.
Does this include modifiers?
No. Rows pin base dice with no Strength or Dexterity bonus.
Sources
- BG3 Wiki weapon pages: Dagger through Maul dice 1d4 to 2d6
- D&D 5e SRD dice averages: 1d4 2.5 through 2d6 7
- Larian BG3 combat guide: versatile and thrown notes cross-check
Last verified: 2026-09-30 · 14 entries
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