For characters who can’t wear proper armor inBaldur’s Gate 3due to not having the right proficiencies, Clothing (which is technically classed as armor) is the only option. However, while players won’t get as much protection from robes and the like, the best Clothing inBaldur’s Gate 3has some fantastic unique effects.
All Clothing has an AC or Armor Class of 10, although some of the strongest have small +1 or +2 buffs. The character’s Dexterity Modifier is also added, and the resulting AC is the number that enemies must roll to hit successfully. This line-up will not only detail thebest Clothing inBG3, but it will also reveal where each item can be found.
Updated on June 25, 2025, by Joe Grantham:Game of the Year winner Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive RPG with hundreds of items that can be found at various stages of the game. With that in mind, this list has been updated to include even more Clothing options. These robes and vests are primarily chosen for their stats and effects, although some players may make an aesthetic choice when choosing their BG3 outfit. While many great general options are strong when worn by any character, someBG3 Clothing itemsare more niche and only excel as part of specific builds.
Gaining any of the main stats, such as Constitution, from items is always going to be welcome, and Barbarians who theEnraging Heart Garbis made for, definitely want more Constitution to help them tank damage. The other benefit for Barbarians is that they will gain Wrath while Raging. Wrath grants +1 bonus damage with melee weapons, making this a substantial buff.
Thankfully, the Enraging Heart Garb is easy to find, as it is sold at Moonrise Towers by Lann Tarv. This location can be accessed pretty much at the start of Act 2.
Gaining resistance to Cold damage is a huge deal, especially against enemies who use this damage type. Therefore, theIcebite Robeis something that players can use for specific fights. The Armor of Agathys spell can also make a huge difference when facing melee attackers, who will take Cold damage when they hit.
To find this particular robe forBG3, players will need to reach Act 2 and locate the Reithwin Graveyard. Look for an iron gate and then head north where the Icebite Robe is waiting inside a sarcophagus.
TheMutilated Carapacehas the potential to be incredibly strong, but only when worn by someone using one of thehighly underrated disguise spellsor something similar. While disguised, characters will gain a +1 bonus to their Attack and Damage Rolls, while also gaining Advantage against Deception and Persuasion Checks. The +1 to Armor Class, however, is useful at all times.
As the Mutilated Carapace is Orin’s armor, players will need to claim it from her when they kill her as part of the story’s closing chapters. She can be found in the Temple of Bhaal, and will also drop one of thebest daggers inBG3.
With resistance to Fire damage alone, theObsidian Laced Robeis already a great option, especially when facing fiery foes. However, on top of this, upon saving against a spell, the wearer of this robe will fire back at their attacker dealing Fire damage. As enemies aren’t always the smartest, they could attack while low on health and end up dying from this small but helpful amount of return damage. And onBG3’sharder difficulties, every little helps.
What makes this one of the best robes inBaldur’s Gate 3, is the fact that it can be obtained so easily at the very start of Act 2. Upon reaching the Last Light Inn, players can purchase the Obsidian Laced Robe from Quartermaster Talli. This robe will serve players fantastically during the rest of Act 2, and could perhaps be used as a niche alternative in Act 3 when players know they will be facing Fire damage.
10 + Dexterity Modifier
Clothing or robes are often utilized by Wizards and other spell casters, who among their arsenal of magic will have a number of spells that require concentration. With this in mind, theRobe of Supreme Defensesis a great option for those looking to stay alive. Not only will they gain +1 AC while concentrating on a spell, making them harder to hit, but they will also have their Spellcasting Modifier added to their Saving Throws. What this means, is that the strongest spellcasters will constantly find themselves shaking off the effects of enemy spells.
To purchase the Robe of Supreme Defenses from Ferg Drogher at the start of Act 3 in Rivington, players will need access to his special stock. This means a Persuasion Check must be passed if Shar is not in the party, and it if she is present it will be bypassed if she’s embraced Shar.
Any players making use of a Dexterity build inBaldur’s Gate 3, should strongly consider taking the Mountain Path to get an item of Clothing that is useful through all three Acts.The Graceful Clothnot only gives the wearer a bonus to Dexterity Saving Throws and increases their Jump distance, but it also increases their Dexterity stat by 2, a rare bonus to gain. The Cat’s Grace spell is also perfect for when players need to survive a dangerous fall to reach one ofBG3’smany hidden locations.
Players can purchase The Graceful Cloth from Lady Esther who is found on the mountain trail overlooking Rosymorn Monastery. Players could even quickly visit her and head back if they prefer to take the Underdark passage to Act 2.
10 (+1) + Dexterity Modifier
Although it is only available later in the game,Viconia’s Priestess Robeis a great option for stealth, but if players have access to the Shield of Faith spell, this Clothing quickly becomes top tier. This is because when the spell is cast, the wearer will also gain a massive +2 to every single type of Saving Throws, meaning they are less likely to be afflicted by all manner of negative effects.
However, as its name suggests, this particular robe belongs to the priestess Viconia DeVir, who is the Mother Superior of the Shar Enclave in Baldur’s Gate. This enclave can be found under the House of Grief in the Lower City and whether players want to try and kill her is up to them, although they may also want toconsider Shadowheart’s feelingstoo.
The Mighty Clothis all about taking on the strength of a bull, with many positive effects, and it also grants the wearer a spell and an action. The main boon of this clothing item is the bonus to the Strength stat, which is the primary stat for characters such as Barbarians. Barbarians even benefit from not wearing heavier armor, unlike other Strength classes such as Fighters and Paladins who love being tanky.
The Bull Rush Action has some great uses for either getting out of sticky situations or pushing enemies off cliffs to die. Incredibly, this item can be picked up fairly early on in the game, at the start of Act 2 as it is sold by Quartermaster Talli at the Last Light Inn.
Most wizards and sorcerers will want to use Mage Armor to increase their AC to at least 13, and theMoon Devotion Robegrants this for free, allowing these spellcasters to take other spells when leveling up. This item of Clothing also damages enemies when the wearer succeeds Saving Throws with Mage Armor active while providing bonuses to make this more likely.
However, to acquire theMoon Devotion Robe, players will have to take them from Isobel,a character who many players will want to keep aliveand on their side. She is first found at the Last Light Inn at the start of Act 2, but speaking to her triggers an entire event that cannot be undone.
One of the best clothing items, specifically for players wanting to creategreat Barbarian builds, is theBonespike Garbthanks to the increased HP when Raging. The defensive bonuses are on par with some of the best armor in the game, particularly the consistent reduction of all damage by 2.
Bonespike Garbis only available in Act 3 and can be purchased from the Dragonborn merchant Exxvikyap in the Rivington General. Thankfully, this location is accessible right at the start of the game’s third Act, and there are plenty of opportunities to obtain gold in the surrounding area.
