There are many conditions and effects inBaldur’s Gate 3that can impact the party.

Some will benefit you and others will harm you.

Some, like Heat, are unique conditions that do both.

18-Baldur’s Gate 3 Heat Explained

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What Is Heat?

Certain items, like theFireheartnecklace,are known to glitchwhen registering the condition.

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In this case, theHeat condition gets stuck in a loop and does not end.

For example, certainenchanted items have bonusesin addition to the Heat condition, making it worth the inconvenience.

For some, this condition will be aflavorful addition to gameplaywith characters like Karlach the tiefling.

Heat explained in Baldur’s Gate 3

What Is Heat Convergence?

When affected by the condition Heat, the charactergains the passive featureHeat Convergence.

This allows the character todeal an additional one fire damagefor every remaining turn of heat left.

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This can be anincredible boon in combat, especially for characters that tend to favor fiery spells or enchantments.

Taking on tough enemies can be a cinch with the right equipment and effects, including Heat.

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