Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Get Gontr Mael

Trying to figure out how to get Gontr Mael in Baldur’s Gate 3? Stick around. We’ll cover the steps you need to take to snag the only Legendary Longbow in the game.

There’s a seemingly endless list of ways in which you can customize your character’s build in Baldur’s Gate 3, from your overall look to the weapons you equip yourself with. With that being said, it’s important to consider character classes when choosing your weaponry, as your unique skills can either be hurt or enhanced by the weapon you choose. Perhaps the best for players to use are of Legendary status, with the Gontr Mael being the only Legendary Longbow in the game. Best suited for ranged fighters, this bow will take some effort to acquire. Here’s how to get the Gontr Mael in Baldur’s Gate 3.

What is the Gontr Mael in Baldur’s Gate 3?

The Gontr Mael is a two-handed Legendary weapon in Baldur’s Gate 3. As a longbow, it’s a great pick for ranged fighters, including Elves, Rogues, Barbarians, Paladins, Fighters, and Rangers. That said, Martial Weapon and Longbow proficiency are required to use it, making Elves one of the best classes to wield this weapon.

It is a Longbow with +3 Weapon Enchantment that has a chance to cast a Guiding Bolt on the target, via the Promised Victory trait. Furthermore, it grants access to the following actions.

• Celestial Haste – 5 Turns Haste without Lethargic condition when it ends
• Bolt of Celestial Light – besides dealing damage, it has a chance to Frighten your target for two turns. Moreover, any ranged weapon attacks made by Gontr Meal on the affected target will deal additional Radiant damage.

Lastly, it shines with a glowing light in a radius of 6m.

How to Get the Gontr Mael in Baldur’s Gate 3

To get your hands on the Gontr Mael in Baldur’s Get 3, you’ll first need to head to the Steel Watch Foundry. This is located near the Gray Harbor Docks Waypoint in the Lower City. In the event that you haven’t unlocked this section quite yet, you can get there by heading south from the House of Grief. Just come prepared to pick a few locks and battle several Steel Watchers along the way.

When you come upon the security office in the area, you’ll then need to choose whether to help the workers there or kill them. As you learn about their circumstances, it’s revealed that their families are being held hostage. This ups the ante a bit. If you elect to delve deeper into the foundry without saving anyone, you’ll move forward alone. However, saving the hostages will earn you their support.

Having made your decision, head inside the laboratory. You’ll need to go to the Control Centre Antechamber and pick the lock to get in. But be warned — a Steel Watcher Titan waits within. If you can defeat it in combat, you can then loot its body to obtain the coveted Gontr Mael.

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