Ah, the longsword. A classic for a reason, isn't it? In Baldur's Gate 3, finding the right gear can feel like a quest in itself, and when you're eyeing that perfect two-handed beauty, you might be wondering where its 'blueprint,' or rather, its recipe for crafting, might be hiding.
Now, let's be clear: Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't quite work like a typical crafting game where you collect 'moulds' in the traditional sense, like you might for, say, a football helmet in an industrial setting. The game's approach to acquiring new weapons and armor is more about discovery, loot, and sometimes, specific vendor purchases or quest rewards. You won't be forging a longsword mould from steel or aluminum in a virtual workshop.
Instead, think of 'finding the mould' as finding the actual longsword itself, or perhaps a scroll or recipe that unlocks its crafting potential if you're playing with certain mods. For the base game, your best bet is to explore thoroughly. Longswords, especially those with unique properties or higher rarities, are scattered throughout the world. They can be found in enemy drops, hidden in chests, awarded for completing quests, or even purchased from merchants.
Consider the early game. As you venture out of the Nautiloid wreckage and into the wilderness, keep your eyes peeled. Goblin camps, druid groves, and the surrounding areas are rife with opportunities. Even common longswords can be a significant upgrade early on. As you progress to Act 2 and beyond, the quality and variety of loot, including longswords, will naturally increase. Think about the Shadow-Cursed Lands or the Lower City of Baldur's Gate – these areas are packed with more challenging encounters and, consequently, better rewards.
Some merchants specialize in weapons, so if you're consistently finding yourself short on longswords, make a point of visiting them. Vendors like Dammon (especially later in the game), or even the general merchants in town, can often stock a decent selection. And don't forget about your companions' inventories! Sometimes, a weapon you've overlooked on another character might be exactly what you're looking for.
If you're thinking about crafting in a more traditional sense, Baldur's Gate 3 has a system, but it's more about combining specific ingredients to create potions or scrolls, rather than forging weapons from raw materials using moulds. For weapons, it's primarily about finding them as loot or buying them. So, while there isn't a 'longsword mould' to hunt down in the game's mechanics, the spirit of the search remains: explore, fight, and discover. Your perfect longsword is out there, waiting to be found.
