Sourcemined
Baldur's Gate 3
WeaponVerified on build 25605617
Scimitar icon

Scimitar

Damage
1d6 Slashing
Properties
Finesse, Light, Melee, Dippable
Proficiency
Scimitars, Martial Weapons
Rarity
Common
Weight (kg)
1.35
Range (m)
1.5

Damage

Average hit
3.5
1d6, before your ability modifier
Average critical
7
every damage die rolled twice
Among scimitars
#15 of 21
by average hit
02.557.510101215182125Target AC
  • Level 1, +3 ability
  • Level 5, +4 ability
  • Level 12, +5 ability
Average damage of one attack, misses included: d20 + proficiency (+2 at level 1, +3 at 5, +4 at 12) + ability modifier against the target's AC; a natural 20 is a critical hit.
Show the numbers
Target ACLevel 1, +3 abilityLevel 5, +4 abilityLevel 12, +5 ability
105.46.98.3
115.16.58.3
124.76.27.8
134.45.87.4
144.15.47
153.85.16.5
163.44.76.1
173.14.35.7
182.83.95.3
192.53.64.9
202.13.24.4
211.82.84
221.52.43.6
231.22.13.2
240.81.72.7
250.51.32.3
Target ACAC 12AC 15AC 18AC 21
Chance to hit80%65%50%35%
Damage per attack6.25.13.92.8

At level 5 with +4 in the attack ability.

Average hit among scimitars #15 of 21

  1. The Clover5.5 1d6+2
  2. Adamantine Scimitar4.5 1d6+1
  3. Kurwin's Cauteriser 4.5 1d6+1
  4. Scimitar +14.5 1d6+1
  5. Sylvan Scimitar4.5 1d6+1
  6. Thorn Blade4.5 1d6+1
  7. Fire Myrmidon's Burning Scimitar3.5 1d6
  8. Goblin Scimitar3.5 1d6
  9. Rusty Scimitar3.5 1d6
  10. Scimitar (carried by Akabi)3.5 1d6
  11. Scimitar3.5 1d6
  12. Speedy Reply3.5 1d6
  13. Scimitar (1d4 Slashing)2.5 1d4
Average damage of a hit before the ability modifier: dice, enchantment and always-on extra damage. The scimitars nearest to this one.

Where to find it

Treasure tables that can roll it

TableLevel 1Level 4Level 8Level 12ContainersActs
Und zhent port weapons31%31%31%31%1Act 2
Und kc shar weapons big28%28%28%28%4Act 1
Finesse melee weapons25%25%25%25%2Act 2, Act 3
Pla zhent hideout container weapons random16%16%16%16%2Act 1
Und selune outpost weapons11%11%11%11%2Act 1
Und kc mimic9.0%9.0%9.0%9.0%3Act 1
Und zhent port locked cargo7.6%7.6%7.6%7.6%3Act 1
Martial melee weapons5.9%5.9%5.9%5.9%14Act 1, Act 3
Und kc weapons melee5.2%5.2%5.2%5.2%5Act 1
Pla zhent hideout container illicit4.0%4.0%4.0%4.0%21Act 1
Cha container tomb minor3.9%3.9%3.9%3.9%6Act 1
For blacksmiths cellar weapons3.9%3.9%3.9%3.9%7Act 1, Camp
Pla tollhouse barracks crate2.4%2.4%2.4%2.4%21Act 1
Display case weapons melee2.4%2.4%2.4%2.4%4Act 3
Random weapon1.5%1.5%1.5%1.5%2Act 1

Chance of at least one per opening, per table. Find the containers on the loot maps.

Traders who can stock it

TraderActLevel 1Level 4Level 8Level 12
Entharl DanthelonAct 334%34%34%34%
Lann TarvAct 234%34%34%34%
Quartermaster TalliAct 225%25%25%25%
Roah MoonglowAct 122%22%22%22%
DammonAct 122%22%22%22%
A'jak'nir JeeraAct 122%22%22%22%
ExxvikyapAct 311%11%11%11%
Fytz the FirecrackerAct 311%11%11%11%

Chance it's in stock after one restock. Plan restocks.