Longsword +2
Longsword +2 is not a generic item name used by Baldur's Gate 3. The game instead presents magical longswords as individually named weapons with their own abilities and bonuses.
Key takeaways
The important point about Longsword +2 is that it is a non-existent generic listing, not a hidden weapon waiting to be found.
No generic item
Baldur's Gate 3 does not normally use Longsword +2 as the name of an obtainable weapon.
Look for named equipment
Players seeking magical longswords should investigate individual weapons such as Phalar Aluve and Larethian's Wrath.
Do not assign missing statistics
Because this entry is not an in-game item, it has no verified damage, price, location, or special-action data of its own.
Overview
Longsword +2 is not a generic weapon available in Baldur's Gate 3.
Baldur's Gate 3 does not include a standard item named Longsword +2. Unlike some other Dungeons & Dragons adaptations, the game generally avoids presenting magical equipment as ordinary weapon names followed by a simple numerical enhancement.
Players searching for this item should therefore distinguish between the absent generic label and the game's actual named longswords. Magical longswords in Baldur's Gate 3 are typically identified by individual names and provide their own specific bonuses, abilities, or special actions.
Notable examples include Phalar Aluve and Larethian's Wrath. These weapons represent the game's approach to upgraded equipment more accurately than a conventional +2 weapon: their value comes from their named properties and unique effects rather than from a plainly labelled numerical modifier.
Statistics
This game publishes dice damage rather than 0–100 bars, so the verified damage, enchantment, weight and value are listed instead. Taken from the project's verified weapons database, not from generated text.
- Base Damage1d8+2
- Damage TypeSlashing
- Enchantment+2
- RarityRare
- Weight1.35 kg
- Value125 gp
- Entry TypeStandard / enhancement variant
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar slashing weapons
| Weapon | Base Damage | Damage Type | Enchantment | Weight | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsword +2 | 1d8+2 | Slashing | +2 | 1.35 kg | 125 gp |
| Phalar Aluve | 1d8+1 | Slashing | +1 | 1.35 kg | 250 gp |
| Adamantine Longsword | 1d8+1 | Slashing | +1 | 1.35 kg | 100 gp |
| Adamantine Scimitar | 1d6+1 | Slashing | +1 | 1.35 kg | 190 gp |
| Duke Ravengard's Longsword | 1d8+1 | Slashing | +1 | 1.35 kg | 250 gp |
Damage is the dice expression; weight and value are the game’s own figures. From Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Availability
Requires None
There is no generic weapon specifically labelled Longsword +2 to acquire.
Requires None
The item cannot be obtained from vendors under this exact generic name.
Requires Find the relevant named weapon
Players seeking a powerful magical longsword should look for individually named weapons instead.
How to obtain
- 01Do not search for a generic item named Longsword +2, because that label is not used for an obtainable weapon in Baldur's Gate 3.
- 02Search for named magical longswords instead, including weapons such as Phalar Aluve and Larethian's Wrath.
- 03Review the individual properties of each named weapon, since their bonuses and special actions are not represented by a universal +2 item label.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- The name is familiar to players who expect a conventional numerical weapon-enhancement system.
- It provides a useful search term when comparing Baldur's Gate 3 with other Dungeons & Dragons adaptations.
- Its closest in-game alternatives can offer distinct bonuses and special actions rather than only a simple numerical improvement.
Weaknesses
- Longsword +2 is not an actual generic item in Baldur's Gate 3.
- It has no confirmed in-game statistics, price, location, vendor listing, or special ability because the item itself is not present.
- Treating the name as an ordinary obtainable weapon can lead to incorrect build, equipment, or guide information.
Best uses
- Use the term as a clarification topic when explaining Baldur's Gate 3's named-item system.
- Use named longswords such as Phalar Aluve or Larethian's Wrath when planning an actual longsword-focused equipment setup.
Handling and tips
When checking an equipment list, inspect the complete item name rather than assuming that every stronger longsword will use a +1 or +2 suffix. Baldur's Gate 3's magical weapon design usually communicates an item's identity through a unique name and a bespoke set of effects.
If a build guide or search result refers to Longsword +2, verify whether it is discussing a different Dungeons & Dragons game, a tabletop ruleset, or a shorthand comparison rather than an item that can be picked up in Baldur's Gate 3.
For an actionable equipment choice, compare the actual named longswords available to the party. Their individual abilities and special actions are more relevant than trying to assign an absent generic +2 entry to the character sheet.
Important clarification
Trivia
- The name follows a familiar numerical-enhancement format associated with some other Dungeons & Dragons games and adaptations.
- Baldur's Gate 3 generally uses unique named weapons in place of a catalogue dominated by plain +1 and +2 variants.
- Phalar Aluve and Larethian's Wrath are examples of named longswords that better represent the game's item naming conventions.