Mage Hand is a Conjuration cantrip that conjures a spectral hand capable of performing various tasks at a distance. This magical hand can manipulate and interact with objects.
- Spell Type: Cantrip Spell
- School: Conjuration
- Casting Time: 1 Action
- Range: 18 meters (60 feet)
- Components: Verbal, Somatic
- Duration: 10 turns
- Effect: Creates a spectral hand that can manipulate and interact with objects
How To Get Mage Hand In BG3
Mage Hand can be used by the following classes:
- Bard
- Sorcerer
- Warlock
- Wizard
Additionally, subclasses like the Arcane Trickster (Rogue) and the Eldritch Knight (Fighter) can learn this cantrip.
Certain races can also access this cantrip:
- High Elf
- High Half-Elf
- Githyanki
- Mephistopheles Tiefling
Feats provide another way to acquire Mage Hand, especially if your character does not naturally have access to it; use Magic Initiate (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard).
How Mage Hand Works In BG3
It allows the caster to interact with objects from a distance, such as pulling levers, opening doors, or picking up items. The hand can also perform actions like shoving and throwing objects.
This cantrip is especially valuable for solving puzzles or reaching otherwise inaccessible areas. For instance, you can use Mage Hand to retrieve items from behind barriers or activate switches without putting your character in harm’s way.
