Shillelagh is a Transmutation cantrip that enchants a wooden melee weapon (club, greatclub, or quarterstaff), making it more potent in combat. When cast, Shillelagh transforms the weapon to deal 1d8 bludgeoning damage, using your spellcasting ability for attack rolls instead of Strength. This spell lasts for 10 turns and is cast using a bonus action, allowing for immediate use in the same turn.
How To Get Shillelagh Cantrip Spell In Baldur’s Gate 3
Shillelagh can be acquired by the following classes:
- Druid
- Nature Domain Cleric
Alternately, you can use Feats such as Magic Initiate Druid.
How Shillelagh Spell Works
Shillelagh boosts damage for a club, greatclub, or quarterstaff to deal 1d8 bludgeoning damage, using the caster’s Wisdom modifier for both attack and damage rolls. This makes it particularly useful for Druids who prioritize Wisdom over Strength.
Shillelagh also improves the damage output of your melee attacks, especially at lower levels when your weapons may not be as powerful. Since it is cast using a bonus action, it allows you to still perform other actions or cast additional spells in the same turn.
As you level up your character, Shillelagh’s damage scales:
- Initial Damage: 1d8 + Wisdom modifier.
- Duration: Lasts for 10 turns.
- Bonus Action: Cast using a bonus action, allowing for immediate use in combat.
