Baldur’s Gate 3 is a vast and immersive game, filled with countless adventures and treasures. Yet, as any seasoned adventurer knows, gold can be scarce when you need it most. Whether you’re eyeing that rare weapon or simply wish to stock up on supplies, having a hefty coin pouch can make all the difference. Fortunately, there are several methods, both legitimate and exploitative, to amass a fortune in the game.

- The Art of Looting and Selling
One of the most straightforward ways to accumulate gold is by looting everything in sight. From defeated enemies to abandoned chests, the world is brimming with items waiting to be claimed. Even seemingly insignificant objects like silverware, paintings, and trinkets can fetch a decent price when sold to vendors. Always be on the lookout, and don’t hesitate to pick up items that might seem worthless at first glance.
- Mastering the Pickpocket
If your character boasts high Dexterity and proficiency in Sleight of Hand, pickpocketing becomes a lucrative venture. Merchants, in particular, carry valuable items and gold. To successfully pickpocket, approach your target stealthily, preferably from behind, and ensure they’re distracted or engaged in conversation. Remember to save your game beforehand, as the consequences of getting caught can be severe.
- The Warlock’s Pact Weapon Exploit
For those playing as a Warlock, there’s an intriguing method to generate gold using the Pact Weapon feature:
- Cast “Pact of the Blade” to bind a weapon.
- Unequip the bound weapon.
- Add the weapon to your wares.
- Visit a vendor and sell your wares.
- Repeat the process as needed.
This method allows you to continuously generate and sell weapons, effectively creating an endless gold loop.
- The Container Trade Trick
Another method involves using containers during trade:
- Place items you wish to sell into a container (like a pouch or crate).
- Sell the container to a merchant.
- Switch to barter mode without leaving the trade screen.
- Open the container in the merchant’s inventory and drag desired items into it.
- Drag the container back into your side of the barter window.
- Offer a minimal amount of gold (even just 1 gold) and complete the trade.
This exploit allows you to obtain valuable items for a fraction of their actual cost.
- The Withers Respec Glitch
Interacting with Withers to respec your character can inadvertently lead to a gold duplication glitch:
- Initiate a respec with Withers, agreeing to the 100 gold fee.
- Before confirming, cancel the transaction.
- Repeat the process.
Each time you cancel, your gold amount may increase, allowing you to amass wealth rapidly.
- The Runepowder Barrel Strategy
The Runepowder Barrel, a valuable item in the game, can be used strategically:
- Acquire the Runepowder Barrel.
- Sell it to a merchant.
- Eliminate the merchant.
- Loot the barrel from their corpse.
- Repeat the process with other merchants.
This method allows you to sell and reclaim the same item multiple times, effectively generating gold.
- The GoldDigger Scroll Mod
For players open to using mods, the GoldDigger Scroll offers a straightforward solution:
- Install the GoldDigger Scroll mod.
- Upon loading the game, a scroll appears in your inventory.
- Using the scroll grants you 20,000 gold.
- Repeat as desired.
This mod provides a hassle-free way to boost your gold reserves without exploiting in-game mechanics.