Alright folks, buckle up because getting those sweet, sweet Daredevil Gloves in Baldur’s Gate 3 drove me up the wall for a bit. I’d heard they were killer for certain builds, and frankly, I needed ’em bad for my slippery ranger idea. So here’s the messy play-by-play of what I actually did, trial and error and all.
First Attempt: Pure Dumb Luck (Failed)
Started out naive, thinking maybe I’d just stumble upon them exploring. Wandered around the Blighted Village area like a lost puppy after getting off the Nautiloid, opening every crate and barrel I saw. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Killed every goblin I could find near the village, hoping for loot drops. Got plenty of junk, but no shiny gloves. Realized pretty quick this was gonna be RNG hell.
The Research Phase (Mild Panic)
Hopped offline, scoured forums, watched a couple blurry vids while sipping cold coffee. Core info started clicking:
- Specific Trolls: Gotta find the ogres chilling in the old barn near the Blighted Village waypoint. The one called Lump wears ’em.
- No Long Rests! Found out the hard truth – if you long rest before dealing with these guys? They vanish. Poof. Gone. Loaded an earlier save… facepalm.
The Cheese Plan (It Works!)
Okay, fine. No long resting before this. Headed straight to the barn from the waypoint. Peeked through the cracks – yep, three big ugly mofos inside. Fight ’em head-on? Early game? That sounded like a dirt nap waiting to happen. Time for cheese.
Step 1: Talk Dirty To Them
Walked in cautiously. Chatted up Lump. He offered his “services” for 1000 gold later. Agreed like a smooth talker – just to keep him non-hostile. Didn’t hand over a single coin yet! This part is key – gotta agree to his deal without paying upfront.
Step 2: Positioning is Everything
Pulled my sneakiest character – Astarion, naturally – into the rafters above the barn floor. Had the rest of the party hang back way outside, near the entrance. Lump and his boys stayed put, thinking I was their new bestie.
Step 3: Sticky Fingers Time
Switched to Astarion. Got him right above Lump. Pressed shift (reveals vision cones) – saw they weren’t looking up. Activated stealth mode. Slowly dropped down right behind Lump. Screen went dark – thievery mode! Looted Lump’s inventory directly. Heart pounding the whole time.
- Saw them! The Daredevil Gloves were right there in his inventory.
- Clicked ‘Steal’. Success roll happened. Crossed fingers.
- SUCCESS! Stuffed them into Astarion’s pocket.
Step 4: Run Like Hell
Immediately switched Astarion back to stealth. Booked it straight up the ladder back into the rafters while the others were still blissfully unaware. Dashed him over to the barn’s back wall. Jumped down outside. Regrouped with the party.
Then? We booked it. Didn’t wait for Lump to notice his missing bling. Just sprinted towards the Grove like our pants were on fire.
The Sweet Taste of Victory (And Relief)
Made it safely. Checked Astarion’s inventory. There they were: the Daredevil Gloves! Felt ridiculously pleased with myself. It felt cheesy, but honestly? Beating those ogres fair and square early game takes way more effort and luck. This way? Quick. Dirty. Effective.
Key Takeaways:
- DO NOT LONG REST after the Nautiloid until you hit that barn.
- Agree to Lump’s deal to keep him non-hostile.
- Steal directly from his pockets using your best thief (rafters help!).
- Run away immediately after the theft. Don’t hang around for awkward questions.
- Enjoy your sweet, sweet loot without getting pulverized.
Took me a couple reloads to get the positioning and theft timing smooth, but dang, getting these gloves this fast feels good. Much better than grinding or praying for drops. Hope this messy journal of my success helps you avoid my early blunders! Happy sneaking!