A Guide to Acquiring the Killer's Sweetheart Ring in Baldur's Gate 3

Maximizing your character's potential requires strategic item acquisition. Among the array of items available, the Killer's Sweetheart ring stands out as a valuable addition to offensive builds.

(Photo : Larian Studios / Screenshot taken from Steam.)

How to Get Killer's Sweetheart

Killer's Sweetheart, a potent ring amplifying high-damage characters, can only be acquired during a specific encounter in Act 2.

Follow these steps to ensure you add this formidable item to your inventory:

Navigate Act 1: Progress through Act 1, reaching the Shadow-Cursed Lands, and initiate the Find Balthazar quest by visiting Moonrise Towers and speaking with Z'rell.
Enter the Gauntlet of Shar: Journey to the Gauntlet of Shar, where you'll face various Trials, including the crucial Self-Same Trial.
Conquer the Self-Same Trial: Engage in a unique combat battle against clones of yourself and your party members. Smart tactics are crucial as these clones mirror your party's abilities. Defeat them, and proceed to the middle section of the floor.
Claim Killer's Sweetheart: Beside a brazier, you'll find Killer's Sweetheart on the ground, dropped by your defeated clone. Pick it up to add it to your inventory or equip it to one of your builds.
Unlock Executioner Skill: Equipping the ring grants the passive Executioner skill, allowing you to score an automatic critical hit on your next attack after killing an enemy, once per Short Rest.

Best Killer's Sweetheart Build and How to Get the Most Value

To maximize the potential of the Killer's Sweetheart ring, consider the following character builds that synergize exceptionally well with its perks:

Assassin Rogue: With multiple attacks and bonus damage from Sneak Attack, Assassin Rogues are perfect contenders for the Killer's Sweetheart, ensuring critical hits after eliminating targets.
Gloomstalker Ranger: Gloomstalkers, with their extra attacks and the ability to trigger surprise rounds, can capitalize on the ring's benefits, becoming effective assassins on the battlefield.
Battlemaster Fighter: Capable of delivering multiple attacks per turn, especially with Action Surge, Battlemaster Fighters excel at finishing off single targets and activating the Executioner perk.
Berserker Barbarian: With the potential for up to six attacks in a single turn, Berserker Barbarians, especially those with thrown weapons, find a natural fit for the Killer's Sweetheart.
Oath of Vengeance Paladin: Equipped with two attacks per action and potent smites, Oath of Vengeance Paladins become formidable damage dealers, making them excellent candidates for the Killer's Sweetheart.

By aligning the Killer's Sweetheart with these character builds, you'll ensure a devastating offensive force in Baldur's Gate 3, turning the tide of battles in your favor.