Unraveling Gale’s Arcane Hunger: A Comprehensive Guide to Magical Items and Cures in Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 is an incredibly complex game with numerous factors to consider. One of the debuffs that Gale, one of the characters, can receive during gameplay is Arcane Hunger. Dealing with this debuff can be a challenging task, especially depending on the items you have available.

If you want Gale to perform at his best during combat, you’ll need to address Arcane Hunger multiple times. To find out how to cure Arcane Hunger in Baldur’s Gate 3, keep reading!

WARNING: The following section contains a significant spoiler related to the main story and Gale’s backstory. If you wish to avoid spoilers, please skip this section.

In order to remove the Arcane Hunger debuff, you’ll need to interact with Gale and offer him a magical item that he can absorb. By opening your inventory and hovering over an uncommon or higher-grade item, you’ll see a message indicating that “Gale can absorb this item’s magic, destroying it.”

Alternatively, if Gale already has the item in his inventory, you can select it and choose the option to “Consume” it. This action will not only remove the Arcane Hunger debuff but also improve your standing with Gale and update his companion quest.

But don’t worry, there’s a way to deal with this debuff. You need to wait for Gale to give you a warning about the hunger growing inside him or until he actually gets the effect.

Discovering Magical Items

Magical items refer to equipment of uncommon grade or higher that have the description stating “Gale can absorb this item’s magic.” These items typically include armor, weapons, and accessories. You can find them scattered throughout the game world, such as on defeated enemies or inside treasure chests. In case of urgency, you can also purchase them from merchants.

Permanent Cure for Arcane Hunger in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)

As you progress through the main story and provide Gale with around 3-4 magical items, he will eventually reveal the history of his Arcane Hunger and the Orb. Over time, the effectiveness of the items in satisfying his hunger will decrease, and you will need to explore alternative solutions or utilize his powers. After the final interaction, Gale will no longer be afflicted with the Arcane Hunger debuff and will stop asking for magical items.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently available on PC, and it will soon be released on Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. To learn more about the game, check out our guide on how to unlock the Displacer Beast in Baldur’s Gate 3 or explore our comprehensive collection of articles by clicking on the game tag below.