Baldur’s Gate 3 Momentum – What does it mean?

Most RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3 feature various stats on items such as armor, weapons, and accessories. One such stat is Momentum, which affects the user's movement speed in combat. Here's everything you need to know about Momentum in Baldur's Gate 3.

What does Momentum mean in BG3?

Momentum is one of many equipment features players can find on various armor/items, which provide passive effects or buffs. Momentum increases the movement speed of players by 3m. However, players lose the boost to movement speed when they get the following:

• Restrained.
• Incapacitated.
• Prone.
• Slow Down.

Related: Baldur’s Gate 3 Finesse Weapons Guide

Momentum also appears on certain items in Baldur's Gate 3. We recommend using these items on characters such as Astarion who benefit the most from increased mobility. See the list below for a few examples of items with the Momentum equipment feature.

• Spurred Band
  • Item Type: Uncommon Ring.
  • Where to get: Whispering Depths.
  • Stat: During combat, if the wearer starts their turn with 50 percent of their hit points, they gain 1 Momentum.
• Haste Helm
  • Item Type: Rare Helm.
  • Where to get: Blighted Village waypoint cart.
  • Stat: At the start of combat, the wearer gains Momentum for three turns. 
• Chain of Liberation
  • Item Type: Uncommon Medium Armor.
  • Where to Get: Underdark.
  • Stat: The wearer once per turn, can reduce the duration of their Momentum by one turn.
• Springstep Boots
  • Item Type: Rare Boots.
  • Where to get: Behind Dror Ragzlin Throne.
  • Stat: If the wearer dashes or takes a similar action, they gain Momentum for three turns. 

For more on Baldur's Gate 3, we at PGG have you covered with Baldur’s Gate 3: Who are the Companions? and How to Find Gale in Baldur’s Gate 3 (Location)/