Unsurprisingly, the boot category of gear inBaldur’s Gate 3mostly impacts the player’s movement capabilities in one way or another. Whether they protect the wearer from debuffs, provide a movement boost in certain scenarios, or just give a flat athletics boost, these are the most common things players will encounter.
InBaldur’s Gate 3, there are, however, boots with additional abilities, clearly targeted either atcertain playstyles or specific classes. In light of that, thebestBG3bootsfor each individual will depend on their play style. That being said, it’s hard to go wrong with any of the following options.
Updated July 25, 2025, by Joe Grantham:Given the scale of Baldur’s Gate 3, understanding all the different types of equipment can be hard, and it’s no different for boots. It is hard to determine which boots are the absolute best in the game, seeing as many pairs of boots can become overpowered when slotted into a particular build but would also be useless as part of another. Therefore, this list mostly aims to provide a selection of great boots with all the necessary stats and effects clearly displayed so that players can make up their own minds on which footwear suits them best.
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Misty Step (Level 2 Spell):Teleport to an unoccupied spot.
While not providing any passive buffs, theBoots of Very Fast Blinkinggrant a strong spell in the form of Misty Step. This instant teleport allows characters to escape sticky situations, surprise enemies, and reach otherwise inaccessible locations. Best of all with these boots, it is cast for free and as a Bonus Action.
To get hold of the Boots of Very Fast Blinking, players will need to head to the Circus of the Last Days in Rivington when theybegin Act 3. Head to the big jackpot wheel run by Akabi, a Djinni, and upon losing, he grants consolation prizes. One such prize is the pair of boots.
Genial Strider:The wearer’s Movement Speed is unimpeded by Difficult Terrain.
Often, inBaldur’s Gate 3, players will be forced to walk through different types of Difficult Terrain, which in battle, can thoroughly impede their plan. One problem caused by Ice, Mud, or Spikes, for example, is that Movement Speed is halved, meaning characters can’t travel as far.
Thankfully, the Boots of Genial Striding are an early way to counteract this loss of movement, with them being found in the latter stages of Act 1. More specifically, they can be acquired at the Ebonlake Grotto, otherwise known as theMyconid Colony in the Underdark. They are sold by Blurg, a hobgoblin trader.
Rare
Experienced & Deadly:The wearer deals additional damage equal to their Wisdom Modifier with unarmed strikes.
While theBoots of Uninhibited Kushigowon’t help everyone, they are great forMonk builds inBG3, specifically for those who attack with naught but their hands. It grants additional damage that scales with the wearer’s Wisdom, the stat which most Monks max.
The only downside is that players will need to wait for Act 3 to start, but they are thankfully found in the opening stages when the party enters the Astral Plane. The boots belong to Prelate Lir’i’c, a Githyanki Monk, who can be killed and looted.
Medium Armor
While theBlackguard’s Greavesdon’t look too fancy, they are incredibly useful over the course of an entire fight, as they allow players to travel further. This allows melee characters to more reliably reach their targets, meaning no turns are wasted. The small buff to Athletics is always welcome too, allowing players to more easily shove foes, possibly off of cliffs to their deaths.
Unfortunately, players will need to wait until Act 3 to acquire these boots, and by then, they may have obtained superior footwear. To get the boots, players will need to kill the death knight known as That Which Lurks in the Murder Tribunal.
Seeing as they can be found very early on in Act 1, theSwiresy Shoesare certainly something to pick up for one of the party members. A bonus to Acrobatics means that characters are less likely to be pushed off a cliff or into a toxic substance. More importantly, however, bigger jumps mean players are able to find more angles to attack from in fights, and the extra distance can make the difference between reaching a target or having to wait till the next turn.
To step into the comfy-looking Swiresy Shoes, players simply need to head over to the Goblin Camp during Act 1 and find Grat the Trader. They shouldn’t have to pay too much and can buy otheruseful Act 1 itemsfrom him too.
Uncommon
When the wearer heals a target, it gains an additional 3 Temporary HP
TheBoots of Aid and Comfortare perfect forClerics inBaldur’s Gate 3and other healers, as with each heal they perform, their target will gain an additional 3 Temporary hit points. While this might not seem like loads, it all adds up and is especially useful early on when these boots are acquired.
Players will find the Boots of Aid and Comfort at the Goblin Camp during Act 1 where they are sold by Grat the Trader. The only thing to bear in mind is that Temporary HP cannot stack when gained from other sources.
Dimension Door (Lvl 4 Spell):Teleports the wearer and one ally. Once per Long Rest.
The only thing thatSpacehunt Bootsdo is provide players with theDimension Doorspell, which can be cast without using a spell slot. However, due to the strength of the ability to teleport oneself and an ally, these are among thebestBG3boots. Dimension Door can be cast once per Long Rest, and players will need to be close enough to their ally to teleport them and themselves to a location within sight.
As the Spacehunt Boots belong to the assassin named Dolor, players will need to find and kill him during Act 3. He can first be found at the Wine Festival in the Lower City after players have read one of the Bloodstained Parchments hidden throughout the city. He will try to flee this fight using Dimension Door, and if successful, he can then be found at Facemaker’s Boutique.
TheDark Justiciar Bootscome with an extremely strong ability that allows the wearer to teleport to any obscured spot. Jumping into the shadows can not only be used defensively, but it can be used offensively, too, especially bythose with stealth buildsthat deal extra damage from the darkness. The wearer of these shoes will also gain +1 to all Dexterity Saving Throws. However, the character will need Medium Armor proficiency to wear them.
The major downside to the Dark Justiciar Boots is that they can only be found at the end of Act 2, and even then, their availability depends on a much bigger decision. This is because these boots belong to the Nightsong, and players will only get them if they allow Shadowheart to kill her.
While there is a big caveat toBonespike Boots, with characters not able to get the most out of them unless they have no other armor or shield equipped, this makes them perfect for certain classes,such as Barbarians. With extra AC, the wearer is harder to hit, and they can also jump further thanks to the Brutal Leap passive. This action is perfect for jumping into the fray, hopefully knocking enemies prone before raining down strikes.
Bonespike Boots can be found at the end of the western trail leading away from the South Span Checkpoint in Rivington. There is a hidden passageway here with a trapped chest inside that contains the boots.
Armour Class is one of the most important stats inBaldur’s Gate 3,as the higher it is, the higher enemies must roll to successfully land attacks. High AC is normally acquired by wearingthe best heavy armor, and so when it is provided for free in a pair of boots, players should definitely take it.
Evasive Bootsnot only provide A, but a bonus to Acrobatics, too, meaning the wearer is more likely to land on their feet when falling, like when being shoved, for example. Players can purchase these boots from Mattis at the Last Light Inn near the start of Act 2.
