Lesser Restoration in Baldur’s Gate 3: Everything to Know [2024]

Key Takeaways
  • Lesser Restoration is a Level 2 Abjuration spell that cures diseases, poison, paralysis, blindness, and the hidden condition Bloodless.
  • It is accessible to Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, and Ranger classes, and can also be cast using the Amulet of Silvanus or Scroll of Lesser Restoration.
  • The spell is useful in various scenarios but may become less essential as the game progresses due to other available items that provide immunity or resistance to the same conditions.

Baldur’s Gate 3 allows you to adopt different styles of play as you’re free to design your character and determine your class. So, if you’ve sorcerer in your mind as your character, you’ll be looking to acquire some good spells to keep on hand. Lesser Restoration is one such spell that you’ll definitely want to keep on hand. Here’s everything should know about Lesser Restoration.

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What is Lesser Restoration?

Lesser Restoration is a Level 2 Spell from the School of Abjuration. Its casting cost is 1 Action and a Level 2 spell slot. The Lesser Restoration spell has a Melee range and can only be cast on those in close proximity (1.5m range). It is used to cure a creature suffering from the following ailments:

  • Disease
  • Poison
  • Paralysis
  • Blindness
  • Bloodless (not mentioned by the game itself)
The Lesser Restoration Spell | Baldur’s Gate 3 Wiki

The Lesser Restoration spell is only usable by 4 classes:

  • Bard
  • Cleric
  • Druid
  • Paladin
  • Ranger

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Where Can I Get the Lesser Restoration Spell?

You can get the Lesser Restoration spell in the following ways, depending on the class you’ve chosen:

1. Bard, Cleric and Druid Classes

Life Domain Clerics will be able to learn the Lesser Restoration spell | Baldur’s Gate 3 Wiki

Bard, Cleric and Druid classes need to reach Class Level 3 and the Lesser Restoration spell will be available to learn. Clerics will have to choose the subclass Life Domain to learn the spell.

2. Paladin and Ranger Classes

Oath of Devotion Paladins will be able to learn the Lesser Restoration spell | Baldur’s Gate 3 Wiki

Paladins and Rangers need to reach Class Level 5 for the Lesser Restoration spell to become available for learning. Paladins will have to choose the Oath of Devotion sub-class in order to learn the spell.

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3. Amulet of Silvanus

The Amulet of Silvanus can be found near Ormn the bear | Fextralife Wiki

The Amulet of Silvanus is an uncommon Amulet that will allow you to cast Lesser Restoration, irrespective of their class, once per Short Rest. The Amulet can be found near Ormn the bear in the Druid Cove hidden under a rock that needs to moved. Its coordinates are X:262, Y:481.

4. Scroll of Lesser Restoration

The Scroll of Lesser Restoration lets you cast the Lesser Restoration spell but only once | Baldur’s Gate 3 Wiki

The Scroll of Lesser Restoration is an uncommon Scroll that will allow you to use the Lesser Restoration spell once and then will be destroyed. Any class can use it and any kind of wizard class can use it to acquire the Lesser Restoration spell. The Scroll of Lesser Restoration is sold by Arron at The Hollow in Druids Grove.

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Where Should I Use Lesser Restoration?

The Lesser Restoration spell can be quite handy when exploring areas where poison or disease is rampant or against other magic users and enemies too. It can also help out your allies and can be used in several quests or side-stories. As noted above, the Lesser Restoration spell has the hidden ability to cure the Bloodless condition, although the game doesn’t mention this.

The Lesser Restoration spell can come in quite handy if you’re trying to romance Astarion | Baldur’s Gate 3 Wiki

At any rate, here are some occasions where you might find the Lesser Restoration spell handy:

  1. Poisoned gnome in the Underdark
  2. Romancing Astarion
  3. Can be used at the Tiefling Refuge
  4. Feeding your vampire
  5. Healing Pandirna

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Is Lesser Restoration Worth Keeping?

While Lesser Restoration is a simple enough spell and can come in handy on various occasions, it becomes more and more obsolete as you progress through the game. That’s because you can find several items that can grant you immunity, or at the very least, high resistance to disease, poison, paralysis, blindness and bloodless. Shadowheart, a NPC who can become your ally, is a Cleric and can also use it.

Shadowheart, a Cleric, can also cast Lesser Restoration | Baldur’s Gate 3 Wiki

However, if you plan on keeping Astarion around and romancing him, it can be worth it. Still, with the Amulet of Silvanus, it seems less important, especially since you can get the Amulet quite early in the game. At any rate, the decision rests with you, so make your decision based on the information we’ve provided and get back in the game!

FAQs

What is Lesser Restoration?

Lesser Restoration is a Level 2 spell in Baldur’s Gate 3 that allows you to cure a creature afflicted with blindness, paralysis, poison, disease, and bloodless conditions. It costs 1 Action and a Level 2 slot and has a Melee range.

Who can cast Lesser Restoration?

The Ranger, Druid, Paladin, Cleric, and Bard classes can learn and cast Lesser Restoration. Other classes may have to make use of the Scroll of Lesser Restoration or the Amulet of Silvanus. Shadowheart, an NPC ally, can also cast Lesser Restoration.

Is Lesser Restoration worth it?

While it can come in handy in some situations and quests, Lesser Restoration’s usefulness depends on the player entirely. If they decide to use it, that’s fine. If not, they can have Shadowheart cast it or use the Scroll of Lesser Restoration or the Amulet of Silvanus.

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