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

Most RPGs like Baldur’s Gate 3 feature various stats on items such as armor that increase different stats. One such stat is Momentum, and it’s unclear what it does in Baldur’s Gate 3. Luckily, we at PGG have what Momentum does in detail in our guide. 

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 moment the 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 various items in Baldur’s Gate 3. We recommend using these items on characters such as Astarion. 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 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)/