Amid the thrilling escapades and epic battles of Baldur's Gate 3, a pageant of a different kind has emerged. It's a contest of the "worst spell" where the lucky winner will be crowned the most gloriously useless skill of all. Bards are offering their Countercharm for veneration as the reigning duke of dreadfulness.
Countercharm is a Bardic ability shrouded in semi-obscurity. The incantation allows the Bard and nearby allies to bolster their defense against Charm or Frighten effects for three turns. This spell can only be acquired if you have braved the intricacies of the Bard class and levelled up to six. And it seems, the more exclusive the spell is, the more gamers delight in trashing it.
On Reddit, the competition is hotting up. One post brazenly labels Countercharm as “pointless”, a sentiment that, judging from the several thousand gleeful upvotes, is echoed far and wide! One player lamented their Tactician-level playthrough was as barren of Countercharm action as a Cyricist's heart.
It doesn't take a seasoned Bard to guess why Countercharm has less love than a pickpocket at a town feast. Enemy casters are not exactly queueing up to cast Charm or Frighten spells. If Lae'zel or Karlach were to be targeted, hitting them with a Frighten effect could be as challenging as wrestling a gelatinous cube!
Fans of tabletop Dungeons & Dragons engaged in the mockery marathon with gusto. One comment reads: “To be fair it's also one of the most pointless skills in the tabletop game too. So this is pretty on brand for it.” Others suggest casting Silence in place of ever using Countercharm.
In a surprising twist, gamers found a previously unseen use for a spell that had been written off as worthless: Dancing Lights. This spell, which has been about as loved as a hag in a beauty pageant, apparently can illuminate mines and traps, making Auntie Ethel's hellish cave less teeth-gnashingly dangerous.
However, this newfound fan club for Dancing Lights has not stopped it from battling for the title of "worst spell". Shadowheart's Sacred Flame cantrip, a favorite among Clerics, is also emerging as a strong contender. The cantrip can be as effective as a goblin in a knitting competition, with a success rate that's about as compelling as a kobold's bedtime stories!
For those still vying for a more fulfilled Bardic experience, our Baldur's Gate 3 Bard guide has all the clues you will need to avoid getting swept up in the next "worst spell" whirlwind. But for now, let's wait and see which enchantment will be crowned the reigning joke of Baldur's Gate 3.
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