In Baldur's Gate 3, the general advice on what to sell and what to keep is as follows:
What to Sell
- Common weapons and armor: Especially early in the game, sell common and lower-tier gear as you find better equipment
- Junk items: Items like silverware, ingots, vases, and other decorative or non-useful objects can be sold for gold since they have no crafting use
- Rotten food: These have no real use and can be sold to vendors for some quick gold
- Non-enchanted jewelry and common gems: Jewelry without enchantments and gems are lightweight and valuable, making them good for selling
- Books and paintings: Unless they are quest-related or have a special highlight, books and paintings can be sold to reduce inventory clutter
- Spell scrolls and potions: While useful in some situations, many players sell excess scrolls and potions to free inventory space
- Body parts and other miscellaneous loot: Items like body parts or other odd loot can be sold unless they are quest-related
What to Keep
- Quest items: Items with orange or brown borders are often quest-related and should be kept until the quest is complete
- Artifacts and unique items: These are usually important and should not be sold
- Potions and spell scrolls: It’s recommended to hoard most potions and scrolls for emergency use when long rests are unavailable
- Items useful for crafting or alchemy: With alchemy introduced, reagents and crafting materials should be kept as they can be valuable or used to make potions
- Keys: Although most locks can be picked, keys can be useful for certain locked areas and should be kept until fully explored
Inventory Management Tips
- Use backpacks and pouches to organize items by category (vendor trash, party necessities, weapons/armor, etc.) for easier trading and management
- Merchants keep items you sell even if they move locations, so you can buy back items if needed
Summary Table
Item Type| Suggested Action
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Common weapons & armor| Sell
Junk (silverware, ingots)| Sell
Rotten food| Sell
Non-enchanted jewelry| Sell
Gems| Sell
Books & paintings| Sell unless quest-related
Spell scrolls & potions| Keep, but can sell excess
Quest items| Keep
Artifacts & unique items| Keep
Crafting/alchemy materials| Keep
Keys| Keep until area explored
Following these guidelines will help you manage inventory space efficiently and maximize your gold income in Baldur's Gate 3
