hotfix · January 9, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Hotfix 16 Adds Magic Pockets and Adjusts Cazador
Larian Studios has pushed Hotfix 16 for Baldur's Gate 3, introducing remote access to camp inventory quest items, major combat adjustments for Cazador, and stability fixes across all platforms.
Larian Studios has released Hotfix 16 for Baldur's Gate 3. The update targets progression blockers, improves inventory flow with remote camp access for quest items, and tightens mechanics for several endgame encounters.
Inventory and Quality of Life
Players can now access certain quest-related items immediately, even if those items reside in the camp chest or in the inventory of a companion waiting at camp. Cross-save functionality no longer syncs modded saves due to console incompatibilities. Waypoints now feature location-based categories, and stealing hundreds of items at once no longer freezes the game for extended periods.
Combat and Balance Adjustments
Cazador receives three variations of his Legendary Action depending on his Ritual charges, along with a unique mist form on Tactician difficulty that applies a necrotic aura. Balthazar's Spectral Form now triggers correctly upon taking damage after a successful saving throw. Additionally, ability drain can no longer reduce a target's ability score below 1, and weapons utilizing spellcasting ability modifiers now properly select the highest applicable value.
Honour Mode Fixes
Honour Mode introduces several specific corrections. The Eggbearer condition now applies properly when the mummy owlbear is dead while the daddy owlbear remains alive. Smite spell damage now correctly triggers items that activate when the user takes damage, and Auntie Ethel properly uses Weird Magic Surge when struck by Repelling Blast.
Flow, Quests, and Companion Logic
Act III progression loops that incorrectly sent players back to Act II have been resolved. Karlach now triggers her Avernus scene regardless of avatar status, and Wyll follows her correctly. Barcus Wroot now appears properly at Last Light Inn if saved from previous encounters, and Raphael no longer makes surprise appearances in the Epilogue if players killed him after making a deal.
Stability and Performance
The hotfix fixes multiple crash vectors, including quickloading, changing VSync settings, destroying the spiderweb beneath the Spider Matriarch, and switching between party members. Gortash fight grenade launchers no longer bypass Turn-Based Mode to deploy real-time explosives.
Why this patch matters
Hotfix 16 delivers much-needed inventory conveniences alongside critical stability fixes and targeted encounter adjustments for high-difficulty runs.