Baldur's Gate 3 Encumbrance Glitch Fix: How to Resolve the Permanent Encumbered Issue

Baldur's Gate 3 players have been experiencing a frustrating glitch that causes characters to be permanently encumbered, severely slowing down their movement. But don't worry, there's an easy fix for this issue, and we're here to guide you through it.

Understanding Encumbrance in Baldur's Gate 3

Encumbrance is a mechanic that limits the amount of weight a character can carry based on their Strength stat. While most Dungeons & Dragons groups choose to ignore encumbrance rules due to the tedious task of tracking item weights and carrying capacities, Baldur's Gate 3 enforces these rules strictly. Once a character exceeds their carrying capacity, they receive the Encumbered debuff, causing their movement speed to slow down significantly.

What is the Encumbrance Glitch and How to Identify It?

The encumbrance glitch occurs when a character dies while encumbered and is then revived, resulting in a permanent Encumbered status. To confirm if your character is affected by the glitch, follow these steps:

• Save your game to avoid losing any progress.
• Strip your character of all items and equipment.
• Drop every item in their inventory.

If your character is still encumbered after stripping them of all items, then you have the glitch.

How to Fix the Encumbrance Glitch

To fix the encumbrance glitch, you'll need to max out the character's encumbrance. Here's how:

Max out the character's encumbrance: Give them as many items as possible from other party members and pick up as much random junk from the ground. You'll eventually reach a point where you cannot give the character any more items. Once this happens, you'll receive a new debuff effect, reflecting their maximum encumbrance.

Wait a few seconds, and the glitched encumbrance debuff will vanish. You can then remove all unnecessary items from the character, and they should be fixed once you hit their correct carry weight. They will no longer be encumbered and can move at their normal speed.

An Alternate Fix for the Encumbered Bug

Alternatively, you can fix the encumbrance glitch by:

Killing the encumbered character: Wait patiently until the debuff vanishes from their icon, and then revive them. This allows for a smooth return of their inventory, making the process more manageable.

While the encumbrance glitch can be frustrating, it's easily fixed, and the method outlined above should resolve the issue for most players. It's worth noting that this glitch, along with many others, will likely be addressed in future updates to the game. For now, this fix should get your character moving at their normal speed once again.

Have you encountered the encumbrance glitch in Baldur's Gate 3? Share your experiences and any tips you've discovered in the comments below.