Even though Slinging Shoes aren’t the best gear for Act 3, they are probably one of the funniest and most unusual pairs of shoes inBaldur’s Gate 3. Besides the fact that you can use them for their intended purpose, Slinging Shoes are agreat weaponthat deals 2d4 Psychic damage. In addition, like a boomerang, these shoes always return to the owner.
Of course, these shoes do not have the highest damage numbers, but the ability tokick some boss to deathwith a shoe will undoubtedly make your playthrough more fun. But first, players will have to find some fish to convince the merchant to give them such a valuable magical item.
How to Get Slinging Shoes in BG3
The only way to get Slinging Shoes inBaldur’s Gate 3is to trade them for fish or magical items with a flying cat named Tara. This magical creature is Gale’s Cat, and you may meet her during Act 3 on the roof of theOpen Hand Temple. However, she won’t wait for you in one place and certainly will not offer to buy Slinging Shoes until you fulfill several requirements.
Players must go to Sword Coast Couriers and talk to Postmaster Danzo regarding postal matters. He will tell you that the carrier pigeons have disappeared somewhere and ask for your help. He is ready to pay for any unopened letter; so after receiving the Find the Missing Letters quest, you will sooner or later reach the roof of the Open Hand Temple and meet with Tara. Next, you need to follow definite steps to get Slinging Shoes:
As mentioned before, you can use Slinging Shoes as a weapon, throwing them at enemies and dealing 2D4 psychic damage. The special magic that the shoes are endowed with makes them return to the owner, which makes them a fun and convenient ranged weapon. However, if you decide to use Slinging Shoes as an item of clothing, you will receive +1 to your Dexterity checks, which is also not bad.
