The TRUE power of Cloak of the Sewers is that the statues in Trademeet will look like whatever shape your party has when you complete the quest. Make the people remember and venerate you by erecting a statue of a rat or slime.
Oh yeah, I knew that. In fact (in OG BG2) I made sure my ENTIRE PARTY took on different forms for the Trademeet reward. Druids shapeshifting, Wizards casting Polymorph Self, and non-spellcasters using the Cloak of the Sewers! It made for a damn funny ring of statues in the town center!
my man i absolutely adore your content. it makes me so happy to see there is SOMEONE who puts this much time and effort into one of my favorite games of all time. You're like THE guy for BG1/2. Reminds me of the real nitty gritty content creators for D2 that i love. Thank you! you showcase a level of depth to these games most people have no idea about.
Incredible, Spells/HLAs/Classes/Companions/Weapons and now an Armour/Equipment guide too? You're a legend, thank you for giving so much to these games and the community!
HISTORY IS MADE!! Bless you Dav! Catching up when I can, usually before bed. And now I open my eyes to this notification. I sense that ascending will happen soon!
There is something strangely comforting in following the stream of someone playing your favorite childhood game over and over, kind of like validating your own childhood while showing you how much more there is to it
Same here. I have had a COSMICALLY SHIT year and Davaeorn videos have kept me sane and safe through it. I'm a game designer and I've gotten great inspiration here for cool spell systems etc.
It is always a treat when you share your knowledge and wisdom of Baldur's Gate. I remeber when during my first playthrough of BG 2 I did get my first drow armors in Underdark. I was really excited about then only to get trolled by game, instantly at the start of a next chapter. 😂
Surprised you didn't mention that Druids can equip Ankheg Plate Mail. Not that many of us run pure-class druids (especially ones that aren't Avengers or Shapeshifters), but definitely worth noting! Awesome guide thank you!!
I've played BG so much as a good party that it's mentally ingrained. Twice I tried the bad route and couldn't get into it. Now I'm listening to a guy who talks up Korgan and the man coat every opportunity.
About the Vhailor’s Helm, the lower level simulacrum is created by copying your character and absorbing level. So you can restore the level of the simulacrum using a restoration spell! Super useful to get better Thaco and spells will do more damage !
Silver Ion Stone can be incredibly useful for one reason in Ascension. You can recruit Balthazar to fight the final battle with you if you have 19 Wisdom (even if you are evil). Drink a wisdom potion and wear this stone and you get your 19 Wis. Balthazar makes the final battle a hell of a lot easier, especially with SCS on insane.
1:18:00 Davaeorn, the Wolfsbane charm isn't in BG2. It's in BG1 on the Isle of Balduran, Dradeel gives it to you after retrieving his spell book I believe. It's been quite some time since I've played BG1 though so I may be misremembering however.
sometime in june he said on stream the armor guide would be coming by the end of the month, didn't quite make it, but here it is, finally! because he is consistent like that.
9:01 Abishai Hide let's Fighter/Cleric multiclass PCs and Rangers (like Minsc and Valygar) get to 100% physical resistance too, not just Barb and Dwarven Defender. Armor of Faith 25% (the spell), Defender of Easthaven (20%), Hardiness 40% and Abishai Hide (15%) make exactly 100% physical resistance. Of course, because of low caster levels of rangers, it will take them longer, 100% only comes at 5.7M XP. Additionally, not just "any fighter ethos" can get damn close to 100% with it as it's not usable by Paladins, 12:46 Ankheg plate in BG2 doesn't drop as far as I remember, but there are Ankheg in Windspear hills that drop the scales and Cromwell can forge the armor for 5000g. 13:21 IMO the best part about Ankheg Plate mail is that pure druids (Faldorn) can use it. 17:31 Ashen Scales are from Bodhi's Lair (Chapter 3), *not* Umar Hills. 21:24 Corthala Family Armor fun fact 1: it's a chainmail that looks like studded leather. Fun fact 2: In classic BG2 you are able to equip this on a Fighter/Mage, Thief/Mage (and Fighter/Cleric I think) if you meet the stat requirements which is pretty amazing imo. However, in BG2EE it is only usable by Valygar. 24:13 Dark Elven Chain +1 comes from the Viconia Romance, a handmaiden of Lloth hunting her drops it. 29:49 Firecam Full-Plate Armor - I don't agree with the rating. Inquisitors are already immune to some effects that free action protects against (which is not mentioned here), though the part of not being able to be hasted is only a problem if you forget about this, which is a *player* related problem, not the item. Full plate +2 with added saves and free action, really strong item to get for free early on for Keldorn, although of course it gets outscaled eventually. Fun fact: Monks can use this in classic BG2 if they meet the stat requirements.
I love this game. I am playing my first game since Skyrim came out, so it is new again. I quickly remembered why I don't care for companions and after actually restarting I am playing a solo cavalier and loving every bit.
Great video, Dav! 😊 Been looking forward to this one, for sure! 😊 Your guides have been really helpful to this 20+ year veteran of the BG-series; I'm still amazed that this game somehow can hold my interest and investement after all these years! 😄😊
Those HP regeneration items are good to swap in and out of before resting or traveling between maps because the game calculates how much you would have healed in that passage of time. 1hp/round is garbage in real time, but that's 10hp/turn, or 50hp/hour, or 400hp/rest, which is good for a full restore.
The best thing about the Ankheg Armor is how early you get it. There is one sitting in a tree in Nashkel for free. I will likely have 2 suits of it before I even clear out the mines.
"I don't talk to people who are playing this game for the first time." Oh yes you do ^^ Only played Icewind Dale 1 as a kid and was totally overwhelmed by it so I watch or listen to your videos while playing BG1
You my friend are a absolute legend. After owning Bg1 and 2ee for years, I finally am enjoying it after my daughter named my character Horatio Turbot! I have just flooded the mines and I have sound your channel yesterday. The detail that you put into your videos is astounding thank you. I am still learning the game mechanics even now
Dav I know it's ultimately a small thing you say at the end of your videos, the the fact that you add that "God Loves You" to your outro just feels so genuine and reminds me of that.
2:30:37 You can get as many Rings of Fire Control as you want. Just rest in the same area where you kill the Insane Dwarf Warrior that drops the ring. Usually you get an encounter with Umber Hulks but sometimes the rest encounter will spawn the same Insane Dwarf Warrior droping the ring everytime you kill him. I managed to get 12 rings, and entire party inmune to fire!
Boots of the West is a cut item still in the game files. Unfinished Business adds it to Valygar's ranger buddy outside the cabin. (UB also adds a cut bastard sword +1 with 50% fire res to the other ranger's cabin)
Just saying but Darkmail +3 can be worn by barbarians at a point when they really have nothing better to use. Basically until the Chosen of Cyric encounter and that is only if you are using the mod. Doomplate +3 is also good in Spellhold if you install the big boy component from SCS where your items are taken from party. It's used in Spellhold including the Irenicus encounter. Similarly Ring of Regeneration is also very relevant in Spellhold when you install the SCS component which makes Bodhi hunt you. You can't really rest so that +1 HP / round is a good way of regenerating wounded characters while walking.
I was a little worried where Davaeorn was going at first when he mentioned furries and the wolf cloak, then running off with Jaheira into the woods. Thankfully he restrained himself from any further details. Haha! Great list, thanks for the video!
Nice video! I have been binging your guide videos and they are very helpful for someone that only played causually as a kid (over 15 years ago). I think you should do a bestiary video too!
Absolutely love this! Excellent job on trying out all of these items! I also like the way that you differentiate between items that work well in BG1, BG2, and TOB (which can be obvious, but hearing it from an expert is great). Well done and thank you!
I really like the "helm of opposite alignement" in BG1. Mostly because I prefer playing a good party, but I also want Viconia on my team. So with this nice headgear I don't have to check my reputation all the time in order to prevent Vicci from running off. Also its kinda funny to be a good guy, but giving someone a cursed helmet to break their free will.
Davaeorn! You explain really well. Right at the start for basic chain mail you brought the example of Drizzt wearing it and I remember one play through I somwhow beat Drizzt with a level 2 character using mace (Stupifier). So now I learn how I was able to achieve this.
Hi Davaeorn. I just want you to know your content has been really helpful and entertaining for me. When I as young this game was too hard to understand so i gave up early. Because of your channel, 20 years later I got back into it and loved it. I recently installed all those mods for my next playthrough. Keep it up. You are the best.
Awesome!!!❤❤❤ 15:01 The Armor of Missile Attraction...according to the description for the Reflection Shield, it will reflect a SUCCESSFUL missile attack...this would be prefect, with an AC of 15 ( 🤣 ) to missile attacks...😮 22:28 According to the Wiki, certain classes can wear this armor without Use Any Item if you meet the stat requirements. 🧐 24:43 This is dropped from the Handmaiden who comes after Viconia, if you're romancing her. 2:15:26 If you're using a scroll of Clairvoyance, this will reveal the entire map, above or below ground. No fog of war. (but of course, enemies are still invisible) I've read from 2 different sources that this helm will show you evil creatures (red glow) in a map within your sight range, even if you don't have line of sight, (like they're in the next room) thus allowing you to know where your enemies are. The setup seems iffy, but in theory this could be of value in setting up ambushes and such. 2:37:11 And Mass Cure. Dan, you've mentioned before how you think Mass Cure was lame? It's NOT. It works if the party is Improved Invisible. 😮😮😮
Great video, thanks! Minus style points for that Vermintide remark, but that's okay :) Your videos always spark in me a desire to come back to the trilogy. I guess that's what I'll do after BG3 :)
To pipe in on the Periapt of Proof Against Poison, I've found a really amazing use for it in Spellhold on No Reloads. The Gesen Bow room with the golems that spawn, I will equip it on the best archer (I usually run with the Kivan mod anyway) and plink away while they can't get out of the door. Any way to safely do that room on No Reloads is absolutely welcome to me.
I think a lot of magic armor is worse than normal armor and a +1/+2 ring/cloak of protection, until you get some really good armor or other rings and cloaks, which is a big ask for 6 characters. Also any item that gives even a tiny amount of HP regen is good for healing to full on an 8 hour travel.
There's an option on Tweaks mod that lets you change protection items and armor restrictions. Dav has it on magical armor and one protection item allowed. He had it for so long this way he probably forgot to put a disclaimer, which is a big oversight. There are very, very few magical armors that are worth it over a +2 ring or cloak. In vanilla it's imo only human flesh and red dragon scale.
@@Anterwaare306I was unaware of this mod (I only play vanilla on a tablet). I agree though, unmodded, I think most of the time you’re better off with mundane armor and a ring of protection for better saves, unless the benefit from the armor is especially good.
You missed a bunch The Discipliner/Ring of Folly: can be used with limited wish to generate infinite vampires for XP Keepsake Locket: you talk about Anomen's romance ring, you gotta talk about Jaheira's Dale's Protector: you scrolled right past it Ring of human influence: you scrolled right past it Topsider's Crutch: you scrolled right past it
"The Discipliner/Ring of Folly: can be used with limited wish to generate infinite vampires for XP" We can't all have this level of galaxy-brain. That's amazing!
Great, im now imagining Anomen eating hotdogs while in a sanctuary and turning undeads while Neera is being "quirky" and limited wishing in hordes of vampires.
2:18:52 I like putting Vhailor's Helm on my Archer. If I'm fighting a boss that can be hit with +3 I'll have both the Archer and the simulacrum holding Tuigan Bow for the APR, then I rain Called Shots until the boss collapses from stats death (Called Shot drains strength after level 12.) Sometimes happens before the boss has even fallen below half HP.
@@LightWavess And then almost gets one shot because no helmet. Not quite as bad as monk, because d10+massive CON bonus, but still risky to go into melee. Pray enemies don't roll 20s back to back.
@@dive_bomb3r difference is still noticeable having -5 AC and getting hit to crit vs being hit all the time because you're naked in melee, ofc that being said it's only really usable on Kensai aside of that it's just if you're worried about magic missile
@@dive_bomb3r Ive started making comparisons recently and ive noticed Kensai feels like a better monk class because of ridiculous Thaco gains and HP and in my opinion if you wanna play a monk without mods (RR for stones or Darkveil, HLA mod) you might as well just play Kensai. Kensai throwing daggers devastates BG1
I initially created this for myself but thought it might be helpful to share. Please help me correct it, as I put it together quickly and am sure there are errors or omissions. The timestamps may not always be perfectly accurate, and some unranked items might actually be ranked by Davaeorn, to whom I extend my gratitude for this marvelous guide. CHEST EQUIPMENTS 1. S++ Tier 1. ROBE OF VECNA [46:29] 2. S+ Tier 1. ABISHAI HIDE [09:31] 2. DROW CHAIN MAIL [26:33] 3. GORGON PLATE [30:43] 4. HUMAN FLESH [33:47] 5. RED DRAGON SCALE [42:46] 6. SILVER DRAGON SCALE [52:16] 3. S Tier 1. AEGER'S HIDE [11:31] 2. CORTHALA FAMILY ARMOR [21:55] 4. A Tier 1. ARMOR OF THE HART [15:40] 2. ASLYFERUND ELVEN CHAIN [18:08] 3. BLUE DRAGON PLATE [21:07] 4. DROW ELVEN CHAIN [27:57] 5. ENKIDU'S FULL PLATE [28:57] 6. YELLOW DRAGON SCALE ARMOR [01:01:01] 5. B Tier 1. BLADESINGER CHAIN [20:43] 2. DROW ADAMANTINE CHAIN [26:06] 3. FIRECAM FULL-PLATE ARMOR [29:49] 4. GRANDMASTER'S ARMOR [32:05] 5. JANSEN ADVENTUREWEAR [35:31] 6. MELODIC CHAIN [38:28] 7. PLATE OF BALDURAN [41:00] 8. ROBE OF INVOCATION [44:50] 9. ROBE OF THE EVIL/GOOD/NEUTRAL ARCHMAGI [49:13] 10. SHADOW ARMOR [49:49] 11. SHURUPPAK'S PLATE [51:45] 12. SKIN OF THE GHOUL [54:17] 13. TRAVELER'S ROBE [56:50] 14. TUNIC OF BLINDEYE [57:22] 6. C Tier 1. ADVENTURER'S ROBE [10:20] 2. ARMOR OF DEEP NIGHT [13:47] 3. ARMOR OF THE VIPER [16:44] 4. CRIMSON CHAIN [23:58] 5. DARKMAIL [25:05] 6. FALLORAIN'S PLATE [29:47] 7. KNAVE'S ROBE [37:41] 8. MAGE ROBE OF COLD/FIRE/ELECTRIC RESISTANCE [37:45] 9. MAIL OF THE DEAD [38:03] 10. MITHRAL CHAIN MAIL [38:57] 11. ORC LEATHER [40:27] 12. ROBE OF GOODMAN HAYES [43:51] 13. ROBE OF THE APPRENTI [48:44] 14. SYLVAN CHAIN [55:47] 7. Not Ranked 1. ASHEN SCALES [17:42] 2. BIG METAL UNIT [19:10] 3. ANKHEG PLATE MAIL [10:30] 4. DARK ELVEN CHAIN [24:39] 5. ARMOR OF FAITH [14:22] 6. DELVER'S PLATE [25:39] 7. DOOMPLATE [25:47] 8. DROW FULL PLATE [28:12] 9. KARAJAH'S LIFE AND DEATH [37:24] 10. MITHRAL FIELD PLATE [40:11] 11. ROBE OF RED FLAMES [45:37] 12. SHADOW DRAGON SCALE [50:45] 13. STUDDED LEATHER OF THORNS [54:49] 14. T'RACHIE'S PLATE [56:02] 15. THE NIGHT'S GIFT [56:49] 16. WHITE DRAGON SCALE [01:00:12] 8. RP Item 1. JESTER'S CHAIN [36:40] 2. HIDE ARMOR [32:59]
24:14 thats a base game item actually. You get it from the handmaiden of lolth who tracks down viconia. I think you only get this interaction if you are romancing her though.
Liches, dragons, mind flayers, etc etc all have passive see invisibility that goes right through it. If you're fighting rayic gethras or some humanoid wizard the cloak will make you immune to their divination spells, but against high level magical enemies it does nothing.
The restrictions for rings, cloaks, and necklaces of protection make regular armor and a ring better than most magic armor. The trade-off of giving up saves is hard.
Hide Armor were actually added for Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack back in 1999. It were eventually ported over to Baldur's Gate 2. Just want to point out. Makes sense since many back then skipped Baldur's Gate entirely and went straight to Baldur's Gate 2. No matter, it is an weak, useless armor.
You forgot Neera's quest reward - Robe of Goodman Hayes which is S+ tier for a neutral wild mage: it gives permanent Chaos Shield which is *cumulative* with wild mage's Improved Chaos Shield spell which gives +40 to the wild surge roll. While not so awesome for a battle, it is great for pre-buffing using NRD which would succeed a lot more often, especially for a high level mage with Thayan Circlet. Works on 2.6 - both vanilla and SCS.
The victor deals 2x 2d6 so its 4d6 with no save and despite looking like scorcher it actually deals magical damage and not fire so its useful against more enemies since fire res is common.
The Visage is great. Static immunities are S tier for when you lose your buffs, plus Chosen of Cyric and Watcher's Keep Level 3. Always keep them. The Acid Breath is great since Save vs Death at -4 or be knocked out for 2 rounds on mages.
Ever thought about covering some of the counsel only stuff like special ammo, selunes blade, cow spell or gorion magic missile/lightning bolt? There’s some weird stuff like the belt you can toggle to plate armor. The bow that shoots fire wielded by phoenix guard. Some other oddities to a necklace that functions as boots of speed with blur sw1h99 gets you sword of chaos bg1. Can’t remember everything but og BG had some weird things you could mess around with.
Great vid as always, Dav! Thanks for your efforts Definitely seems like Chosen of Cyric encounter adds a disproportionate amount of S tier items compared to the rest of the game...!
I really have to wonder why. The mod is there to rebalance rogues, but it adds an entire set of ToB worthy items for all classes? Da fuq? Arguably it's needed because of how crazy SCS ascension is, but it still seems like a strange decision.
@daveorn would you be willing to do a weapon guide? Maybe go through the best weapons in the game and which classes benefit the most from their use? Thanks!
32:56 Hide Armor was added in ToTSC, not BG2- same with scimitars. You can buy it in Ulgoth's Beard and Durlag's Tower Now, I've no idea *why* they added it, but, still
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S++-tier, reserved for the few videos you cannot live without or are just so so enjoyable. Can't say enough great things about it. Watch it.
For real I love listening to him talking about the game. Dudes put so much passion into it. We need another infinity engine game to enjoy
Davaeorn=The Baldur's Gate Goat.
Godbless
Low key would watch his asmr channel if he had one
@@GVS it feels like there is a missed opportunity for him to not claim the title “Baldur’s Goat”
1:31 Tiers
2:20 Armor Classes
3:28 Armors
6:18 Types of Attack
8:21 Armors 2
46:42 Casting Speed
48:39 Armors 3
1:01:59 Armors (Summary)
1:02:40 Amulets
1:18:35 Boots
1:25:23 Cloaks
1:41:11 Gloves
1:50:09 Helmets
2:21:32 Rings
2:37:55 Shields
2:48:50 Belts
I've been waiting over 20 years for this
Amor types are better organized in a table:
Crush Slash Pierce/Missile
Leather 8 8 10
Hide 6 6 8
Studded 7 5 6
Chainmail 7 3 5
Splintmail 2 4 3
Plate 3 0 3
Ankheg plate 1 -2 0
Full plate 1 -3 -2
Ankeg busted. And u get 2 in bg1
The TRUE power of Cloak of the Sewers is that the statues in Trademeet will look like whatever shape your party has when you complete the quest.
Make the people remember and venerate you by erecting a statue of a rat or slime.
fantastic tip: I'll try it
Oh yeah, I knew that.
In fact (in OG BG2) I made sure my ENTIRE PARTY took on different forms for the Trademeet reward. Druids shapeshifting, Wizards casting Polymorph Self, and non-spellcasters using the Cloak of the Sewers!
It made for a damn funny ring of statues in the town center!
Hooooooly shhhh... it works in EE? I need, REALLY need to try this. Hell, I want shapechange to different monsters 😃
my man i absolutely adore your content. it makes me so happy to see there is SOMEONE who puts this much time and effort into one of my favorite games of all time. You're like THE guy for BG1/2. Reminds me of the real nitty gritty content creators for D2 that i love. Thank you! you showcase a level of depth to these games most people have no idea about.
god bless friend thanks for watching
Incredible, Spells/HLAs/Classes/Companions/Weapons and now an Armour/Equipment guide too?
You're a legend, thank you for giving so much to these games and the community!
He already has posted those
@@gr8ape111 cant reed
This guy's just a gift that keeps on givin' to our 'lil community. Thanks for all the guides Davaeorn!
HISTORY IS MADE!!
Bless you Dav!
Catching up when I can, usually before bed. And now I open my eyes to this notification. I sense that ascending will happen soon!
Dude, youre a legend. Your videos help me go through a rough times
There is something strangely comforting in following the stream of someone playing your favorite childhood game over and over, kind of like validating your own childhood while showing you how much more there is to it
Same here. I have had a COSMICALLY SHIT year and Davaeorn videos have kept me sane and safe through it. I'm a game designer and I've gotten great inspiration here for cool spell systems etc.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's finally here. Thanks a lot for the upload Dav, great guide!
It is always a treat when you share your knowledge and wisdom of Baldur's Gate.
I remeber when during my first playthrough of BG 2 I did get my first drow armors in Underdark. I was really excited about then only to get trolled by game, instantly at the start of a next chapter. 😂
Surprised you didn't mention that Druids can equip Ankheg Plate Mail. Not that many of us run pure-class druids (especially ones that aren't Avengers or Shapeshifters), but definitely worth noting!
Awesome guide thank you!!
Earned my sub. These games came out when I was like 4 and I didn’t get to play them till adulthood thanks 🙏
god bless buddy
I absolutely love these long videos. The longer and more thorough, the better!
I've played BG so much as a good party that it's mentally ingrained. Twice I tried the bad route and couldn't get into it. Now I'm listening to a guy who talks up Korgan and the man coat every opportunity.
About the Vhailor’s Helm, the lower level simulacrum is created by copying your character and absorbing level. So you can restore the level of the simulacrum using a restoration spell! Super useful to get better Thaco and spells will do more damage !
This is actually corrected in enhanced edition (sorry for false hope!)
@@charlescoste2961 All these fun removed cheeses make me want to play unenhanced.
@@charlescoste2961damn 😰
Silver Ion Stone can be incredibly useful for one reason in Ascension. You can recruit Balthazar to fight the final battle with you if you have 19 Wisdom (even if you are evil). Drink a wisdom potion and wear this stone and you get your 19 Wis. Balthazar makes the final battle a hell of a lot easier, especially with SCS on insane.
Or you drink two potions....
everyone knows that if you drink two potions of "set your wis to 18" you set it to 19, of course@@George-iz2ce
@@George-iz2cethe potion doesnt increase wis by a flat amount, it raises it to 18 instead
Ah right, I confused that with the INT potions which provide a stackable bonus@@gingergreenmashups
1:18:00 Davaeorn, the Wolfsbane charm isn't in BG2. It's in BG1 on the Isle of Balduran, Dradeel gives it to you after retrieving his spell book I believe. It's been quite some time since I've played BG1 though so I may be misremembering however.
Seriously i was never happier to see a notification on youtube. My Man S- tier content. Keep up the good work
sometime in june he said on stream the armor guide would be coming by the end of the month, didn't quite make it, but here it is, finally! because he is consistent like that.
9:01 Abishai Hide let's Fighter/Cleric multiclass PCs and Rangers (like Minsc and Valygar) get to 100% physical resistance too, not just Barb and Dwarven Defender. Armor of Faith 25% (the spell), Defender of Easthaven (20%), Hardiness 40% and Abishai Hide (15%) make exactly 100% physical resistance. Of course, because of low caster levels of rangers, it will take them longer, 100% only comes at 5.7M XP.
Additionally, not just "any fighter ethos" can get damn close to 100% with it as it's not usable by Paladins,
12:46 Ankheg plate in BG2 doesn't drop as far as I remember, but there are Ankheg in Windspear hills that drop the scales and Cromwell can forge the armor for 5000g.
13:21 IMO the best part about Ankheg Plate mail is that pure druids (Faldorn) can use it.
17:31 Ashen Scales are from Bodhi's Lair (Chapter 3), *not* Umar Hills.
21:24 Corthala Family Armor fun fact 1: it's a chainmail that looks like studded leather. Fun fact 2: In classic BG2 you are able to equip this on a Fighter/Mage, Thief/Mage (and Fighter/Cleric I think) if you meet the stat requirements which is pretty amazing imo. However, in BG2EE it is only usable by Valygar.
24:13 Dark Elven Chain +1 comes from the Viconia Romance, a handmaiden of Lloth hunting her drops it.
29:49 Firecam Full-Plate Armor - I don't agree with the rating. Inquisitors are already immune to some effects that free action protects against (which is not mentioned here), though the part of not being able to be hasted is only a problem if you forget about this, which is a *player* related problem, not the item. Full plate +2 with added saves and free action, really strong item to get for free early on for Keldorn, although of course it gets outscaled eventually. Fun fact: Monks can use this in classic BG2 if they meet the stat requirements.
Dav's BG guides are absolute S++ tier. I can't say enough good things about them.
I love this game. I am playing my first game since Skyrim came out, so it is new again. I quickly remembered why I don't care for companions and after actually restarting I am playing a solo cavalier and loving every bit.
Your shorts only recently started to appear on my feed. Love this content
Great video, Dav! 😊 Been looking forward to this one, for sure! 😊 Your guides have been really helpful to this 20+ year veteran of the BG-series; I'm still amazed that this game somehow can hold my interest and investement after all these years! 😄😊
A very early christmas this year with this video out today. What a treat! Thank you, thank you :)
Those HP regeneration items are good to swap in and out of before resting or traveling between maps because the game calculates how much you would have healed in that passage of time. 1hp/round is garbage in real time, but that's 10hp/turn, or 50hp/hour, or 400hp/rest, which is good for a full restore.
Exactly, sure more useful than selling them
The best thing about the Ankheg Armor is how early you get it. There is one sitting in a tree in Nashkel for free. I will likely have 2 suits of it before I even clear out the mines.
"I don't talk to people who are playing this game for the first time." Oh yes you do ^^
Only played Icewind Dale 1 as a kid and was totally overwhelmed by it so I watch or listen to your videos while playing BG1
Thanks!! Excited to replay this waiting for BG3
Ye gods he made another one!
Thank you, Dav. BG2 is a gift that keeps giving and so are you.
I love your guides they are super useful and very well made. thank you
God bless buddy thanks for watching!
You my friend are a absolute legend. After owning Bg1 and 2ee for years, I finally am enjoying it after my daughter named my character Horatio Turbot! I have just flooded the mines and I have sound your channel yesterday. The detail that you put into your videos is astounding thank you. I am still learning the game mechanics even now
God bless buddy don't watch it with her I swear alot XD
@@Davaeornlol 😆 fair enough I will make sure I'm out of earshot!
this guy is like the god of BG, hes good
Dav I know it's ultimately a small thing you say at the end of your videos, the the fact that you add that "God Loves You" to your outro just feels so genuine and reminds me of that.
Holy shit I never thought the day would come. Time for another run
2:30:37 You can get as many Rings of Fire Control as you want. Just rest in the same area where you kill the Insane Dwarf Warrior that drops the ring. Usually you get an encounter with Umber Hulks but sometimes the rest encounter will spawn the same Insane Dwarf Warrior droping the ring everytime you kill him. I managed to get 12 rings, and entire party inmune to fire!
wow thats crazy cheers for the tip
Will have to try this, thanks
Boots of the West is a cut item still in the game files. Unfinished Business adds it to Valygar's ranger buddy outside the cabin. (UB also adds a cut bastard sword +1 with 50% fire res to the other ranger's cabin)
Honey wake up, new Davaeorn vid just dropped
TorGal can see through invisibility because... *sniff* *sniff* *sniff* *sniff* I smell you! I do... you gradunk no be hiding on TorGal!
Just saying but Darkmail +3 can be worn by barbarians at a point when they really have nothing better to use. Basically until the Chosen of Cyric encounter and that is only if you are using the mod.
Doomplate +3 is also good in Spellhold if you install the big boy component from SCS where your items are taken from party. It's used in Spellhold including the Irenicus encounter.
Similarly Ring of Regeneration is also very relevant in Spellhold when you install the SCS component which makes Bodhi hunt you. You can't really rest so that +1 HP / round is a good way of regenerating wounded characters while walking.
I was a little worried where Davaeorn was going at first when he mentioned furries and the wolf cloak, then running off with Jaheira into the woods. Thankfully he restrained himself from any further details. Haha! Great list, thanks for the video!
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Nice video! I have been binging your guide videos and they are very helpful for someone that only played causually as a kid (over 15 years ago). I think you should do a bestiary video too!
bump, this is legit a good idea. Could have a few different videos for undead/spiders/ogres/drow etc
Yep exactly! It could be especially useful for the SCS mod since it changes a lot in regards to monster abilities
Absolutely love this! Excellent job on trying out all of these items! I also like the way that you differentiate between items that work well in BG1, BG2, and TOB (which can be obvious, but hearing it from an expert is great). Well done and thank you!
It’s here, it’s finally here!
I really like the "helm of opposite alignement" in BG1. Mostly because I prefer playing a good party, but I also want Viconia on my team. So with this nice headgear I don't have to check my reputation all the time in order to prevent Vicci from running off. Also its kinda funny to be a good guy, but giving someone a cursed helmet to break their free will.
Davaeorn! You explain really well. Right at the start for basic chain mail you brought the example of Drizzt wearing it and I remember one play through I somwhow beat Drizzt with a level 2 character using mace (Stupifier). So now I learn how I was able to achieve this.
Hi Davaeorn. I just want you to know your content has been really helpful and entertaining for me. When I as young this game was too hard to understand so i gave up early. Because of your channel, 20 years later I got back into it and loved it. I recently installed all those mods for my next playthrough. Keep it up. You are the best.
Awesome!!!❤❤❤
15:01 The Armor of Missile Attraction...according to the description for the Reflection Shield, it will reflect a SUCCESSFUL missile attack...this would be prefect, with an AC of 15 ( 🤣 ) to missile attacks...😮
22:28 According to the Wiki, certain classes can wear this armor without Use Any Item if you meet the stat requirements. 🧐
24:43 This is dropped from the Handmaiden who comes after Viconia, if you're romancing her.
2:15:26 If you're using a scroll of Clairvoyance, this will reveal the entire map, above or below ground. No fog of war. (but of course, enemies are still invisible) I've read from 2 different sources that this helm will show you evil creatures (red glow) in a map within your sight range, even if you don't have line of sight, (like they're in the next room) thus allowing you to know where your enemies are. The setup seems iffy, but in theory this could be of value in setting up ambushes and such.
2:37:11 And Mass Cure. Dan, you've mentioned before how you think Mass Cure was lame? It's NOT. It works if the party is Improved Invisible. 😮😮😮
Nice one on the Armor of Missile Attraction and Reflection Shield combo 😊
Man, your work is so helpful, thank you.
Great video, thanks! Minus style points for that Vermintide remark, but that's okay :)
Your videos always spark in me a desire to come back to the trilogy. I guess that's what I'll do after BG3 :)
To pipe in on the Periapt of Proof Against Poison, I've found a really amazing use for it in Spellhold on No Reloads. The Gesen Bow room with the golems that spawn, I will equip it on the best archer (I usually run with the Kivan mod anyway) and plink away while they can't get out of the door. Any way to safely do that room on No Reloads is absolutely welcome to me.
Funny how I played these games from launch, and have played D&D since 2e, yet I still find myself learning things watching Dav
New video! Thanks a lot Dav. Enjoy your streams and enjoy these guides even more.
My gawd, this slipped by me whilst i was distracted elsewhere. Good morning Dav!
You are an absolute legend, dude. Thanks for this!
Youre a legend Dav. God bless, and thanks for the constant streams!
I think im going to cry tears of joy
these series are so calming to listen to.
I think a lot of magic armor is worse than normal armor and a +1/+2 ring/cloak of protection, until you get some really good armor or other rings and cloaks, which is a big ask for 6 characters.
Also any item that gives even a tiny amount of HP regen is good for healing to full on an 8 hour travel.
There's an option on Tweaks mod that lets you change protection items and armor restrictions. Dav has it on magical armor and one protection item allowed. He had it for so long this way he probably forgot to put a disclaimer, which is a big oversight. There are very, very few magical armors that are worth it over a +2 ring or cloak. In vanilla it's imo only human flesh and red dragon scale.
@@Anterwaare306I was unaware of this mod (I only play vanilla on a tablet). I agree though, unmodded, I think most of the time you’re better off with mundane armor and a ring of protection for better saves, unless the benefit from the armor is especially good.
Hey Dav!
Ever considered doing an FAQ? I would imagine certain questions like your opinion on the Icewind Dale games or Black Pits come quite often.
Definitely need to at some point!
Ah the man that got me into the infinity engine games watches the guy that helped me beat bg 2 on insane with scs. Love it.
Dav, can you please create a playlist with this video, the HLA video, the weapons video, the classes video, and the companions videos? Thanks! 🙂
You missed a bunch
The Discipliner/Ring of Folly: can be used with limited wish to generate infinite vampires for XP
Keepsake Locket: you talk about Anomen's romance ring, you gotta talk about Jaheira's
Dale's Protector: you scrolled right past it
Ring of human influence: you scrolled right past it
Topsider's Crutch: you scrolled right past it
Circlet of Netheril: He scrolled past it
"The Discipliner/Ring of Folly: can be used with limited wish to generate infinite vampires for XP"
We can't all have this level of galaxy-brain. That's amazing!
@@ThMrksman Anomen can just blow them up too without needing to do anything
Great, im now imagining Anomen eating hotdogs while in a sanctuary and turning undeads while Neera is being "quirky" and limited wishing in hordes of vampires.
These vids are the best and will continue to be for a very long time.
You are a true bard and a true dwarf my boy
I really like these "Davaeorn's guides to everything". All hail Davaeorn, the One who surpassed Baldur's gate!
2:18:52 I like putting Vhailor's Helm on my Archer. If I'm fighting a boss that can be hit with +3 I'll have both the Archer and the simulacrum holding Tuigan Bow for the APR, then I rain Called Shots until the boss collapses from stats death (Called Shot drains strength after level 12.) Sometimes happens before the boss has even fallen below half HP.
2:16:17 "something"
Just kidding. You know I love you man. Thanks for another epic video.
Have to leave a comment to appease the RUclips algorithm gods. Legendary work, Dav!
Shield amulet is useful for kensai in BG1. It's your only source of base AC.
It's arguebly gamebreaking, suddenly that guy who's meant to get hit alot walks around with -5 AC naked
@@LightWavess And then almost gets one shot because no helmet. Not quite as bad as monk, because d10+massive CON bonus, but still risky to go into melee. Pray enemies don't roll 20s back to back.
@@dive_bomb3r difference is still noticeable having -5 AC and getting hit to crit vs being hit all the time because you're naked in melee, ofc that being said it's only really usable on Kensai aside of that it's just if you're worried about magic missile
@@dive_bomb3r Ive started making comparisons recently and ive noticed Kensai feels like a better monk class because of ridiculous Thaco gains and HP and in my opinion if you wanna play a monk without mods (RR for stones or Darkveil, HLA mod) you might as well just play Kensai.
Kensai throwing daggers devastates BG1
I initially created this for myself but thought it might be helpful to share. Please help me correct it, as I put it together quickly and am sure there are errors or omissions. The timestamps may not always be perfectly accurate, and some unranked items might actually be ranked by Davaeorn, to whom I extend my gratitude for this marvelous guide.
CHEST EQUIPMENTS
1. S++ Tier
1. ROBE OF VECNA [46:29]
2. S+ Tier
1. ABISHAI HIDE [09:31]
2. DROW CHAIN MAIL [26:33]
3. GORGON PLATE [30:43]
4. HUMAN FLESH [33:47]
5. RED DRAGON SCALE [42:46]
6. SILVER DRAGON SCALE [52:16]
3. S Tier
1. AEGER'S HIDE [11:31]
2. CORTHALA FAMILY ARMOR [21:55]
4. A Tier
1. ARMOR OF THE HART [15:40]
2. ASLYFERUND ELVEN CHAIN [18:08]
3. BLUE DRAGON PLATE [21:07]
4. DROW ELVEN CHAIN [27:57]
5. ENKIDU'S FULL PLATE [28:57]
6. YELLOW DRAGON SCALE ARMOR [01:01:01]
5. B Tier
1. BLADESINGER CHAIN [20:43]
2. DROW ADAMANTINE CHAIN [26:06]
3. FIRECAM FULL-PLATE ARMOR [29:49]
4. GRANDMASTER'S ARMOR [32:05]
5. JANSEN ADVENTUREWEAR [35:31]
6. MELODIC CHAIN [38:28]
7. PLATE OF BALDURAN [41:00]
8. ROBE OF INVOCATION [44:50]
9. ROBE OF THE EVIL/GOOD/NEUTRAL ARCHMAGI [49:13]
10. SHADOW ARMOR [49:49]
11. SHURUPPAK'S PLATE [51:45]
12. SKIN OF THE GHOUL [54:17]
13. TRAVELER'S ROBE [56:50]
14. TUNIC OF BLINDEYE [57:22]
6. C Tier
1. ADVENTURER'S ROBE [10:20]
2. ARMOR OF DEEP NIGHT [13:47]
3. ARMOR OF THE VIPER [16:44]
4. CRIMSON CHAIN [23:58]
5. DARKMAIL [25:05]
6. FALLORAIN'S PLATE [29:47]
7. KNAVE'S ROBE [37:41]
8. MAGE ROBE OF COLD/FIRE/ELECTRIC RESISTANCE [37:45]
9. MAIL OF THE DEAD [38:03]
10. MITHRAL CHAIN MAIL [38:57]
11. ORC LEATHER [40:27]
12. ROBE OF GOODMAN HAYES [43:51]
13. ROBE OF THE APPRENTI [48:44]
14. SYLVAN CHAIN [55:47]
7. Not Ranked
1. ASHEN SCALES [17:42]
2. BIG METAL UNIT [19:10]
3. ANKHEG PLATE MAIL [10:30]
4. DARK ELVEN CHAIN [24:39]
5. ARMOR OF FAITH [14:22]
6. DELVER'S PLATE [25:39]
7. DOOMPLATE [25:47]
8. DROW FULL PLATE [28:12]
9. KARAJAH'S LIFE AND DEATH [37:24]
10. MITHRAL FIELD PLATE [40:11]
11. ROBE OF RED FLAMES [45:37]
12. SHADOW DRAGON SCALE [50:45]
13. STUDDED LEATHER OF THORNS [54:49]
14. T'RACHIE'S PLATE [56:02]
15. THE NIGHT'S GIFT [56:49]
16. WHITE DRAGON SCALE [01:00:12]
8. RP Item
1. JESTER'S CHAIN [36:40]
2. HIDE ARMOR [32:59]
24:14 thats a base game item actually. You get it from the handmaiden of lolth who tracks down viconia. I think you only get this interaction if you are romancing her though.
Soo excited when I saw this drop! Great job always! You did miss the Dales protector though! 😂😂
Outstanding, simply cannot say any more transcendent things about it!
You did it!! Hell Yeah!!! Been waiting for this one.
1:40:19 So it blocks the See Invisibility SPELL but not innate See Invisibility/True Sight?
Liches, dragons, mind flayers, etc etc all have passive see invisibility that goes right through it. If you're fighting rayic gethras or some humanoid wizard the cloak will make you immune to their divination spells, but against high level magical enemies it does nothing.
The restrictions for rings, cloaks, and necklaces of protection make regular armor and a ring better than most magic armor. The trade-off of giving up saves is hard.
Did I miss something or was ring of human influence not mentioned? S tier??
I love that your videos make me want to play bg2 and then I try to play bg2 and I can't get past chapter 2
Hide Armor were actually added for Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack back in 1999. It were eventually ported over to Baldur's Gate 2. Just want to point out.
Makes sense since many back then skipped Baldur's Gate entirely and went straight to Baldur's Gate 2. No matter, it is an weak, useless armor.
Love this content! Thanks Daveorn.
To my fellow commenters, did I miss the ranking for Helm of Rock?
You forgot Neera's quest reward - Robe of Goodman Hayes which is S+ tier for a neutral wild mage: it gives permanent Chaos Shield which is *cumulative* with wild mage's Improved Chaos Shield spell which gives +40 to the wild surge roll. While not so awesome for a battle, it is great for pre-buffing using NRD which would succeed a lot more often, especially for a high level mage with Thayan Circlet.
Works on 2.6 - both vanilla and SCS.
The victor deals 2x 2d6 so its 4d6 with no save and despite looking like scorcher it actually deals magical damage and not fire so its useful against more enemies since fire res is common.
I've been waiting for this!
Great guide. Thank you. Consider making "BG's Boss Fight Guide" one day.
The Visage is great. Static immunities are S tier for when you lose your buffs, plus Chosen of Cyric and Watcher's Keep Level 3. Always keep them. The Acid Breath is great since Save vs Death at -4 or be knocked out for 2 rounds on mages.
24:21 - "Why is this here?" Dav says, and then the MUSIC starts playing very dramatically, signalling some massive mystery...such a coincidence🤣
Robe of the Archmagi also adds hood. Stylish AF.
Ever thought about covering some of the counsel only stuff like special ammo, selunes blade, cow spell or gorion magic missile/lightning bolt? There’s some weird stuff like the belt you can toggle to plate armor. The bow that shoots fire wielded by phoenix guard. Some other oddities to a necklace that functions as boots of speed with blur sw1h99 gets you sword of chaos bg1. Can’t remember everything but og BG had some weird things you could mess around with.
Great vid as always, Dav! Thanks for your efforts
Definitely seems like Chosen of Cyric encounter adds a disproportionate amount of S tier items compared to the rest of the game...!
I really have to wonder why. The mod is there to rebalance rogues, but it adds an entire set of ToB worthy items for all classes? Da fuq?
Arguably it's needed because of how crazy SCS ascension is, but it still seems like a strange decision.
Thank you so much for the knowledge!
@daveorn would you be willing to do a weapon guide? Maybe go through the best weapons in the game and which classes benefit the most from their use? Thanks!
32:56 Hide Armor was added in ToTSC, not BG2- same with scimitars. You can buy it in Ulgoth's Beard and Durlag's Tower
Now, I've no idea *why* they added it, but, still
I love you content, thumb before watching, all the best for you
Love the guide content!
Ring of Graxx Haste is supposed to be special one - it should stack with Blade's offensive stance, allowing Blade to have 10 APR.
33:00 umm ACKSHUALLY Hide Armor was actually added in Tales of the Sword Coast, not Baldur's Gate II. 🤓☝
I couldn't believe my eyes! It's here everybody! 💕
Another great guide. Hope you keep up the good work.