Looking over this list, is anyone else as pissed as I am all the new items come with plain art and are already identifed? I've missed about 6 items on the list because I thought it was just some plain normal weapon off the dudes who drop them.
The elven chain, with it's AC of 5 is pretty equivalent (but without +saves and magic res) to Mage Robes of the *alignment* Archmagi. Unless it was available sufficiently early it would get superceded for any mage dual/multi. Elven chain would still be good for bards though.
*Edit* Also, props to ajwz for the list. Good going.
The elven chain, with it's AC of 5 is pretty equivalent (but without +saves and magic res) to Mage Robes of the *alignment* Archmagi. Unless it was available sufficiently early it would get superceded for any mage dual/multi. Elven chain would still be good for bards though.
It will become available before the Nashkel Mines.
I believe it is supposed to drop on the ambush from Nashkel to Nashkel mines (you must have talked to Dorn first at the Friendly Arm Inn). However, it does not drop from the individual wearing the armor.
Also, for the Warhammer that puts you under non-detection, do you have to kill to get it or can you pickpocket?
The elven chain, with it's AC of 5 is pretty equivalent (but without +saves and magic res) to Mage Robes of the *alignment* Archmagi. Unless it was available sufficiently early it would get superceded for any mage dual/multi. Elven chain would still be good for bards though.
For an *evil* fighter/mage this would be very useful, though, as you can't get the Mage Robes of Evil Archmagi until very late in the game.
I've already done the Dorn encounter where this is meant to drop, so my evil fighter/mage has missed this, even if a bug fix adds this back in. How can I add this to my character "manually"? Can I do this with an unmodded Shadowkeeper or perhaps something else?
Definitely heard there was supposed to be some type of Elven Chainmail in the game but haven't heard of anyone finding it yet. =(
Maybe we should combine our powers to summon Phillip and Trent by midweek if no one has found it by then?
It is worn by the girl in the Dorn encounter before the Nashkel mines. Worn, but not dropped, which seems buggish.
Has anyone tried to clua it in? Like is it registered as an item in game?
Yes. Did that and put it on my PC before the encounter to compare the looks, and the armours looked identical. Read about the whereabouts of the mail in some post on the forum today, but I haven't been able to find it again. The resource code is CHAN12.
How do you "clua it in"? Is there a guide to how to do this sort of thing? Thanks
If you look at the customizing your game sticky it'll show you how to edit the baldur .ini to enable cheat codes.
I've now tried that but neither ctrl-space nor ctrl-m seems to do anything in game (and yes I did restart after editing and saving baldur.ini - does the key combination have to be done on a particular screen?
I don't know I haven't tried it myself yet. Honestly as active as I am on these forums I've barely touched the game just due to time issues and commitments elsewhere.
@Oxford_Guy yeah, it would be great for you if you are evil. I am surprised it is only 5AC, my robes of good alignment are better then. Kindda sucks really. But anyway, if it is only AC5 it cant be for balance reasons that it isnt dropped. Maybe an oversight?
@Oxford_Guy yeah, it would be great for you if you are evil. I am surprised it is only 5AC, my robes of good alignment are better then. Kindda sucks really. But anyway, if it is only AC5 it cant be for balance reasons that it isnt dropped. Maybe an oversight?
Okay, I've managed to CLUA the elven armour into the game now, as I've done the encounter where this is meant to be dropped, this wouldn't be considered "cheating" I hope!
Great for my evil elf fighter mage, given the difficulty in not getting the evil Archimagic robe until v.late, though is not great against crushing attacks (+2 vs crushing but -1 vs missile and -2 vs. slashing) - aso is eefectively AC 7 vs crushing, but AC4 vs missile and AC 3 vs slashing...
BTW thieves can wear it too, with only a small (-10%?) affect on their pick pocket and move silently abilities (only), it seems...
Bards can also wear it and still cast spells (I believe) making it equivalent to Studded Leather +2 in terms of AC. I might CLUA it in myself, as I have done that encounter, and Garrick is lacking in the AC department
@Oxford_Guy yeah, it would be great for you if you are evil. I am surprised it is only 5AC, my robes of good alignment are better then. Kindda sucks really. But anyway, if it is only AC5 it cant be for balance reasons that it isnt dropped. Maybe an oversight?
Okay, I've managed to CLUA the elven armour into the game now, as I've done the encounter where this is meant to be dropped, this wouldn't be considered "cheating" I hope!
Great for my evil elf fighter mage, given the difficulty in not getting the evil Archimagic robe until v.late, though is not great against crushing attacks (+2 vs crushing but -1 vs missile and -2 vs. slashing) - aso is eefectively AC 7 vs crushing, but AC4 vs missile and AC 3 vs slashing...
Sorry, I had a large shield equiped when making my original calculations, which were giving an extra -1 vs missile, elven chain gives +2 vs crushing and -2 vs slashing, like ordinary chain, so gives an effective AC of AC 7 vs crushing, AC3 vs slashing and AC 5 vs everything else
Really glad they added a flail +2, perfect for my dwarven F/C that will be dual wielding FOA and Defender of Easthaven in BG2. Also, the cursed strength belt is perfect for Rassad.
1) @jolly_bb as of the current patch Elven chain is still not dropping. Tested it this afternoon.
2) A scroll of Wraithform just dropped from the Prat encounter under Candlekeep. Don't know if this is random or guaranteed. I've never seen one before, but there's a thread on the "fixed" forum about them.
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*Edit* Also, props to ajwz for the list. Good going.
I just asked Trent on twitter about the Elven Chain. We'll see if anything becomes of it.
Also, for the Warhammer that puts you under non-detection, do you have to kill to get it or can you pickpocket?
I've already done the Dorn encounter where this is meant to drop, so my evil fighter/mage has missed this, even if a bug fix adds this back in. How can I add this to my character "manually"? Can I do this with an unmodded Shadowkeeper or perhaps something else?
If you look at the customizing your game sticky it'll show you how to edit the baldur .ini to enable cheat codes.
Great for my evil elf fighter mage, given the difficulty in not getting the evil Archimagic robe until v.late, though is not great against crushing attacks (+2 vs crushing but -1 vs missile and -2 vs. slashing) - aso is eefectively AC 7 vs crushing, but AC4 vs missile and AC 3 vs slashing...
BTW thieves can wear it too, with only a small (-10%?) affect on their pick pocket and move silently abilities (only), it seems...
1) @jolly_bb as of the current patch Elven chain is still not dropping. Tested it this afternoon.
2) A scroll of Wraithform just dropped from the Prat encounter under Candlekeep. Don't know if this is random or guaranteed. I've never seen one before, but there's a thread on the "fixed" forum about them.