When players reach the third and final Act ofBaldur’s Gate 3, they can expect to explore a sprawling city, interact with scores of interesting characters, and engage in the toughest fights they have yet encountered. Thankfully, to help them in combat, they will also find the best gear in Act 3, including weapons and armor.
While there is somegreat armor in Act 2that can be used at first in Act 3, players will typically want to find upgrades for the closing stages of the game. The best armor has unique effects on top of a high Armor Class (AC), which means enemies will have to get incredibly lucky with their rolls to hit. Players will also want to know where they can find thebest armor in Act 3, and for some items, certain decisions must be taken.
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Thebest Medium Armor in Act 3 ofBG3is arguably theFlame Enamelled Armorset which comes with a slew of bonuses. With increased Initiative, players are more likely to have their turn earlier, an aspect of combat that should not be overlooked. With Fire Resistance and help with Saving Throws, players will also be more durable.
Best of all is the Fire Shield spell, which reduces incoming Cold damage, but more importantly, can deal a high amount of Fire damage to melee attackers. To find Flame Enamelled Armor, players will need to loot a chest in the corner of the Wyrm’s Rock Fortress armory. This is the room southeast of the waypoint in Wyrm’s Rock.
As arguably thebest Clothing or robe inBaldur’s Gate 3, theRobe of the Weaveis naturally the best in Act 3 for most players. With an extra 2 AC and heals on Saving Throws, it is great for any character to wear, but naturally best for spellcasters who can make use of Arcane Enchantment.
In terms of visuals, which are more important when strutting around the streets of Baldur’s Gate, this robe may look bland at first, butwith the right dyeit can be completely transformed. To find the Robe of the Weave, head to Ramazith’s Tower, and locate it behind a Globe of Invulnerability. A See Invisibility spell can be used to reveal a lever which will open up this Globe.
If players have an assassin build or anything similar that deals melee Piercing damage, then theBhaalist Armorset is an absolute must. This is due to the Aura of Murder, which will make nearby enemies take twice as much Piercing damage. Combined with some of thebest One-Handed weapons inBG3, such as Daggers or Shortswords, serious damage can be dealt.
The only downside to Bhaalist Armor is that those aiming for an honorable playthrough won’t be able to acquire it, as players must accept Bhaal and become an Unholy Assassin at the Murder Tribunal. If they do so, the armor will then be sold by Echo of Abazigal.
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Helldusk Armouris widely considered one of the best endgame Armor pieces forBG3, and despite being Heavy Armor, any character can wear it. It has the best AC of any Armor in the game, whilst also granting Fire Resistance, immunity to Burning, and reducing all incoming damage by 3.
Enemies will also end up Burning if they cast a spell that the wearer saves against. Last of all, players are also able to fly wherever they like while wearingthis Heavy Armor. To obtain Helldusk Armor, players will need to defeat Raphael in the House of Hope. This location is only reached by performing a ritual in the Devil’s Fee shop.
