The Ultimate Guide to Unleashing Power in Baldur's Gate 3: Mastering Medium Armor Acquisition

Now that Baldur's Gate 3 has been released, players are eagerly exploring ways to enhance their gameplay. Among the strategies to achieve this is acquiring better equipment, including armor. In Baldur's Gate 3, players have numerous armor options, with Medium Armor being particularly favored. This type of armor provides various modifiers that can impact player stats and enhance their AC, a vital factor when engaging in combat.

Adamantine Scale Mail

The Adamantine Scale Mail is a highly sought-after armor in the game. It grants the wearer the incredible ability known as the Adamantine Backlash. This unique feature causes any melee attacker to be out of balance for two turns after striking the wearer.

Being "Reeling" refers to the state of recovering from a powerful blow or hitting a sturdy metal surface. Each remaining turn in this state incurs a -1 penalty to the attacker's Attack Rolls.

Wearing this remarkable Adamantine Scale Mail does come with a cost - it grants the player a disadvantage on Stealth rolls. However, this minor setback is truly a small price to pay. The Adamantine Scale Mail can be discovered within Grymforge during The Adamantine Forge Quest. To craft it, the player must acquire both the Scale Mail Mould and Mithral Ore.

Here are the stats for the Adamantine Scale Mail: It is classified as Very Rare and allows a Dexterity Modifier of 14+ (with a maximum of 2). The AC bonus from Dexterity is limited to +2, and the wearer will experience a disadvantage on Stealth rolls. This formidable armor weighs 19 and holds a value of 900.

The Oak Father’s Embrace

In addition to its impressive name, this medium armor offers exclusive attributes not found in any other parts of the game. When equipped, it grants the wearer the power of "Order Of Nature," causing Undead creatures to suffer 1d6 Radiant Damage upon striking the player, while Beasts deal an extra 1d6 Radiant damage. Remarkably, this armor boasts no significant drawbacks, making it a flawless addition to any inventory.

To obtain this armor, venture into the treacherous Owlbear Nest and search for a headless skeleton to discover it as a valuable lootable item. The statistics of this coveted armor are as follows:

The Oak Father's Embrace Stats: Uncommon, 13 + Dexterity Modifier (max 2), AC bonus from Dexterity limited to +2, Weight 5,4, Value 150

Dark Justiciar Mail

Wearing the Dark Justiciar Mail grants the player the Nightsinger's Reply effect, causing them to inflict 1d4 Necrotic damage upon attackers who successfully land a Melee Attack while they remain concealed within the shadows. This option is ideal for those seeking both a stunning appearance and a deadly presence, particularly those who possess an appreciation for darkness and a preference for a stealthy approach. The Grymforge is the place to find it, and it can be obtained as a drop from a Skeleton.

Dark Justiciar Mail Stats: Uncommon, 13 + Dexterity Modifier, AC bonus from Dexterity limited to +2, Weight 9, Value 130.

Slippery Chain Shirt

The Slippery Chain Shirt is a must-have for gamers who prioritize the well-being of animals. When equipped, players can enjoy the benefits of the Aura Of Protection effect. This enables them to effortlessly heal any friendly creature, ensuring that it can disengage without being subjected to any opportunity attacks.

The Slippery Chain Shirt can be discovered at The Festering Cove. In order to obtain it, players must navigate through fungus-like structures and retrieve it from a chest that is locked and trapped.

Stats of the Slippery Chain Shirt: Rarity - Uncommon, Armor Class - 14 + Dexterity Modifier (maximum 2), Dexterity bonus for AC capped at +2, Weight - 9, Value - 690.

Chain Of Liberation

The Chain of Liberation armor gives players a powerful ability to break free from their constraints. Once per turn, the wearer can choose to reduce the duration of their Momentum by 1 turn in order to Sprint. This provides a much-needed boost to players when they need it most. This unique armor can be obtained in the Underdark, hidden inside an opulent Chest behind a secret Stone Wall in Selunite Outpost. While a bit challenging to acquire, it is definitely worth the effort.

Stats of the Chain of Liberation: Rarity - Uncommon, Damage Resistance - 13 + Dexterity Modifier (maximum 2), Armor Class bonus from Dexterity capped at +2, Weight - 9, Value - 480.

The Jolty Vest

The Jolty Vest lives up to its name by possessing a captivating ability. Whenever the individual wearing the vest endures harm while carrying Lightning Charges, the assailant must triumph in a Dexterity Saving Throw or suffer the consequences of being electrified. This garment is particularly appealing to introverted individuals or anyone who highly values their personal boundaries.

First discovered during the Find The Missing Shipment Quest, at Waukeen's Rest, the Jolty Vest is obtainable from a Merchant. However, the Merchant will only part with it if the player has previously assisted Zhentarim.

The Jolty Vest Stats: Uncommon, 13 + Dexterity Modifier (max 2), AC bonus from Dexterity limited to +2, Weight 9, Value 420.

Robust Chain Shirt

In moments of desperation, the formidable Robust Chain Shirt bestows upon the player a crucial edge in combat through its Piercing Counter ability. This extraordinary feature activates when the wearer's Hit Points dwindle down to 50% or less, and they sustain a melee attack. The result? The assailant feels the sting of 1d4 Piercing damage as a consequence of their audacity.

The Grymforge Optional Reward can be obtained by giving the Boots Of Speed to Thrinn. Alternatively, players have the option to kill Thrinn and retrieve the boots. If this process seems too troublesome, the boots can also be purchased from the Roah Moonglow Merchant located at Shattered Sanctum.

Stats for the Robust Chain Shirt are as follows: Uncommon rarity, AC of 13 plus Dexterity Modifier. However, the AC bonus from Dexterity is limited to +2. The chain shirt weighs 9 and has a value of 300.