DRIZZT'S SCIMITARS, Baldur's Gate

Drizzt's Scimitars

Drizzt's Scimitars are BG1 best weapons in BioWare's cRPG of 1998, Baldur's Gate 1. Dual-wielded by the famous Drow, Drizzt Do'Urden, both Icingdeath and Twinkle are of +3 enchantment. However, the +2 of Ashideena & Varscona is enough to hit anything in Baldur's Gate.

In addition, the acquisition of those +2 weapons is easier, and they also inflict on-hit elemental damage. And since fire resistance is easy to gain through potions and spells, the only outstanding property is Twinkle's AC +2, which is useful for reaching Best Armor Class Baldur's Gate. Note that Druids can wield scimitars.

In the original Baldur's Gate 1, weapons cannot be dual-wielded. For dual-wielding, see Dual-wield BG2.

Drizzt's Scimitar Item Codes

The item codes for the Drizzt scimitars are SW1H15 (Icingdeath) and SW1H16 (Twinkle).

Drizzt's Scimitar +3 Frostbrand aka Icingdeath

Icingdeath Stats

The stats of the Icingdeath scimitar are THAC0 +3, dmg +3, fire resistance 30%.

• Damage: 1D8 + 3
• THAC0: +3 bonus
• Damage type: Slashing
• Weight: 4
• Weapon Proficiency BG1: Large Swords
• Speed Factor: 2
• Type: 1-handed
• Not usable by: Mage, Cleric

Icingdeath Lore

This is the magical scimitar +3, Frostbrand.  It is one of Drizzt's personal weapons.  

Drizzt's Scimitar +5: Defender aka Twinkle

Twinkle Stats

The stats of the Twinkle scimitar are THAC0 +3, 1d8 +3, AC +2.

• Damage: 1D8 + 3
• THAC0: +3 bonus
• Special: +2  Armor Class bonus
• Damage type: Slashing
• Weight: 4
• Weapon Proficiency BG1: Large Sword
• Speed Factor: 2
• Type: 1-handed
• Not usable by: Evil or Neutral Alignment, Mage, Cleric

Twinkle Lore

This is the magical scimitar +5 Defender that bears the name "Twinkle." It is one of the personal weapons of Drizzt.  Due to its magical nature, only those pure of heart can use it.

Drizzt's Scimitars Location

Drizzt's has both scimitars in his possession. He can be found fighting gnolls on the map northwest of Nashkel (AR 4200).

Killing Drizzt

Drizzt can be killed without kiting, supertanking or exploiting Baldur's Gate's poor pathfinding routine.

Drizzt kill. Dropped by six archers, 24 collective ApR is the max possible:

He can also be supertanked by Fighter Mage multi-class or Fighter Mage dual-class.

cf. Drizzt's Armor Baldur's Gate.

Baldur's Gate 1 Guide:

Baldur's Gate Items	Baldur's Gate Best Weapons	Composite Longbow +1 BG1
Dagger of Venom BG1	Ashideena BG1	Light Crossbow of Speed BG1
Drizzt Scimitars BG1	Sword of Balduran BG1	Heavy Crossbow of Accuracy BG1
World's Edge BG1	Spider's Bane BG1	Varscona BG1