LARGE SHIELD +2, Baldur's Gate 1

Large Shield +2 is a BG1 Item in BioWare's cRPG of 1998, Baldur's Gate 1. The best shield in Baldur's Gate 1 is the Large Shield +2. At most, shields contribute a 3-point armor class BG1 bonus to our Fighter BG1 (or 4-point vs. Missile). However, that's still a non-trivial increase to survivability.

Large Shield +2, vs. Missiles +1

This shield was commissioned from the finest dwarven smiths by Pellan of Tyr, a renowned paladin who was known for his unquestioning courage and total lack of common sense. Upon hearing that a red dragon was ravaging the countryside, Pellan mounted his horse and rode off to do battle. Pellan and his armor digested readily but the shield gave the dragon severe stomach cramps. He coughed it up and it lay in his treasure pile for several years until it was retrieved by Pellan's son, a paladin who knew when to sneak. The superior craftmanship is supplemented by a permanent lightness spell, which makes the shield very easy to wield.

Large Shield +2 Stats

• Armor Class: +3 bonus, +1 vs. Missile Weapons
• Weight: 4
• Not Usable By: Bard, Druid, Mage, Thief

Large Shield +2 Location

This shield is found during the second path of the Labyrinth of Durlag's Ghost. AC-wise, it is the best shield in Baldur's Gate.

Large Shield +2 Item Code

The item code for the Large Shield +2 is SHLD19.

Large Shield +1, vs. Missiles +1

Shield of the Falling Stars: Ilmater himself enchanted this shield upon seeing a young squire's willingness to endure untold agony for the wellbeing of his mount.  During a fierce battle between a human cavalry division and a hobgoblin horde, the young man was sent for reinforcements.  He was beset by a cascade of arrows that nearly blocked out the sun, and he knew that even if he avoided the arrows himself, should his horse fall he would surely be doomed.  With his shield and body he positioned himself to take the brunt of the onslaught, and was mortally wounded for it.  His horse remained unscathed allowing for their escape, and his body was carried back to the nearest town, where he was resurrected from death. 

Large Shield +1 Stats

• Armor Class: +2 bonus, +1 vs. Missile Weapons
• Weight: 12
• Not Usable By: Bard, Druid, Mage, Thief

Large Shield +1 Location

This shield is most easily found in the general store at Nashkel. At the point of its acquisition, the 2-point AC bonus is non-trivial (3-point vs. missiles).

Large Shield +1 Item Code

The item code for the Large Shield +1 is SHLD06.

Baldur's Gate 1 Walkthrough:

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