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The Darksteel Shield +4 is an enchanted and magical large shield which not only provides a bonus of five to the wielder's general armor class in Throne of Bhaal, with an additional bonus of one against missile attacks in the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition and The Black Pits II: Gladiators of Thay,b but also improves resistances to acid, cold, fire and poison damage by ten percent.

The body shield, also known as the kite or tower shield, is a massive metal or wooden shield reaching nearly from the chin to the toe of the user. It must be firmly fastened to the forearm, and the shield hand must firmly grip it at all times. Naturally, this precludes use of the shield hand for anything but holding the body shield in place.

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Throne of Bhaal[]

Gladiators of Thay[]

  • Sold by Hue Greenleaf after Tier 3 (×1)[1]
  • Nymph's tear ICOMPO1400000Undroppable item
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    Equipped by Timmoth Goodtree at cleric level 33

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Fashioned from dwarven darksteel, this heavily enchanted shield provides more protection than most suits of armor. Legend holds that it was meant to be presented as a gift to the dwarvish hero Glimred Heavyhand, but he disappeared on his ill-fated quest into the bowels of the Marching Mountains before the work was completed. With Glimred gone, the shield was sold to the highest bidder—though the dwarven smiths refused to divulge the mysterious buyer's identity.

— Darksteel Shield

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