The Girdle of Masculinity/Femininity is a cursed belt in Baldur's Gate, its Enhanced Edition, and Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear.
Acquisition[]
It can be found on the body of the girdle ogre in the Coast Way. It can later be imported into Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear.
Effects[]
The girdle changes the sex of the wearer immediately, altering their appearance but not voice. It is a cursed item, which means it cannot be removed without visiting a temple or casting a Remove Curse spell.
Gameplay[]
The Girdle can be useful for solo female characters (or all-female parties) as some things in the game can only be done by male characters:
- In the original Baldur's Gate and in the Enhanced Edition prior to v2.5, Oublek will only mistake a party for Greywolf that has at least one male member.
- Safana can only be recruited by male characters.
- Shar-Teel Dosan only challenges male characters.
- Nemphre's quest can only be started by male characters.
- Many romances in Siege of Dragonspear are limited by Gorion's Ward's gender.
Description
| “ | Girdle of Masculinity/Femininity The cursed Girdle of Femininity and Masculinity, a rare yet oft-discussed magical item, is wrought with a most powerful magic. Anyone unfortunate enough to secure it around their waist instantly finds their gender to be transformed. It is said that not fifty years past, a nameless court jester was beheaded for presenting the girdle as a gift to Duke Lobelahn's lover. |
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