The Mace of Disruption is an enchanted mace in Baldur's Gate II, that is especially useful against the undead. The smith Cromwell is able to upgrade the original +3 weapon with illithium ore to a +5 weapon with additional protection against Level drain.
Gameplay[]
- The actual proper name as seen by the player in the game is "Mace of Disruption +1". If upgraded with illithium, the improved version's name is "Mace of Disruption +2".
- The "+1" and "+2" values in the two versions of the mace are inconsistent with most other game naming conventions for weaponry and other items. In the case of these maces, the "+" refers to the THAC0 bonus only, and not the base enchantment value.
- The Mace of Disruption cannot be equipped by Hexxat (even with Use Any Item).
Mace of Disruption +1[]
The weapon's actual enchantment level is +3 regarding what it can strike. The +1 refers to its THAC0 bonus. The weapon applies 1d6+2 Crushing damage. Against undead creatures it has a doubled damage of 2d6+4 and may destroy them with any successful hit if the undead target creature fails to save vs. death with a penalty of 4.
Locations[]
Shadows of Amn[]
- Found in a blood pool in Bodhi's Hideout during chapter 3.
Throne of Bhaal[]
Undroppable item
This icon indicates an item that cannot be dropped or stolen.Unstealable item
This icon indicates an item that cannot be stolen. Equipped by a version of Ellesime who might be encountered by an evil Gorion's Ward during the Pocket Plane challenge Retribution.
Description[]
| “ | This heavy mace was created for a very specific purpose: to slay undead. Any such creature hit by it not only feels the sting of the weapon, but also has a chance of being simply blasted from existence. There are legends that speak of a priest so holy a single glancing touch could send a vampire to oblivion, but whether the weapon empowered her or she empowered it is a topic for theologians. | ” |
Mace of Disruption +2[]
The upgraded version of the mace now strikes as a +5 enchanted weapon against all foes. The +2 in mace's name refers only to the THAC0 bonus. The mace also has an increased damage bonus to 3. The stats versus undead aren't modified, but the wielder of the weapon will now have immunity against any Level drain effects.
Locations[]
Gladiators of Thay[]
- Sold by the weapon merchant at Tier 3 (×1).
Shadows of Amn[]
- The upgrade can be acquired by taking the basic weapon together with illithium ore and 7,500 to Cromwell the smith.
Description[]
| “ | Now that the mace has been coated with illithium, it is even more potent, conferring to its user immunity to the life-draining powers of the more powerful undead. | ” |
Gallery[]
Mod content[]
- This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.
The Sword Coast Stratagems mod makes Kangaax the Demilich and the Demilich (Watcher's Keep) immune to the Kill target effect, such as applied by the Mace of Disruption.
External Links[]
- Mace of disruption on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.