A Potion of Fire Resistance will temporarily boost resistance to fire damage for 2-hours (10 turns).
Description[]
| “ | This potion bestows upon the person drinking it magical resistance to all forms of fire. All damage that is applied is reduced by an extra 50%. This is on top of any other resistance the person might have. The effect lasts for 2 hours, or until dispelled. | ” |
Gameplay[]
Quaffing this potion will instantly apply a preventive protection to the imbiber - a sound effect is audibled when first drunk, as well as a brief lighting effect and color fade, and a "gulp" text string. The character will also show an icon on their portrait; "Protection From Fire".
When the potion expires a second sound effect will audible signifying the end of the potion's effects.
The potion provides the following effect:
- +50% resistance to Fire damage - which is cumulative with other sources of fire damage resistance, although that value cannot exceed 127% in total.
This potion can be removed with any applicable Dispel Magic effect.
Imbibing multiple potions of Fire Resistance will "stack" with additive protection.
Locations[]
The Black Pits[]
Sold by[]
- The Concocter (∞)
Baldur's Gate[]
It's for sale at Sorcerous Sundries and other retailers
Trivia[]
The Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Edition ruleset lists the Potion of Fire Resistance in the Dungeons Masters Guide (DMG).
The PnP potion differs in its implementation from the BG video game version and is a little less protective against magical fire sources - see the external links.