Named after its creator and owner, Kangaxx, the Ring of Gaxx is a magical ring that bestows a number of beneficial effects on its wearer – like improved armor class, saving throws and magic resistance, immunity to diseases and poison, as well as regeneration – and, in addition, is enchanted with two spell-like abilities. It can be obtained from the undead creature in Shadows of Amn, as well as being a gift in The Black Pits II: Gladiators of Thay.
“ | A ring is a small band of precious metal that is used as jewelry. Some rare rings have had enchantments placed upon them that confer various magical abilities. | ” |
— Excerpt |
Statistics[]
As most other magical rings, the Ring of Gaxx has no weight and can be worn by any character, except for wizard slayers.
Despite its origin, it is not cursed, but no merchant is willing to buy this item that's worth 4,000 , either.
The ring's bonuses include:
- +2 armor class
- +2 saving throws
- +10% magic resistance
- Immunity to diseases and poison. Additionally 100% poison resistance in the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition.
- Regenerate 1 Hit Point every 3 seconds
- Can be worn together with magical armor.[1]
Two spell-like abilities can be used each day:
- Invisibility
- Improved haste
Locations[]
Shadows of Amn[]
- The ring is worn by its creator, Kangaxx, who benefits from all the effects during the battle against both of its forms, lich and demilich, in his house at the Athkatla Docks. The Ring of Gaxx can be found on the corpse's left hand(60) after eventually laying the undead creature to rest.
- Baldur's Gate II:
Shadows of Amn (2000)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn campaign. In the original Shadows of Amn, it is possible to steal the ring before the fight from Kangaxx' lich form – and obtain a second one later – which was a coding error, but is now corrected in the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition.
- Baldur's Gate II:
Gladiators of Thay[]
- Possible reward for "kickin' arse and spillin' entrails"[2] up to Tier 4 in the Black Pits, presented by Brodle.[3]
Gameplay[]
- Though not a quest item, the Ring of Gaxx is marked as critical, meaning companions will give it back before leaving the party. It will also survive the Disintegrate effect and other things that could destroy normal items.
- Baldur's Gate I & II: Enhanced Editions
This icon indicates content from all Enhanced Editions of the Baldur's Gate games. May situationally encompass Siege of Dragonspear and The Black Pits I & II content as well. In the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition, several creatures will adjust their combat behavior if their target is equipped with the Ring of Gaxx, specifically those that use the following AI scripts:OHBARC01.bcs
OHBDEVAF.bcs
OHBMAG02.bcs
OHBMAG04.bcs
OHBMARI.bcs
OHBMERC2.bcs
OHBNAJI2.bcs
OHBPRI03.bcs
OHBPRI04.bcs
OHBWING.bcs
Bugs[]
As of BG2EE 2.6, Improved Haste via the Ring of Gaxx cannot be dispelled. This is identified for correction in the pending Enhanced Edition Fix Pack (EEFP). Ref: (ring39.itm)
Lore[]
“ | This ring is relatively unadorned, but the vile magic within radiates intense evil. Indeed, its creator, Kangaxx, was no less evil himself, even before millennia of undeath honed his power. It is said that a cadre of Netherese mages fought and imprisoned the demilich once, but being unable to truly destroy him, they became liches themselves to stand guard over his remains. The construction of the ring may have led to their enmity, as each of the gem's nine facets was supposedly empowered by sacrifice and death. | ” |
— Ring of Gaxx |
The Ring of Gaxx is one of several items in the Baldur's Gate series that are inspired by the Book of Artifacts, a 2nd edition sourcebook for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, which the Baldur's Gate series is based on. Its history, however, is altered – and adjusted to series' lore –, as are some of its properties.
References
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OHBBRODL.dlg; State 4
Brodle: "Your prematch appeal for material wealth paid off. Someone who wishes to remain anonymous wanted you to have this and asked that you continue "kickin' arse and spillin' entrails." Enjoy!" - ↑
OHBBRODL.dlg; Actions 35, 38, 41, 69, 72, 75