The Shield of the Falling Stars +1 is a Large Shield +1 with a significantly improved protection against Missiles.
Description[]
| “ | Ilmater himself enchanted this shield upon seeing a young squire's willingness to endure untold agony for the well-being of his mount. During a fierce battle between a human cavalry division and a hobgoblin horde, the young man was sent for reinforcements. He was beset by a cascade of arrows that nearly blocked out the sun, and he knew that even if he avoided the arrows by himself, should his horse fall he would surely be doomed. With his shield and body he positioned himself to take brunt of the onslaught, and was mortally wounded for it. His horse remained unscathed, allowing for their escape, and his body was carried back to the nearest town, where he was resurrected from death. | ” |
Locations[]
Baldur's Gate[]
- Obtained as reward from Varci Roaringhorn for helping out in the Tremain's Son side quest, in West Baldur's Gate — (Tremain Belde'ar's Home).
Baldur's Gate II[]
- Obtained in The Planar Sphere (Flame room) in Athkatla Slums, as part of Inside the Planar Sphere side quest.
Gameplay[]
The missile protection amounts to:
Baldur's Gate I
Classic & Enhanced
This icon indicates content from all games of the 1st Baldur's Gate instalment – all editions and expansions. This may include The Black Pits. A +5 bonus in Original BG1, BG:EE and Siege of DragonSpear- Baldur's Gate II
Classic & Enhanced
This icon indicates content from all games of the 2nd Baldur's Gate instalment – all editions and expansions. This may include The Black Pits II. A +4 bonus in Original BG2 and BG2:EE - This comes on top of the general +2 AC bonus, when defending against missile damage.
Exploit[]
- In Baldur's Gate (1998)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate campaign., the shield received from Varci is not in his possession per say, but it is possible to pickpocket it from him before he initiates dialogue. And then a second shield can be acquired from Varci as a reward at the completion of the side quest.
Bugs[]
- Baldur's Gate (1998)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate campaign. In the Original BG1, this shield provides one more point of AC vs Missile attacks than its description and name advertise.
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