Baldur's Gate 3: The Best Merchant-Sold Magical Armor…

In Baldur's Gate 3, players can customize every aspect of their character from appearance to class, and even the types of armor and accessories they wear. However, in this game, such items are not just for fashion but for functionality and enhancing your build to work as efficiently as possible. For this reason, securing the perfect armor pieces is very important, especially as you work your way into more difficult parts of the story.

Throughout Act 1, there are plenty of standout magical armor pieces that players can obtain - each one having magical properties that grant unique bonuses, passives, or abilities/spells. Surprisingly, quite a few of these notable armor pieces can actually be purchased from various merchants you'll encounter throughout your journey. If you find yourself curious about such items, everything you'll need to know about the best magical armors sold by Act 1 merchants and where to find said merchants has been outlined in the guide below.

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The Best Merchant-Sold Magical Armor Pieces in Baldur's Gate 3 Act 1

For purpose of this guide, items from the Underdark and Mountain Pass zones, which are often considered to be 'Act 1.5' have been included.

The Jolty Vest

Item Name	Item Type	Rarity	Price	Magical Properties
The Jolty Vest	Body armor	Rare	510 Gold	Superior Material - You take 1 less Slashing damage . Countershock - When the wearer takes damage while having Lightning Charges the attacker must succeed a DEX Save or become Shocked.

Item Name

Item Type

Rarity

Price

Magical Properties

The Jolty Vest

Body armor

Rare

510 Gold

Superior Material - You take 1 less Slashing damage .

Countershock - When the wearer takes damage while having Lightning Charges the attacker must succeed a DEX Save or become Shocked.

Sold by: Brem at the Zhentarim Basement (unlocks in shop after completing the Find the Missing Shipment quest)

Gloves of Missile Snaring

Item Name	Item Type	Rarity	Price	Magical Properties
Gloves of Missile Snarig	Gloves	Rare	150 Gold	Missile Snaring - You can intercept missiles from ranged weapon attacks with a Reaction, reducing their damage by 1d10 + your DEX mod.

Sold by: Arron at Emerald Grove.

Gloves of Dexterity

Item Name	Item Type	Rarity	Price	Magical Properties
Gloves of Dexterity	Gloves	Very Rare	300 Gold	Sets DEX to 18 The enchantment has no effect if their Dexterity score is higher without it. Attack rolls +1

Item Name

Item Type

Rarity

Price

Magical Properties

Gloves of Dexterity

Gloves

Very Rare

300 Gold

Sets DEX to 18

The enchantment has no effect if their Dexterity score is higher without it.

Attack rolls +1

Sold by: A'jak'nir Jeera at the Githyaki Creche.

Boots of Aid and Comfort

Item Name	Item Type	Rarity	Price	Magical Properties
Boots of Aid and Comfort	Boots	Uncommon	70 Gold	The Comeback - When the wearer heals a target, it gains an additional 3 Temp. HP

Sold by: Grat the Trader at the Goblin Camp.

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The Graceful Cloth

Item Name	Item Type	Rarity	Price	Magical Properties
The Graceful Cloth	Body Armor	Rare	800 Gold	Cat's Grace - You gain Cat's Grace and increase your DEX by 2, to a max of 20. (Advantage on DEX checks, take half fall damage) Nimble As a Cat - You gain a +1 bonus to your DEX Saves and increase Jump distance by 5ft.

Item Name

Item Type

Rarity

Price

Magical Properties

The Graceful Cloth

Body Armor

Rare

800 Gold

Cat's Grace - You gain Cat's Grace and increase your DEX by 2, to a max of 20.

(Advantage on DEX checks, take half fall damage)

Nimble As a Cat - You gain a +1 bonus to your DEX Saves and increase Jump distance by 5ft.

Sold by: Lady Esther on the Mountain Pass trail.

Daredevil Gloves

Item Name	Item Type	Rarity	Price	Magical Properties
Daredevil Gloves	Gloves	Rare	240 Gold	Doom Lobber - The wearer gains a +1 bonus to Spell Attack Rolls Daredevil Proximity - Your Ranged Spell Attacks are made as melee spell attacks when you are adjacent to a hostile creature. This effect can be toggled off.

Item Name

Item Type

Rarity

Price

Magical Properties

Daredevil Gloves

Gloves

Rare

240 Gold

Doom Lobber - The wearer gains a +1 bonus to Spell Attack Rolls

Daredevil Proximity - Your Ranged Spell Attacks are made as melee spell attacks when you are adjacent to a hostile creature.

This effect can be toggled off.

Sold by: A'jak'nir Jeera at the Githyaki Creche.

Vital Conduit Boots

Item Name	Item Type	Rarity	Price	Magical Properties
Vital Conduit Boots	Boots	Rare	240 Gold	Athletics +1 Vital Conduit - Grants the wearer 8 Temp HP when they cast a Spell that requires Conentratin.

Item Name

Item Type

Rarity

Price

Magical Properties

Vital Conduit Boots

Boots

Rare

240 Gold

Athletics +1

Vital Conduit - Grants the wearer 8 Temp HP when they cast a Spell that requires Conentratin.

Sold by: A'jak'nir Jeera at the Githyaki Creche.

Gloves of Cinder and Sizzle

Item Name	Item Type	Rarity	Price	Magical Properties
Gloves of Cinder and Sizzle	Gloves	Rare	240 Gold	Scorching Ray lv 3 once per Short Rest Dragonfire Fists - Your unarmed attacks deal an additional +1d4 Fire damage

Item Name

Item Type

Rarity

Price

Magical Properties

Gloves of Cinder and Sizzle

Gloves

Rare

240 Gold

Scorching Ray lv 3 once per Short Rest

Dragonfire Fists - Your unarmed attacks deal an additional +1d4 Fire damage

Sold by: Lady Esther on the Mountain Pass trail.

Cinder Shoes

Item Name	Item Type	Rarity	Price	Magical Properties
Cinder Shoes	Boots	Uncommon	70 Gold	Cinders - whenever you Burn an enemy, you get 2 turns of Heat.

Sold by: Blurg at the Myconid Colony.

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Released: August 3, 2023
ESRB: M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s): Larian Studios
Publisher(s): Larian Studios
Engine: Divinity 4.0
Multiplayer: Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play: Full cross-platform play.