In Baldur's Gate 3, Fighters are martial characters that defend the frontlines and demand gear that maximizes their core strengths: respectable burst damage potential and high armor class. Items that improve attack rolls, lower critical hit requirement, or boost AC while mitigating the common weaknesses of the class, such as low mobility and weaker saving throws, are boons to Fighters.

The following is a selection of the best items available for Fighters in Baldur's Gate 3 that not only enhance burst damage potential and improve suvivability on the battlefield but also synergize with battle maneuvers and prevent incapacitating conditions.

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Best Weapons For Fighters In Baldur's Gate 3

Balduran's Giantslayer, Titanstring Bow, and Soulbreaker Greatsword from Baldur's Greatsword

Fighters rely on powerful weapons to maximize their damage output, improve attack rolls, and gain additional utility, ensuring that they continue to remain dominant in every battle.

Item Name

Effect

How To Obtain

Everburn Blade

  • Deals +1d4 fire damage.

Wielded by Commander Zhalk on the Naultiloid (Prologue)

Svartlebee's Woundseeker

  • Deals +1 weapon enchantment damage.
  • Grants +1d4 attack roll against enemies that have already taken damage.

Wielded by the Flaming Fist soldier, Gauntlet Yeva, at Waukeen's Rest (Act 1) and the Mindflayer Colony (Act 2)

Soulbreaker Greatsword

  • Deals +1 weapon enchantment damage.
  • Wielder gains +2 to initiative roll.
  • Githyankis wielding this weapon also deal +1d4 psychic damage.

Wielded by Therezzyn Kith'rak in Creche Y'llek (Act 1)

Silver Sword of the Astral Plane

  • Deals +3 weapon enchantment damage.
  • Githyankis wielding this weapon also deal +1d6 psychic damage.
  • Githyankis also gain advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws.
  • They also gain Psychic damage resistance, and immunity against Charmed conditions.

Acquired by either killing Kith'raak Voss or gained as a reward after obtaining the Orphic Hammer (Act 3)

Balduran's Giantslayer

  • Deals +3 weapon enchantment damage.
  • The wielder of the weapon can cast the Giant Form spell once per short rest.
  • Grants advantage when attacking large, huge, and gargantuan creatures.

Looted from Ansur's corpse after defeating him (Act 3)

Titanstring Bow

  • Deals additional damage equal to the wielder's Strength modifier.

Purchased from Brem, the Zhentarim trader in the Zhentarim Hideout (Act 1)

The Dead Shot

  • Doubles the wielder's proficiency bonus to attack rolls when attacking with this bow.
  • Reduces critical hit requirement by -1.

Purchased from Fytz the Firecracker near Lower City Central Wall waypoint (Act 3)

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Best Armor For Fighters In Baldur's Gate 3

Cerebral Citadel Armour, Helldusk Armour, and Armour of Persistence from Baldur's Gate 3

Since Fighters tend to be the first line of defense in combat, it's imperative to ensure their survival with high AC, damage resistances, and critical hit immunity.

Item Name

Effect

How To Obtain

Adamantine Splint Armour

  • Grants 18 AC to wearer.
  • Wearer also gains critical hit immunity.
  • Incoming damage is reduced by -2.
  • Enemies that land melee attacks on the wearer suffer reeling (-1 to attack rolls) for 3 turns.
  • The wearer has disadvantage on stealth checks when wearing this armor.

Reaper's Embrace

  • Grants 19 AC to wearer.
  • Reduces all incoming damage by -2.
  • The wearer can cast Howl of the Dead as a bonus action to Numb nearby creatures.
  • The armor's Reaper's Rigidity is a special ability, which, when activated, prevents the wearer from being moved against their will.
  • The armor also imposes disadvantage on the wearer.

Flame Enamelled Armour

  • Grants 16 AC + 2 Dexterity.
  • The wearer can cast the warm version of the Fire Shield spell, once per long rest.
  • The wearer also gains +2 initiative rolls and saving throws.
  • The armor also grants resistance to fire damage.
  • The armor imposes disadvantage on stealth checks as well.
  • Looted from a heavy chest guarded by Flaming Fists and Steel Watches, near the Wyrm's Rock waypoint (Act 3)

Cerebral Citadel Armour

  • Grants 18 AC.
  • The wearer, if harboring a tadpole, gains +1 to Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws.
  • The wearer also gains immunity against the Frightened condition.
  • The armor also imposes disadvantage on stealth checks.
  • Looted from the Emperor's Hideout below the Elfsong Tavern (Act 3)

Armour of Agility

  • Grants 17 AC + full Dexterity modifier bonus.
  • The wearer also gains +2 to saving throws.
  • Purchased from Gloomy Fentonson near Lower City Central Walll waypoint (Act 3)

Armour of Persistence

  • Grants 20 AC.
  • Reduces all incoming damage by -2.
  • The wearer also gains permanent Resistance and Blade Ward.
  • Purchased from Dammon at the Forge of the Nine (Act 3)

Helldusk Armour

  • Grants 21 AC.
  • Succeeding a saving throw when wearing this armor inflicts burning on the target for 3 turns.
  • The armor also grants resistance to fire damage and immunity to the burned condition.
  • The wearer takes -3 damage from all sources.
  • Looted from Raphael's corpse after killing him (Act 3)
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Best Gloves & Boots For Fighters In Baldur's Gate 3

Legacy of the Masters, Helldusk Boots, and Gauntlets of the Warmaster from Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 offers several selections of gloves that enhance a Fighter's accuracy and bonus damage potential, whereas boots improve stability and mitigate mobility issues:

Item Name

Effect

How To Obtain

Gloves of the Growling Underdog

  • Grants advantage on melee attack rolls when surrounded by 2 or more enemies.
  • The wearer also gains +1 to Strength saving throws.
  • Looted from Dror Ragzlin's locked treasure crates in Shattered Sanctum (Act 1)

Gloves of Automaton

  • Activating the Circuitry Interface grants advantage on attack rolls and resistance to lightning damage.
  • The gloves also grant +1 to Strength saving throws.

Gauntlets of Surging Accuracy

  • When the wearer uses Action Surge, they gain +1d4 bonus to attack rolls.

Gauntlets of the Warmaster

  • Grants +1 to attack rolls.
  • The gloves impose disadvantage on enemies when the wearer uses maneuvers and weapon actions.
  • Purchased from Entharl Danthelon at Danthelon's Dancing Axe (Act 3)

Legacy of the Masters

  • Grants +1 to Strength saving throws.
  • The wearer gains +2 to attacks and damage rolls.
  • Purchased from Dammon at Forge of the Nine (Act 3)

Bonespike Gloves

  • The wearer's attacks ignore resistance to Slashing, Piercing, and Bludgeoning damage.
  • Looted from Strangler Luke's corpse during the trials of Farslayer of Bhaal when making your way to the Temple of Bhaal (Act 3)

Boots of Persistence

  • Purchased from Dammon at the Forge of the Nine (Act 3)

Helldusk Boots

  • Grants immunity against difficult terrain.
  • The wearer can Infernal Evasion as a reaction to succeeding failed saving throws.
  • The boots' Hellcrawler ability lets the wearer teleport as a bonus action, dealing 2d8 fire damage in a 20 ft. Radius upon landing.
  • Looted from a locked chest in Gortash's audience hall (Act 3)
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Best Helmets For Fighters In Baldur's Gate 3

Helmet of Soul Perception, Grymskull Helm, and Helldusk Helm from Baldur's Gate 3

Several helmets in Baldur's Gate 3 offer various bonus effects and immunities, and the following helmets grant Fighters an edge over their enemies and enhance their performance on the battlefield:

Item Name

Effect

How To Obtain

Grymskull Helm

  • Grants Critical Hit Immunity.
  • Grants resistance to fire damage.
  • The wearer can cast Hunter's Mark once per short rest to deal additional 1d6 damage with weapons.
  • Looted from Grym in the Adamatine Forge (Act 1)

Helmet Of Autonomy

  • Grants proficiency in Wisdom saving throws.

Mask of Soul Perception

  • Grants +2 to attack and initiative rolls.
  • Also, grants advantage on Perception checks.
  • Additionally, the wearer can cast Detect Thoughts, once per short rest.
  • Looted from a locked chest, located on the upper level of Devil's Fee (Act 3)

Sarevok's Horned Helmet

  • Grants immunity against the Frightened condition.
  • The wearer gains Darkvision, enabling sight in darkness up to 10 ft. If they already have Darkvision, its range increases by 10 ft.
  • Additionally, the wearer can land critical hits when rolling either 19 or 20.

Helldusk Helmet

  • Grants the wearer the ability to see in magical darkness, such as the Darkness spell.
  • The helmet also grants immunity against the Blinded condition.
  • The wearer gains +2 to saving throws against spells.
  • Once per short rest, the wearer can cast Immolating Gaze, potentially frightening the target.

Helm of Balduran

  • Grants immunity against critical hit.
  • Heals the wearer for 2 points per turn.
  • Grants +1 to armour class and saving throws.
  • The helmet also grants immunity against the Stunned condition. However, it's bugged against the Stunning Gaze spell.
  • Looted from the altar in Ansur's Dragon Sanctum (Act 3)
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Best Cloaks, Rings, & Amulets For Fighters In Baldur's Gate 3

Surgeon's Subjugation Amulet, Cloack of Displacement, and Killer's Sweetheart from Baldur's Gate 3

Rings, amulets, and cloaks shore up a few weaknesses or grant additional bonus effects that improve your defenses. The following items fortify a fighter's ability to survive on the battlefield, deal consistent critical hits, and overcome incapacitating conditions:

Item Name

Effect

How To Obtain

Cloak of Displacement

  • Imposes disadvantage on enemy attack rolls until the wearer takes damage.
  • Sold by Entharl Danthelon at Danthelon's Dancing Axe (Act 3)

Amulet of the Harpers

  • Grants advantage on Wisdom saving throws.
  • Once per long rest, the wearer can cast the Shield spell as a reaction to increase their AC by 5.
  • Sold by Quartemaster Talli at the Last Light Inn (Act 2)

Surgeon's Subjugation Amulet

  • Once per long rest, the amulet allows the wearer to paralyze a humanoid upon scoring a critical.
  • Looted from Malus Thorm's corpse in the House of Healing (Act 2)

Ring of Free Action

  • The wearer ignores the effects of difficult terrain.
  • The wearer also gains immunity against restrained and paralyzed conditions.

Risky Ring

  • Grants advantage on attack rolls.
  • Also, it imposes disadvantage on saving throws.
  • Sold by drow trader, Araj Oblodra at the Moonrise Towers (Act 2)

Killer's Sweetheart

  • Once per long rest, the ring guarantees a critical hit on the next attack roll, when the wearer kills a creature.
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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.
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