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In the early parts ofBaldur’s Gate 3, Adamantine gear can serve as significant upgrades for characters. However, given how limited Mithral Ore is, players can only craft two pieces of Adamantine equipment per campaign. This makes the relatively simple act ofusing the Adamantine Forgea bit trickier, as not all the gear players can make from it are equal.
Below is an overview of each of the Adamantine equipment inBaldur’s Gate 3, ranked according to their value. Take note that while all of them are useful for this stage of the game, players will want to consider other alternatives that are available to them elsewhere.
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We’ve sorted the Adamantine items based on theirusefulness relative to each other and other items in their respective slots. Again, all Adamantine items are worth getting, but whether or not players actually craft them depends on the needs of the party and the players' individual tastes.
Each category of Adamantine item shares similar effects between individual gear pieces. These effects include:
S-Tier Adamantine Items in BG3
TheAdamantine Shieldis the only S-tier Adamantine item, and that’s largely due to the fact that it’s an off-hand item that grants its user the same benefits as the Adamantine armor pieces. It’s great for any character that doesn’t rely on dual-wielding or two-handed weapons, andeven more so for Paladinsor Clerics. Pair this with the Luminous Armour, and you’ll have a frontline tank that can deal and avoid tons of damage.
A-Tier Adamantine Items in BG3
The two Adamantine armor pieces occupy A-tier thanks tothe stellar defenses they provide. Not only are their Armour Classes decent for this stage of the game, but they also have the Adamantine Backlash effects, which will send enemies Reeling when they miss their attacks. Reeling enemies have a -1 penalty to their Attack Rolls, making these armor pieces even more valuable for when the party is in a big fight.
Adamantine Splint Armouris Heavy Armour with 18 AC, whileAdamantine Scale Mailis Medium Armour with 16 AC.
B-Tier Adamantine Items in BG3
The Adamantine weapons fall under B-tier not because they’re bad, but because there are muchbetter weapon options in Act 1. There’s almost no point in crafting any of the Adamantine weapons, especially not when the following ones exist and are obtainable early on:
Players who really want an Adamantine weapon for any reason should still feel free to craft one. However, keep in mind that you only get two pieces of Mithral Ore per campaign.
