Full Plate Armor, also known as Full Plate Mail, is the best piece of non-enchanted armor that a warrior can use in terms of armor class, but its weight of 70 lb, will limit the available carry capacity of its wearer quite a lot and it requires 15 strength to wear it.
Description[]
| “ | Full plate armor is the best armor a warrior can buy, both in appearance and protection. The perfectly fitted interlocking plates are specially angled to deflect arrows and blows, and the entire suit is carefully adorned with rich engraving and embossed detail. | ” |
Gameplay[]
- This is the single best armor in Baldur's Gate I, and some people use it all the way until the end of Throne of Bhaal because of its compatibility with items "of protection" like Improved Cloak of Protection. Its Armor Class is a game changer in early BG1, arguably making it the most urgent thing to buy for any party relying on a melee fighter.
- The Ankheg Plate Mail provides comparable AC vs slashing and crushing, can be equipped by Druids, weighs 45 lb less, has a much lower strength requirement of 8 and can be obtained for free in Nashkel. It is however not compatible with items "of protection" in original editions.
- Plate Mail doesn't hold a candle in this comparison.
Locations[]
The Black Pits[]
Sold by[]
- Gorch the Armorer from "Tier 2" (×5)
Baldur's Gate[]
Undroppable item
This icon indicates an item that cannot be dropped or stolen. One of the Ghost Knights is equipped with them.
Sold by[]
Dropped by[]
- Commander of the Black Talon mercenaries, Taurgosz Khosann
- Entar Silvershield
Tales of the Sword Coast[]
- Undroppable item
This icon indicates an item that cannot be dropped or stolen. Worn by Durlag Trollkiller on the final basement level.
Dropped by[]
- Tarnor the half-dwarf in Durlag's Tower
- Greater Dopplegangers on the second level of Durlag's Tower, when in the form of Durlag.
Siege of Dragonspear[]
- In the Korlasz Family Tomb Second Floor, in the secret room to the south (after opening it with the torch).
Shadows of Amn[]
This item can be obtained as random treasure. In addition to sources listed below, it can be found on creatures and in containers randomly.
Dropped by[]
- Sir Alynar
- Sir Beverus
- Amnian Centurion [1]
- Amnian Legionary [1]
- Tethyrian Captain
- Tethyrian Pikeman
- Mercenary (North Forest)
- Dedral [2]
- Blind Priests
- Fire Giant
- High Merchant Logan Coprith
- Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Hokkney of Tyr - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Guardian Terpfen - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Wagner - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Big Mordim - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Simon - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Garfunkle - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Traggor the Hammer - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Amnian Legionary - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Thayan Knight - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Elite Guard - Captain Dennis
- Mercenary of Riatavin x2
- Mencar Pebblecrusher
- Chapter Six when asking for help from Most Noble Order of the Radiant Heart:
- Branet Al-Thon
- Eric Vanstraaten
- Kalden
- Levin Rayn
- Nerit
- William Reirrac
Sold by[]
- Ribald Barterman
- Fovem
- Bel Dalemark
- Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Helmite Sentry - Sir Lothtyran (Athkatla)
- Arnolinus
- Storekeep (Athkatla Slums)
Throne of Bhaal[]
This item can be obtained as random treasure. In addition to sources listed below, it can be found on creatures and in containers randomly.
Dropped by[]
- Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Throne of Bhaal (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Throne of Bhaal campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Paladin of Tyr - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Throne of Bhaal (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Throne of Bhaal campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Priest of Tyr
Sold by[]
The Black Pits II: Gladiators of Thay[]
Sold by[]
Gallery[]
External links[]
- Full Plate Armor on the Icewind Dale Wiki, a wiki for the first Icewind Dale game.
- Plate mail on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.