The Gauntlets of Weapon Skill, also known as Xarrnous' Second Sword Arm, are a pair of gauntlets made to increase the chances of hitting enemies successfully. They offer a bonus of +1 to THAC0. The Gauntlets of Weapon Expertise will do this as well, but they also offer a +2 bonus to damage.
Locations
Baldur's Gate and the Enhanced Edition
- One pair can be found in a crate just outside the temple of Umberlee in the docks district. They can be given to a warehouse employee in a subquest.
- Another pair can be found on the ogre Larze inside the Blushing Mermaid tavern.
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and the Enhanced Edition
- Female thrall - Astral Prison
- One pair can be bought from the Storekeep at Wakeens Promenade at the north west district exit.
In-game description
“ | Gauntlets of weapon skill: 'Xarrnous' Second Sword Arm'. Perhaps the most well known owner of these gauntlets was a mercenary, named Xarrnous. He specialized in smuggling, and frequently loaned these gauntlets to clients if they were to travel with him. In his eyes, an extra sword arm was always handy. | ” |