InBaldur’s Gate 3, players are offered quite an in-depth level of customization, allowing you to play around with the different members of your party to either make them stronger or exploit a certain enemy’s weakness. While weapons and spells are the obvious two aspects to look into for offense, you will also want to boost your party members' defense. Luckily, there are quite a fewstat-boosting clothing itemsthat serve this very purpose.
From Gloves to Heavy Armour, there are quite a variety of clothing items that players can get their hands on. Each clothing item has its benefits and drawbacks, and while which one you decide to use can be largely down to personal preference, some are better than others in certain scenarios. So, without further ado, here are thebest clothing items in Baldur’s Gate 3, allrankedaccordingly.
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15The Mighty Cloth
Great Item For Strength Based Builds
Benefits / Disadvantages
TheMighty Clothlives up to its name by making those who wear it stronger in body. Having the ability toboost the wearer’s Strength by 2 points, and to a maximum of 20, this Very Rare item of clothing isperfect for Strength builds. Though other items of clothing offer a greater benefit when it comes to Strength, the Mighty Cloth is still a decent item to have in the meantime.
The Mighty Cloth can also offer playersresistance to being moved or Restrained. Though this is a rather situational counter, it can come in handy for avoiding being trapped in sticky situations. Pair this with the Bull Rush special move, letting you charge into an enemy and knock them prone, and you have agood defensive and offensive clothing piecefor Strength builds - one which can be acquired from Quartermaster Talli at Last Light Inn.
14Infernal Robe
Great Counter Against Fire Damage
TheInfernal Robeis a great early-game item of clothing that you’re able to acquire. This item itself grantspowerful protection against Fire damage, thus making it a great defense against flame-based foes. The robe itself also boosts your AC by one point through enchantment, further boosting your defense.
It’s undeniable that the Infernal Robe is powerful, also granting the wearer theability to cast Fire Shield once per Long Rest-inflicting Burning damage on any enemy that melee attacks you. However, other clothing items rank higher in defending against Fire damage. You can acquire the Infernal Robe from Mizora after recruiting Wyll and defeating Karlach.
13The Graceful Cloth
Great Item For Mobility & Boosting Dexterity
No matter which class you’re playing, Dexterity is always an important stat. Even without armour, high Dexterity can save you from a lot of harm. TheGraceful Clothgives you an all-aroundboost to Dexterity, raising it by 2 and to a maximum of 20. You’re also under the effect of Cat’s Grace while wearing it, giving you an advantage on all Dexterity checks and halving fall damage.
If the previous benefits are not enough, you also gain the passive Nimble as a Cat,boosting your jump distanceandgiving you a small boost to your Dexterity saves. You can purchase, or steal, the Graceful Cloth from Lady Esther on the Mountain Pass. You get it early enough that the boost can push you to 20 in Dexterity before your second stat boost.
12Enraging Heart Garb
Great Item For Tanking Damage & Boosting Constitution
YourConstitution is arguably just as important, if not more so, than Dexterity. It is the main stat that determines how much health you’ll get when you level up. In addition to the health provided by your class, you gain your constitution modifier in hit points every time you level up. Any boost, or penalty, to that stat will impact your hitpoint maximum.
TheEnraging Heart Garbraises your constitution by two, enough to boost your health greatly. It also compliments the Barbarian class, so raging will take those extra hit points even further. While raging, you gain stacks of wrath on your turn, increasing your melee damage by the amount of stacks remaining. Those looking to acquire the Enraging Heart Garb can purchase it from Lann Tarv at Moonrise Towers.
11Shelter Of Athkatla
Great Item For Protection From Spells
Spells are the most common reason you have to roll a Saving Throw. From a Fireball to a Circle of Death, spells can target any one of your stats, and eventually, they will find one that isn’t as strong as the rest. TheShelter of Athkatlagrants you magic resistance as an extra layer of protection, should you succeed in a Saving Throw.
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If the Saving Throw you roll is imposed by magic, the robe grants you the advantage. You also gain a free casting of Mirror Image to raise your armour class against conventional attacks. All in all, it’s apowerfully defensive robe, one acting as a great counter for a variety of spells. Those of you looking to get this item can acquire it by firstdefeating Lorroakanand then looting it off his body.
10Potent Robe
Great Item For Better Cantrips & Fortification
Charisma may be the most influential stat in Baldur’s Gate 3. You can use it when interacting with just about every character with dialogue, granting you a variety of benefits. These benefits range fromimproving Deception, Intimidation, Performance, and Persuasion. It pays to have some charisma, even if you’re not a Charisma caster.
If you are, thePotent Robeempowers you further. Every cantrip you cast willadd your charisma modifier to the damage, a great feature for Warlocks. It alsoboosts your AC, andgrants temporary hit pointsat the start of your turn - adding a few defensive abilities into the mix. you’re able to acquire this item as a quest reward from Alfira afterrescuing the Tieflingsfrom Moonrise Towers.
9Wavemother’s Robe
Great Item For Resisting & Inflicting Elemental Damage
TheWavemother’s Robeis a pretty good item of clothing that serves as a great counter against certain elemental attacks. Not only does this Very Rare item offerresistance to both Fire and Cold damage, but it also allows wearers to heal for 1 - 4 hitpoints when standing in water. Though rather situational, this offers players the ability to bounce back from a fight.
The capabilities of this robe do not stop there, however, as the wearer of the Wavemother’s Robecan alsoconjure a body of water via the Create or Destroy Water. This allows you to heal at will, or simply create an area in which enemies will be vulnerable to Lightning and Cold damage. Those of you looking to acquire the Wavemother’s Robe can receive it as a quest reward from the Wavemother in Act 3.
8Bonespike Garb
Great Item For Damage Reduction & Retaliation
TheBonespike Garbis the endgame clothing you’ll want to get for your Barbarian. Itreduces all incoming damage by 2, and that’s applied after resistance cuts damage first. This item of clothing also makes your Barbarian gain 15 temporary hitpoints wherever they rage, making them even tougher in combat.
When enemies are foolish enough to attack you in melee, they will also takePiercing damage equal to your constitution modifier. It alsoincreases your durability and your damagejust by wearing it - making it great for offense and defense. You can purchase the Bonespike Garb from Exxvikyap at The Rivington General.
7Robe Of The Weave
Spell Boost & Solid Protection For Casters
For casters, there is no better robe than theRobe of the Weave. While still counting as clothing, it boosts your AC to a base 2, making it on par with Light Armor. While that’s good, the Rove of the Weave also boosts your spellcasting, grantingboth a bonus in Spell Save DC and spell attack rolls.
Another great benefit of the Rove of the Weave is its ability togrant a regain of 1-6 hit points, should you succeed in a Saving Throw against spells, that is. These benefits make the Robe of the Weave agreat addition for Casters, boosting their strengths along with their defense against other Casters. Those looking to acquire this clothing item can get it from Ramazinth’s tower after dispelling the Globe of Invulnerability.
6Vest Of Soul Rejuvenation
Great Item For Countering Missed Attacks & Healing
TheVest of Soul Rejuvenationis a great upgrade for a Monk for a variety of different reasons. Like the Robe of the Weave before it, the Vest of Soul Rejuvenation alsoincreases your base AC by 2, making it rather useful for defense. However, combined with a Monk’s Dexterity and Wisdom, it can elevate your AC even higher.
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The vest also grants MonksGreater Kushigo Counter. Anytime an enemy misses you with an attack while in your reach, you’re able to retaliate with an unarmed strike - allowing you todo a hefty amount of damageif you are further into the game. If that isn’t enough, succeeding in Saving Throws while wearing this item against spells can also heal you, allowing you to bounce back from fights. Those of you looking to acquire the Vest Of Soul Rejuvenation can buy it from Lorroakan’s Projection or Rolan at Sorcerous Sundries.
