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Branwen's Spiritual Hammer ability: How does it work?

Discussion in 'Baldur's Gate (Classic)' started by Klorox, Sep 2, 2006.

  1. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    How powerful is this hammer of hers? How do I know if I'm better off using a magic item or this special ability? How long does it last?

    TIA
     
    Klorox, Sep 2, 2006
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    The Magpie Balance, in all things Veteran

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    Branwen's Spiritual Hammer is a handy weapon to have early game, because from my experiments it grants her a +4 THAC0 bonus - very useful for a low-level cleric as their THAC0 is generally rubbish. Damage isn't great, though, so you're generally better off using Ashideena +2 at higher levels. IIRC, the damage isn't really any more than a normal Warhammer; maybe +1 at most. Duration is also plenty; often enough for a couple of fights, but not always. Mind you, you don't want these kind of spells lasting too long anyway, as they won't let you switch weapons whilst they're active.
     
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    Decados The Chosen One

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    I seem to recall it being +4, though I'm not sure if this is true or not. As to duration, I have no idea as to the exact number.

    EDIT: The Magpie beat me to it, and with more idea of what he's talking about to boot!
     
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    Felinoid Who did the what now?

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    Branwen's special ability is a 10x duration Spiritual Hammer. The Spiritual Hammer's stats (whether by spell or Branwen) are:

    THAC0: +4
    Damage: 1d4+2
    Speed Factor: 2

    It's marked as magical with no enchantment, I think so it won't break but won't hit anything that requires a magical weapon. (There may be something that adds an enchantment, but I don't see it.) It might be pretty helpful in the really early game, but Ashideena (available early from Bassilus) kicks its ass up and down the Sword Coast.
     
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    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    Does her hammer actually have range, like in the spell description?
     
    Klorox, Sep 6, 2006
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    Decados The Chosen One

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    I don't believe so, no.
     
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