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Do helmets do anything?

Discussion in 'Icewind Dale 2' started by Klorox, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    I remember reading in the descriptions of helmets in other games, like BG1, BG2, and IWD1, that helmets protect you from critical hits.

    Text like this is absent in IWD2 helmets. Do they do anything?

    TIA
     
    Klorox, Jan 29, 2007
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    normal helmets in IWD2 simply take up space and add to your weight limit. 3.0 and 3.5 only utilize helmets as a "magic item slot" (head slot). Since 3ed only associates critical hits with hitting a "soft" spot, a helmet only covers one spot that can be critically hit.
     
    Ilmater's Suffering, Jan 29, 2007
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  3. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    Oh well. :(

    I'll keep helmets for my warriors though... it looks cool! :)
     
    Klorox, Feb 1, 2007
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    *GASP* Klorox is doing something NOT POWERGAMING!!!! Run for the hills!!!
     
    raptor, Feb 1, 2007
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    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    :rolleyes:
     
    Klorox, Feb 2, 2007
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    I recommend winter wolf caps for warrior-types who can benefit from a charisma enhancement, such as paladins (divine grace) and clerics (turning undead).
     
    Ulfgar Prigor, Feb 2, 2007
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