For those looking to play a martial class in , finding the right weapon is critical. When the goal is to deal out massive damage as a fighter or barbarian, then it is hard to go wrong with a two-handed weapon. The two-handed weapon category covers a wide variety of weapon types, and with so many on offer in, it's important to know where to find the best.
[Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3.]
Two-handed weapons use a character's Strength score, making them perfect for fighters, barbarians, and paladins to let them deal out the maximum damage at all times. As the two-handed weapon type covers such a large amount of weapons, including greatswords, mauls, and halberds, it is always a good idea to check a character's proficiencies before equipping any of 's companions with a weapon. Beyond their base damage, there are several two-handed weapons in that have some awesome enchantments, making them well worth hunting out.
The awesomely named Foebreaker is a great two-handed maul that deals a decent amount of damage and has a great enchantment. Foebreaker deals 2d6 plus two plus the character's Strength modifier and has the weapon actions backbreaker and concussive smash.
The best part of Foebreaker is the special features of Lethal Weapon which ignores enemy resistance to bludgeoning damage and Tenacity which makes the weapon deal the character's Strength modifier as damage if they miss with an attack.
Foebreaker can be found in a hidden chest in the Karsus section of the Sorcerous Sundries Vault. The chest is invisible as will require either or to find.
The Moonlight Glaive is a great two-handed weapon with several fantastic features, including a permanent light effect. To start with, this glaive has extra reach which means the wielder doesn't have to be too close to enemies to hit them and opens up more opportunity attacks as they attempt to move away.
The Moonlight Glaive deals a decent 1d10 plus two plus Strength modifier slashing damage as well as 1d4 radiant damage. Finally, this glaive's Moonlight Butterflies action allows extra psychic damage to be dealt and advantage on attack rolls against a target.
The Moonlight Glaive pairs well with the Callous Glow Ring found in one of the vaults where Balthazar is first met in the Gauntlet of Shar. This ring allows the wearer to deal an extra two points of radiant damage to illuminated targets.
Found in the Underdark towards the end of Act 1 Phalar Aluve is great for a wide array of classes but perfect for bards. This versatile longsword deals 1d10 plus one plus the character's Strength or Dexterity modifier when used as a two-handed weapon.
Along with the usual weapon actions Phalar Aluve also gives plus one to Performance
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