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Jim · 11-26-2002, 04:12 PM

I think you're refering to the Cairn (sp?) Blade. That is an awesome weapon, but I think there are a few other notable ones. Namely:

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The following weapons are obtainable after or during Dorns Deep. Many of the Large Swords are only available if you have Heart of Winter installed.

In terms of Great Swords, there's only a couple that beat the Cairn:

2H sword +4 "Backbiter" - dealing 1D10+4 +1D6 piercing (25% that user takes 1D4, a small price to pay for a damage range of 6-20!)

2H sword +4 "Lifegiver" - 1D10+4 and excellent regeneration.

Note the above 2 were only available before HOW is installed (along with some awesome crossbows).

Hand of the Gloomfrost - 1D10+4, plus elemental resistances and other small combat bonuses. This will eventually be the Great Sword to wield, you will get the option from Tiernon to forge you any weapon of your choice during HoW.

There are however, many great large swords after Dorns Deep and in HoW:

Amanuators Legacy - Basically Daystar from BG2 for IWD, and rolls 2D4, rather than the standard 1D8 for a large sword.

Bhaal's Fire - 1D8+3, +2D4 fire (great for trolls and mages)

Dead Gods Dreaming - 2D4+4/+6 vs Good characters

Kiss of the Gloom Frost - same as hand, except rolls 1D8+4 and is 1 handed. (needs to be forged).

Long Sword of Action +4 (my personal fav, especially when combined with a great shield of resistance +3 to get the physical damage resistances) - 1D8+4, +1 AC, +1 APR, +15% slashing resistance. There's a few of these about!

Pale Justice - Long sword +4/+7 vs evil - the only weapon for Paladins!

Restored/Singing Blade of Aihonon - Very powerful Longsword +5

Wind of Heaven - 1D8+4/+5 vs elementals

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That about takes care of them. If you want spoiling on any locations of the above weapons, I'll be happy to help (as I'm sure will many of the IWD veterans here at IW).

As for shops, be sure to keep checking back to Kuldahar, as the merchants gain more powerful equipment during the latter stages of the game. You'll also find some great items in Lonleywood when (and if?) you start Heart of Winter.

BTW welcome to the board!

[ 11-26-2002, 04:15 PM: Message edited by: Jim ]

11-26-2002, 04:12 PM	#2
Jim Quintesson Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England Age: 45 Posts: 1,088	I think you're refering to the Cairn (sp?) Blade. That is an awesome weapon, but I think there are a few other notable ones. Namely: SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * The following weapons are obtainable after or during Dorns Deep. Many of the Large Swords are only available if you have Heart of Winter installed. In terms of Great Swords, there's only a couple that beat the Cairn: 2H sword +4 "Backbiter" - dealing 1D10+4 +1D6 piercing (25% that user takes 1D4, a small price to pay for a damage range of 6-20!) 2H sword +4 "Lifegiver" - 1D10+4 and excellent regeneration. Note the above 2 were only available before HOW is installed (along with some awesome crossbows). Hand of the Gloomfrost - 1D10+4, plus elemental resistances and other small combat bonuses. This will eventually be the Great Sword to wield, you will get the option from Tiernon to forge you any weapon of your choice during HoW. There are however, many great large swords after Dorns Deep and in HoW: Amanuators Legacy - Basically Daystar from BG2 for IWD, and rolls 2D4, rather than the standard 1D8 for a large sword. Bhaal's Fire - 1D8+3, +2D4 fire (great for trolls and mages) Dead Gods Dreaming - 2D4+4/+6 vs Good characters Kiss of the Gloom Frost - same as hand, except rolls 1D8+4 and is 1 handed. (needs to be forged). Long Sword of Action +4 (my personal fav, especially when combined with a great shield of resistance +3 to get the physical damage resistances) - 1D8+4, +1 AC, +1 APR, +15% slashing resistance. There's a few of these about! Pale Justice - Long sword +4/+7 vs evil - the only weapon for Paladins! Restored/Singing Blade of Aihonon - Very powerful Longsword +5 Wind of Heaven - 1D8+4/+5 vs elementals ----------------------------------------------------------------------- That about takes care of them. If you want spoiling on any locations of the above weapons, I'll be happy to help (as I'm sure will many of the IWD veterans here at IW). As for shops, be sure to keep checking back to Kuldahar, as the merchants gain more powerful equipment during the latter stages of the game. You'll also find some great items in Lonleywood when (and if?) you start Heart of Winter. BTW welcome to the board! [ 11-26-2002, 04:15 PM: Message edited by: Jim ]