1. SPS Accounts:
    Do you find yourself coming back time after time? Do you appreciate the ongoing hard work to keep this community focused and successful in its mission? Please consider supporting us by upgrading to an SPS Account. Besides the warm and fuzzy feeling that comes from supporting a good cause, you'll also get a significant number of ever-expanding perks and benefits on the site and the forums. Click here to find out more.
    Dismiss Notice
Dismiss Notice
You are currently viewing Boards o' Magick as a guest, but you can register an account here. Registration is fast, easy and free. Once registered you will have access to search the forums, create and respond to threads, PM other members, upload screenshots and access many other features unavailable to guests.

BoM cultivates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We have been aiming for quality over quantity with our forums from their inception, and believe that this distinction is truly tangible and valued by our members. We'd love to have you join us today!

(If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you've forgotten your username or password, click here.)

Elven Chain

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Lord Sarevok, Dec 19, 2001.

  1. Lord Sarevok Guest

    Remove all ads!
    I love this armor! It makes my fighter/mage look so cool that I rarley cast stoneskin anymore unless I have to! I headed straight to Trademeet this time to get it as well as Belm and Rashad's Talon(two scimitars that look really cool together, and Belm is especially nice giving an extra attack per round and a 0 speed factor).

    I know there are a few other pairs out there(besides those obvious ones in the Elven City) and I think I know where to get them all, I just want some clarification on a few particular pairs.

    1.I know you can get the Jesters Chain from the token machine, and does this armor count as elven chain? I'm pretty sure it was green chainmail last time I got it but I'm not sure if it's actually elven chain.

    2. I heard that you can get some drow elven chain in the Viconia romance from a assassination attempt on Viconia. I'd like to get the stats on this if anyone knows them.

    Thanks ahead of time!



    [This message has been edited by Lord Sarevok (edited December 19, 2001).]
     
    Lord Sarevok, Dec 19, 2001
    #1

  2. TIN_MAN Gems: 14/31
    Latest gem: Chrysoberyl

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2001
    Messages:
    630
    Likes Received:
    0
    The best elven chain is a drow bladesinger chain, which you can acquire in Suldnessilar(elven city) from the black dragon. It is AC 1 and looks so cooool! Also it can be upgraded later on...
     
    TIN_MAN, Dec 19, 2001
    #2

  3. Lord Sarevok Guest

    I already know about that, but I'm in no rush to go to Suldensallar, let alone fight a black dragon with my level 10/11 fighter/mage.
     
    Lord Sarevok, Dec 19, 2001
    #3

  4. Alith Anar Gems: 3/31
    Latest gem: Lynx Eye

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2001
    Messages:
    53
    Likes Received:
    0
    Well, I played the Viconia romance too once.... I believe the Drow chain you acquire is AC 4, and I also seem to remember having a problem with my mage-thief using it (???), but I'm not sure if that's just a bug or what. It looks brownish though....

    Normal (green) elven chain doesn't though.

    As for the Jester's Chain, can only be used by Bards AND - as far as my experience goes - you can't actually cast spells whilst wearing it - which is pretty crummy
     
    Alith Anar, Dec 19, 2001
    #4
  5. Master of Nuhn

    Master of Nuhn Wear it like a crown Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2001
    Messages:
    3,815
    Media:
    21
    Likes Received:
    97
    Gender:
    Male
    Lord Sarevok...
    You probably mean the Dark Elven Chain, the loot from the handmaiden of Lolth.
    Here are its stats:
    AC: 4
    weight: 8
    requires: strength 5
    Can be used by thieves with few penalties (dont ask me what) and can be used by fighter/mage without loosing the spellcasting ability!
    Hope thats suits you fine! ;)
     
    Master of Nuhn, Dec 19, 2001
    #5

  6. Lord Sarevok Guest

    Darn, too bad I'm an elf so I can't romance her and get that armor, oh well.
     
    Lord Sarevok, Dec 19, 2001
    #6

  7. Alith Anar Gems: 3/31
    Latest gem: Lynx Eye

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2001
    Messages:
    53
    Likes Received:
    0
    I wouldn't be too concerned, since most Elven chain is equally good. Either that or you'll have something better at the time you receive it anyway!

    If you're really desperate, Lord Sarevok, you COULD create it using the console - but bear in mind there's only one suit in the game for balance purposes; but AC4 braces are just as good, and you can wear a ring or amulet of protection - i don't believe you can with the Dark Elven Chain
     
    Alith Anar, Dec 19, 2001
    #7

  8. Lord Sarevok Guest

    Nah, it's not about that. I already have the bracers of AC 3 which pretty much negate any bonus from the chain. It's all about the looks man :). Brown colored elven chain would look awsome! Maybe I can find another pair in the underdark...
     
    Lord Sarevok, Dec 19, 2001
    #8
  9. Master of Nuhn

    Master of Nuhn Wear it like a crown Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2001
    Messages:
    3,815
    Media:
    21
    Likes Received:
    97
    Gender:
    Male
    As far as I know, the Dark Elven Chain is equal to to an Elven Chain mail +1, but I dont know anything of the looks, brown must be cool, though!
     
    Master of Nuhn, Dec 19, 2001
    #9

  10. Lord Sarevok Guest

    I think there is drow elven chain that reduces spellcasting speed by 1, that you can only wear in the Underdark.
     
    Lord Sarevok, Dec 19, 2001
    #10

  11. [GoodFellaZ] Voodoo Daddy Gems: 2/31
    Latest gem: Fire Agate

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2001
    Messages:
    28
    Likes Received:
    0
    [​IMG] eehhh sorry

    When is it you get the opportunity to go to trademeet... do you have to solve a particular quest or something (i´m still i chapter 2)
     
    [GoodFellaZ] Voodoo Daddy, Dec 19, 2001
    #11

  12. Lord Sarevok Guest

    Just talk to the guy in the City Gates district, he'll put it on your map. His name escapes me but he shouldn't be too hard to find.
     
    Lord Sarevok, Dec 19, 2001
    #12

  13. Glixius Gems: 1/31
    Latest gem: Turquoise

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2001
    Messages:
    20
    Likes Received:
    0
    you can also get it by dumping mazzy
     
    Glixius, Dec 19, 2001
    #13

  14. Extremist Gems: 31/31
    Latest gem: Rogue Stone

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2001
    Messages:
    4,366
    Likes Received:
    0
    :rolleyes:
    About Dark Elven Chain...

    Yes, it is AC 4, weight 8, min str to get it is 5.
    It is unusable by pure druid or mage (multi or dual can wear it).

    But:
    It is unusable by good and neutral NPCs.
    Penalties for thieving skills are:
    Stealth -10
    Lockpick -5
    Traps -5
    Pickpocket -20


    Jester's Chain is not near Elven Chain. Jester's Chain is AC+1 which is lower than any green chain armor, and besides that Jester's Chain prevents mages from spellcasting. Finally, Jester's Chain does not have any thieving penalty, all green chains do have.
     
    Extremist, Dec 20, 2001
    #14

  15. Ezellohar Shark Guest

    The guy who is at the Gity Gates and wants help in the druid quest is Flydian.
     
    Ezellohar Shark, Dec 20, 2001
    #15

  16. Namuras Gems: 13/31
    Latest gem: Ziose

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2001
    Messages:
    556
    Likes Received:
    0
    One thing to add about Jester's Chain: It can be worn by anyone who can use chainmail.

    Edit: Another foolish mistake on my part. ;)

    [This message has been edited by Namuras (edited December 21, 2001).]
     
    Namuras, Dec 21, 2001
    #16
  17. Ragusa

    Ragusa Eternal Halfling Paladin Veteran

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2000
    Messages:
    10,140
    Media:
    63
    Likes Received:
    250
    Gender:
    Male
    [​IMG] well, this is true but not precise ;) elven chain can be worn by thiefs as well - but there this is the exception: it is the only chain thiefs can wear ....
     
    Ragusa, Dec 21, 2001
    #17

  18. Extremist Gems: 31/31
    Latest gem: Rogue Stone

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2001
    Messages:
    4,366
    Likes Received:
    0
    [​IMG] Ragusa, have you read what I posted above?

    Green chain armors affect thieving abilities. Conclusion: Elven (green) chains any thief CAN wear.
     
    Extremist, Dec 21, 2001
    #18
Sorcerer's Place is a project run entirely by fans and for fans. Maintaining Sorcerer's Place and a stable environment for all our hosted sites requires a substantial amount of our time and funds on a regular basis, so please consider supporting us to keep the site up & running smoothly. Thank you!

Sorcerers.net is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products on amazon.com, amazon.ca and amazon.co.uk. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.