Summary
Baldur’s Gate 3is still racking up player numbers and numerous awards months after its official launch, defying all the usual trends when it comes to single-player stand-alone CRPGs. Both old and new players alike are discovering the various ways that they can improve their gameplay and customize their characters, the main and most obvious being the character’s gear and accessories.
InBaldur’s Gate 3, there are a lot of different options when it comes to a character’s most important piece of equipment, that precious chest piece. There’s a wide range of Medium armor pieces for the Rangers, Fighters, and Clerics, and even those choices depend on what class or Feats are included in a character’s build.
Updated June 02, 2025 by Kristy Ambrose:Players keep finding new and interesting secrets as Larian Studios keeps collecting awards, most recently several from the BAFTAs including Game of the Year. It’s becoming more apparent every day that the developers, writers, and designers did indeed think of everything. That means new quests, dialogue choices, and random encounters that have been waiting to be discovered, along with a few more variations of medium armor.
1Adamantine Scale Mail
Made At The Adamantine Forge
One of the rarest armor items in the game is theAdamantine Scale Mail, and it provides the wearer with the amazing Adamantine Backlash, which means that when a melee attack hits them, the attacker is sent Reeling for two turns, giving them a -1 to their attack rolls.
Of course,all good things comewith a cost, and while wearing this, the player would have a disadvantage on Stealth rolls. A small price to pay. It can be found during The Adamantine Forge Quest, at Grymforge. The player would need the Scale Mail Mould and Mithral Ore to craft it.
2Elven Chain
Purchased From Exxvikyap in Rivington General
It’s officially medium armor, as anything “chain” normally would be, but thanks to the handy ability of Elven Chain, anyone who wears this armor is automatically proficient with it. That’s great for squishes like Wizards or Sorcerers who are limited to clothing and normally can’t wear armor at all.
The other feature, Elven Agility, gives the wearer Advantage on Dexterity saving throws and a +2 to Initiative rolls. This makes the Elven Chain ideal for Rogues or Bards because it can help with Sleight of Hand as much as ranged or melee fighting.
3Sharpened Snare Cuirass
Sold By Roah Moonglow In Moonrise Towers
Some nice trinkets, weapons, and armor pieces are hidden behind certain storylines and locations with specific vendors that change location and stock depending on when the player meets them. One of these is Roah Moonglow, a notorious Zhentarium trader who appears in Moonrise Towers in Act 2.
This is an ideal chestpiecefor a Ranger, and one of the very few in the game specific to this underrated class, although it’s also decent for a Druid.Exotic Materialadds the character’s Dexterity Modifier to their AC, andSharpened Snaregives the target a Disadvantage on their saving throws when resisting abilities that inflict the Restrained condition.
Roah is also a character in Act 3, but it’s more likely that she’ll end up on the wrong side of Tav’s adventuring party, depending on how things go with the rival Thieve’s Guild. Skip the Towers entirely, which is possible, and players might not be able to buy this medium armor piece.
4The Oak Father’s Embrace
In The Owlbear Nest On A Headless Skeleton
In addition to the cool name, this medium armorhas some unique featuresthat can’t be found anywhere else in the game. It provides the wearer with Order Of Nature, which means that any Undead creatures that hit the player will receive 1d6 Radiant Damage, and Beasts deal an additional 1d6 Radiant damage.
It’s possible to find this armor piece early in Act 1, which is also an advantage. Other than the Dexterity bonus limit, it has practically no downside, which makes it a perfect addition to a Druid or Ranger.
5Dark Justiciar Mail
Looted From A Dark Justiciar Corpse in Grymforge
TheDark Justiciar Mail, when worn, gives the Nightsinger’s Reply effect. While Obscured by shadow, the player deals 1d4 Necrotic damage to attackers that hit them in melee. It is an ideal option for players who want to look amazing while also being deadly and keeping to the shadows witha stealthy approach.
There are several clues in the ruins and If Shadowheart is in the party, she’ll comment on the bodies of Dark Justiciars littering the ground near the Grymforge Waypoint. The passage from the Shattered Sanctum might have been for Selune, but this part of the Underdark is all about Lady Shar.
6Slippery Chain Shirt
Found At The Festering Cove In A Locked Chest
For animal-friendly gamers, theSlippery Chain Shirtcan bejust the thing they need. While wearing it, the player has the effect of Aura Of Protection, which means that they can heal a creature, which will automatically Disengage and won’t trigger Opportunity Attacks.
It can be found at The Festering Cove, a location in the Underdark that’s easy to miss. Players will have to jump over some mushrooms to reach the last shelf and be prepared to climb down to use a Feather Fall potion in case the exploding fungus knocks characters down.
7Unwanted Masterwork Scalemail
Purchased From Dammon At The Forge Of The Nine
The Unwanted Masterwork Scalemailis one of the more durablemedium pieces in the game. It gives the player an AC on the higher side and resistance to Fire damage, which is consistently useful throughout all three Acts, and it’s easily found in the inventory at The Forge of the Nine.
Exotic Material is the unique ability that makes this armor even better for character builds that rely on Dexterity, whether it’s for their fighting prowess or their Sleight of Hand skill. This allows the character to add their Dexterity modifier to their armor class, which is ideal for classes like Rangers or Fighters built for damage-dealing and melee fighting.
8Chain Of Liberation
An Opulent Chest In The Selunite Outpost
TheChain Of Liberationarmor has the power to set even the most impatient players free. Once per turn, the wearer can reduce the duration of their Momentum by 1 turn to Sprint, thus giving the player the necessary boost they crave in their time of need.
It can be found in the Underdark, inside an Opulent Chest behind a secret Stone Wall in Selunite Outpost. It is a little tricky to find, and some Thunder or crushing damage is required to reach the chest, but worth it.
9Psionic Ward Armor
Looted from Ch’r’ai Tska’an After The Ambush
When it’s time to leave the Shadow-cursed Lands and go to the big city, there’sone more tough fightas the party is leaving Reithwin Town. If the player has the Qua’nith Psionic Detector or someone in the party passes a Perception check, it’s possible to at least see them coming.
One of the Gith assailants, Ch’r’ai Tska’an, drops the Psionic Ward Armor, which has the special Psionic Ward ability for Githyanki characters. The other benefits, which include restoring some hit points on a successful saving throw against a spell, apply to anyone.
10The Jolty Vest
Sold By The Zhenatrim Vendor Brem In Act 1
The Jolty Vest, as its name suggests, has a very interesting effect, called Countershock. When the wearer takes damage while having Lightning Charges, the attacker mustsucceed a Dexterity Saving Throwor become Shocked.
It can be found during the Find The Missing Shipment Quest at Waukeen’s Rest. The Merchant can offer it in the hideout, but only if the player has helped Zhentarim beforehand. A good choice for introverts, Tempest Clerics, DPS Druids, or just for people who love their personal space.
