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Volpedia/Games/Baldur’s Gate 3/Armour/Heavy Armour
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / ARMOUR

Heavy Armour

Protective equipment category often suitable for proficient Fighters and Paladins.

Original Volpedia editorial referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference / noindexSPOILER-LIGHT
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Recommended approach: Check proficiency and movement impacts before equipping.
How it worksPractical strategyMistakes to avoidRelated pages
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How it works

Protective equipment category often suitable for proficient Fighters and Paladins.

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Practical strategy

Check proficiency and movement impacts before equipping.

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Mistakes to avoid

Wearing armor without proficiency can interfere with casting and class features.

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Related Baldur’s Gate 3 topics.

armor · spoiler-lightAdamantine Armour

Grymforge-crafted armor with specialized defensive effects.

armor · spoiler-lightLight Armour

Dexterity-friendly armor suited to many Rogues and other mobile characters.

armor · spoiler-lightMedium Armour

Balanced armor category useful to a variety of classes depending on proficiency.

armor · spoiler-lightCloaks and Amulets

Accessories offering resistances, extra actions or utility.

armor · spoiler-lightClothing and Robes

Unarmored equipment enabling specific class features for Monks and Barbarians.

armor · spoiler-lightGloves and Boots

Equipment slots offering item-specific actions, resistances and bonuses.

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Volpedia is an independent fan reference, not affiliated with Larian Studios. Editorial review: 2026-10-27. Category diagrams are original schematic artwork, not gameplay screenshots or character portraits. Baldur’s Gate 3 names and characters belong to their respective owners. Research provenance is maintained in the technical editorial registry; obligatory artwork credits are preserved.

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