A potion of giant strength was a type of concoction that modified the imbiber's raw physical power to that of a certain kind of giant.
Description
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The liquid of these types of potions was transparent and contained a fingernail of the specific giant. They varied in rarity from uncommon to legendary, which scaled with the power of the giant.[1] Potions of giant strength were sold across Faerûn.[2]
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The imbiber had an increased chance to hit opponents, as well as do more damage with thrown or melee weapons.[2] The types of potions available modified the user's strength from their own to that of a hill giant, frost giant/stone giant, fire giant, cloud giant, or even a storm giant.[1]
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AppearancesEdit
- Video games
- Baldur's Gate
- Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
- Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
- Eye of the Beholder
- Eye of the Beholder III: Assault on Myth Drannor
- Menzoberranzan
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins, James Wyatt (2014). Dungeon Master's Guide 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 187. ISBN 978-0786965622.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 BioWare (2000). James Ohlen, Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Black Isle Studios.
