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.
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Description[]
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.[2] Potions of giant strength were sold across Faerûn.[3]
Powers[]
- Baldur's Gate series of games.
The imbiber had an increased chance to hit opponents, as well as do more damage with thrown or melee weapons.[3] 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.[2]
Availability[]
Places and individuals in the Realms one could purchase potions of giant strength from included the following establishments:
- Sorcerous Sundries in Baldur's Gate sold all varieties of this potion.[4]
Notable Owners[]
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Appearances[]
- Adventures
- The Shattered Statue
- Video games
- Eye of the Beholder • Dungeon Hack • Eye of the Beholder III: Assault on Myth Drannor • Menzoberranzan • Descent to Undermountain • Baldur's Gate • Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn • Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal • Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
References[]
- ↑ slade et al (June 1995). Encyclopedia Magica Volume III. (TSR, Inc.), p. 871. ISBN 0-7869-0187-X.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins, James Wyatt (2014). Dungeon Master's Guide 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 187. ISBN 978-0786965622.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 BioWare (September 2000). Designed by James Ohlen, Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 BioWare (December 1998). Designed by James Ohlen. Baldur's Gate. Black Isle Studios.
