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== Equipment == | == Equipment == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | There are many pieces of equipment scattered about in Baldur's Gate 3 that have a focus on {{DamageType|Cold}} damage that Players can utilize. Some enable Players to inflict {{DamageType|Cold}} damage through weapon attacks or by unlocking spells. While others offer unique modifiers on {{DamageType|Cold}} attacks and damage such as increasing or resisting damage. Below is a list of known gear pieces associated with {{DamageType|Cold}} damage and their importance to {{DamageType|Cold}} damage. | ||
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" | |||
|+Gear that inflicts Cold damage | |+Gear that inflicts Cold damage | ||
! | ! | ||
!Item Type | !Item Type | ||
!Base Cold Damage | ! Base Cold Damage | ||
!Enables Spell | !Enables Spell | ||
!Unlocks | |||
!Special Cold Factors | !Special Cold Factors | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Allandra's Whelm]] | |[[Allandra's Whelm]] | ||
|Tridents | |Tridents | ||
|{{DamageText|1d4 (1~4)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|1d4 (1~4)|Cold}} | ||
| | | | ||
| | |[[Frigid Blade]] weapon action, once per Short Rest | ||
|Frigid Blade applies Frostbite condition on attack hit, and deals weapon Proficiency bonus as {{DamageType|Cold}} damage | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Arrow of Ice]] | |[[Arrow of Ice]] | ||
|Arrows | |Arrows | ||
|{{DamageText|2d4 (2~8)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|2d4 (2~8)|Cold}} | ||
| | |||
| | | | ||
|Creates Ice Surface | |Creates Ice Surface | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Cold Snap]] | |[[Cold Snap]] | ||
|Daggers | |Daggers | ||
|{{DamageText|1d4 (1~4)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|1d4 (1~4)|Cold}} | ||
| | | | ||
| | |Chilling Counter effect | ||
|When a Target misses you with an attack it must make a Constitution Saving Throw of be Chilled for 2 turns. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Frost Prince]] | |[[Frost Prince]] | ||
|Amulets | |Amulets | ||
|{{DamageText|2d6 (2~12)|Cold}} * | |{{DamageText|2d6 (2~12)|Cold}}* | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
| | | Cast Level 1 Ice Knife spell, once per Long Rest | ||
|Standard effects of Ice Knife spell. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Mourning Frost]] | |[[Mourning Frost]] | ||
|Quarterstaves | |Quarterstaves | ||
| {{DamageText|1d4 (1~4)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|1d4 (1~4)|Cold}} | ||
{{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}} * | {{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}}* | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
| | | | ||
#Heart of Ice effect | |||
#Insidious Cold effect | |||
#Cast Ray of Frost cantrip | |||
| | |||
#When dealing {{DamageType|Cold}} damage, the wielder deals an additional {{DamageText|1|Cold}} damage. | |||
#Dealing {{DamageType|Cold}} damage with a spell possibly inflicts Chilled upon the Target. | |||
#Standard effect of Ray of Frost cantrip. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Ring of Elemental Infusion]] | |[[Ring of Elemental Infusion]] | ||
|Rings | |Rings | ||
|{{DamageText|1d4 (1~4)|Cold}} * | |{{DamageText|1d4 (1~4)|Cold}}* | ||
| | | | ||
| | |Elemental Infusion effect | ||
|After dealing Elemental damage (i.e. {{DamageType|Cold}}) using a spell or cantrip, until the end of your next turn, you deal an additional {{DieIcon|d4|Slashing}} '''1d4''' of that element on a successful weapon attack. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Snow-Dusted Monastery Gloves]] | |[[Snow-Dusted Monastery Gloves]] | ||
|Gloves | |Gloves | ||
|{{DamageText|1d4 (1~4)|Cold}} * | |{{DamageText|1d4 (1~4)|Cold}}* | ||
{{DamageText|2d6 (2~12)|Cold}} * | {{DamageText|2d6 (2~12)|Cold}}* | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
| | | | ||
#Chilling Strike effect | |||
#Cast Ice Knife spell | |||
| | |||
# Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 (1~4)|Cold}} damage. | |||
#Standard effects of Ice Knife spell. | |||
|} | |} | ||
<small><sup>* Damage is indicative of enabled spell/effects, not the base gear</sup></small> | <small><sup>* Damage is indicative of enabled spell/effects, not the base gear</sup></small> | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" | ||
|+Gear that impacts Cold damage | |+Gear that impacts Cold damage | ||
! | ! | ||
!Item Type | !Item Type | ||
!Special Cold Factors | !Unlocks | ||
!Special Cold Factors | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Amulet of Elemental Torment]] | |[[Amulet of Elemental Torment]] | ||
|Amulets | | Amulets | ||
| | |Nature's Vengeance effect | ||
|When the wearer stands in certain surfaces (i.e. Ice Surface) and casts a spell that deals damage, the target also suffers the surface's effects. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Boots of Elemental Momentum]] | |[[Boots of Elemental Momentum]] | ||
|Boots | |Boots | ||
| | |Elemental Momentum effect | ||
|Whenever the wearer deals Elemental damage (i.e. {{DamageType|Cold}}) with spells or cantrips, they gain Momentum for 2 turns. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Cloak of Elemental Absorption]] | |[[Cloak of Elemental Absorption]] | ||
|Cloaks | |Cloaks | ||
| | |Absorb Elements action, once per Short Rest | ||
|Take half damage from the next Elemental damage (i.e. {{DamageType|Cold}}) attack targeting you and deal an additional {{DieIcon|d4|Slashing}} '''1d6''' of that element type on your next attack. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Cloak of the Weave]] | |[[Cloak of the Weave]] | ||
|Cloaks | |Cloaks | ||
| | |Absorb Elements action, once per Short Rest | ||
|Take half damage from the next Elemental damage (i.e. {{DamageType|Cold}}) attack targeting you and deal an additional '''1d6''' of that element type on your next attack. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Coldbrim Hat]] | |[[Coldbrim Hat]] | ||
|Hats | |Hats | ||
| | |Coldbrim Chill effect | ||
|Once per turn, any condition inflicted on a target also applies 2 turns of Encrusted with Frost. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Darkfire Shortbow]] | |[[Darkfire Shortbow]] | ||
|Shortbows | |Shortbows | ||
| | | | ||
#Resistance to {{DamageType|Cold}} damage | |||
#Resistance to {{DamageType|Fire}} damage | |||
#Cast [[Haste]] spell, once per Long Rest | |||
|3. Standard effects of Haste spell. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Hoarfrost Boots]] | |[[Hoarfrost Boots]] | ||
|Boots | |Boots | ||
| | |Hoarfrost Balance effect | ||
| You cannot fall prone while traversing Ice Surfaces. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Icebite Robe]] | |[[Icebite Robe]] | ||
|Clothing | |Clothing | ||
| | | | ||
#Resistance to {{DamageType|Cold}} damage | |||
#Cast Armour of Agathys, once per Long Rest | |||
|2. Standard effect of a Level 3 Armour of Agathys spell | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Necklace of Elemental Augmentation]] | |[[Necklace of Elemental Augmentation]] | ||
|Amulets | |Amulets | ||
| | |Elemental Augmentation effect | ||
|When one of your cantrips deals Elemental damage (i.e. {{DamageType|Cold}}), add your Spellcasting Modifier to the damage dealt. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Robe of Summer]] | |[[Robe of Summer]] | ||
|Clothing | |Clothing | ||
| | |Resistance to {{DamageType|Cold}} damage | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Snowburst Ring]] | |[[Snowburst Ring]] | ||
|Rings | |Rings | ||
| | |Snowburst effect | ||
|When the wearer deals {{DamageType|Cold}} damage, they also create an Ice Surface around the Target(s). | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Wavemother's Robe]] | |[[Wavemother's Robe]] | ||
|Clothing | |Clothing | ||
| | | | ||
#Temperature Adjustment effect | |||
#Watery Rejuvenation effect | |||
#Cast [[Create or Destroy Water]], once per Short Rest | |||
| | |||
#You have Resistance to {{DamageType|Fire}} and {{DamageType|Cold}} Damage. | |||
# If the wearer is standing in a Water Surface at the start of their turn, they heal for '''1d4''' Hit Points. [Ice Surfaces melt into Water Surfaces] | |||
#Standard effects of Create or Destroy Water spell. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Winter's Clutches]] | |[[Winter's Clutches]] | ||
|Gloves | |Gloves | ||
| | | Winter's Clutches effect | ||
| When the wearer deals {{DamageType|Cold}} damage, inflict 2 turns of Encrusted with Frost upon the Target(s). | |||
|} | |} | ||
==Actions== | ==Actions== | ||
[Placeholder] Brief summary of actions, determine if there are enough to justify a section or consolidation with others | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+Actions that inflicts Cold damage | |+Actions that inflicts Cold damage | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|[[Attack (Myrmidon):]] Water | |[[Attack (Myrmidon):]] Water | ||
|Level 10 Circle of the Moon Druid Wild Shape | | Level 10 Circle of the Moon Druid Water Myrmidon Wild Shape | ||
| | |{{DamageText|1d6 (1~6)|Cold}} | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Explosive Icicle]] | |[[Explosive Icicle]] | ||
|Level 10 Circle of the Moon Druid Wild Shape | |Level 10 Circle of the Moon Druid Water Myrmidon Wild Shape | ||
| | |{{DamageText|3d8 (3~24)|Cold}} | ||
|Can select 3 Targets | |||
Creates Ice Surfaces | |||
Once per turn | |||
{{DamageText| | |||
| | |||
Once per | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Heimal Strike]] | |[[Heimal Strike]] | ||
|Level 10 Circle of the Moon Druid Wild Shape | |Level 10 Circle of the Moon Druid Water Myrmidon Wild Shape | ||
| | |{{DamageText|1d6 (1~6)|Cold}}{{DamageText|1d10 (1~10)|Cold}} | ||
| | |Applies 2 turns of Chilled on attack hit | ||
|} | |} | ||
<small><sup>* Damage is indicative of enabled spell/effects, not the base gear</sup></small> | <small><sup>* Damage is indicative of enabled spell/effects, not the base gear</sup></small> | ||
==Spells== | ==Spells== | ||
[Placeholder] Brief summary of spells | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+Spells that cause/impact Cold damage | |+Spells that cause/impact Cold damage | ||
! | ! | ||
!Spell Level | ! Spell Level | ||
!Base Cold Damage | !Base Cold Damage | ||
!Upcast Cold Damage | !Upcast Cold Damage | ||
!Concentration | ! Concentration | ||
!AOE | !AOE | ||
!Saving Throw | !Saving Throw | ||
!Special Cold Factors | !Special Cold Factors | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Armour of Agathys]] | |[[Armour of Agathys]] | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
|{{DamageText|5|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|5|Cold}} | ||
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|[[Chromatic Orb: Cold]] | |[[Chromatic Orb: Cold]] | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
|{{DamageText|2d8 (2~16)|Cold}} | | {{DamageText|2d8 (2~16)|Cold}} | ||
|{{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}} | ||
| | | | ||
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|[[Cone of Cold]] | |[[Cone of Cold]] | ||
|5 | |5 | ||
|{{DamageText|8d8 (8~64)|Cold}} | | {{DamageText|8d8 (8~64)|Cold}} | ||
|{{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}} | | {{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}} | ||
| | | | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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|[[Glyph of Warding: Cold]] | |[[Glyph of Warding: Cold]] | ||
|3 | |3 | ||
|{{DamageText|5d8 (5~40)|Cold}} | | {{DamageText|5d8 (5~40)|Cold}} | ||
|{{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}} | ||
| | | | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|Dexterity: Halve | |Dexterity: Halve | ||
| Inflicts damage upon contact with Hostile Target | |Inflicts damage upon contact with Hostile Target | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Hunger of Hadar]] | |[[Hunger of Hadar]] | ||
|3 | |3 | ||
|{{DamageText|2d6 (2~12)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|2d6 (2~12)|Cold}} | ||
|N/A | | N/A | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
| | | | ||
| Damage inflicted to Targets starting their turn in AOE | |Damage inflicted to Targets starting their turn in AOE | ||
10 turn duration | 10 turn duration | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|1 | |1 | ||
|{{DamageText|2d6 (2~12)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|2d6 (2~12)|Cold}} | ||
|{{DamageText|1d6 (1~6)|Cold}} | | {{DamageText|1d6 (1~6)|Cold}} | ||
| | | | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|[[Ice Storm]] | |[[Ice Storm]] | ||
| 4 | |4 | ||
|{{DamageText|4d6 (4~24)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|4d6 (4~24)|Cold}} | ||
| N/A | |N/A | ||
| | | | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|Dexterity: Halve | |Dexterity: Halve | ||
|Creates Ice Surface | |Creates Ice Surface | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|N/A | |N/A | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
| | | | ||
| | | | ||
|Gives Resistance to {{DamageType|Cold}} damage | | Gives Resistance to {{DamageType|Cold}} damage | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Ray of Frost]] | |[[Ray of Frost]] | ||
|0 | |0 | ||
| {{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}} | ||
|{{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|1d8 (1~8)|Cold}} | ||
| | | | ||
| | | | ||
| | | | ||
| Inflicts [[Ray of Frost (Condition)]] | |Inflicts [[Ray of Frost (Condition)]] | ||
Upcast damage unlocks at Spellcaster Level 5, and again at Spellcaster Level 10 | Upcast damage unlocks at Spellcaster Level 5, and again at Spellcaster Level 10 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Sleet Storm]] | | [[Sleet Storm]] | ||
|3 | |3 | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|Constitution: Concentration | |Constitution: Concentration | ||
|Creates Ice Surface | |Creates Ice Surface | ||
Interrupts Concentration | Interrupts Concentration | ||
10 turn duration | 10 turn duration | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Wall of Ice]] | | [[Wall of Ice]] | ||
|6 | |6 | ||
|{{DamageText|10d6 (10~60)|Cold}} | |{{DamageText|10d6 (10~60)|Cold}} | ||
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
| Dexterity: Halve | |Dexterity: Halve | ||
|Initial damage to enemies in spell path | |Initial damage to enemies in spell path | ||
Upon wall destruction leaves cloud of frigid air with same damage values | Upon wall destruction leaves cloud of frigid air with same damage values | ||
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|} | |} | ||
==Effects== | ==Effects== | ||
[Placeholder] Determine between permanent effects and temporary, consider if [[Frost of Dark Winter]] belongs under effects/actions/spells | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+Persistent effects that impact Cold damage | |+Persistent effects that impact Cold damage | ||
! | ! | ||
! | ! Effect Description | ||
! | ! Source | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Animal Aspect: Crocodile | |Animal Aspect: Crocodile | ||
|On slippery surfaces (i.e.Ice Surface) you have Advantage on Saving Throws against being knocked prone. | |||
|Level 6 Wildheart Barbarian | |Level 6 Wildheart Barbarian | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Bestial Heart: Bear Heart | |Bestial Heart: Bear Heart | ||
|Gives resistance to all Damage Types (i.e.{{DamageType|Cold}}) except Psychic. | |Gives resistance to all Damage Types (i.e.{{DamageType|Cold}}) except Psychic. | ||
| | | Level 3 Wildheart Barbarian | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Elemental Adept: Cold | |Elemental Adept: Cold | ||
| Your spells ignore Resistance to {{DamageType|Cold}}. When you cast {{DamageType|Cold}} spells you cannot role a 1. | |||
|Feat | |Feat | ||
|} | |} | ||
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===[[Ray of Frost (Condition)|Ray of Frost]]=== | ===[[Ray of Frost (Condition)|Ray of Frost]]=== | ||
[Placeholder] | |||
===[[Wet (Condition)|Wet]]=== | ===[[Wet (Condition)|Wet]]=== |