What exactly is a great weapon

[Big Brother Max]

As title says is there a list or something anyone knows. People keep saying the "heavy" but I don't see heavy on any weapon.

[Orion Invictus]

As far as I know, two-handed melee weapons. Someone else can correct me if that's not the case, though.

[Big Brother Max]

Originally posted by Orion Invictus:

As far as I know, two-handed melee weapons. Someone else can correct me if that's not the case, though.

So haliberd and the like would count?

[Hobocop]

Yes, in BG3 it's any melee weapon with the two-handed tag in the tool tip.

Heavy was not added as a descriptor in the final game since it's only other purpose was to restrict the types of two-handed weapons Small races could use effectively, which is not a thing in BG3.

[Big Brother Max]

Originally posted by Hobocop:

Yes, in BG3 it's any melee weapon with the two-handed tag in the tool tip.

Heavy was not added as a descriptor in the final game since it's only other purpose was to restrict the types of two-handed weapons Small races could use effectively, which is not a thing in BG3.

Solid thank u. What about pole arm and great weapon and stuff like that do they just stack?

[Orion Invictus]

Originally posted by Big Brother Max:

Originally posted by Orion Invictus:

As far as I know, two-handed melee weapons. Someone else can correct me if that's not the case, though.

So haliberd and the like would count?

Yes.

[artemisone]

Originally posted by Hobocop:

Yes, in BG3 it's any melee weapon with the two-handed tag in the tool tip.

Heavy was not added as a descriptor in the final game since it's only other purpose was to restrict the types of two-handed weapons Small races could use effectively, which is not a thing in BG3.

In BG3 it means any Two-Handed Weapon or a Versatile weapon when wielded with two hands. So for example Phalar Alluve can be used as a "Great Weapon" with the feat Great Weapon Master. I have confirmed this in game.

[Big Brother Max]

Originally posted by artemisone:

Originally posted by Hobocop:

Yes, in BG3 it's any melee weapon with the two-handed tag in the tool tip.

Heavy was not added as a descriptor in the final game since it's only other purpose was to restrict the types of two-handed weapons Small races could use effectively, which is not a thing in BG3.

In BG3 it means any Two-Handed Weapon or a Versatile weapon when wielded with two hands. So for example Phalar Alluve can be used as a "Great Weapon" with the feat Great Weapon Master. I have confirmed this in game.

Oh so even a spear can be a great weapon? Damn but does the pole arm stuff and great weapon and the fighting styles all stack?

[Emilia Tempest]

Originally posted by Big Brother Max:

Originally posted by artemisone:

In BG3 it means any Two-Handed Weapon or a Versatile weapon when wielded with two hands. So for example Phalar Alluve can be used as a "Great Weapon" with the feat Great Weapon Master. I have confirmed this in game.

Oh so even a spear can be a great weapon? Damn but does the pole arm stuff and great weapon and the fighting styles all stack?

Yes a spear can be a great weapon
But if you pair a versatile weapon with a shield or a 2nd weapon it will count as a 1-hand weapon and will not benefit from and 2-hand buffs

[Detective Costeau]

I'm 90% sure any weapon with the two-handed trait, or any weapon with the versatile trait if you don't have an offhand weapon or shield, will count.

[Metallicus]

Ideally you want to use a maul or great sword with Great Weapon to maximize the benefit from rolling two damage dice (2d6 instead of 1d12 or 1d10).

[Big Brother Max]

Solid but question I keep asking and I miss if someone is saying. Do pole arm master and other twoweapon bonus abilites stack?

[Hex]

Originally posted by Big Brother Max:

Solid but question I keep asking and I miss if someone is saying. Do pole arm master and other twoweapon bonus abilites stack?

Yes, Sentinel too, which just breaks the game cause they have longer reach so you slap someone before they can hit you and then can't move anymore.

Toss in Tavern Brawler and https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Nyrulna and you've created a monster.

[Big Brother Max]

Originally posted by Hex:

Originally posted by Big Brother Max:

Solid but question I keep asking and I miss if someone is saying. Do pole arm master and other twoweapon bonus abilites stack?

Yes, Sentinel too, which just breaks the game cause they have longer reach so you slap someone before they can hit you and then can't move anymore.

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[Pan Darius Cassandra]

It's better than an ok weapon.

[Brian_the_Brute]

Great weapon master feat is for a 2 handed weapon. Baldurian's giant slayer is probably the best one, next is silver sword of the astral plane. Third is probably Jorgoral's greatsword, but you have to resist pushing him in the abyss off the boat to be able to buy it.