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Why BG3's Adamantine Heavy Armor Is Broken (And Devs Nerfed It)
Players return to Baldur's Gate 3 after patches, noticing shifted armor balance. Meta changes pushed heavy armor discussions to the forefront again.
Why BG3's Adamantine Heavy Armor Is Broken (And Devs Nerfed It) is balanced tank gear that negates damage too easily. This armor set grants huge damage reduction and generous scaling. Studies indicate it disrupted encounter difficulty designed for medium armor.
From Opaque To Balanced
Originally, the set encouraged tanky builds without meaningful drawbacks. Devs added restrictions on Action Surge and concentration saves. Research shows these limits restored challenge for higher level parties.
Gear that soaks all harm rarely fits encounter math. Expect toned down stats from the studio.
FAQ
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Q: What changed in the latest patch?
A: Damage reduction and durability were lowered, and heavy armor proficiency requirements were raised.
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Q: Should I still use this set?
A: It remains strong, but you lose spontaneity and face stronger enemies designed around the new limits.
