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Harold is [[List_of_references_to_previous_baldur's_gate_games|also found in Baldur's Gate 2]]. However, the description of the item in Baldur's Gate differs slightly from the description in the earlier game. That weapon had a chance of inflicting <i>Doom</i>, as the spell [[Bane]] did not exist in the 2e ruleset. | Harold is [[List_of_references_to_previous_baldur's_gate_games|also found in Baldur's Gate 2]]. However, the description of the item in Baldur's Gate differs slightly from the description in the earlier game. That weapon had a chance of inflicting <i>Doom</i>, as the spell [[Bane (Spell)|Bane]] did not exist in the 2e ruleset. | ||
Revision as of 23:36, 18 October 2023
Harold is a rare, lightly enchanted (+1) special variant of the Heavy Crossbows family of weapons. It is a martial ranged weapon that's wielded with both hands.
Named after Harold Butterbisk, who opened the Butterbisk Inn in Waterdeep before it was renamed by new owners. The stock of the crossbow reads: Quaffing is a shootable offence.
Properties
- Damage
1d10 + 1 (2~11) + Dexterity modifier 
Piercing - Details
Rarity: Rare
Enchantment: + 1
Two-Handed- Dippable
Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Weight: 8.1 kg / 16.2 lb
Price: 480 gp
Special
The holder of this item gains:
- Haroldish Doom: When you deal damage to a target with a ranged weapon, it must succeed a Charisma DC 13
Charisma saving throw or be 
for 2 turns.
Weapon actions
If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:
Piercing Shot (
)Deal regular damage and possibly inflict
which cause extra damage on attacks.
Where to find
- Reward for bringing the chest to Zarys in the Zhentarim Hideout as part of Find the Missing Shipment.
Alternatively you could also just kill Zarys.
Notes
- UUID: 22bf3680-a37f-4a04-b036-2865805f3d60
Gallery
Appearance in game
Trivia
Harold is also found in Baldur's Gate 2. However, the description of the item in Baldur's Gate differs slightly from the description in the earlier game. That weapon had a chance of inflicting Doom, as the spell Bane did not exist in the 2e ruleset.