Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - General Weapons for Tempest Cleric

What melee weapon would have synerge with Tempest Cleric abilities? I have STR buid for this class with 16 str and 16 wis and don't know which weapon would fit the best, only that i found in act 1 is lightning charge weapon - trident The Sparky Points, twohanded maul Hammerhaft that provide 1-4 thunder damage during jumping. Also i remeber the glaive Life of Creation from bernard which add adictional 1-6 damage from lightning but i havent reached that area yet, so i must chose between this 2. And what in that case will be the most optimal for Tempest cleric with STR: two-handed weapon or weapon+shield?

I like versatile weapons, which allow either 1-hand + shield or two-handed use. I think there is a breakpoint somewhere around AC 22 or so, where once you get above that, you become extremely hard to hit by most enemies. Equipping a +1 shield can push you over that edge. But, sometimes you just need lots of damage and AC does not matter so much.

As far as stormy weapons go, keep playing, it sounds like you haven't hit the jackpot yet!

My Tempest cleric / Storm Sorcerer uses a legendary trident found when it’s likely built for a Tempest cleric. Can be gotten pretty much as soon as Act 3 starts.