The large silver/white charms are the best that can usually be purchased (Kistandalius in Ars Magicana or Corinna in Verdistis) before you become the Divine One and move to the wastelands. I found 6 gold charms before this point, and either found or bought another 60 gold charms after getting to the wastelands. Before then, I also found or purchased 59 silver/large charms, 24 red/medium charms, 19 blue/minor charms and 1 green/weak charm. If you will be replacing the equipment, use the silver/white charms; if not, save a few open slots for gold charms.
PS I actually only used one charm (gold strength) in the game, dropped by the dragon rider Zandalor killed. When I got the bastard sword from the knight south of Stormfist castle, I had to go up a level and use the charm in order to equip it.
Last edited by Raze; 05/05/03 10:52 PM.