How to get the Blackguard’s Plate Armor in BG3

In Baldur's Gate 3, you will find plenty of gear that can significantly improve your build, including the Blackguard's Plate Armor. A very rare piece of heavy armor with AC 19, you need to fight specific enemies to get it. Here is where you can find and collect the Blackguard's Plate Armor in BG3.

Where to Find the Blackguard's Plate Armor in BG3

To find the Blackguard's Plate Armor in BG3, you'll need to visit the Bhaalist Crypt (X:1296 Y:502) as part of the Muder Tribunal quest and defeat the That Which Guards enemy. To get there, visit the Candulhallow's Tombstones, located northwest of the Basilisk Gate Barracks waypoint. Enter the Candulhallow's Tombstones to find the hidden Cellar Door which leads to the Bhaalist Crypt.

Check the yellow circle on the map image above to see the precise location of the Candulhallow's Tombstones. Upon arrival, look for the Cellar Door (X:91 Y:16) inside the office room.

To reveal the Cellar Door, interact with the button behind the portrait in the office room. You'll find it's locked and requires a passcode (Sicarius).

Once inside the crypt, you will encounter three NPCs: That Which Guards, That Which Lurks, and That Which Watches. When you eliminate That Which Guards, you'll acquire the Blackguard's Plate Armor along with Blackguard's Sword, Key to the Murder Tribunal, and Shield of the Undevout.

Related: How to get the Cloak of the Weave in BG3

Blackguard's Plate Armor Bonuses in BG3

By wearing the Blackguard's Plate Armor, you acquire the following bonuses:

• Magical Plate: All incoming damage is reduced by 1.
• Advantage on Wisdom Saving Throw Checks.
• Disadvantage on Stealth Checks.

Characters such as Lae'zel and Shadowheart have heavy armor proficiency in BG3 and can use the Blackguard's Plate Armor. Likewise, if you are looking to build a Fighter, Cleric, or Paladin class character, they can equip this armor. Keep in mind the Blackguard's Plate Armor has a disadvantage on stealth checks, so it's best to not take a sneaky approach while wearing this armament.

To find more on Baldur's Gate 3, check out BG3 Full Helldusk Armor Set Guide on Pro Game Guides.