Gonfalon

Fist Gonfalon is a dwarven ranger and a member of the Flaming Fist. He can be found in the streets of the Lower City in Act Three.

“

Why don't you climb those stairs and see if the Absolute's army is at the gates?

„

— Gonfalon

Involvement

Gonfalon together with Gauntlet Soapstone is guarding the entrance to the Central Watch Tower in the Lower City of Baldur's Gate.

Gonfalon’s reaction to the player character might differ depending on the positive/negative article printed about them in the Baldur's Mouth Gazette (or neither printed at all), as an outcome for  Stop the Presses quest.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Brace (Ranged) ()   –  Heavy Crossbow

Spend 6 m / 20 ft of your movement. For the rest of your turn, roll ranged damage twice and use the highest result.

Recharge: Short rest

 Ensnaring Strike (Ranged) ( + + )

Damage: 1~6

Normal weapon damage

+ 1d6Piercing

Your attack summons thorny vines that possibly  Ensnare your target.

Ensnared creatures cannot move and take 1d6Piercing damage at the start of each turn. An ally can use their  Help action to try and tear away the vines.

STR Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Piercing Shot ()   –  Heavy Crossbow

Damage: 6~15

1d10 + 5Piercing

Deal regular damage and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds which cause extra damage on attacks.

Undead and Constructs can't receive Gaping Wounds.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Ranged Attack ()   –  Heavy Crossbow

Damage: 6~15

1d10 + 5Piercing

Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Volley ()

Damage:

Normal weapon damage

Fire a cascade of magical broadheads and bodkin arrows upon nearby foes.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

AoE: 3 m / 10 ft (Radius)

Notable loot

• Heavy Crossbow
• Leather Armour

Idle banter

Gonfalon has idle banter with Gauntlet Soapstone:

Fist Gonfalon: Nice day out here. Considering.

• Gauntlet Soapstone: Considering an army of cultists is on its way to cut our throats?
  • Fist Gonfalon: Exactly.
    • Gauntlet Soapstone: Would you rather be stabbed in the gut or decapitated?
      • Fist Gonfalon: Decapitated, hands down. It's quicker. You?
        • Gauntlet Soapstone: Same.