Baseitems.2da

This article covers the layout of the file; for the default contents, see baseitems.2da (contents).

The baseitems.2da file is the .2da that controls the item types that are available in the game. This is where properties such as weight, damage (for weapons), stack size, icon size, etc. are defined.

Columns of baseitems.2da

Name	Description
ID (no actual name)	Row numbers for the benefit of human readers. The game engine ignores the value in this field, instead generating sequential row numbers as the file is read. It is good practice to keep the entries in this field sequentially numbered to avoid confusion.
Name	A StringRef that indicates the name of the base item, as displayed in the game. If this entry is "****" then the "label" column will be used instead.
label	A descriptive name for the current row. Typically, this is for the reference of the human reading the file, but it will be displayed in the game if the "Name" column is "****". As with any column, spaces should be avoided, possibly converted to underscores.
InvSlotWidth	The number of horizontal squares occupied by this item's icon in the inventory panel.
InvSlotHeight	The number of vertical squares occupied by this item's icon in the inventory panel.
EquipableSlots	A bit flag indicating the inventory slots into which this item can be placed. See the column notes below for details.
CanRotateIcon
ModelType	A code indicating how much the look of this item can be customized. 0 = a simple item (can only select an icon/model pair); 1 = a colored item, e.g. cloaks and helms (can additionally select colors); 2 = a configurable item, e.g. weapons (select three item parts instead of an overall model); 3 = armor.
ItemClass	Name of the item's model.
GenderSpecific	Indicates if the item changes appearance based on the gender of the possessor. 0 = no change; 1 = changes.
Part1EnvMap	Indicates how the alpha channel for model part 1 is used. 0 = transparency; 1 = reflectiveness.
Part2EnvMap	Indicates how the alpha channel for model part 2 is used. 0 = transparency; 1 = reflectiveness. (Only used for model type "2" items.)
Part3EnvMap	Indicates how the alpha channel for model part 3 is used. 0 = transparency; 1 = reflectiveness. (Only used for model type "2" items.)
DefaultModel	The default model used when the item is lying on the ground.
DefaultIcon	The default icon used when the item's icon doesn't exist.
Container	Indicates if this item can contain other items, like a bag. 0 = not a container; 1 = is a container.
WeaponWield	Indicates which animation set is used when this item is wielded (equipped) in one of the weapon slots. 0 = standard one-handed weapon; 1 = not wieldable; 4 = two-handed weapon; 5 = bow; 6 = crossbow; 7 = shield; 8 = double-sided weapon; 9 = creature weapon; 10 = dart or sling; 11 = shuriken or throwing axe.
WeaponType	The type of damage inflicted by this weapon (item). 1 = piercing; 2 = bludgeoning; 3 = slashing; 4 = piercing-slashing; 5 = bludgeoning-piercing.
WeaponSize	The size of this weapon (item). 1 = tiny; 2 = small; 3 = medium; 4 = large.
RangedWeapon	The base item index (row of this file) of the ammunition used by this ranged weapon (item), or "****" if this item is not a ranged weapon. If this value is the current row, then this item is its own ammunition, like darts. The standard index for arrows is 20, bolts 25, and bullets 27. This value is however unused by game engine.
PrefAttackDist	The preferred distance for attacking with this weapon. (Possibly used as an aid to animations.)
MinRange	Ten times the minimum number of models for each part (see "ModelType" 2) of this item.
MaxRange	Ten times the maximum number of models for each part (see "ModelType" 2) of this item.
NumDice	The number of dice rolled for this weapon's (item's) damage.
DieToRoll	The number of sides of the dice rolled for this weapon's (item's) damage.
CritThreat	The chance (out of 20) that this weapon (item) will threaten a critical hit. For example, "2" would mean two chances out of 20, for a threat range of 19-20.
CritHitMult	The critical multiplier for this weapon (item).
Category
BaseCost	The base value (in gold pieces) of an unenchanted item of this type.
Stacking	The maximum number of this item type that can be combined (stacked) in one inventory icon. For example, most items have this set to 1, while arrows have this set to 99.
ItemMultiplier	A multiplier for the base value, used after the value of enhancements is added in? Used to reduce the per-item cost of some stacked items, such as arrows.
Description	A StringRef that indicates the default description for this item type. This will be used in the game for items that lack specific descriptions. It is also displayed as part of an item's properties (above the unidentified and identified descriptions) in the Toolset.
InvSoundType	An index into inventorysnds.2da indicating the sound used when this item is placed (or moved) in a character's inventory.
MaxProps	The maximum number of "cast spell" properties items of this type can be given when designed in the Toolset.
MinProps	The minimum number of "cast spell" properties items of this type must be given when designed in the Toolset.
PropColumn	A number indicating which column of itemprops.2da is used to determine what types of properties this item can have.
StorePanel	A number indicating where this item can be found in a store. 0 = armor and clothing; 1 = weapons; 2 = potions and scrolls; 3 = wands and magic items; 4 = miscellaneous.
ReqFeat0	An index into feat.2da indicating a feat that grants proficiency with this item. A character must be proficient with an item in order to equip it. If this column is "****" then either all characters are automatically proficient with this item or this item is armor. (The default proficiencies are 32 = shield; 44 = exotic; 45 = martial; 46 = simple; 48 = druid; 49 = monk; 50 = rogue; and 51 = wizard. However, any feat can be used as a proficiency, if desired.)
ReqFeat1	An index into feat.2da indicating a feat that grants proficiency with this item. If not "****", this is an alternate to that in the preceding column.
ReqFeat2	An index into feat.2da indicating a feat that grants proficiency with this item. If not "****", this is an alternate to those in the preceding columns.
ReqFeat3	An index into feat.2da indicating a feat that grants proficiency with this item. If not "****", this is an alternate to those in the preceding columns.
ReqFeat4	An index into feat.2da indicating a feat that grants proficiency with this item. If not "****", this is an alternate to those in the preceding columns.
AC_Enchant	The type of armor class bonus granted, if this item grants one. 0 = dodge; 1 = natural; 2 = armor; 3 = shield; 4 = deflection.
BaseAC	The armor class value of this item (before enchantments). Not used for armor. (By default, this column is only set for shields.)
ArmorCheckPen	The armor check penalty inherent to this item. Not used for armor. (By default, this column is only set for shields.)
BaseItemStatRef	A StringRef that indicates the basic statistics of this item. This is displayed under the description when an item is examined in the game.
ChargesStarting	The starting number of charges this item has by default.
RotateOnGround
TenthLBS	Ten times the weight of this item in pounds. (Prior to version 1.69, this value was divided by 256, and the remainder was used as ten times the item's weight.)
WeaponMatType	An index into weaponsounds.2da indicating what sounds this weapon (item) makes when it hits an opponent.
AmmunitionType	The index+1 into ammunitiontypes.2da that indicates the type of ammunition used by this weapon (item). This determines the models and sounds used during ranged attacks. 1 = arrow; 2 = bolt; 3 = bullet; 4 = dart; 5 = shuriken; 6 = throwing axe.
QBBehavior	If set to 2, any cast spell item properties on an item of this type will always target the item's possessor (c.f. potions).
ArcaneSpellFailure	The percentage this item adds to the chance for arcane spell failure. Not used for armor. (By default, this column is only set for shields.)
%AnimSlashL	The chance (expressed as a percentage) that a character wielding this weapon (item) will be animated as making a slash from the left during an attack.
%AnimSlashR	The chance (expressed as a percentage) that a character wielding this weapon (item) will be animated as making a slash from the right during an attack.
%AnimSlashS	The chance (expressed as a percentage) that a character wielding this weapon (item) will be animated as making a straight slash (from the center) during an attack.
StorePanelSort	A number indicating the order in which this item will be listed in a store (within the panel indicated by the "StorePanel" column).
ILRStackSize	The stack size used when calculating this item's value in regards to item level restrictions.

Column notes

The "EquipableSlots" column is a bit field expressed in hexadecimal notation. The following table lists the values that can be added together to produce a value for this column.

Equipable slots

Value	Inventory slot		Value	Inventory slot
0x00001	Helmet		0x00200	Amulet
0x00002	Armor		0x00400	Belt
0x00004	Boots		0x00800	Arrow
0x00008	Gloves		0x01000	Bullet
0x00010	Main hand		0x02000	Bolt
0x00020	Off-hand		0x1C000	Creature weapons
0x00040	Cloak		0x20000	Creature armor
0x00180	Rings

Example: Since most melee weapons should be able to go into the main hand, off-hand, and creature weapon slots, the value of the "EquipableSlots" column would be "0x1C030".