Favourite item, toughest battle [SPOILERS], Spoilers are possible Options

[Baronius]

One of the players who liked the mod, vice, mentioned that the battles were quite tough and the new items were good. So I thought that everyone who finds this topic a good idea could share his or her experience here, i.e. which battle was the most difficult or exciting/interesting, which item he/she liked (or disliked -- criticism is also welcome). Of course, any general experience is welcome too.

Some ideas for questions to be answered (but really, as always, any other type of comment, report, etc. is welcome too):

What was the toughest battle? What part (or enemy, spell etc.) was the hardest or most dangerous in it?

Which subquest was the best?

What was the biggest surprise (apart from the fact that the story isn't finished... it has just begun)?

Which item was the most useful?

Who was your favourite character (NPC)?

In fact, I'll start a poll as well, in a different topic. Time to bring some life to this forum!

[Daulmakan]

What was the toughest battle? What part (or enemy, spell etc.) was the hardest or most dangerous in it?

Hmm. For the first time playing the mod, I'd guess the Grachus summons one. Got annihilated several times rushing in to it before changing strategy and just facing them a few at a time with summon fodder. After that it was much easier. After the second playthrough, I'd have to say the fight in the house in Baldur's Gate. Being such a small battleground I always get some party member stuck between enemies and/or allies, which usually is the one with the worst AC and ends up dying and costing me a reload. Plus, the fists usually end up killing one of the main villains there and costing me good XP.

What was the biggest surprise (apart from the fact that the story isn't finished... it has just begun)?

Teven. I really didn't expect him, as he's just a pushover in the vanilla game. I didn't like him being there as the 'secret tough guy' for this very reason.

Which item was the most useful?

If I had a character with proficiency in it, it'd probably be the inquisitor's halberd. Since I didn't, it's a toss between the Stormshield & Gift of Storm (second one is more useful, but also depends on having somebody who can put it to good use. The armor has no such restriction).