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{{IconLink | Disguise Self Elf F Icon.png | Character Creation | '''Character creation summary''' }}
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<h2 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">[[Character Creation]]</h2>
<h2 class="center">Walkthrough</h2>


{{ImageLink|Origins.png|Origins}}
In case you find yourself stuck, or want to check in advance which outcomes are possible, see here for quest guides.
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<h2 class="center">Mechanics</h2>


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Learn about the various [[Gameplay mechanics|gameplay mechanics]] of Baldur's Gate 3.
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<h2>Mechanics</h2>
[[File:PassiveFeature MagicInitiateWizard.png|class=bg3wiki-minwidth-1200|140px|right|link=]]


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{{ImageLink|Potion_of_Sleep_Icon.png|Alchemy}}
<li> [[Resources]] </li>
{{ImageLink|Volos_Ersatz_Eye_Icon.png|Permanent Bonuses|Perm. Bonuses}}
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<li> {{icon | Bonus Action Icon.png               | 15 }} [[Bonus action]] </li>
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<li> {{icon | Reaction Icon.png                   | 15 }} [[Reaction]]    </li>
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<li> {{icon | True Strike Icon.png                | 20 }} [[Character Abilities#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]]      </li>
<li> {{icon | Camp Supplies Icon.png               | 20 }} [[Resting]]                                            </li>
<li> {{icon | Charmed Condition Icon.webp          | 20 }} [[Conditions]]                                        </li>
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<li> {{icon | Eldritch Blast Icon.png             | 20 }} [[List of all spells|List of spells]]                  </li>
<li> {{icon | Consumables Icon.png                | 20 }} [[Consumables]]                                        </li>
<li> {{icon | Ruby Item Icon.png                  | 20 }} [[Miscellaneous]]                                      </li>
<li> {{icon | Volo's Ersatz Eye Item Icon.png      | 20 }} [[Permanent Bonuses|Perm. bonuses]]                    </li>
<li> {{icon | Proficiency.png                      | 20 }} [[Proficiency]]                                        </li>
<li> {{icon | D20.png                              | 20 }} [[Inspiration]]                                        </li>
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<h2>Quick reference</h2>
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|D20.png|Attack Roll}} || The roll you make to determine whether an attack hits an enemy at all.
| {{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | gap = 2 | D4_Physical.png | Initiative }}
| The roll you make to determine when it will be your turn at start of combat.
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| {{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | gap = 2 | D20.png | Attack roll }}
| The roll you make to determine whether an attack hits an enemy at all.
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|D6 Thunder.png|Damage Roll}} || The roll you make to determine the amount of damage done by a successful attack.
| {{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | gap = 2 | D6 Thunder.png | Damage roll }}
| The roll you make to determine the amount of damage done by a successful attack.
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|D20.png|Saving Throw}} || The roll you make to attempt avoiding various threats other than direct attacks.
| {{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | gap = 2 | Saving Throw Icon.png | Saving throw }}
| The roll you make to attempt avoiding various threats other than direct attacks.
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|D20.png|Ability Check}} || The roll you make when attempting anything else that requires a roll to succeed.
| {{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | gap = 2 | D20.png | Ability check }}
| The roll you make when attempting anything else that requires a roll to succeed.
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|Advantage_Icon.png|Advantage}} || Roll the die twice, and use the higher result. [[Disadvantage]] is the exact opposite.  
| {{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | gap = 2 | Advantage_Icon.png | Advantage }}
| Roll the dice twice, and use the higher result. [[Disadvantage]] is the exact opposite.  
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|Charisma Ability Icon.png|Ability Score Modifier}} || The number you add to your rolls based on your [[Ability Scores]].
| {{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | gap = 2 | Charisma Score Icon.png | Ability score modifier }}
| The number you add to your rolls based on your [[Ability scores|ability scores]].
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|Proficiency Icon.png|Proficiency Bonus}} || The number you add to your rolls based on whether you have [[Proficiency]].
| {{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | gap = 2 | Proficiency Icon.png | Proficiency bonus }}
| The number you add to your rolls based on whether you have [[Proficiency|proficiency]].
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<h2>Walkthrough</h2>
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<h2 class="center">Characters</h2>
 
See below for all playable characters, companions that can join your party, and non-playable characters in Baldur's Gate 3.
 
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{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Portrait Custom.png | Origins#Custom | Custom }}
{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Portrait Dark Urge.png | The Dark Urge (Origin) | The Dark Urge }}
{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Portrait Astarion.png | Astarion }}
{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Portrait Gale.png | Gale }}
{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Portrait Karlach.png | Karlach }}
{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Portrait Laezel.png | Lae'zel }}
{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Portrait Shadowheart.png | Shadowheart }}
{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Portrait Wyll.png | Wyll }}
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{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Disguise_Self_Tiefling_Male_Icon.webp | List of characters | All characters }}
{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Approval.webp | Approval | Approval }}
{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Talk_with_Talk.webp | Dialogue | Dialogue }}
{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Hex Icon.png | Romance | Romance }}
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{{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | Lae'zel Approval.png | Companions }}: NPCs who can travel with you and appear at the Campsite.
 
{{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | Volo Approval.png | Camp followers }}: NPCs who stay at the campsite.
 
{{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | Camp Supplies Icon.png | Campsite }}: Long rest, item storage, character interactions, and so on.
 
{{IconLink | block = yes | w = 22 | h = 22 | Selune Icon.png | Deities }}: The gods and goddesses in the Forgotten Realms setting.


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Here you will find guides that tell you what to do to advance in the game, in case you find yourself stuck or want to check in advance which outcomes are possible.
* [[Prologue]]
* [[Chapter One]]
* [[Chapter Two]]
* [[Chapter Three]]
* [[All Quests]]
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Various other pages and resources you may be interested in.
Various other pages and resources you may be interested in.
* [[Early Access]]
 
* [[Panel from Hell]]
* [[Patch notes]]
* [https://larian.com/support/baldur-s-gate-3#modal Larian Studios Feedback form] (Baldur's Gate is already selected)
* [https://larian.com/support/baldur-s-gate-3#modal Larian Studios Feedback form] (Baldur's Gate is already selected)
* [https://mapgenie.io/baldurs-gate-3 Baldur's Gate 3 Interactive Maps] on Map Genie
* [https://mapgenie.io/baldurs-gate-3 Baldur's Gate 3 Interactive Maps] on Map Genie
* [https://baldursgate3.wiki.fextralife.com/ Fextralife Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki]: Ad-supported alternative BG3 wiki
* [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Forgotten Realms Wiki]: Learn more about the Forgotten Realms
* [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Forgotten Realms Wiki]: Learn more about the Forgotten Realms
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<h2>[[Character Abilities]]</h2>
<h2 class="center">Community Resources</h2>


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{{ImageLink | h = 100 | w = 100 | Dice_Logo.webp |D&D 5e Rule Changes | D&D 5e changes }}
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Learn about the various abilities creatures can have in Baldur's Gate 3.
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<li>{{icon|Bonus Action Icon.png|15}} [[Bonus Action]]</li>
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<li>{{icon|Bludgeoning_Damage_Icon.png|20}} [[Damage Types]]</li>
<li>{{icon|Creature_AC_Icon.png|20}} [[Armor Class]]</li>
<li>{{icon|Initiative_Icon.png|20}} [[Initiative]]</li>
<li>{{icon|Concentration_Icons.png|20}} [[Concentration]]</li>
<li>{{icon|True Strike Icon.png|20}} [[Character Abilities#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]]</li>
<li>{{icon|Eldritch Blast Icon.png|20}} [[Spells#All Spells|List of Spells]]</li>
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<li>{{icon|Cantrips Icon.png|20}} [[Spells#Cantrips|Cantrips]]</li>
<li>{{icon|4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|20}} [[Spells#Level_1_Spells|Level 1 Spells]]</li>
<li>{{icon|2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|20}} [[Spells#Level_2_Spells|Level 2 Spells]]</li>
<li>{{icon|2 Level 3 Spell Slots.png|20}} [[Spells#Level_3_Spells|Level 3 Spells]]</li>
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Gale Portrait.png|link=Gale
Karlach Portrait.png|link=Karlach
Laezel Portrait.png|link=Lae'zel
Shadowheart Portrait.png|link=Shadowheart
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<h2>The World</h2>
<h2 class="center">Copyright and licensing</h2>


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Learn about the various locations and characters in Baldur's Gate 3.
* [[List of Locations]]: Learn about the various places you can travel to.
* [[List of Creature Types]]: Learn about the various types of creatures in the game.
* [[Races]]: The many types of people and monsters that can be played as or encountered.
* [[Campsite]]: The place you go for Long Rest, item storage, interactions with Camp Followers, and intimate interactions with Companions.
* [[Companions]]: See here for Origin Characters as well as non-Origin Companions that can join your party.
* [[Camp Followers]]: Not to be confused with Companions, these NPCs will travel with you and appear at the Campsite.
* [[Non-player Character]]s: See here for various notable Enemies, Bosses, or other NPCs that have a name or are otherwise notable.
* [[Deities]]: The gods of worship in the game.
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<h2 class="center">Hosting and financing</h2>


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Gameplay

Dice rolls
Dice rolls
Creatures
Creatures
NPCs
NPCs
Companions
Companions
Quests
Quests
Weapons
Weapons
Items
Items
Locations
Locations

Character creation

Origins
Origins
Races
Races
Classes
Classes
Spells
Spells
Feats
Feats
Backgrounds
Backgrounds
Skills
Skills
Abilities
Abilities

Character creation summary Character creation summary

Walkthrough

In case you find yourself stuck, or want to check in advance which outcomes are possible, see here for quest guides.

Prologue
Prologue
Act One
Act One
Act Two
Act Two
Act Three
Act Three

Mechanics

Learn about the various gameplay mechanics of Baldur's Gate 3.

PassiveFeature MagicInitiateWizard.png

D&D 5th edition rules

Here's a quick reference of the core Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition rules as implemented in Baldur's Gate 3. See also: D&D 5e rule changes

Rolls
Initiative Initiative The roll you make to determine when it will be your turn at start of combat.
Attack roll Attack roll The roll you make to determine whether an attack hits an enemy at all.
Damage roll Damage roll The roll you make to determine the amount of damage done by a successful attack.
Saving throw Saving throw The roll you make to attempt avoiding various threats other than direct attacks.
Ability check Ability check The roll you make when attempting anything else that requires a roll to succeed.
Modifiers
Advantage Advantage Roll the dice twice, and use the higher result. Disadvantage is the exact opposite.
Ability score modifier Ability score modifier The number you add to your rolls based on your ability scores.
Proficiency bonus Proficiency bonus The number you add to your rolls based on whether you have proficiency.

Characters

See below for all playable characters, companions that can join your party, and non-playable characters in Baldur's Gate 3.

Custom
Custom
The Dark Urge
The Dark Urge
Astarion
Astarion
Gale
Gale
Karlach
Karlach
Lae'zel
Lae'zel
Shadowheart
Shadowheart
Wyll
Wyll
All characters
All characters
Approval
Approval
Dialogue
Dialogue
Romance
Romance

Companions Companions: NPCs who can travel with you and appear at the Campsite.

Camp followers Camp followers: NPCs who stay at the campsite.

Campsite Campsite: Long rest, item storage, character interactions, and so on.

Deities Deities: The gods and goddesses in the Forgotten Realms setting.

External links

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Community Resources

Modding
Modding
Guides
Guides
D&D 5e changes
D&D 5e changes
Wiki Help
Wiki Help

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