D&D 5e feat changes

This page and related pages summarize rule changes from the implementation of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e) rules to Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3).

The rule changes described on this page and related pages are written with the assumption the reader understands the relevant D&D 5e rule. These pages will not explain what the D&D 5e rule is, only what the changed or altered BG3 rule is. These pages also include many BG3 features and abilities that are unchanged from D&D 5e to help a D&D 5e player quickly see which options have changed and which have not, and make decisions without having to do additional research. If the BG3 rule aligns with a OneD&D rule or other playtest material from D&D 5e, that is considered a rule change from D&D 5e.

There will be rapid changes to these pages at BG3's launch, so leaving relevant comments with any edits are strongly encouraged.

New Feats and Feats with Changes

To see a discussion of all feats including the benefits they provide, see the Feats page.

• Athlete does not include the climbing speed or running jump features.

• Defensive Duelist ignores the 13 Dexterity prerequisite.

• Dual wielder does not include the drawing and stowing weapon features, as BG3's action economy already largely ignores the penalty for switching between your equipped weapon sets.

• Performer is a new feat which increases your Charisma by 1 and grants proficiency with all Musical Instruments

• Shield Master does not give the option to bonus action shove, as all characters already have this option.

Feats with No Changes

To see a discussion of all feats including the benefits they provide, see the Feats page.

• Great Weapon Master
• Heavily Armored
• Lightly Armored
• Magic Inititate
• Martial Adept
• Mobile
• Moderately Armored
• Skilled
• Tough
• Weapon Master

Feats to be Added at Launch

This list only contains the feats announced by Larian in Community Update 20. It may not be all inclusive.

• Actor (changes to this feat are likely to be implemented based off images from videos by content creators)
• Alert
• Charger
• Crossbow Expert (changes to this feat are likely to be implemented based off images from videos by content creators)
• Dungeon Delver
• Durable
• Elemental Adept
• Heavy Armor Master
• Lucky
• Mage Slayer
• Medium Armor Master
• Observant
• Polearm Master
• Resilient
• Ritual Caster
• Savage Attacker
• Sentinel
• Sharpshooter
• Spell Sniper
• Tavern Brawler
• War Caster (changes to this feat are likely to be implemented given that BG3 ignores material and somatic components of spells)

Related D&D 5e Rule Change Pages

• D&D 5e Rule Changes
• D&D 5e Race Changes
• D&D 5e Class Changes
• D&D 5e Spell Changes