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Gameplay Mechanics

Character Creation

These pages describe how Baldur's Gate 3 implements the D&D 5th Edition mechanics.

Die Rolls: One-page explanation of all the die rolls. Further details in table below.
Weapons: Read about the different weapon types and properties in the game.
Spells: Learn how spellcasting works and view all of the spells in the game.
Skills: A quick reference for the skills your character can be proficient in.
Feats: A reference for all feats your character can gain when leveling up.
Resting: The primary way to recover Hit Points, Spell Slots, and class abilities after battle.

Check out the Game Mechanics above to understand the various benefits you can gain from a custom character. Or skip that and just go by what looks fun!

Quick reference

Character Abilities

Rolls
Attack Roll	The roll you make to determine whether an attack hits an enemy at all.
Damage Roll	The roll you make to determine the amount of damage done by a successful attack.
Saving Throw	The roll you make to attempt avoiding various threats other than direct attacks.
Ability Check	The roll you make when attempting anything else that requires a roll to succeed.
Modifiers
Advantage	A simple D&D 5E mechanic that adds a lot of flavor to die rolls.
Ability Score Modifier	Understand how the Ability Scores of your character affect your rolls.
Proficiency Bonus	Learn how your rolls improve based on whether you have Proficiency.

Items

Learn about the various pieces of equipment, consumable items, and so on.

Equipment: Weapons, Armour, Jewelry, and so on.
Consumables: Ammunition, Potions, Scrolls, and Camping Supplies.
Miscellaneous: Gemstones, Crafting Ingredients, Story Items, Tools, etc.

Walkthrough

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.

Learn about the various abilities creatures can have in Baldur's Gate 3.

The World

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 Characters: See here for various notable Enemies, Bosses, or other NPCs that have a name or are otherwise notable.

Other

Various other pages and resources you may be interested in.

Early Access
Panel from Hell
Patch notes
Larian Studios Feedback form (Baldur's Gate is already selected)
Baldur's Gate 3 Interactive Maps on Map Genie
Fextralife Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki: The commercial alternative

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