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| description = Actions are things a creature can do on their turn in Baldur's Gate 3, usually by expending available resources. | | description = Actions are things a creature can do on their turn in Baldur's Gate 3, usually by expending available resources. | ||
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{{ | {{hatnote|This article is about the game mechanic. For the resource, see [[Resources]].}} | ||
| | '''Actions''' are things a [[creatures|creature]] can do on their turn in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. Actions are generally taken in order to deal [[damage]] or inflict harmful [[Conditions|conditions]], but they can also be taken to [[healing|heal]] or aid allies. | ||
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'''Actions''' are | |||
A special form of action – known as a '''reaction''' – can be used as a response to certain triggers, including on the turns of {{em|other}} creatures. | A special form of action – known as a '''reaction''' – can be used as a response to certain triggers, including on the turns of {{em|other}} creatures. | ||
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Reactions are actions taken in response to a trigger, and can be taken even if triggered on another creature's turn. | Reactions are actions taken in response to a trigger, and can be taken even if triggered on another creature's turn. | ||
Some reactions require the acting creature to expend a {{SmallIcon|Reaction Icon.png}}, whereas other reactions do not. Those that do not are generally class features which use the reaction mechanic, such as {{SAI|Divine Smite}}, {{SAI|Sneak Attack}} or {{SAI|Reckless Attack}}.{{note| | Some reactions require the acting creature to expend a {{SmallIcon|Reaction Icon.png}}, whereas other reactions do not. Those that do not are generally class features which use the reaction mechanic, such as {{SAI|Divine Smite}}, {{SAI|Sneak Attack}} or {{SAI|Reckless Attack}}.{{note|In the tabletop RPG which ''Baldur's Gate 3'' is based on many class features which are implemented as reactions in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' are not reactions in the tabletop game. Reactions were added to the game fairly late in development, which may the cause of this change.}} | ||
=== The Reactions tab === | === The Reactions tab === |