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<div class="nomobile">[[File:Character Creation.webm|class=notpageimage|gif|thumb|400px|Character customisation in ''Baldur's Gate 3'']]</div> | <div class="nomobile">[[File:Character Creation.webm|class=notpageimage|gif|thumb|400px|Character customisation in ''Baldur's Gate 3'']]</div> | ||
When starting a new game, the player is presented with the '''character creation''' screen, where they may either select an [[Origin characters|origin character]], or create a custom character. | When starting a new game, the player is presented with the '''character creation''' screen, where they may either select an [[Origin characters|origin character]], or create a custom character. | ||
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== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
{{ | {{hatnote|See also: [[Origin]]}} | ||
Origins provide a selection of premade characters, each with their own path that ties into the plot of the game. Each origin character is a unique experience with a unique quest and dialogue | |||
Origins provide a selection of premade characters, each with their own path that ties into the plot of the game. Each origin character is a unique experience with a unique quest and a dialogue. | |||
Origin characters' have a starting class that can be changed at any time past a certain point early in the game. | Origin characters' have a starting class that can be changed at any time past a certain point early in the game. | ||
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For a fully customisable character, options include Custom and the special origin The Dark Urge. | For a fully customisable character, options include Custom and the special origin The Dark Urge. | ||
; Origin | ; Origin Characters | ||
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{{IM|Portrait Custom.png|Character Creation|Custom|120|120}} | {{IM|Portrait Custom.png|Character Creation|Custom|120|120}} | ||
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{{IM|Portrait Wyll.png|Wyll|Wyll|120|120}} | {{IM|Portrait Wyll.png|Wyll|Wyll|120|120}} | ||
{{IM|Portrait Dark Urge.png|The Dark Urge (Origin)|The Dark Urge|120|120}}</center> | {{IM|Portrait Dark Urge.png|The Dark Urge (Origin)|The Dark Urge|120|120}}</center> | ||
== Backgrounds == | |||
{{hatnote|See also: [[Backgrounds]]}} | |||
Your history and what shapes you as a person. Backgrounds provide proficiencies and opportunities to gain [[inspiration]]. They do not impact dialogue or quests. | |||
<gallery mode="nolines" perrow="6" style="text-align: center; margin: auto;"> | |||
Background Acolyte Icon.png |link=Acolyte |[[Acolyte]] | |||
Background Charlatan Icon.png |link=Charlatan |[[Charlatan]] | |||
Background Criminal Icon.png |link=Criminal |[[Criminal]] | |||
Background Entertainer Icon.png |link=Entertainer |[[Entertainer]] | |||
Background Folk Hero Icon.png |link=Folk Hero |[[Folk Hero]] | |||
Background Guild Artisan Icon.png |link=Guild Artisan |[[Guild Artisan]] | |||
Background HauntedOne Icon.png |link=Haunted One |[[Haunted One]] | |||
Background Noble Icon.png |link=Noble |[[Noble]] | |||
Background Outlander Icon.png |link=Outlander |[[Outlander]] | |||
Background Sage Icon.png |link=Sage |[[Sage]] | |||
Background Soldier Icon.png |link=Soldier |[[Soldier]] | |||
Background Urchin Icon.png |link=Urchin |[[Urchin]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Race == | == Race == | ||
{{See also | {{hatnote|See also: [[Races]]}} | ||
Your lineage and innate abilities. A character's race provide them with unique racial features. Race cannot be changed after character creation. | |||
<gallery mode="nolines" perrow="6" style="text-align: center; margin: auto;"> | <gallery mode="nolines" perrow="6" style="text-align: center; margin: auto;"> | ||
File:Race Human.png|[[Human]] | File:Race Human.png|[[Human]] | ||
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== Starting class == | == Starting class == | ||
{{ | {{hatnote|See also: [[Classes]]}} | ||
What you can do and the potential to grow as an adventurer. Class provide a character with most of their features. Past a certain point early in the game, characters can change their starting class at camp, for a small fee. | |||
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Class Warlock Badge Icon.png |link=Warlock |[[Warlock]] | Class Warlock Badge Icon.png |link=Warlock |[[Warlock]] | ||
Class Wizard Badge Icon.png |link=Wizard |[[Wizard]] | Class Wizard Badge Icon.png |link=Wizard |[[Wizard]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Ability scores == | == Ability scores == | ||
{{ | {{hatnote|See also: [[Ability scores]].}} | ||
Abilities represent aspects of creature's physical and mental attributes, represented in numerical ''ability scores'', from which ''ability scorer modifiers'' are derived – these affect most [[dice rolls]]. | Abilities represent aspects of creature's physical and mental attributes, represented in numerical ''ability scores'', from which ''ability scorer modifiers'' are derived from – these affect most [[dice rolls]]. | ||
Baldur's Gate 3 uses a point buy system, with 27 points available to spend on ability scores. The following rules apply during character creation: | Baldur's Gate 3 uses a point buy system, with 27 points available to spend on ability scores. The following rules apply during character creation: | ||
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* Ability scores cannot be increased above 15. | * Ability scores cannot be increased above 15. | ||
* Each ability score increase up to 13 costs {{em|one}} point; 14 and 15 each cost {{em|two}} points. | * Each ability score increase up to 13 costs {{em|one}} point; 14 and 15 each cost {{em|two}} points. | ||
* Two bonuses are applied at the end, one +2 and another +1. This allows a starting ability score as high as 17. | * Two bonuses are applied at the end, one at +2 and another +1. This allows a starting ability score as high as 17. | ||
At certain class levels (4, 8, and 12 for most classes), ability scores can be increased with the [[Ability Improvement]] feat. Some items also increase or change a creature's ability scores. | At certain class levels (4, 8, and 12 for most classes), ability scores can be increased with the [[Ability Improvement]] feat. Some items also increase or change a creature's ability scores. | ||
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== Skills == | == Skills == | ||
{{See also | {{hatnote|See also: [[Skills]]}} | ||
[[Proficiency]] with a skill allows a creature to add their proficiency bonus to any [[Ability checks|ability checks]] made using that skill. | [[Proficiency]] with a skill allows a creature to add their proficiency bonus to any [[Ability checks|ability checks]] made using that skill. | ||
Race sometimes gives proficiency in some skills, and background always gives proficiency with two skills. | Race sometimes gives proficiency in some skills, and background always gives proficiency with two skills. | ||
Characters also choose 2 to 4 skills to be proficient in. The amount and | Characters also choose 2 to 4 skills to be proficient in. The amount and what skills are available to choose from is determined by their starting class. | ||
Proficiencies don't stack – there is no benefit to having proficiency in the same skill from two different sources | Proficiencies don't stack – there is no benefit to having proficiency in the same skill from two different sources. | ||
; Skills and their corresponding abilities | ; Skills and their corresponding abilities | ||
<table class="nomobile" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"> | |||
<tr> | |||
== | <td style="vertical-align:top;">[[File:Strength icon.png|frameless|24px|link=Strength]] | ||
; Strength | |||
[[File: | [[Athletics]] | ||
</td> | |||
<td style="vertical-align:top;">[[File:Dexterity icon.png|frameless|24px|link=Dexterity]] | |||
; Dexterity | |||
[[Acrobatics]] | |||
<br>[[Sleight of Hand]] | |||
<br>[[Stealth]] | |||
</td> | |||
<td style="vertical-align:top;">[[File:Intelligence icon.png|frameless|24px|link=Intelligence]] | |||
; Intelligence | |||
[[Arcana]] | |||
<br>[[History]] | |||
<br>[[Investigation]] | |||
<br>[[Nature]] | |||
<br>[[Religion]] | |||
</td> | |||
<td style="vertical-align:top;">[[File: Wisdom icon.png|frameless|24px|link=Wisdom]] | |||
; Wisdom | |||
[[Animal Handling]] | |||
<br>[[Insight]] | |||
<br>[[Medicine]] | |||
<br>[[Perception]] | |||
<br>[[Survival]] | |||
</td> | |||
<td style="vertical-align:top;">[[File:Charisma icon.png|frameless|24px|link=Charisma]] | |||
; Charisma | |||
[[Deception]] | |||
<br>[[Intimidation]] | |||
<br>[[Performance]] | |||
<br>[[Persuasion]] | |||
</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
{| class="wikitable mobileonly" style="min-width: 350px;" | |||
|+ List of Skills, sorted by Ability Score | |||
! Ability Score !! Skills | |||
|- | |||
| '''{{Ability|Strength}}''' || | |||
* [[Athletics]] | |||
|- | |||
| '''{{Ability|Dexterity}}''' || | |||
* [[Acrobatics]] | |||
* [[Sleight of Hand]] | |||
* [[Stealth]] | |||
|- | |||
| '''{{Ability|Intelligence}}''' || | |||
* [[Arcana]] | |||
* [[History]] | |||
* [[Investigation]] | |||
* [[Nature]] | |||
* [[Religion]] | |||
|- | |||
| '''{{Ability|Wisdom}}''' || | |||
* [[Animal Handling]] | |||
* [[Insight]] | |||
* [[Medicine]] | |||
* [[Perception]] | |||
* [[Survival]] | |||
|- | |||
| '''{{Ability|Charisma}}''' || | |||
* [[Deception]] | |||
* [[Intimidation]] | |||
* [[Performance]] | |||
* [[Persuasion]] | |||
|} | |||
[[Category:Character Creation]] | |||
{{NavGameplay}} | {{NavGameplay}} |