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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, and some origins have access to unique [[Features|features]] or [[equipment]]. | 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, and some origins have access to unique [[Features|features]] or [[equipment]]. | ||
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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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== Race == | == Race == | ||
{{See also | {{hatnote|See also: [[Races]]}} | ||
A race represents a creature's lineage and innate abilities, providing them with unique racial features. Race cannot be changed after character creation. | A race represents a creature's lineage and innate abilities, providing them with unique racial features. Race cannot be changed after character creation. | ||
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== Starting class == | == Starting class == | ||
{{ | {{hatnote|See also: [[Classes]]}} | ||
Classes provide characters with most of their features. Past a certain point early in the game, characters can | Classes provide characters 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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== Backgrounds == | == Backgrounds == | ||
{{ | {{hatnote|See also: [[Backgrounds]]}} | ||
Custom characters choose a background. Origin characters come with a pre-selected background that cannot be changed. | Custom characters choose a background. Origin characters come with a pre-selected background that cannot be changed. | ||
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== 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. | |||
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 | ||
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== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
Customizing appearance is available to Custom and The Dark Urge origins. | |||
; Body type : The character's body type. Depending on what race is chosen, there are 2-4 options. | |||
; Identity : The character's identity. Available options are female, male and non-binary. | |||
; Voice : The character's voice, from an selection of 8. | |||
; Face : Available option depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
; Skin Colour : Available option depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
; Maturity : Available option depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
; Freckle Quantity : The amount of freckles the character has. | |||
; Freckle Intensity : How visible the character's freckles are. | |||
; Vitiligo Pigmentation : The amount of vitiligo pigmentation the character has. | |||
; Heterochromia: Whether the character has one or two different eye colours. | |||
; Eye Colour : Available option depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
; Hair Colour: Available option depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
; Horns : Available to Tieflings. | |||
; Genitals : Available option depend on the chosen race and subrace. | |||
==== Tails ==== | |||
: Available to Dragonborn. | |||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
{{notelist}} | {{notelist}} | ||
[[Category:Character Creation]] | |||
{{NavGameplay}} | {{NavGameplay}} |