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Welcome to the '''Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki'''!  We aim to provide a clean, detailed, up to date wiki for '''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]''' by Larian Studios.  This is a shared community effort and everyone is welcome to join.  You may want to read '''[[Help:How to Contribute|How to Contribute]]''' and maybe [https://bg3.wiki/w/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount create an account].  You can also join the [https://discord.gg/K6R89fSZuF bg3.wiki Discord] so we can more easily coordinate our efforts.  You can edit pages without an account, but your IP address will be publicly logged.
Welcome to the '''Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki'''!  We aim to provide a clean, detailed, up to date wiki for '''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]''' by Larian Studios.  This is a shared community effort and everyone is welcome to join.  You may want to read '''[[Help:How to Contribute|How to Contribute]]''' and maybe [https://bg3.wiki/w/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount create an account].  You can also join the [https://discord.gg/K6R89fSZuF bg3.wiki Discord] so we can more easily coordinate our efforts.  You can edit pages without an account, but your IP address will be publicly logged.
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! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>[[File:D20.png|left|32px|link=Die Rolls]]Gameplay Mechanics</h2>
! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>[[File:D20.png|left|32px|link=Die Rolls]]Gameplay Mechanics</h2>
! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>[[File:College Of Lore Icon.png|left|35px|link=Character Creation]][[Character Creation]]</h2>
! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>[[File:College Of Lore Icon.png|left|35px|link=Character Creation]][[Character Creation]]</h2>
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| These pages describe how Baldur's Gate 3 implements the D&D 5th Edition mechanics.
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* [[Die Rolls]]: One-page explanation of all the die rolls. Further details in table below.
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* [[Weapons]]: Read about the different weapon types and properties in the game.
{{IM|Scale Mail Icon.png|Equipment|Equipment|100|100}}
* [[Spells]]: Learn how spellcasting works and view all of the spells in the game.
{{IM|Potion_of_Healing_Icon.png|Consumables|Consumables|100|100}}
* [[Skills]]: A quick reference for the skills your character can be proficient in.
{{IM|Ruby Icon.png|Miscellaneous|Miscellaneous|100|100}}
* [[Feats]]: A reference for all feats your character can gain when leveling up.
{{IM|Natural Recovery Icon 2.png|Resting|Resting|100|100}}
* [[Resting]]: The primary way to recover [[Hit Points]], [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]], and class abilities after battle.
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| [[File:Disguise Self Drow F Icon.png|150px|right|link=Character Creation]]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!
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* [[Origins]]
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* [[Character Creation#Backgrounds|Backgrounds]]
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* [[Character Creation#Playable Races|Playable Races]]
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* [[Character Creation#Playable Classes|Playable Classes]]
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* [[Character Creation#Skills|Skills]]
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* [[Character Creation#Ability Scores|Ability Scores]]
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! colspan="3" | Rolls
! colspan="3" | Rolls
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| [[Attack Roll]] || The roll you make to determine whether an attack hits an enemy at all.
| [[File:D20.png|left|20px|link=Attack Roll]][[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.
| [[File:D6 Thunder.png|left|20px|link=Damage Roll]][[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.
| [[File:D20.png|left|20px|link=Saving Throw]][[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.
| [[File:D20.png|left|20px|link=Ability Check]][[Ability Check]] || The roll you make when attempting anything else that requires a roll to succeed.
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! colspan="2" | Modifiers
! colspan="2" | Modifiers
|-
|-
| [[Advantage]] || A simple D&D 5E mechanic that adds a lot of flavor to die rolls.
| [[File:Advantage_Icon.png|left|20px|link=Advantage]][[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.
| [[File:Charisma Ability Icon.png|left|20px|link=Ability Score Modifier]][[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.
| [[File:Proficiency.png|left|20px|link=Proficiency Bonus]][[Proficiency Bonus]] || Learn how your rolls improve based on whether you have Proficiency.
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<center><h2>[[File:Crushers Ring Icon.png|left|32px]]Items</h2></center>
[[File:Greataxe Icon.png|100px|right|link=Equipment]]
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.


<center><h2>[[File:Cunning Action Dash Icon 64px.png|left|32px|link=Prologue]]Walkthrough</h2></center>
<center><h2>[[File:Cunning Action Dash Icon 64px.png|left|32px|link=Prologue]]Walkthrough</h2></center>
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* [[Chapter One]]
* [[Chapter One]]
* [[All Quests]]
* [[All Quests]]
<center><h2>[[File:Pigs Head Icon.png|left|32px|link=Patch notes]]Other</h2></center>
Various other pages and resources you may be interested in.
* [[Early Access]]
* [[Panel from Hell]]
* [[Patch notes]]
* [https://larian.com/support/baldur-s-gate-3#modal Larian Studios Feedback form] (Baldur's Gate is already selected)
* [https://mapgenie.io/baldurs-gate-3 Baldur's Gate 3 Interactive Maps] on Map Genie
* [https://baldursgate3.wiki.fextralife.com/ Fextralife Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki]: The commercial alternative
| [[File:Magic Initiate Wizard Icon.png|150px|right|link=Character Abilities]]Learn about the various abilities creatures can have in Baldur's Gate 3.
| [[File:Magic Initiate Wizard Icon.png|150px|right|link=Character Abilities]]Learn about the various abilities creatures can have in Baldur's Gate 3.


* [[Character Abilities#Player Actions|Player Actions]]
* [[Character Abilities#Player Actions|Player Actions]]
** [[Action]]
: {{icon|Action_Icon.png|15}} [[Action]]
** [[Bonus Action]]
: {{icon|Bonus_Action_Icon.png|15}} [[Bonus Action]]
** [[Reaction]]
: {{icon|Reaction_Icon_2.png|15}} [[Reaction]]
 
* [[Weapon Actions]]
* [[Weapon Actions]]
* [[Feats]]
* [[Feats]]
* [[Character Abilities#Proficiency|Proficiency]]
* [[Proficiency]]
* [[Character Abilities#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]]
* [[Character Abilities#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]]
* [[Conditions]]
* [[Conditions]]
<center><h2>[[Origins]]</h2></center>
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[[File:Astarion Portrait.png|link=Astarion|60px]]
[[File:Gale Portrait.png|link=Gale|60px]]
[[File:Karlach Portrait.png|link=Karlach|60px]]
[[File:Laezel Portrait.png|link=Lae'zel|60px]]
[[File:Shadowheart Portrait.png|link=Shadowheart|60px]]
[[File:Wyll Portrait.png|link=Wyll|60px]] [[File:The Dark Urge Portrait.png|link=The Dark Urge|60px]]
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| <center><h2>[[File:Create Spell Slots Icon 2.png|left|32px|link=List of Locations]]The World</h2></center>
| <center><h2>[[File:Create Spell Slots Icon 2.png|left|32px|link=List of Locations]]The World</h2></center>
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* [[Camp Followers]]: Not to be confused with Companions, these NPCs will travel with you and appear at the Campsite.
* [[Camp Followers]]: Not to be confused with Companions, these NPCs will travel with you and appear at the Campsite.
* [[Non-player Character]]s: See here for various notable Enemies, Bosses, or other NPCs that have a name or are otherwise notable.
* [[Non-player Character]]s: See here for various notable Enemies, Bosses, or other NPCs that have a name or are otherwise notable.
<center><h2>[[File:Pigs Head Icon.png|left|32px|link=Patch notes]]Other</h2></center>
Various other pages and resources you may be interested in.
* [[Early Access]]
* [[Panel from Hell]]
* [[Patch notes]]
* [https://larian.com/support/baldur-s-gate-3#modal Larian Studios Feedback form] (Baldur's Gate is already selected)
* [https://mapgenie.io/baldurs-gate-3 Baldur's Gate 3 Interactive Maps] on Map Genie
* [https://baldursgate3.wiki.fextralife.com/ Fextralife Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki]: The commercial alternative
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Revision as of 13:33, 9 July 2023

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Welcome to the Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki! We aim to provide a clean, detailed, up to date wiki for Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios. This is a shared community effort and everyone is welcome to join. You may want to read How to Contribute and maybe create an account. You can also join the bg3.wiki Discord so we can more easily coordinate our efforts. You can edit pages without an account, but your IP address will be publicly logged.

D20.png
Gameplay Mechanics

College Of Lore Icon.png
Character Creation

Quick reference

Blood Sacrifice Icon.png
Character Abilities

Rolls
D20.png
Attack Roll
The roll you make to determine whether an attack hits an enemy at all.
D6 Thunder.png
Damage Roll
The roll you make to determine the amount of damage done by a successful attack.
D20.png
Saving Throw
The roll you make to attempt avoiding various threats other than direct attacks.
D20.png
Ability Check
The roll you make when attempting anything else that requires a roll to succeed.
Modifiers
Advantage Icon.png
Advantage
A simple D&D 5E mechanic that adds a lot of flavor to die rolls.
Charisma Ability Icon.png
Ability Score Modifier
Understand how the Ability Scores of your character affect your rolls.
Proficiency.png
Proficiency Bonus
Learn how your rolls improve based on whether you have Proficiency.

Cunning Action Dash Icon 64px.png
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.

Pigs Head Icon.png
Other

Various other pages and resources you may be interested in.

Magic Initiate Wizard Icon.png
Learn about the various abilities creatures can have in Baldur's Gate 3.
Action_Icon.png Action
Bonus_Action_Icon.png Bonus Action
File:Reaction Icon 2.png Reaction

Origins

Astarion Portrait.png Gale Portrait.png Karlach Portrait.png Laezel Portrait.png Shadowheart Portrait.png Wyll Portrait.png The Dark Urge Portrait.png

The World

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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.

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