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== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
[[File:Character Creation Screen.png|thumb|500px|right|Default Character Creation Screen]] | [[File:Character Creation Screen.png|thumb|500px|right|Default Character Creation Screen]] | ||
''See also: [[Origins]]'' | |||
* [[Character Creation|Custom]]: You’ve always felt you had a greater calling, but it has never borne fruit. Everything changes when you awaken imprisoned on an alien ship. Perhaps your time has finally come. | * [[Character Creation|Custom]]: You’ve always felt you had a greater calling, but it has never borne fruit. Everything changes when you awaken imprisoned on an alien ship. Perhaps your time has finally come. | ||
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** [[The Dark Urge]] | ** [[The Dark Urge]] | ||
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== Backgrounds == | == Backgrounds == | ||
[[File:Backgrounds.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|In-game Background Selection Menu]] | [[File:Backgrounds.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|In-game Background Selection Menu]] | ||
Your history and what shapes you as a person. | Your history and what shapes you as a person. | ||
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== Playable Races == | == Playable Races == | ||
[[File:Playable_Races.webp|thumb|right|upright=1.2|All playable races and subraces]] | [[File:Playable_Races.webp|thumb|right|upright=1.2|All playable races and subraces]] | ||
''See also: [[Races]]'' | |||
Your lineage and innate abilities. | Your lineage and innate abilities. | ||
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== Playable Classes== | == Playable Classes== | ||
[[File:Select Class.png|thumb|right|upright=1.5|In-game Class Selection Menu]] | [[File:Select Class.png|thumb|right|upright=1.5|In-game Class Selection Menu]] | ||
''See also: [[Classes]]'' | |||
What you can do and the potential to grow as an adventurer. | What you can do and the potential to grow as an adventurer. | ||
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== Skills == | == Skills == | ||
[[File:Skills.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|In-game Skill Selection Menu]] | [[File:Skills.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|In-game Skill Selection Menu]] | ||
Your talents and abilities to interact or adapt with the world’s surroundings. | Your talents and abilities to interact or adapt with the world’s surroundings. | ||
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== Ability Scores == | == Ability Scores == | ||
[[File:Ability Scores.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|In-game Ability Scores Menu]] | [[File:Ability Scores.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|In-game Ability Scores Menu]] | ||
Your physical and mental attributes. They affect most of your rolls. | Your physical and mental attributes. They affect most of your rolls. | ||
Revision as of 17:09, 10 July 2023
Main Page > Character Creation
"Who are you?"
When you start a New Game, you will create your character in the Character Creation screen. You can choose to play as an Origin Character or create a custom one.
Below are detailed descriptions of every aspect of Character Creation.
Origins
See also: Origins
- Custom: You’ve always felt you had a greater calling, but it has never borne fruit. Everything changes when you awaken imprisoned on an alien ship. Perhaps your time has finally come.
- Origin Characters (Not available in Early Access):
Backgrounds
Your history and what shapes you as a person.
| Acolyte | Charlatan |
| Criminal | Entertainer |
| Folk Hero | Guild Artisan |
| Hermit (Not in EA) | Noble |
| Outlander | Sage |
| Soldier | Sailor (Not in EA) |
| Urchin |
Playable Races
See also: Races
Your lineage and innate abilities.
| Dragonborn (Not in EA) | Drow |
| Dwarf | Elf |
| Githyanki | Gnome |
| Half-Elf | Half-Orc (Not in EA) |
| Halfling | Human |
| Tiefling |
Playable Classes
See also: Classes
What you can do and the potential to grow as an adventurer.
| Barbarian | Bard |
| Cleric | Druid |
| Fighter | Monk (Not in EA) |
| Paladin | Ranger |
| Rogue | Sorcerer |
| Warlock | Wizard |
Skills
Your talents and abilities to interact or adapt with the world’s surroundings.
- Choose 2 to 4 Skills to be proficient in, based on your class and background choices.
| Acrobatics | Arcana |
| Athletics | Animal Handling |
| Deception | History |
| Insight | Investigation |
| Intimidation | Medicine |
| Nature | Perception |
| Performance | Persuasion |
| Religion | Sleight Of Hand |
| Stealth | Survival |
Ability Scores
Your physical and mental attributes. They affect most of your rolls.
| Strength | Dexterity | Constitution |
| Intelligence | Wisdom | Charisma |
Baldur's Gate 3 uses the Point Buy system, with 27 points available to spend on your ability scores. The following rules apply during Character Creation:
- You may not reduce any ability score below 8
- You may not increase any ability score above 15 (before bonuses from your race)
- Each ability score increase (before bonuses from your race) up to 13 costs one Ability Point; 14 and 15 each cost two Ability Points
At higher levels (4, 8, and 12), you can increase these ability scores via the Ability Score Increase feature. You may also find certain magical items that can increase or decrease an ability score.