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<h2 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">[[File:Charm Person Spell Icon.png|left|35px|link=]] Gameplay</h2>
 
{{ImageLink|Greataxe Icon.png|Weapons}}
{{ImageLink|Scale Mail Icon.png|Equipment}}
{{ImageLink|Potion_of_Healing_Icon.png|Consumables}}
{{ImageLink|Ruby Icon.png|Miscellaneous}}
{{ImageLink|Book GenericBrown.png|All Quests|Quests}}
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<h2 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">[[File:College Of Lore Icon.png|left|35px|link=]] [[Character Creation]]</h2>
 
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{{ImageLink|Races-Main-Page.png|Races}}
{{ImageLink|Fighter_Class_Icon.png|Classes}}
{{ImageLink|Magic Missile Icon.png|Spells}}
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<h2>[[File:D20.png|left|30px|link=]] Mechanics</h2>
 
{{ImageLink|Nobgd20.png|Die Rolls}}
{{ImageLink|Potion_of_Sleep_Icon.png|Alchemy}}
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">[[File:Action Help Icon.png|left|32px|link=]] Quick reference</h2>
 
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|D20.png|Attack Roll}} || The roll you make to determine whether an attack hits an enemy at all.
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|D20.png|Ability Check}} || The roll you make when attempting anything else that requires a roll to succeed.
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|Proficiency Icon.png|Proficiency Bonus}} || The number you add to your rolls based on whether you have [[Proficiency]].
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">[[File:Cunning Action Dash Icon 64px.png|left|32px|link=]] Walkthrough</h2>
 
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.
 
* [[Prologue]]
* [[Chapter One]]
* [[Chapter Two]]
* [[Chapter Three]]
* [[All Quests]]
 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">[[File:Pigs Head Icon.png|left|32px|link=]]External Links</h2>
 
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]: Ad-supported alternative BG3 wiki
* [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Forgotten Realms Wiki]: Learn more about the Forgotten Realms
 
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">[[File:Blood Sacrifice Icon.png|left|32px|link=]] [[Character Abilities]]</h2>
 
[[File:Magic Initiate Wizard Icon.png|150px|right|link=Spells#List_of_Spells]]
 
Learn about the various abilities creatures can have in Baldur's Gate 3.
 
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: {{icon|Action Icon.png|15}} [[Action]]
: {{icon|Bonus Action Icon.png|15}} [[Bonus Action]]
: {{icon|Reaction Icon.png|15}} [[Reaction]]
{{icon|Brace_(Melee)_Icon.png|20}} [[Weapon Actions]]<br>
{{icon|Bludgeoning_Damage_Icon.png|20}} [[Damage Types]]<br>
{{icon|Creature_AC_Icon.png|20}} [[Armor Class]]<br>
{{icon|Initiative_Icon.png|20}} [[Initiative]]<br>
{{icon|Concentration_Icons.png|20}} [[Concentration]]<br>
{{icon|True Strike Icon.png|20}} [[Character Abilities#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]]<br>
{{icon|Eldritch Blast Icon.png|20}} [[Spells#All Spells|List of Spells]]<br>
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: {{icon|2 Level 3 Spell Slots.png|20}} [[Spells#Level_3_Spells|Level 3 Spells]]
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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 Character]]s: See here for various notable Enemies, Bosses, or other NPCs that have a name or are otherwise notable.
* [[Deities]]: The gods of worship in the game.
 
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Revision as of 16:35, 22 July 2023

BG3 Wiki: A Complete Game Resource

We aim to provide a clean, detailed, up to date wiki for
Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios.
This is shared a community effort and everyone is welcome to join!
We have 9,744 pages and growing…



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.

File:Action Help Icon.png
Quick reference

Rolls
Attack Roll Attack Roll The roll you make to determine whether an attack hits an enemy at all.
Damage Roll Damage Roll The roll you make to determine the amount of damage done by a successful attack.
Saving Throw Saving Throw The roll you make to attempt avoiding various threats other than direct attacks.
Ability Check Ability Check The roll you make when attempting anything else that requires a roll to succeed.
Modifiers
Advantage Advantage Roll the die twice, and use the higher result. Disadvantage is the exact opposite.
Ability Score Modifier Ability Score Modifier The number you add to your rolls based on your Ability Scores.
Proficiency Bonus Proficiency Bonus The number you add to your rolls 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
External Links

Various other pages and resources you may be interested in.

Blood Sacrifice Icon.png
Character Abilities

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
Reaction Icon.png Reaction

Brace_(Melee)_Icon.png Weapon Actions
Bludgeoning_Damage_Icon.png Damage Types
Creature_AC_Icon.png Armor Class
Initiative_Icon.png Initiative
Concentration_Icons.png Concentration
True Strike Icon.png Spellcasting
Eldritch Blast Icon.png List of Spells

Cantrips Icon.png Cantrips
4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spells
2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png Level 2 Spells
2 Level 3 Spell Slots.png Level 3 Spells

Characters & Companions

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

Create Spell Slots Icon.png
The World

Book GenericRed.png

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.
  • Deities: The gods of worship in the game.
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