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'''Wisdom''' is an [[ability score]], and the primary ability of [[Cleric]]s and [[Druid]]s. | '''Wisdom''' is an [[ability score]], and the primary ability of [[Cleric]]s and [[Druid]]s. | ||
Wisdom affects your [[Animal Handling]], [[Insight]], [[Medicine]], [[Perception]], and [[Survival]] skills and improves spellcasting for Clerics, Druids, [[Monk|Monks]] and [[Ranger]]s (better chance to hit enemies with spell attack rolls; increases the [[Difficulty Class]] of spells with [[Saving Throw]]s). | Wisdom affects your [[Animal Handling]], [[Insight]], [[Medicine]], [[Perception]], and [[Survival]] skills and improves spellcasting for Clerics, Druids, [[Monk|Monks]] and [[Ranger]]s (better chance to hit enemies with spell attack rolls; increases the [[Difficulty Class]] of spells with [[Saving Throw]]s). | ||
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== Wisdom modifier chart == | == Wisdom modifier chart == | ||
''Baldur's Gate 3'' uses the [[Point Buy]] ruleset. | ''Baldur's Gate 3'' uses the [[Point Buy]] ruleset. | ||
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* [[Auntie Ethel's Hair]]: +1 to any chosen ability | * [[Auntie Ethel's Hair]]: +1 to any chosen ability | ||
* [[Mirror of Loss]]: +2 to any chosen ability, up to a maximum of 24 | * [[Mirror of Loss]]: +2 to any chosen ability, up to a maximum of 24 | ||
* [[Resilient]]: +1 to any chosen ability | * [[Resilient]]: +1 to any chosen ability, up to a maximum of 20 | ||
The [[Necromancy of Thay]] can apply a permanent +1 to a character's Wisdom [[saving throws]], but doesn't affect their Wisdom score itself. | |||
== Related items == | == Related items == | ||
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* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Khalid's Gift}} increases Wisdom by 1 ''(up to 21)'' | ||
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* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Devilfoil Mask}} reduces Wisdom by -1 per nearby creature also wearing a mask | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Harmonium Halberd}} reduces Wisdom by -1 | ||
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=== Affecting saving throws === | === Affecting saving throws === | ||
The following items grant a +1 bonus to Wisdom saving throws: | The following items grant a +1 bonus to Wisdom saving throws: | ||
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* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Cerebral Citadel Armour}} ''(if infected with a tadpole; i.e., the player character and most companions)'' | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Circlet of Psionic Revenge}} ''(if [[githyanki]] or [[Disguise Self|disguised]] as one)'' | |||
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* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Amulet of the Harpers}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Blackguard's Plate}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Fey Semblance Amulet}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Selune's Spear of Night}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Silver Sword of the Astral Plane}} ''(if [[githyanki]] or [[Disguise Self|disguised]] as one)'' | ||
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* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Helmet of Autonomy}} grants [[Proficiency]] in Wisdom saving throws | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Ring of Mind-Shielding}} grants advantage on saving throws against being charmed | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Seemingly Gleaming Ring}} incurs a -1 penalty to Wisdom saving throws | |||
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Conditions: | |||
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* {{Condition|Mental Fatigue}} | |||
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* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Boots of Uninhibited Kushigo}} grants bonus damage equal to your Wisdom modifier with unarmed strikes | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:28, 27 November 2024
Wisdom is an ability score, and the primary ability of Clerics and Druids.
Wisdom affects your Animal Handling, Insight, Medicine, Perception, and Survival skills and improves spellcasting for Clerics, Druids, Monks and Rangers (better chance to hit enemies with spell attack rolls; increases the Difficulty Class of spells with Saving Throws).
“Senses and intuition. Improves spellcasting for clerics, druids, and rangers.„
Wisdom modifier chart[edit | edit source]
Baldur's Gate 3 uses the Point Buy ruleset.
| Ability score | Modifier value | Ability score | Modifier value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -5 | 16-17 | +3 | |
| 2-3 | -4 | 18-19 | +4 | |
| 4-5 | -3 | 20-21 | +5 | |
| 6-7 | -2 | 22-23 | +6 | |
| 8-9 | -1 | 24-25 | +7 | |
| 10-11 | +0 | 26-27 | +8 | |
| 12-13 | +1 | 28-29 | +9 | |
| 14-15 | +2 | 30 | +10 |
Ways to increase[edit | edit source]
The following sources can permanently increase a character's Wisdom score:
- Auntie Ethel's Hair: +1 to any chosen ability
- Mirror of Loss: +2 to any chosen ability, up to a maximum of 24
- Resilient: +1 to any chosen ability, up to a maximum of 20
The Necromancy of Thay can apply a permanent +1 to a character's Wisdom saving throws, but doesn't affect their Wisdom score itself.
Related items[edit | edit source]
Affecting Wisdom[edit | edit source]
The following items increase Wisdom while equipped:
Khalid's Gift increases Wisdom by 1 (up to 21)
The following items reduce Wisdom while equipped:
Devilfoil Mask reduces Wisdom by -1 per nearby creature also wearing a mask
Harmonium Halberd reduces Wisdom by -1
Affecting saving throws[edit | edit source]
The following items grant a +1 bonus to Wisdom saving throws:
Cerebral Citadel Armour (if infected with a tadpole; i.e., the player character and most companions)
Circlet of Psionic Revenge (if githyanki or disguised as one)
The following items grant advantage on Wisdom saving throws:
Other effects:
Helmet of Autonomy grants Proficiency in Wisdom saving throws
Ring of Mind-Shielding grants advantage on saving throws against being charmed
Seemingly Gleaming Ring incurs a -1 penalty to Wisdom saving throws
Conditions:
- Affected entity has a -1 penalty to Wisdom, Intelligence and Charisma saving throws for every turn remaining.
- When it fails a Wisdom, Intelligence, or Charisma saving throw while having 5 or more turns of this condition remaining, the entity takes 1d4
Psychic damage and is no longer mentally fatigued. - Mental Fatigue has a maximum
Duration: 7 turns.
Benefiting from Wisdom[edit | edit source]
Boots of Uninhibited Kushigo grants bonus damage equal to your Wisdom modifier with unarmed strikes
