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<span class="toctext">[[#*|∗]] • [[#A|A]] • [[#B|B]] • [[#C|C]] • [[#D|D]] • [[#E|E]]<!-- • [[#F|F]]--> • [[#G|G]] • [[#H|H]] • [[#I|I]]<!-- • [[#J|J]] • [[#K|K]] • [[#L|L]]--> • [[#M|M]] • [[#N|N]]<!-- • [[#O|O]]--> • [[#P|P]]<!-- • [[#Q|Q]] • [[#R|R]]--> • [[#S|S]] • [[#T|T]] • [[#U|U]]<!-- • [[#V|V]]--> • [[#W|W]]<!-- • [[#X|X]] • [[#Y|Y]] • [[#Z|Z]]--></span>
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<h2 style="text-align: center; font-size: 1.7em;">'''BG3 Wiki''': A Complete Game Resource</h2>
==*==
* '''5e''': Short for [[Dungeons & Dragons]] Fifth Edition, the version of D&D the game is based on.


<p style="font-size: 1.1em;">We aim to provide a clean, detailed, up to date wiki for<br><span style="font-size: 1.1em;">'''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]'''</span> by '''Larian Studios'''.<br>This is shared a community effort and everyone is welcome to join!<br>We have '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} pages''' and growing&#8230;</p>
==A==
* '''AC''': Short for [[Armour Class]].


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* '''AoE''': Short for Area of Effect. Refers to abilities that affect things within a certain area.
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* '''ASI''': Short for Ability Score Increase or Ability Score Improvement.


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==B==
* '''BG3 / BGIII''': Short for [[Baldur's Gate 3]].


<p style="padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px;">''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.''</p>
==C==
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* '''CHA''': Short for [[Charisma]].


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* '''Check''': Short for [[Ability Check]] or Skill Check.


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* '''CON''': Short for [[Constitution]].
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<h2 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">[[File:Charm Person Spell Icon.png|left|35px|link=]] Gameplay</h2>
==D==
* '''d4 / d6 / d8 / d10 / d12 / d20''': Refers to a specific type of dice: a d4 is a four-sided die, a d6 a six-sided one, etc. ''3d6'' means you roll three six-sided dice. See [[Die Rolls]] for more information.


{{ImageLink|Greataxe Icon.png|Weapons}}
* '''D&D / DnD''': Short for [[Dungeons & Dragons]].
{{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}}
{{ImageLink|Creatures.png|List of Creature Types|Creatures}}
{{ImageLink|NPCs.png|Non-player Character|NPCs}}
{{ImageLink|Companions.png|Companions|Companions}}


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* '''DC''': Short for [[Difficulty Class]], the number you must reach to succeed on an ability check, saving throw or attack roll.
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* '''DDS''': Direct Draw Surface, textures used in the game while [[Modding the Game|Modding]].


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* '''DEX''': Short for [[Dexterity]].
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<h2 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">[[File:College Of Lore Icon.png|left|35px|link=]] [[Character Creation]]</h2>
==E==
* '''EA''': Short for [[Early Access]].


{{ImageLink|Origins.png|Origins}}
==G==
{{ImageLink|Races-Main-Page.png|Races}}
* '''Gish''': A fan term for a character or build good at both physical combat and spellcasting. In-universe, it's a githyanki term for someone trained in both weapons and magic, first used in the 1981 ''Fiend Folio'' (where it refers to a multiclassed Githyanki Fighter/Magic-user).
{{ImageLink|Fighter_Class_Icon.png|Classes}}
{{ImageLink|Magic Missile Icon.png|Spells}}
{{ImageLink|Passive_Feature_Generic_Icon.png|Feats}}
{{ImageLink|Defensive Duellist Icon.png|Backgrounds}}
{{ImageLink|Athlete Icon.png|Skills}}
{{ImageLink|Wisdom Ability Icon.png|Ability Scores}}


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==H==
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* '''HP''': Short for [[Hit Points]].


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==I==
* '''INT''': Short for [[Intelligence]].


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==M==
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* '''Mod''':
** Short for [[Ability Score Modifier]].
** Short for modification, alterations to the game made by users. See [[Modding Resources]] for more info.


<h2>[[File:D20.png|left|30px|link=]] Mechanics</h2>
==N==
* '''NPC''': Short for [[Non-Player Characters|Non-Player Character]].


{{ImageLink|Nobgd20.png|Die Rolls}}
==P==
{{ImageLink|Potion_of_Sleep_Icon.png|Alchemy}}
* '''PC''': Short for Player Character. Might be used to refer to anyone controllable, including companions, or just whoever was chosen in character creation.
{{ImageLink|Volos_Ersatz_Eye_Icon.png|Permanent Bonuses|Perm. Bonuses}}
{{ImageLink|Natural Recovery Icon.png|Resting}}
{{ImageLink|Invisibility Icon.png|Conditions}}
{{ImageLink|Tadpole_Repulsor_Icon.png|Illithid Powers}}
{{ImageLink|Proficiency.png|Proficiency}}
{{ImageLink|Locations.png|List of Locations|Locations}}


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* '''PFH''': Short for [[Panel from Hell]], a series of presentations during [[Early Access]] about the state of the game.
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* '''PHB''': Short for Player's Handbook, one of the core rulebooks for D&D Fifth Edition.


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==S==
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* '''Save''': Short for [[Saving Throw]].


<h2 style="text-align: center;">[[File:Action Help Icon.png|left|32px|link=]] Quick reference</h2>
* '''STR''': Short for [[Strength]].


{| class="wikitable"
==T==
! colspan="2" | Rolls
* '''Tav''': Default name of the [[Origins#Custom|custom character]]. Sometimes used to refer to them as a result.
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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|D6 Thunder.png|Damage Roll}} || The roll you make to determine the amount of damage done by a successful attack.
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|D20.png|Saving Throw}} || The roll you make to attempt avoiding various threats other than direct attacks.
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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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! colspan="2" | Modifiers
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|Advantage_Icon.png|Advantage}} || Roll the die twice, and use the higher result. [[Disadvantage]] is the exact opposite.
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| {{IconLink|w=20|h=20|Charisma Ability Icon.png|Ability Score Modifier}} || The number you add to your rolls based on your [[Ability Scores]].
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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]].
|}


<h2 style="text-align: center;">[[File:Cunning Action Dash Icon 64px.png|left|32px|link=]] Walkthrough</h2>
* '''TPK''': Short for Total Party Kill, when everyone in the party dies. Usually followed by a Game Over.


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.
== U ==


* [[Prologue]]
* '''UUID''': Universally unique identifier, used in the game while [[Modding the Game|Modding]].
* [[Chapter One]]
* [[Chapter Two]]
* [[Chapter Three]]
* [[All Quests]]


<h2 style="text-align: center;">[[File:Pigs Head Icon.png|left|32px|link=]]External Links</h2>
==W==
 
* '''WIS''': Short for [[Wisdom]].
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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* [[Character Abilities#Player Actions|Player Actions]]
: {{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>
: {{icon|Cantrips Icon.png|20}} [[Spells#Cantrips|Cantrips]]
: {{icon|4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|20}} [[Spells#Level_1_Spells|Level 1 Spells]]
: {{icon|2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|20}} [[Spells#Level_2_Spells|Level 2 Spells]]
: {{icon|2 Level 3 Spell Slots.png|20}} [[Spells#Level_3_Spells|Level 3 Spells]]
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">[[Template:Character|Characters]] & [[Companions]]</h2>
 
<gallery widths=50px mode="nolines">
Custom Character Portrait.png|link=Origins#Custom
Astarion Portrait.png|link=Astarion
Gale Portrait.png|link=Gale
Karlach Portrait.png|link=Karlach
Laezel Portrait.png|link=Lae'zel
Shadowheart Portrait.png|link=Shadowheart
Wyll Portrait.png|link=Wyll
The Dark Urge Portrait.png|link=The Dark Urge
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<div style="text-align: center;">{{IconLink|Disguise Self Tiefling M Icon.png|size=20|Template:Character|List of Characters}}</div>
 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">[[File:Create Spell Slots Icon.png|left|32px|link=]] The World</h2>
 
[[File:Book GenericRed.png|150px|right|link=List of Locations]]
 
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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This is a glossary of acronyms, abbreviations, and other obscure terms you might see either in-game or in discussions about Baldur's Gate 3. It's not meant to be a complete list, but it may be of aid if you ever see a term you don't understand.


Contents

∗ • A • B • C • D • E • G • H • I • M • N • P • S • T • U • W

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  • AoE: Short for Area of Effect. Refers to abilities that affect things within a certain area.
  • ASI: Short for Ability Score Increase or Ability Score Improvement.

B[edit | edit source]

C[edit | edit source]

D[edit | edit source]

  • d4 / d6 / d8 / d10 / d12 / d20: Refers to a specific type of dice: a d4 is a four-sided die, a d6 a six-sided one, etc. 3d6 means you roll three six-sided dice. See Die Rolls for more information.
  • DC: Short for Difficulty Class, the number you must reach to succeed on an ability check, saving throw or attack roll.
  • DDS: Direct Draw Surface, textures used in the game while Modding.

E[edit | edit source]

G[edit | edit source]

  • Gish: A fan term for a character or build good at both physical combat and spellcasting. In-universe, it's a githyanki term for someone trained in both weapons and magic, first used in the 1981 Fiend Folio (where it refers to a multiclassed Githyanki Fighter/Magic-user).

H[edit | edit source]

I[edit | edit source]

M[edit | edit source]

N[edit | edit source]

P[edit | edit source]

  • PC: Short for Player Character. Might be used to refer to anyone controllable, including companions, or just whoever was chosen in character creation.
  • PHB: Short for Player's Handbook, one of the core rulebooks for D&D Fifth Edition.

S[edit | edit source]

T[edit | edit source]

  • Tav: Default name of the custom character. Sometimes used to refer to them as a result.
  • TPK: Short for Total Party Kill, when everyone in the party dies. Usually followed by a Game Over.

U[edit | edit source]

  • UUID: Universally unique identifier, used in the game while Modding.

W[edit | edit source]

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