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'''Intelligence''' is an [[ability score]] and the primary ability of [[wizard]]s. | |||
Intelligence affects your [[Arcana]], [[History]], [[Investigation]], [[Nature]], and [[Religion]] skills. It also improves spellcasting for wizards, [[fighter]]s (especially valuable for [[Eldritch Knight|Eldritch Knights]]), and [[rogues]] (especially valuable for [[Arcane Trickster|Arcane Tricksters]]), by increasing the chance of hitting an enemy with spell attack rolls, due to the increased [[Difficulty Class]] of spells with [[saving throw]]s. | Intelligence affects your [[Arcana]], [[History]], [[Investigation]], [[Nature]], and [[Religion]] skills. It also improves spellcasting for wizards, [[fighter]]s (especially valuable for [[Eldritch Knight|Eldritch Knights]]), and [[rogues]] (especially valuable for [[Arcane Trickster|Arcane Tricksters]]), by increasing the chance of hitting an enemy with spell attack rolls, due to the increased [[Difficulty Class]] of spells with [[saving throw]]s. | ||
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== Intelligence modifier chart == | == Intelligence modifier chart == | ||
''Baldur's Gate 3'' uses the [[Point Buy]] ruleset. | ''Baldur's Gate 3'' uses the [[Point Buy]] ruleset. | ||
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== Ways to increase == | == Ways to increase == | ||
The following sources can permanently increase a character's Intelligence score: | The following sources can permanently increase a character's Intelligence score: | ||
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=== Affecting Intelligence === | === Affecting Intelligence === | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Devilfoil Mask}} reduces Intelligence by 1 per nearby creature also wearing a mask | |||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Harmonium Halberd}} reduces Intelligence by 1 | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Warped Headband of Intellect}} sets Intelligence to 17 | ||
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=== Affecting saving throws === | === Affecting saving throws === | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Cerebral Citadel Armour}} grants +1 to Intelligence saves | |||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Fey Semblance Amulet}} provides [[advantage]] on Intelligence saves | ||
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For [[githyanki]] characters only: | For [[githyanki]] characters only: | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Aberration Hunters' Amulet}} provides [[advantage]] on Intelligence saves | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Circlet of Psionic Revenge}} grants +1 to Intelligence saves | |||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Silver Sword of the Astral Plane}} provides [[advantage]] on Intelligence saves | ||
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=== Benefiting from Intelligence === | === Benefiting from Intelligence === | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|The Pointy Hat}} grants a bonus to [[Persuasion]] ability checks equal to the wearer's Intelligence modifier | |||
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Latest revision as of 08:26, 15 October 2024
Intelligence is an ability score and the primary ability of wizards.
Intelligence affects your Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, and Religion skills. It also improves spellcasting for wizards, fighters (especially valuable for Eldritch Knights), and rogues (especially valuable for Arcane Tricksters), by increasing the chance of hitting an enemy with spell attack rolls, due to the increased Difficulty Class of spells with saving throws.
“Memory and mental power. Improves spellcasting for wizards.„
Intelligence 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 Intelligence 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
Related items[edit | edit source]
Affecting Intelligence[edit | edit source]
Devilfoil Mask reduces Intelligence by 1 per nearby creature also wearing a mask
Harmonium Halberd reduces Intelligence by 1
Warped Headband of Intellect sets Intelligence to 17
Affecting saving throws[edit | edit source]
Cerebral Citadel Armour grants +1 to Intelligence saves
Fey Semblance Amulet provides advantage on Intelligence saves
For githyanki characters only:
Aberration Hunters' Amulet provides advantage on Intelligence saves
Circlet of Psionic Revenge grants +1 to Intelligence saves
Silver Sword of the Astral Plane provides advantage on Intelligence saves
Benefiting from Intelligence[edit | edit source]
The Pointy Hat grants a bonus to Persuasion ability checks equal to the wearer's Intelligence modifier
