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Taking actions usually requires the acting creature to expend one of three [[resources]]:
Taking actions usually requires the acting creature to expend one of three [[resources]]:
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* {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} Action
{{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} Action
* {{SmallIcon|Bonus Action Icon.png}} Bonus action
{{SmallIcon|Bonus Action Icon.png}} Bonus action
* {{SmallIcon|Reaction Icon.png}} Reaction
{{SmallIcon|Reaction Icon.png}} Reaction
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=== Exceptions ===
=== Exceptions ===
; Additional actions : Actions that allow a creature to take an {{em|additional}} action per turn – such as {{SAI|Action Surge}} – {{em|do not}} consume the resource they provide.
; Additional actions : Abilities that allow a creature to take an {{em|additional}} action per turn – such as {{SAI|Action Surge}} – {{em|do not}} consume the resource they provide.
; Free attacks : classes that have the {{SAI|Extra Attack}} feature can take an additional free Attack action on their turn after taking an Attack action, without expending an {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} Action resource.
; Free attacks : classes that have the {{SAI|Extra Attack}} feature can make an additional attack on their turn after taking an Attack action, without spending another {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}}Action resource.


== Reactions ==
== Reactions ==
[[File:Monk active reactions.jpg|thumb|right|Figure 1 - Active Reactions]]
[[File:Monk active reactions.jpg|thumb|right|Figure 1 - Active Reactions]]
Reactions are actions taken in response to a trigger, and can be taken even if triggered on another creature's turn.
Reactions are actions taken in response to a trigger, and can be taken even when triggered during another creature's turn. Some of these actions require the acting creature to expend a {{SmallIcon|Reaction Icon.png}}Reaction, whereas other "reactions" do not. Those that do not are player abilities which use the reaction mechanic to modify an action, such as adding damage to an attack ({{SAI|Divine Smite}}/{{SAI|Sneak Attack}}) or attempting to change a miss into a hit with {{SAI|Reckless Attack}}.{{note|In the tabletop RPG which ''Baldur's Gate 3'' is based on, many class features and abilities which are implemented as reactions in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' are not {{SmallIcon|Reaction Icon.png}}Reactions in the tabletop game, but options that can be added to an action under conditions like "when you hit" or "After you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined." Reactions were added to the game fairly late in development and went through a few different implementations.}}These abilities might consume a different resource, have limited use, or have a drawback.
 
Some reactions require the acting creature to expend a {{SmallIcon|Reaction Icon.png}}, whereas other reactions do not. Those that do not are generally class features which use the reaction mechanic, such as {{SAI|Divine Smite}}, {{SAI|Sneak Attack}} or {{SAI|Reckless Attack}}.{{note|In the tabletop RPG which ''Baldur's Gate 3'' is based on, reactions are exclusively used on other creatures' turns, and many class features which are implemented as reactions in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' are not reactions in the tabletop game. Reactions were added to the game fairly late in development, which may the cause of this change.}}


=== The Reactions tab ===
=== The Reactions tab ===
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Reactions can be set to be taken automatically, or the game can be set to prompt the player first.
Reactions can be set to be taken automatically, or the game can be set to prompt the player first.


If taking the reaction expends any resources, they are listed under the reaction's name.
If taking the reaction expends any resources, they are listed under the reaction's name.  


=== Limitations ===
=== Limitations ===
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* {{SAI|Luck of the Far Realms}}
* {{SAI|Luck of the Far Realms}}
* {{SAI|Misty Escape}}
* {{SAI|Misty Escape}}
* {{SAI|Opportunity Attack}}
* {{SAI|Riposte}}
* {{SAI|Riposte}}
* {{SAI|Slow Fall}}
* {{SAI|Slow Fall}}
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=== Bonus actions ===
=== Bonus Actions ===
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* {{SAI|Dip|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Dip|w=40}}
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* {{SAI|Shove|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Shove|w=40}}
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===Reaction===
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* {{SAI|Opportunity Attack|w=40}}
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== See also ==
== See also ==