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''Baldur's Gate 3'' is a turn-based adventure with a wide variety of '''gameplay mechanics'''.
''Baldur's Gate 3'' is a turn-based adventure with a wide variety of '''gameplay mechanics'''.


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==== Reaction ====
==== Reaction ====
Reaction is a secondary resource a character can use during a combat round. It allows characters to perform various abilities - even outside their own turn - such as [[Opportunity Attacks]].
Reaction is a secondary resource a character can use during a combat round. It allows characters to perform various abilities - even outside their own turn - such as [[Opportunity Attacks]].


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== Proficiency ==
== Proficiency ==
''Main page: [[Proficiency]]''
Proficiency indicates a specific talent your character has, whether it's knowing how to effectively handle a certain type of [[Weapon]], fight in a certain type of [[Armour]], or being talented in a specific [[Skills|Skill]] set such as Athletics or Animal Handling.
 
''See also: [[Proficiency bonus]]''
 
'''Proficiency''' indicates a specific talent your character has, whether it's knowing how to effectively handle a certain type of [[Weapon]], fight in a certain type of [[Armour]], or being talented in a specific [[Skills|Skill]] set such as Athletics or Animal Handling.


When you have a certain Proficiency, you gain [[Proficiency Bonus]] on corresponding rolls.  The bonus added to the roll depends on your character's level.
When you have a certain Proficiency, you gain [[Proficiency Bonus]] on corresponding rolls.  The bonus added to the roll depends on your character's level.


== Spellcasting ==
== Spellcasting ==
'''Spellcasting''' is the ability to cast [[Spell]]s. Through spellcasting, you can harm, heal, hinder, or buff targets. Different classes have different ways to learn, prepare, and channel their magic for spells.
{{hatnote|Also see [[List of spells]].}}
Spellcasting is the ability to cast spells. Through spellcasting, you can harm, heal, hinder, or buff targets. Different classes have different ways to learn, prepare, and channel their magic for spells.


Classes capable of spellcasting:
Classes capable of spellcasting:
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* [[File:Class Warlock Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Warlock]]
* [[File:Class Warlock Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Warlock]]
* [[File:Class Wizard Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Wizard]]
* [[File:Class Wizard Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Wizard]]
=== List of spells ===
* [[Spells#All Spells|All Spells]]
** [[Spells#Cantrips|All Cantrips]]
** [[Spells#Level 1 Spells|All Level 1 Spells]]
** [[Spells#Level 2 Spells|All Level 2 Spells]]
** [[Spells#Level 3 Spells|All Level 3 Spells]]


== Conditions ==
== Conditions ==
 
[[Condition|Conditions]] are the lingering effects of certain Spells, Class Features, etc. that may positively or negatively affect a creature. Knowing how to inflict, cure, or avoid certain Conditions can grant you the upper hand in many situations.
'''[[Condition|Conditions]]''' are the lingering effects of certain Spells, Class Features, etc. that may positively or negatively affect a creature. Knowing how to inflict, cure, or avoid certain Conditions can grant you the upper hand in many situations.
 
'''List of Conditions:''' [[Condition#List of Conditions|All Conditions]]


[[Category:Gameplay mechanics]]
[[Category:Gameplay mechanics]]