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Welcome to the '''Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki'''!  We aim to provide a clean, detailed, up to date wiki for '''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]''' by Larian Studios.  This is a shared community effort and everyone is welcome to join.  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.
Welcome to the '''Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki'''!  We aim to provide a clean, detailed, up to date wiki for '''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]''' by Larian Studios.  This is a shared community effort and everyone is welcome to join.  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.
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! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>Gameplay Mechanics</h2>
! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>[[File:D20.png|left|32px|link=Die Rolls]]Gameplay Mechanics</h2>
! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>[[Character Creation]]</h2>
! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>[[File:College Of Lore Icon.png|left|35px|link=Character Creation]][[Character Creation]]</h2>
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| These pages describe how Baldur's Gate 3 implements the D&D 5th Edition mechanics.
| These pages describe how Baldur's Gate 3 implements the D&D 5th Edition mechanics.
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* [[Feats]]: A reference for all feats your character can gain when leveling up.
* [[Feats]]: A reference for all feats your character can gain when leveling up.
* [[Resting]]: The primary way to recover [[Hit Points]], [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]], and class abilities after battle.
* [[Resting]]: The primary way to recover [[Hit Points]], [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]], and class abilities after battle.
| Check out the Game Mechanics above to understand the various benefits you can gain from a custom character.  Or skip that and just go by what looks fun!
| [[File:Disguise Self Drow F Icon.png|150px|right]]Check out the Game Mechanics above to understand the various benefits you can gain from a custom character.  Or skip that and just go by what looks fun!


* [[Character Creation#Origins|Origins]]
* [[Character Creation#Origins|Origins]]
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! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>Quick reference</h2>
! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>[[File:Action Help Icon.png|left|32px|link=Attack Roll]]Quick reference</h2>
! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>[[Character Abilities]]</h2>
! style="width: 50%;" | <h2>[[File:Blood Sacrifice Icon.png|left|32px|link=Character Abilities]][[Character Abilities]]</h2>
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<center><h2>Items</h2></center>
<center><h2>[[File:Crushers Ring Icon.png|left|32px]]Items</h2></center>
 
[[File:Greataxe Icon.png|100px|right|link=Equipment]]
Learn about the various pieces of equipment, consumable items, and so on.
Learn about the various pieces of equipment, consumable items, and so on.


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* [[Miscellaneous]]: Gemstones, Crafting Ingredients, Story Items, Tools, etc.
* [[Miscellaneous]]: Gemstones, Crafting Ingredients, Story Items, Tools, etc.


<center><h2>Walkthrough</h2></center>
<center><h2>[[File:Cunning Action Dash Icon 64px.png|left|32px|link=Prologue]]Walkthrough</h2></center>


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.
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.
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* [[Chapter One]]
* [[Chapter One]]
* [[All Quests]]
* [[All Quests]]
| Learn about the various abilities creatures can have in Baldur's Gate 3.
| [[File:Magic Initiate Wizard Icon.png|150px|right|link=Character Abilities]]Learn about the various abilities creatures can have in Baldur's Gate 3.


* [[Character Abilities#Player Actions|Player Actions]]
* [[Character Abilities#Player Actions|Player Actions]]
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* [[Conditions]]
* [[Conditions]]
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| <center><h2>The World</h2></center>
| <center><h2>[[File:Create Spell Slots Icon 2.png|left|32px|link=List of Locations]]The World</h2></center>
 
[[File:Book GenericRed.png|150px|right|link=List of Locations]]
Learn about the various locations and characters in Baldur's Gate 3.
Learn about the various locations and characters in Baldur's Gate 3.


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* [[Non-player Character]]s: See here for various notable Enemies, Bosses, or other NPCs that have a name or are otherwise notable.
* [[Non-player Character]]s: See here for various notable Enemies, Bosses, or other NPCs that have a name or are otherwise notable.


<center><h2>Other</h2></center>
<center><h2>[[File:Pigs Head Icon.png|left|32px|link=Patch notes]]Other</h2></center>


Various other pages and resources you may be interested in.
Various other pages and resources you may be interested in.

Revision as of 22:51, 8 July 2023

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Welcome to the Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki! We aim to provide a clean, detailed, up to date wiki for Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios. This is a shared community effort and everyone is welcome to join. You may want to read How to Contribute and maybe create an account. You can also join the 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.

D20.png
Gameplay Mechanics

College Of Lore Icon.png
Character Creation

These pages describe how Baldur's Gate 3 implements the D&D 5th Edition mechanics.
  • Die Rolls: One-page explanation of all the die rolls. Further details in table below.
  • Weapons: Read about the different weapon types and properties in the game.
  • Spells: Learn how spellcasting works and view all of the spells in the game.
  • Skills: A quick reference for the skills your character can be proficient in.
  • Feats: A reference for all feats your character can gain when leveling up.
  • Resting: The primary way to recover Hit Points, Spell Slots, and class abilities after battle.
Disguise Self Drow F Icon.png
Check out the Game Mechanics above to understand the various benefits you can gain from a custom character. Or skip that and just go by what looks fun!

Quick reference

Blood Sacrifice Icon.png
Character Abilities

Rolls
Attack Roll The roll you make to determine whether an attack hits an enemy at all.
Damage Roll The roll you make to determine the amount of damage done by a successful attack.
Saving Throw The roll you make to attempt avoiding various threats other than direct attacks.
Ability Check The roll you make when attempting anything else that requires a roll to succeed.
Modifiers
Advantage A simple D&D 5E mechanic that adds a lot of flavor to die rolls.
Ability Score Modifier Understand how the Ability Scores of your character affect your rolls.
Proficiency Bonus Learn how your rolls improve based on whether you have Proficiency.

Crushers Ring Icon.png
Items

Greataxe Icon.png

Learn about the various pieces of equipment, consumable items, and so on.

  • Equipment: Weapons, Armour, Jewelry, and so on.
  • Consumables: Ammunition, Potions, Scrolls, and Camping Supplies.
  • Miscellaneous: Gemstones, Crafting Ingredients, Story Items, Tools, etc.

Cunning Action Dash Icon 64px.png
Walkthrough

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.

Magic Initiate Wizard Icon.png
Learn about the various abilities creatures can have in Baldur's Gate 3.

The World

Book GenericRed.png

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 Characters: See here for various notable Enemies, Bosses, or other NPCs that have a name or are otherwise notable.

Pigs Head Icon.png
Other

Various other pages and resources you may be interested in.

Copyright and Licensing

Unlike certain other wikis, which claim exclusive copyright ownership over your contributions, any content you write for this wiki remains your property, but is published under the CC-BY-NC-SA license, meaning it becomes a public good for the whole community.

Hosting and Financing

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