Editing Creatures

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'''Creatures''' are all living entities in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. All characters, animals and monsters are creatures.

== Creature statistics ==
Every creature have assortment of properties that can be inspected by the player at any time.

=== Race and creature type ===
Every creature has a [[race]] and a [[creature type]]:
; Creature type : All creatures are categorised as belonging to a creature type. A creature's type may affect how certain [[conditions]] or [[spells]] affect them, and may give access to special [[features]].
; Race : All creatures have a race that gives them access to specific [[Features|racial features]]. : Many creatures also belong to a subrace, which often gives them additional features.

=== Basic stats ===
Every creature has a set of basic statistics:
; Hit points : All creatures have [[hit points]] (hp) which are reduced when they take [[damage]]. When a creature's health points are reduced to 0, the creature becomes {{Cond|Downed}}.
; Armour Class : A creature's Armour Class (AC) determines how difficult it is to hit them with [[attack rolls|attacks]].
; Level : A creature's level determines their maximum amount of health points and their [[proficiency bonus]]. Characters can also take one class for each level have.
; Size : A creature's [[creature size|size]] determines how much they weigh and how much space they occupy.
; Weight : Weight determines a creature's mass and plays a significant role when using the [[Throw]] or [[Shove]] actions.
; Movement speed : A [[resource]] used to [[Movement speed|move]] on a creature's turn.

=== Ability scores ===
{{see also|Ability scores}}
Abilities are a measure of a character's physical and mental abilities. Every creature has a set of 6 ability scores, each score corresponding to one of the six abilities. Ability scores gives a creatures a corresponding modifier, which they add to related [[dice rolls]].

==== Ability checks and skills ====
An [[ability check]] is d20 roll made when a creature attempts to perform a task involving one of their abilities. Ability checks are often made using a specific [[skill]]. If a creature is proficient in a skill, they add their proficiency bonus to any ability checks made using that skill.

=== Proficiency ===
{{see also|Proficiency}}
Characters have a proficiency bonus, determined by their level, that they may add to any rolls involving tasks they are proficient with. Proficiency also enables a creature to use various [[equipment]].

Creatures usually gain proficiency from their [[background]], class, but features, feats, 

== Class ==
{{see also|Classes}}
Each time a playable character gains a level, they can take a [[class]]. Classes give creatures access to class features and actions. . A creature isn't limited to a single class, and can take levels in multiple classes.{{note|Not available on [[Explorer]] mode.}}

Classes can also give access to [[feats]] and spell.

== Conditions ==
{{see also|Conditions}}
Conditions are effects, often temporary, that are usually caused by features, actions, spells or the environment. Conditions can be beneficial, neutral or harmful.

== Resistances ==
{{see also|Resistance}}
Creatures sometimes have unique resistances and vulnerabilities, often determined by their race or creature type.

== Features ==
{{see also|Features}}
Features give creatures access to [[actions]], [[conditions]] and passive effects. Features are usually permanent, and are generally gained from class – in which case they're know as ''class features'' – or from race, in which case they're known as ''racial features''.

=== Feats ===
{{see also|Feats}}
Feats gained at various class levels, and give creatures access to special features.

== Footnotes ==
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