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Intelligence is an ability score and the primary ability of wizards.
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[[File:Intelligence Score Icon.png|frameless|left|150px]] '''Intelligence''' is an [[ability score]] and the primary ability of [[wizard]]s. | [[File:Intelligence Score Icon.png|frameless|left|150px]] '''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 == | ||
The following sources permanently increase a character's Intelligence score: | The following sources permanently increase a character's Intelligence score: | ||
==== | * [[Auntie Ethel's Hair]] can permanently increase Intelligence by +1 | ||
*{{RarityItem|Harmonium Halberd|40}} reduces Intelligence by -1 | * The [[Mirror of Loss]] permanently increases any chosen ability score by +2 ''(up to 24)'' | ||
*{{RarityItem|Devilfoil Mask|40}} reduces Intelligence by -1 per nearby creature also wearing a mask | * The [[Resilient]] feat permanently increases any chosen ability score by +1 | ||
== Related items == | |||
=== Affecting Intelligence === | |||
* {{RarityItem|Warped Headband of Intellect|40}} sets Intelligence to 17 | |||
* {{RarityItem|Harmonium Halberd|40}} reduces Intelligence by -1 | |||
* {{RarityItem|Devilfoil Mask|40}} reduces Intelligence by -1 per nearby creature also wearing a mask | |||
=== Affecting Saving Throws === | |||
* {{RarityItem|Cerebral Citadel Armour|40}} grants +1 to Intelligence saves | |||
* {{RarityItem|Fey Semblance Amulet|40}} provides [[advantage]] on Intelligence saves | |||
For [[githyanki]] characters only: | |||
* {{RarityItem|Circlet of Psionic Revenge|40}} grants +1 to Intelligence saves | |||
* {{RarityItem|Aberration Hunters' Amulet|40}} provides [[advantage]] on Intelligence saves | |||
*{{RarityItem|Circlet of Psionic Revenge|40}} | * {{RarityItem|Silver Sword of the Astral Plane|40}} provides [[advantage]] on Intelligence saves | ||
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==== | === Benefiting from Intelligence === | ||
* {{RarityItem|The Pointy Hat|40}} grants a bonus to [[Persuasion]] ability checks equal to the wearer's Intelligence modifier | |||
*{{RarityItem|The Pointy Hat|40}} | |||
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Revision as of 14:35, 21 March 2024
Memory and mental power.
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.
Intelligence modifier chart
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
The following sources permanently increase a character's Intelligence score:
- Auntie Ethel's Hair can permanently increase Intelligence by +1
- The Mirror of Loss permanently increases any chosen ability score by +2 (up to 24)
- The Resilient feat permanently increases any chosen ability score by +1
Related items
Affecting Intelligence
Warped Headband of Intellect sets Intelligence to 17
Harmonium Halberd reduces Intelligence by -1
Devilfoil Mask reduces Intelligence by -1 per nearby creature also wearing a mask
Affecting Saving Throws
Cerebral Citadel Armour grants +1 to Intelligence saves
Fey Semblance Amulet provides advantage on Intelligence saves
For githyanki characters only:
Circlet of Psionic Revenge grants +1 to Intelligence saves
Aberration Hunters' Amulet provides advantage on Intelligence saves
Silver Sword of the Astral Plane provides advantage on Intelligence saves
Benefiting from Intelligence
The Pointy Hat grants a bonus to Persuasion ability checks equal to the wearer's Intelligence modifier