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'''Resources''' are expendable units in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' that determine what a [[creatures|creature]] is able to do at any given time, as well as how long they must wait before they are able to do it again.

Depleted resources must ''recharge'' in order for them to be used again. Resources always recharge on taking a [[long rest]], but some also recharge on taking a [[short rest]], or at the beginning of the creature's turn.

A resource that recharges at the start of the turn, when used outside [[gameplay mechanics|turn-based mode]] or combat, will recharge almost immediately after use. If used to initiate or enter combat, it will ''not recharge'' at the start of your turn {{note|This is called "disable free first strikes" and can be turned off in [[Custom mode]].}}.

All creatures have a set of common resources available to them, and most other resources are gained along with the actions or features that use them.

== Common resources ==
All creatures have access to a set of resources which are used to take actions and move, and which recharge at the start of a creature's turn.

=== Actions ===
{{main|Actions}}
Most actions require the acting creature to expend one or more resources, usually at least one of the three common resources associated with actions:

{{resource list start}}
{{resource list item
| name = {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} Action
| recharge = turn
| charges = 1
| type = action
| description = Primary combat resource}}
{{resource list item
| name = {{SmallIcon|Bonus Action Icon.png}}  Bonus action
| recharge = turn
| charges = 1
| type = bonus action
| description = Secondary combat resource}}
{{resource list item
| name = {{SmallIcon|Reaction Icon.png}} Reaction
| recharge = turn
| charges = 1
| type = reaction
| description = Used to take reactions}}
{{resource list end}}

By default creatures only have one charge per turn for each of these three resources, but there are multiple [[List of sources of additional resources|ways of gaining additional charges]].

Some actions, such as those that grant additional Action resources, do not require any common resources to be expended.

====  Bonus Action ====
Some actions, frequently referred to as ''bonus actions'', require a Bonus Action to be expended when taken.

Some [[features|class features]] allow a creature to take specific actions which normally require an action by expending a bonus action instead. For example the [[Rogue]] class’s "Cunning Action" features allows a character to [[Cunning Action: Dash|Dash]], [[Cunning Action:  Disengage|Disengage]] or [[Cunning Action: Hide|Hide]] as a bonus action.

Additionally, a few actions require {{em|both}} an Action and a Bonus action to be expended when they are taken. This typically represents doing two things simultaneously, for example making a physical attack while casting a spell to enhance it (as with {{SAI|Searing Smite}} and other [[smite]] spells).

==== Reaction ====
{{main|Actions#Reactions}}
The Reaction resource is expended by creatures when taking reactions, which are actions that a creature is promoted to take in response to certain triggers, either on their own turn or another creature's.

Some reactions {{em|do not}} require a creature to expend a Reaction. These are usually class features that are triggered under specific circumstances, often as part of making an [[Attacks|attack]], such as when a [[rogue]] is prompted to make a [[Sneak Attack]] or when a [[paladin]] is prompted to use [[Divine Smite]].

=== Movement speed ===
{{SmallIcon|Movement Speed Icon.png}} Movement speed determines how far a creature can move on its turn, on a 1:1 ratio.

A creature's [[race]] determines whether their default movement speed is ''slow'', ''normal'' or ''fast'':
* Slow: {{distance|m=7.5|ft=25}}
* Normal: {{distance|m=9|ft=30}}
* Fast: {{distance|m=10.5|ft=35}}

Most playable races have normal movement speed, but [[dwarf|dwarves]], [[halfling|halflings]] and [[gnome|gnomes]] have slow movement speed, whereas [[Elf#Wood elf|wood elves]] and [[Half-elf#Wood half-elf|wood half-elves]] have fast movement speed.

Some [[conditions]] temporarily increase or decrease a creature's movement speed, and all creatures can [[Dash]] to double their movement speed for that turn. There are also multiple [[List of sources of movement speed|ways of increasing movement speed]], both temporarily and permanently.

== Spell slots ==
{{main|Spells#Spell slots}}
Spell slots are expended by casters to cast [[spells]] they know. Each spell slot also has a level which determines what level of spells it can be expended to cast.

Spell slots come in two variants:
{{resource list start}}
{{resource list item
| name = {{SmallIcon|4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png}} Spell slots
| recharge = long rest
| levels = 1-6
| description = Casters with the [[Spells#Spellcasting|Spellcasting feature]] expend spell slots to cast any spells they know.}}
{{resource list item
| name =  {{SpellSlot|1 Warlock|2|w=24}} Warlock spell slots
| recharge = short rest
| levels = 1-5
| description = Expended by [[warlocks]] to cast any spells they know. Warlock spell slots are all the same level, and any spells casted by expending them are [[upcast]] accordingly..}}
{{resource list end}}

Spell slots, provided they are the right level, can be expended to cast {{em|any}} spells the caster knows, no matter the source.

== Lists of class feature resources ==
=== Recharge on long rest ===
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; {{SmallIcon|Arcane_Recovery_Charges_Icons.png}} [[Arcane Recovery]] Charges |style=nocolon}}
: ''"The number and level of spell slots the Arcane Recovery action can restore. You cannot restore spell slots above 5th level."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Wizard}}s. You get 1-6 charges.

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; {{SmallIcon|Bardic_Inspiration_Resource_Icon.png}} [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges |style=nocolon}}
: ''"'Through stirring words and music, bards can inspire allies or augment their own attacks."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Bard}}s. Exists as {{DieIcon|d6|Physical}}d6, {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}}d8 and {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}}d10 variants. At bard level 5 they recharge on short rests. You get 3-5 charges.

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; {{SmallIcon|Fungal Infestation Charge Icon.png}} [[Fungal Infestation]] Charges |style=nocolon}}
: ''"Point used to cast Fungal Infestation, raising zombies from a humanoid or beast corpse."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Circle of the Spores}}s. You get 4 charges.

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; {{SmallIcon|Lay_on_Hands_Resource_Icon.png}} [[Lay on Hands]] Charges |style=nocolon}}
: ''"Used to cast Lay on Hands."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Paladin}}s. You get 3-5 charges.

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; {{SmallIcon|Natural_Recovery_Charges_Icon.png}} [[Natural Recovery]] Charges |style=nocolon}}
: ''"The number and level of spell slots the Natural Recovery action feature can restore."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Circle of the Land}}s. You get 1 charge that becomes more powerful for each druid level.

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; {{SmallIcon|Rage_Charges_Icons.png}} [[Rage]] Charges |style=nocolon}}
: ''"The number of times you can enter a Rage."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Barbarian}}s. You get 2-5 charges

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; {{SmallIcon|Sorcery_Points_Icons.png}} [[Metamagic|Sorcery]] Points |style=nocolon}}
: ''"Sorcery Points are an important facet of a sorcerer's power. They can be spent to augment spells or access higher level spell slots."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Sorcerer}}s. You can use them for [[Metamagic]] and {{SAI|Create Spell Slot}}. You get 2-12 points. You can also create more with {{SAI|Create Sorcery Points}}. 

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; {{SmallIcon|War_Priest_Charges_Icon.png}} [[War Priest]] Charges |style=nocolon}}
: ''"Point used to gain an extra attack as a bonus action."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|War Domain}}s. You get 3-6 charges.

=== Recharge on short rest ===
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; {{SmallIcon|Channel_Divinity_Charges_Icons.png}} [[Channel Divinity]] Charges |style=nocolon}}
: ''"The number of times you can channel your divine powers."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Cleric}}s. You get 1-2 charges.

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; {{SmallIcon|Channel_Oath_Icon.png}} [[Channel Oath]] Charges |style=nocolon}}
: ''"The number of times you can draw upon the strength of your Oath to power your actions."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Paladin}}s. You get 1 charge.

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; {{SmallIcon|Superiority_Die_d8_Icon.png}} [[Manoeuvres|Superiority]] Dice |style=nocolon}}
: ''"Superiority dice are spent to empower Battle Master manoeuvres, improving proficiency in combat."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Battle Master}}s and the {{SAI|Martial Adept}} [[feat]]. Exists as {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}}d8 and {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}}d10 variants. You get 4-5 from Battle Master and 1 from Martial Adept.

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; {{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}} Ki Points |style=nocolon}}
: ''"Ki is the magic that flows trough all living beings. You can use Ki Points to fuel your advanced monk techniques"''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Monk}}s. You get 2-13 points. Can be restored with {{SAI|Harmony of Fire and Water}} and {{SAI|Wholeness of Body}}.

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; {{SmallIcon|Tides_of_Chaos_Resource_Icon.png}} [[Tides of Chaos]] Charges |style=nocolon}}
: ''"Wheter or not you can use your Tides of Chaos."''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Wild Magic Sorcerer}}s. This resource does not display over your hotbar. You get 1 charge.

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; {{SmallIcon|Wild_Shape_Charges_Icon.png}} [[Wild Shape]] Charges |style=nocolon}}
: ''"The number of times you can use your Wild Shape"''
:: Used and aquired by {{class|Druid}}s. You get 2 charges.

== Other resources ==
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; {{SmallIcon|Luck Point Resource Icon.png}} [[Lucky|Luck]] Points : {{Recharge|Long rest}} |style=nocolon}}
: ''"You have an inexplicable luck that seems to kick in at just the right moment. You can use your Luck Points to gain Advantage, or force an enemy to redo their roll."''
:: Used and aquired by the {{SAI|Lucky}} [[feat]]. You get 3 points.

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; {{SmallIcon|1 Shadow Spell Slot Icon.png}} Shadow Spell Slots : {{Recharge|Long rest}}|style=nocolon}}
: [[Gale]] Origin has the option to unlock a level 3 shadow spell slot. Shadow spell slots can only be used when you don't have any other spell slots. They can be used to cast both normal and warlock spells.

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; {{SmallIcon|Eyestalk Action Icon.png}} [[Beholder Ray|Eyestalk]] Action : {{Recharge|Turn}}|style=nocolon}}
: ''"Used to cast Beholder Rays"''
:: Resource exclusive to the {{CharLink|Spectator|icon=Edward-vanderghote-beholder.webp}} enemy. They have 2.

== Hidden resources ==
These are resources that are used in-game but are not visible anywhere.
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; [[Deflect Missiles]] Charges|style=nocolon}}

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; [[Sneak Attack]] Charges : {{Recharge|Turn}}|style=nocolon}}
: Used and aquired by {{class|Rogue}}s. You get 1 charge.

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; [[Legendary Resistance]] Charges : {{Recharge|Turn}}|style=nocolon}}
: Used and aquired by some bosses in-game for the Legendary Resistance actions.

== Unused resources ==
These are resources that are in the game files and can be accessed via third-party tools, but have no use in-game.

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; {{SmallIcon|Astral Manipulation Point Icon.png}} Astral Manipulation Point : {{Recharge|Turn}}|style=nocolon}}
: ''"Point allows you to use Astral Manipulate spells."''
:: Acquired by the "Loosened Gravity" condition. This condition can only be accessed via third-party tools, and it supposed to give you the "Astral Manipulation" action together with the Astral Manipulation Point. The "Astral Manipulation" action is referred to in the game files but does not exist. Attempting to use this resource will crash your game.

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; {{SmallIcon|Hit Dice Icon.png}} Hit Dice : {{Recharge|Long rest}}|style=nocolon}}
: ''"Hit points represent how much damage you can take before you are [[Downed (Condition)|Downed]]."''
:: Used by the class action {{SAI|Regain Hit Points}}. This action is not accessible in-game without third-party tools and using it will result in your game crashing.

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; {{SmallIcon|Ritual Point Icon.png}} Ritual Point : {{Recharge|Long rest}}|style=nocolon}}
: ''"Ritual points let you cast certain spells without expending a spell slot. They can be used outside of Turn-Based mode and combat."''
:: This resource is restored every long rest, but can not be obtained without third-party tools and has no use.

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; {{SmallIcon|Weapon Action Point Icon.png}} Weapon Action Point : {{Recharge|Short rest}}|style=nocolon}}
: ''"The number of weapon actions you can use per short rest."''
:: This resource is restored every short rest, but can not be obtained without third-party tools and has no use.

== See also ==
* [[List of sources of additional resources]]

== Footnotes ==
{{Notelist}}

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