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{{quote|Muscles and physical power.}}
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[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]][[Category:Ability Scores]]
[[File:Strength Ability Icon.png|frameless|left|150px]] '''Strength''' is an [[Character Creation#Ability Scores|Ability Score]] and the primary ability of [[Barbarian]], [[Fighter]], [[Paladin]].


[[File:Strength Score Icon.png|frameless|left|150px]] '''Strength''' is an [[Abilities|ability score]] and the primary ability of [[Barbarian]], [[Fighter]], [[Paladin]].
Strength affects your [[Athletics]] skill and [[Attack Rolls]] so you become better at melee combat. It also determines how far you can jump, how much you can carry and how far you can shove (currently uncertain if these are based on Strength or Athletics).
 
Strength affects your [[Athletics]] skill and [[attack rolls]] so you become better at melee combat. It also determines how far you can jump, how much you can carry and how far you can shove (possibly based on Athletics).
 
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== Strength modifier chart ==
== Strength Modifier Chart ==
 
'''Baldur's Gate 3''' uses the [[Point Buy]] ruleset.
''Baldur's Gate 3'' uses the [[Point Buy]] ruleset.


{| class="wikitable" style="min-width:300px; text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="min-width:300px; text-align:center;"
|+ Strength scores and modifiers
|+ Strength Scores and Modifiers
|-
|-
! style="width: 75pt;" | Score
! style="width: 100pt;" | Score
! style="width: 75pt;" | Modifier
! style="width: 150pt;" | Modifier
! style="width: 100pt;" | Jump distance
! style="width: 150pt;" | Jump Distance
! style="width: 150pt;" | Carrying capacity
! style="width: 150pt;" | Carrying Capacity
! Throwable weight
|-
|-
| 1 || - 5 || - || - || -
| 1 || - 5  
|-
|-
| 2 - 3 || - 4 || - || - || -
| 2 - 3 || - 4  
|-
|-
| 4 - 5 || - 3 || - || - || -
| 4 - 5 || - 3  
|-
|-
| 6 - 7 || - 2 || - || - || -
| 6 - 7 || - 2  
|-
|-
| 8 - 9 || - 1 || 4.5 m / 15 ft || 80-90 kg / 160-180 lbs || 12.8 - 16.2 kg
| 8 - 9 || - 1 || 4.5 m / 15 ft || 80 - 90
|-
|-
| 10 - 11 || + 0 || 4.5 m / 15 ft || 100-110 kg / 200-220 lbs || 20 - 24.2 kg
| 10 - 11 || + 0 || 4.5 m / 15 ft || 100 - 110
|-
|-
| 12 - 13 || + 1 || 5.5 m / 18.3 ft || 120-130 kg / 240-260 lbs || 28.8 - 33.8 kg
| 12 - 13 || + 1 || 5.5 m / 18.3 ft || 120 - 130
|-
|-
| 14 - 15 || + 2 || 6.5 m / 21.6 ft || 140-150 kg / 280-300 lbs || 39.2 - 45 kg
| 14 - 15 || + 2 || 6.5 m / 21.6 ft || 140 - 150
|-
|-
| 16 - 17 || + 3 || 7.5 m / 25 ft || 160-170 kg / 320-340 lbs || 51.2 - 57.8 kg
| 16 - 17 || + 3 || 7.5 m / 25 ft || 160 - 170
|-
|-
| 18 - 19 || + 4 || 8.5 m / 28.3 ft || 180-190 kg / 360-380 lbs || 64.8 - 72.2 kg
| 18 - 19 || + 4 || 8.5 m / 28.3 ft || 180 - 190
|-
|-
| 20 - 21 || + 5 || 9.5 m / 31.6 ft || 200-210 kg / 400-420 lbs || 80 - 88.2 kg
| 20 - 21 || + 5 || 9.5 m / 31.6 ft || 200 - 210
|-
|-
| 22 - 23 || + 6 || 10.5 m / 35 ft || 220-230 kg / 440-460 lbs
| 22 - 23 || + 6 || 10.5 m / 35 ft || 220 - 230
|96.8 - 105.8 kg
|-
|-
| 24 - 25 || + 7 || 11.5 m / 38.3 ft || 240-250 kg / 480-500 lbs
| 24 - 25 || + 7 || 11.5 m / 38.3 ft || 240 - 250
|115.2 - 125 kg
|-
|-
| 26 - 27 || + 8 || 12.5 m / 41.6 ft || 260-270 kg / 520-540 lbs
| 26 - 27 || + 8 || 12.5 m / 41.6 ft || 260 - 270
|135.2 - 145.8 kg
|-
|-
| 28 - 29 || + 9 || 13.5 m / 45 ft || 280-290 kg / 560-580 lbs
| 28 - 29 || + 9 || 13.5 m / 45 ft || 280 - 290
|156.8 - 168.2 kg
|-
|-
| 30 || + 10 || 14.5 m / 48.3 ft || 300 kg / 600 lbs
| 30 || + 10 || 14.5 m / 48.3 ft || 300
|180 kg
|}
|}
Exceeding 70% of carrying capacity results in becoming Encumbered, and exceeding 90% results in becoming Heavily Encumbered.
Exceeding 70% of carrying capacity results in becoming Encumbered, and exceeding 90% results in becoming Heavily Encumbered.
===[[File:Encumbered_Condition Icon.webp|frameless|upright=0.15]] Encumbered===
{| class="wikitable"
!Effect
|-
|
*Carrying too much weight.
*[[Movement Speed]] reduced, and [[Jump (Bonus Action)|Jump]] distance is halved.
|}
Movement Speed is reduced by a third.
===[[File:Heavily_Encumbered_Condition Icon.webp|frameless|upright=0.15]] Heavily Encumbered===
{| class="wikitable"
!Effect
|-
|
*Carrying far too much weight.
*[[Movement Speed]] heavily reduced, and you can no longer climb or [[Jump (Bonus Action)|Jump]]. You also have {{Disadvantage}} on [[Ability Check|Ability Checks]] and [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]], as well as Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution [[Saving Throw|Saving Throws]].
|}
Movement Speed is reduced by two-thirds.


{{Condition|Encumbered}}
{{Gameplay}}
{{Condition|Heavily Encumbered}}
 
== Ways to increase ==
 
The following items/entities can be consumed/used for a permanent bonus to Strength:
 
* [[Auntie Ethel's Hair]]: +1 to any chosen ability
* [[Potion of Everlasting Vigour]]: +2 to Strength
* [[Mirror of Loss]]: +2 to any chosen ability, up to a maximum of 24
 
The following [[feats]] can increase Strength up to a {{em|base}} value of 20:
 
* [[Resilient]]: +1 to any chosen ability
* [[Athlete]]: +1 to either Strength or Dexterity
* [[Heavily Armoured]]: +1 to Strength
* [[Heavy Armour Master]]: +1 to Strength
* [[Lightly Armoured]]: +1 to either Strength or Dexterity
* [[Moderately Armoured]]: +1 to either Strength or Dexterity
* [[Tavern Brawler]]: +1 to either Strength or Constitution
* [[Weapon Master]]: +1 to either Strength or Dexterity
 
== Related items ==
 
=== Affecting Strength ===
 
The following items set the user's Strength score to the specified value. They will have no effect if the user's Strength score is higher without them:
 
{{div col | style = column-width: 22em; list-style-type: none; column-count: 2}}
* {{RarityItem|Elixir of Hill Giant Strength|40}} sets Strength to 21
* {{RarityItem|Elixir of Cloud Giant Strength|40}} sets Strength to 27
* {{RarityItem|Club of Hill Giant Strength|40}} sets Strength to 19
* {{RarityItem|Handmaiden's Mace|40}} sets Strength to 18
* {{RarityItem|Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength|40}} sets Strength to 23
{{div col end}}
 
The following items increase Strength while equipped, or until the effect wears off.
 
{{list style none |
* {{RarityItem|The Mighty Cloth|40}} increases Strength by +2 ''(up to 20)''
* {{RarityItem|Harmonium Halberd|40}} increases Strength by +2 ''(up to 23)''
* {{RarityItem|Devilfoil Mask|40}} increases Strength by +1 per nearby creature also wearing a mask
* {{RarityItem|Broken Promises|40}} increases Strength by +2 until long rest, and then permanently reduces it by -1
}}
 
=== Affecting saving throws ===
 
The following items grant a +1 bonus to Strength saving throws:
 
{{div col | style = column-width: 22em; list-style-type: none;column-count: 3}}
* {{RarityItem|Ring Mail Armour|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Metallic Gloves|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Dark Justiciar Gauntlets (Uncommon)|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Gloves of Heroism|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Gloves of the Growling Underdog|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Luminous Gloves|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Gloves of Succour|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Hellrider's Pride|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Dwarven Splintmail|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Ring Mail Armour +2|40}}  
* {{RarityItem|Splint Armour +2|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Dark Justiciar Gauntlets (Rare)|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Cerebral Citadel Gloves|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Craterflesh Gloves|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Flawed Helldusk Gloves|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Gloves of Battlemage's Power|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Blackguard's Gauntlets|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Unwanted Masterwork Gauntlets|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Helldusk Gloves|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Hr'a'cknir Bracers|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Legacy of the Masters|40}}
* {{RarityItem|The Reviving Hands|40}}
{{div col end}}
 
=== Affecting ability checks ===
 
The following items grant the passive feature [[Body Aid]], which grants a +1 bonus to Strength ability checks and saving throws:
 
{{list style none |
* {{RarityItem|Dwarven Splintmail|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Ring Mail Armour +2|40}}
* {{RarityItem|Splint Armour +2|40}}
}}
 
=== Benefiting from Strength ===
 
{{list style none |
* {{RarityItem|Titanstring Bow|40}} deals additional damage equal to your Strength modifier
* {{RarityItem|Balduran's Giantslayer|40}} on a hit, double the damage from your Strength modifier
* {{RarityItem|Hr'a'cknir Bracers|40}} cast [[Telekinesis]] using Strength as the [[Spells#Spellcasting_ability|spellcasting ability]]
}}
 
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[[Category:Gameplay mechanics]]
[[Category:Ability Scores]]
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