Resources

Resources are expendable units in Baldur's Gate 3 that determine what a 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 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 .

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 article: 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:

Action

Recharge: turn (1 action)

Primary combat resource

Bonus action

Recharge: turn (1 bonus action)

Secondary combat resource

Reaction

Recharge: turn (1 reaction)

Used to take reactions

By default creatures only have one charge per turn for each of these three resources, but there are multiple 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 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 Dash, Disengage or Hide as a bonus action.

Additionally, a few actions require 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  Searing Smite and other smite spells).

Reaction

Main article: Actions#Reactions

The Reaction resource is expended by creatures when taking reactions, which are actions that a creature is prompted to take in response to certain triggers, either on their own turn or another creature's.

Some reactions 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 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

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: 7.5 m / 25 ft
• Normal: 9 m / 30 ft
• Fast: 10.5 m / 35 ft

Most playable races have normal movement speed, but dwarves, halflings and gnomes have slow movement speed, whereas wood elves and 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 ways of increasing movement speed, both temporarily and permanently.

Spell slots

Main article: 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:

Spell slots

Recharge: long rest (spell levels 1-6)

Casters with the Spellcasting feature expend spell slots to cast any spells they know.

Warlock spell slots

Recharge: short rest (spell levels 1-5)

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..

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

Lists of class feature resources

Recharge on long rest

 Arcane Recovery Charges

The number and level of spell slots the  Arcane Recovery action can restore. You cannot restore spell slots above 5th level.

Used and acquired by Wizards starting at level 2. The number of available charges is equal to (Wizard level)/2.

 Bardic Inspiration Charges

Through stirring words and music, bards can inspire allies or augment their own attacks.

Used and acquired by Bards for  Bardic Inspiration and other subclass-specific features. By default, these recharge on long rests, but with  Font of Inspiration at level 5, they recharge on short rests as well. The effectiveness of this resource also scales with bard level, starting at d6, increasing to d8 at level 5, and finishing at d10 at level 10.

 Bladesong Power

The resource used to cast  Bladesong.

Used and acquired by Bladesinging wizards. The number of available charges starts at 2 and increases by 1 at levels 5 and 9.

 Cosmic Omens

Omens of the future that you gain from consulting the stars. They let you use a reaction to affect the outcome of certain roles.

Used and acquired by Circle of the Stars druids at level 6. They are used for  Cosmic Omen abilities. The number of available charges is 3 at level 6 and 4 at level 9.

 Fungal Infestation Charges

Point used to cast  Fungal Infestation, raising zombies from a humanoid or beast corpse.

Used and acquired by Circle of the Spores Druids at level 6. The number of charges is 4 and cannot be increased.

 Lay on Hands Charges

Used to cast  Lay on Hands.

Used and acquired by Paladins. The number of charges starts at 4 and is increased by 1 at levels 4 and 10.

 Natural Recovery Charges

The number and level of spell slots the  Natural Recovery action feature can restore.

Used and acquired by Circle of the Land Druids. The number of available charges is equal to (Druid level)/2.

 Rage Charges

The number of times you can enter a  Rage.

Used and acquired by Barbarians. The number of charges starts at 2 and is increased by 1 at levels 3, 6, and 12. Additionally, druids in  Wild Shape: Owlbear gain 3 Rage charges for  Enrage.

 Sorcery Points

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 acquired by Sorcerers. They can be used for Metamagic options,  Create Spell Slot, and some subclass features. Starting at level 2, the number of charges is equal to Sorcerer level. Additional points can be created with  Create Sorcery Points by expending spell slots.

 Star Maps

A map of the stars you can use to cast  Guiding Bolt.

Used and acquired by Circle of the Stars druids. The number of available charges is 2 at level 2 and increases by 1 at levels 5 and 9.

 War Priest Charges

Point used to gain an extra attack as a bonus action.

Used and acquired by War Domain Clerics to make attacks though  War Priest. The number of charges starts at 3 and is increased by 1 at levels 5, 8, and 11.

Recharge on short rest

 Arcane Arrows

The resource used to cast Arcane Shot.

Used and acquired by Arcane Archers to cast Arcane Shots. The number of charges starts at 4 and is increased by 3 at levels 7 and 10.

 Channel Divinity Charges

The number of times you can channel your divine powers.

Used and acquired by Clerics. The number of charges starts at 1 and is increased to 2 at level 6. Additionally, Amulet of the Devout grants one additional charge.

 Channel Oath Charges

The number of times you can draw upon the strength of your Oath to power your actions.

Used and acquired by Paladins for Channel Oath actions. You get 1 charge. Once per long rest, a charge can be restored with Armour of Devotion.

 Superiority Dice

Superiority dice are spent to empower Battle Master manoeuvres, improving proficiency in combat.

Used and acquired by Battle Master fighters or through the  Martial Adept feat. Battle Masters gain 4 dice, increasing to 5 at level 7. The feat grants just one. The effectiveness of this resource also scales with Battle Master level, starting at a d8 and increasing to a d10 at level 10 with  Improved Combat Superiority.

 Ki Points

Ki is the magic that flows through all living beings. You can use Ki Points to fuel your advanced monk techniques.

Used and acquired by Monks. They are used by most of the monk's class actions. The number of points available is (Monk level + 1). Additionally, some subclasses can restore some Ki points through class features:  Harmony of Fire and Water,  Wholeness of Body, and  Cheeky Tipple.

 Tides of Chaos Charges

Whether or not you can use your  Tides of Chaos.

Used and acquired by Wild Magic Sorcerers. They receive 1 Tides of Chaos Charge which is used to cast Tides of Chaos.

 Writhing Currents

The resource used to cast  Writhing Tide.

Used and acquired by Swarmkeepers. The number of charges starts at 4 at level 7 and increases to 4 at level 9.

 Wild Shape Charges

The number of times you can use your  Wild Shape.

Used and acquired by Druids. You get 2 charges. Once per long rest, an additional charge is available through Shapeshifter Hat.

Other resources

Luck Points

Recharge: Long rest

"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  Lucky feat. You get 3 points.

Shadow Spell Slots

Recharge: Long rest

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.

Eyestalk Action

Recharge: Turn

"Used to cast Beholder Rays"

Resource exclusive to the Spectator enemy. They have 2.

Hidden resources

These are resources that are used in-game but are not visible anywhere.

Deflect Missiles Charges

Sneak Attack Charges

Recharge: Turn

Used and aquired by Rogues. You get 1 charge.

Legendary Resistance Charges

Recharge: Turn

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.

Astral Manipulation Point

Recharge: Turn

"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.

Hit Dice

Recharge: Long rest

"Hit points represent how much damage you can take before you are Downed."

Used by the class action  Regain Hit Points. This action is not accessible in-game without third-party tools and using it will result in your game crashing.

Ritual Point

Recharge: Long rest

"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.

Weapon Action Point

Recharge: Short rest

"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
• List of sources of movement speed