Charisma
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Force of personality.
Charisma is an Ability Score and the primary ability of Bard, Warlock, and Sorcerer.
Charisma affects its related skills (Deception, Intimidation, Performance, Persuasion) and improves spellcasting for Bards, Paladins, Warlocks and Sorcerers (better chance to hit enemies with Spell Attack Rolls; increases the Difficulty Class of spells with Saving Throws).
As of Early Access Patch 9, increasing one's Charisma Modifier also improves the prices offered by Traders (by increasing the Persuasion skill bonus).
Charisma Modifier Chart[edit | edit source]
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 |
Related Items[edit | edit source]
Increases Charisma "to"[edit | edit source]
- None
Increases Charisma "by"[edit | edit source]
Smuggler's Ring reduces 
Charisma by -1
Duke Ravengard's Longsword increases Charisma by +2 (no cap)
Birthright increases Charisma by +2 (up to 22)
+1 to Saving Throws[edit | edit source]
Tyrannical Jackboots Scintillating
Circlet of Psionic Revenge only if Githyanki
Cerebral Citadel Armour Illithid Protection
Phalar Aluve Sing: 1d4 to [...] Charisma Saving Throws
Advantage on Saving Throws[edit | edit source]
Silver Sword of the Astral Plane Githborn Psionic Resistance: A Githyanki [...] has 
Advantage on Charisma Saving Throws
Temporary Hit Points[edit | edit source]
Helmet of Smiting Bolstering Smite: When you apply a condition with one of your Smite spells, you gain Temporary Hit Points equal to your Charisma modifier. - Duke Ravengard's Longsword Stirring Execution: On kill: allies within 9m / 30ft gain Temporary Hit Points equal to your Charisma Modifier (min.1).
Potent Robe Well-Liked and Well-Fortified: At the beginning of your turn, grant you Temporary Hit Points equal to your Charisma Modifier.
Other[edit | edit source]
- Tyrannical Jackboots Scintillating: You gain a +1 bonus to Charisma checks [...]
Harmonic Dueller Mellow Harmony: You make a Performance checks, success grants all your melee weapon attacks additional damage equal to your Charisma Modifier (min.1).- Potent Robe Gregarious Caster: Your cantrips deal additional damage equal to your Charisma Modifier.
