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== Proficiency bonus == | == Proficiency bonus == | ||
The proficiency bonus is a modifier that increases with [[character level]] (not class level). It starts at ''+2'', increases to ''+3'' at level 5, and becomes ''+4'' at level 9. | |||
The bonus is applied to the following rolls: | |||
* [[Ability checks]] made using skills the creature has proficiency with. | * [[Ability checks]] made using skills the creature has proficiency with. (Doubled if the creature has [[#Expertise|expertise]].) | ||
* [[Attack rolls]] made with weapons the creature is proficient with. | |||
* [[Attack rolls]] made with weapons the creature | |||
* Attack rolls made when casting spells, as long as the creature has spellcasting proficiency. | * Attack rolls made when casting spells, as long as the creature has spellcasting proficiency. | ||
* Saving throws ( | * [[Saving throws]] (e.g. Strength saves, Dexterity saves, etc.) that the creature is proficient in. | ||
Creatures with spellcasting proficiency also add the bonus to the saving throw [[difficulty class]] (DC) of spells they cast, for a total DC of: | |||
{{InfoBlob|8 + spellcasting ability modifier + proficiency bonus}} | |||
== Weapon proficiency == | == Weapon proficiency == | ||
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=== Armour and shield proficiency by source === | === Armour and shield proficiency by source === | ||
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|+ Armour and shield proficiency by race and class | |+ Armour and shield proficiency by race and class | ||
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! Race !! {{SmallIcon|Light Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Medium Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Heavy Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Shields Icon.png}} | ! Race !! {{SmallIcon|Light Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Medium Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Heavy Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Shields Icon.png}} | ||
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| {{Race|Shield Dwarf}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Race|Shield Dwarf}} || ✅ || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Race|Githyanki}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Race|Githyanki}} || ✅ || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Race|Half-Elf}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Race|Half-Elf}} || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Race|Human}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Race|Human}} || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ || ✅ | ||
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! '''Class !! {{SmallIcon|Light Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Medium Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Heavy Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Shields Icon.png}} | ! '''Class !! {{SmallIcon|Light Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Medium Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Heavy Armour Icon.png}} !! {{SmallIcon|Shields Icon.png}} | ||
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| {{Class|Barbarian}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Barbarian}} || ✅ || ✅ || ❌ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Bard}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Bard}} || ✅ || ➰ || ❌ || ➰ | ||
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| {{Class|Cleric}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Cleric}} || ✅ || ✅ || ➰ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Druid}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Druid}} || ✅ || ✅ || ❌ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Fighter}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Fighter}} || ✅ || ✅ || ✅ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Monk}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Monk}} || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Class|Paladin}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Paladin}} || ✅ || ✅ || ✅ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Ranger}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Ranger}} || ✅ || ✅ || ➰ || ✅ | ||
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| {{Class|Rogue}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Rogue}} || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Class|Sorcerer}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Sorcerer}} || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Class|Warlock}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Warlock}} || ✅ || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
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| {{Class|Wizard}} || | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Class|Wizard}} || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ || ❌ | ||
|} | |} | ||
* ✅ = proficient | |||
* ❌ = not proficient | |||
* ➰ = some subclasses are proficient | |||
=== Feats that give Shield Proficiency === | |||
[[Feats#Moderately Armoured|Moderately Armoured]] also gives Shield Proficiency. | |||
== Spellcasting proficiency == | == Spellcasting proficiency == | ||
All creatures in Baldur’s Gate 3 have proficiency in spellcasting. This means that the creature's proficiency bonus will always be added to the attack rolls of spells, and to the Difficulty Class of saving throws imposed on others via spells. More explanation under [[Spells#Spellcasting_ability|Spells]]. | All creatures in Baldur’s Gate 3 have proficiency in spellcasting. This means that the creature's proficiency bonus will always be added to the attack rolls of spells, and to the Difficulty Class of saving throws imposed on others via spells. More explanation under [[Spells#Spellcasting_ability|Spells]]. | ||
== Saving throw proficiency == | == Saving throw proficiency == | ||
Creatures with proficiency in an ability-based saving throw (Strength save, Dexterity save, etc.) add their proficiency bonus to the results of respective saving throws. Each [[Class|class]] provides proficiency in two types of saving throw, and | Creatures with proficiency in an ability-based saving throw (Strength save, Dexterity save, etc.) add their proficiency bonus to the results of respective saving throws. Each [[Class|class]] provides proficiency in two types of saving throw, and there are some [[List_of_features_and_items_that_affect_saving_throws#Proficiency_in_saving_throws|ways to get additional saving throw proficiencies]]. | ||
{{ClassSavingThrowsTable}} | {{ClassSavingThrowsTable}} | ||