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}}This page and [[D&D 5e Rule Changes|related pages]] summarize rule changes from the implementation of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e) rules to Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3).
}}This page describes any changes that have been made to the rules of certain [[spells]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' (BG3), from their original specifications in ''Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition'' (D&D 5e). Other rule changes can be found on their [[D&D 5e Rule Changes|related pages]].


The rule changes described on this page and [[D&D 5e Rule Changes|related pages]] are written with the assumption the reader understands the relevant D&D 5e rule. These pages will not explain what the D&D 5e rule is, only what the changed or altered BG3 rule is. These pages also include many BG3 features and abilities that are unchanged from D&D 5e to help a D&D 5e player quickly see which options have changed and which have not, and make decisions without having to do additional research. If the BG3 rule aligns with a OneD&D rule or other playtest material from D&D 5e, that is considered a rule change from D&D 5e.
The rule changes described on this and related pages are written with the assumption the reader understands the relevant D&D 5e rule. These pages will not explain what the D&D 5e rule is, only what the changed or altered BG3 rule is. These pages also include many BG3 features and abilities that are unchanged from D&D 5e to help a D&D 5e player quickly see which options have changed and which have not, and make decisions without having to do additional research. If the BG3 rule aligns with a OneD&D rule or other playtest material from D&D 5e, that is considered a rule change from D&D 5e.


There will be rapid changes to these pages at BG3's launch, so leaving relevant comments with any edits are strongly encouraged.
==General==
==General==
* In the same turn, you can use both your action and bonus action to cast non-cantrip spells.
* In the same turn, you can use both your action and bonus action to cast non-cantrip spells.
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* Cantrips get their 2nd damage increase when reaching level 10 instead of level 11, e.g. {{SAI|Fire Bolt}} deals 3d10 by level 10.
* Cantrips get their 2nd damage increase when reaching level 10 instead of level 11, e.g. {{SAI|Fire Bolt}} deals 3d10 by level 10.
* No spells of 7th level or higher are available, as 7th level spell slots are generally first acquired at class level 13 and BG3's level cap is 12.
* No spells of 7th level or higher are available, as 7th level spell slots are generally first acquired at class level 13 and BG3's level cap is 12.
=== Reaction Spells ===
 
=== Reaction spells ===
When choosing whether to use a reaction spell, players have access to a lot more information than they normally would in D&D 5e. For example:
When choosing whether to use a reaction spell, players have access to a lot more information than they normally would in D&D 5e. For example:
* When choosing whether to cast a spell that can modify the result of an attack roll, you are told the result of the attack roll, the required roll needed for a hit, and whether the attack roll was a critical hit or miss.
* When choosing whether to cast a spell that can modify the result of an attack roll, you are told the result of the attack roll, the required roll needed for a hit, and whether the attack roll was a critical hit or miss.
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==Cantrips==
==Cantrips==
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{| class="wikitable"
|+Cantrip Changes
|+Changes to cantrips
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!Spell Name!!Range and
!Spell name!!Range and
Duration Changes
duration changes
!Other Changes
!Other changes
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|{{SAI|Acid Splash}}||-||Affects all creatures within a 2 m / 7 ft radius.
|{{SAI|Acid Splash}}||-||Affects all creatures within a 2 m / 7 ft radius.
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==First Level Spells==
==First level spells==


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+First Level Spell Changes
|+Changes to first level spells
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|-
!Spell Name!!Range and
!Spell name!!Range and
Duration Changes
duration changes
!Other Changes
!Other changes
|-
|-
|{{SAI|Animal Friendship}}
|{{SAI|Animal Friendship}}
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==Second Level Spells==
==Second level spells==


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Second Level Spell Changes
|+ Changes to second level spells
|-
|-
! Spell Name!!Range and
! Spell name!!Range and
Duration Changes
duration changes
!Other Changes
!Other changes
|-
|-
|{{SAI|Aid}}||Lasts until long rest||Affects all allies within range, not a limited number. [[Downed (Condition)|Downed]] allies heal an additional 1 hit point similar to a help action.
|{{SAI|Aid}}||Lasts until long rest||Affects all allies within range, not a limited number. [[Downed (Condition)|Downed]] allies heal an additional 1 hit point similar to a help action.
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==Third Level Spells==
==Third level spells==


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Third Level Spell Changes
|+Changes to third level spells
|-
|-
!Spell Name!!Range and
!Spell name!!Range and
Duration Changes
duration changes
!Other Changes
!Other changes
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|{{SAI|Animate Dead}}||-||The caster can choose between a zombie or skeleton with each cast. Both creatures have different stat blocks than what is in the Monster Manual, and can be found on the [[Animate Dead|spell's page]].
|{{SAI|Animate Dead}}||-||The caster can choose between a zombie or skeleton with each cast. Both creatures have different stat blocks than what is in the Monster Manual, and can be found on the [[Animate Dead|spell's page]].
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==Fourth Level Spells==
==Fourth level spells==
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Fourth Level Spell Changes
|+Changes to fourth level spells
|-
|-
!Spell Name!!Range and
!Spell name!!Range and
Duration Changes
duration changes
!Other Changes
!Other changes
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|-
|{{SAI|Banishment}}||Duration reduced from 1 Minute / 10 rounds to 2 rounds.||Does not have the secondary effect of permanently banishing extra-planar entities (e.g. Celestials, Fiends) at the end of the spell.
|{{SAI|Banishment}}||Duration reduced from 1 Minute / 10 rounds to 2 rounds.||Does not have the secondary effect of permanently banishing extra-planar entities (e.g. Celestials, Fiends) at the end of the spell.
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==Fifth Level Spells==
==Fifth level spells==
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Fifth Level Spell Changes
|+Changes to fifth level spells
!Spell Name
!Spell name
!Range and Duration Changes
!Range and duration changes
!Other Changes
!Other changes
|-
|-
|{{SAI|Banishing Smite (Melee)|Banishing Smite}}
|{{SAI|Banishing Smite (Melee)|Banishing Smite}}
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==Sixth Level Spells==
==Sixth level spells==
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Upcasting benefits are not listed for any sixth level spells, as it is not possible to acquire spell slots of 7th level or higher in the game.
 
* Upcasting benefits are not listed for any sixth level spells, as it is not possible to acquire spell slots of 7th level or higher in the game.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Sixth Level Spell Changes
|+Changes to sixth level spells
!Spell
!Spell
!Range and Duration Changes
!Range and duration changes
!Other Changes
!Other changes
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|{{SAI|Arcane Gate}}
|{{SAI|Arcane Gate}}
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==Related D&D 5e Rule Change Pages==
==See also==


*[[D&D 5e Rule Changes]]
*[[D&D 5e rule changes]]
*[[D&D 5e Class Changes]]
*[[D&D 5e class changes]]
*[[D&D 5e Race Changes]]
*[[D&D 5e race changes]]
*[[D&D 5e Feat Changes]]
*[[D&D 5e feat changes]]

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