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Gameplay

Weapons

Equipment

Consumables

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Quests

Creatures

NPCs

Companions

Character Creation

Origins

Races

Classes

Spells

Feats

Backgrounds

Skills

Ability Scores

Mechanics

Die Rolls

Alchemy

Perm. Bonuses

Resting

Conditions

Illithid Powers

Proficiency

Locations

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Quick reference

Rolls
Attack Roll	The roll you make to determine whether an attack hits an enemy at all.
Damage Roll	The roll you make to determine the amount of damage done by a successful attack.
Saving Throw	The roll you make to attempt avoiding various threats other than direct attacks.
Ability Check	The roll you make when attempting anything else that requires a roll to succeed.
Modifiers
Advantage	Roll the die twice, and use the higher result. Disadvantage is the exact opposite.
Ability Score Modifier	The number you add to your rolls based on your Ability Scores.
Proficiency Bonus	The number you add to your rolls based on whether you have Proficiency.

Walkthrough

Here you will find guides that tell you what to do to advance in the game, in case you find yourself stuck or want to check in advance which outcomes are possible.

• Prologue
• Chapter One
• Chapter Two
• Chapter Three
• All Quests

External Links

Various other pages and resources you may be interested in.

• Early Access
• Panel from Hell
• Patch notes
• Larian Studios Feedback form (Baldur's Gate is already selected)
• Baldur's Gate 3 Interactive Maps on Map Genie
• Fextralife Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki: Ad-supported alternative BG3 wiki
• Forgotten Realms Wiki: Learn more about the Forgotten Realms

Character Abilities

Learn about the various abilities creatures can have in Baldur's Gate 3.

• Player Actions

Action

Bonus Action

Reaction

Weapon Actions
Damage Types
Armor Class
Initiative
Concentration
Spellcasting
List of Spells

Cantrips

Level 1 Spells

Level 2 Spells

Level 3 Spells

Characters & Companions

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 List of Characters

The World

Learn about the various locations and characters in Baldur's Gate 3.

• List of Locations: Learn about the various places you can travel to.
• List of Creature Types: Learn about the various types of creatures in the game.
• Races: The many types of people and monsters that can be played as or encountered.
• Campsite: The place you go for Long Rest, item storage, interactions with Camp Followers, and intimate interactions with Companions.
• Companions: See here for Origin Characters as well as non-Origin Companions that can join your party.
• Camp Followers: Not to be confused with Companions, these NPCs will travel with you and appear at the Campsite.
• Non-player Characters: See here for various notable Enemies, Bosses, or other NPCs that have a name or are otherwise notable.
• Deities: The gods of worship in the game.