Now to explain the difference between Attacks, Damage, Saving Throws, and so on. So you could climb up onto a ledge to get the high ground, shoot your bow at an enemy, then climb back down to get behind cover - then still attempt to hide as a bonus action all in one turn.

It's crucial to know that you can mix and match these as you see fit. Things like dipping a weapon in fire is a bonus action for everyone, and some classes get to do offhand attacks as a bonus action or use some minor spells.

You also get to do a Standard Action, which is usually something like an attack, using an object or item, casting a spell, and so on.įinally, there's the bonus action, which is usually a little different for every class. This can be spread out into multiple small movements, one long movement - it doesn't matter. At the core of the game, there are three main types of actions that happen each turn: Move Action, Standard Action, and Bonus Action.ĭuring a character's turn, you can move up to your total speed/distance, which is usually 30 ft. It's crucial to understand, though, the types of actions you can take each turn.īaldur's Gate 3 does not use an AP (Action Points) system at all, instead splitting things into types of actions. Taking an Actionįirst and foremost, Baldur's Gate 3 has a fully turn-based combat system that lets you move around the map freely and perform actions, very similar to Divinity Original Sin. Regardless of if you played classic Baldur's Gate games, other old-school top-down RPGs, or even Divinity Original Sin 1 or Divinity Original Sin 2, Baldur's Gate 3 has some major differences.Īt its core, it's just D&D 5E, so if you're familiar with that, then you're going to be approaching this from a well-informed place. Baldur's Gate 3 Combat Basics and Mechanicsīefore we get into the nitty-gritty details of how to become a true badass in the world of Baldur's Gate 3, we need to go over some basics. I also have an advanced combat guide, which you can see here if you're already familiar with what's below. In this combat tips guide, I'll cover the basics of combat and general mechanics to get you up to speed on what stuff means and how to succeed. Needless to say, it's a lot to take in since, as of this writing, Baldur's Gate 3 is still very much in Early Access and lacks detailed tutorials.

I've been playing (but mostly DMing) D&D 5E off and on for over six years with everyone from veterans to brand new players, and I still had to relearn and adapt some knowledge when starting Baldur's Gate 3.

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