Baldur’s Gate 3is built on theDungeons & Dragons Fifth Editionsystem, adapted for CRPG by Belgium-based developers Larian Studios. As with any tabletop-to-video game adaption, Larian has had to add, remove, and tweak theFifth Editionrules to fitBaldur’s Gate 3.
Tabletop players will easily recognize the familiar races, classes, features, and monsters inBaldur’s Gate 3. However, it’s worth noting the more majorchanges thatBaldur’s Gate 3makestoFifth Edition, so that players who are relying on their tabletop knowledge don’t find themselves missing out.
The Biggest Rule Changes in Baldur’s Gate 3
The most impactful changes that Larian Studios has made to theDungeons & Dragons Fifth Editionsystem can be found in the game’s core rules and mechanics:
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The Biggest Spellcasting Changes in Baldur’s Gate 3
Along with tweaks to individual spells, there have also been several major changes to the spellcasting system:
The Biggest Race Changes in Baldur’s Gate 3
The 11 Races ofBaldur’s Gate 3can all be played inDungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition, though some have received fairly major changes:
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The Biggest Class Changes in Baldur’s Gate 3
The 12 Classes inBaldur’s Gate 3have all been tweaked extensively, but here’s the most impactful changes for each class:
Baldur’s Gate 3is available now for PC. The PlayStation 5 version will be available on September 6th, 2023. A version for Xbox Series X/S is still in development.
