Initiative | Baldurs Gate 3 Wiki

Initiative is a combat mechanic term in Baldur's Gate 3. Combat in Baldur's Gate 3 are turn based mechanisms based on D&D 5th edition.

Initiative Information

• Initiative determines the order of turns during combat. When combat starts, every participant rolls a d4 and adds their Ability Modifier (Dexterity) to determine their place in the initiative order. The participant with the highest adjusted roll goes first and the participant with the lowest roll goes last. Once an Initiative score is rolled, then it's set for the rest of the encounter.
• Features that influence the initiative:
  • Dexterity Modifier
  • Alert (Feat)
  • Dread Ambusher (Gloom Stalker Ranger)
  • Remarkable Athlete: Proficiency (Champion Fighter)
  • Feral Instinct (Barbarian)
  • ??
• Items that influence the initiative:
  • Soulbreaker Greatsword +2 initiative
  • Bow of Awareness +1 initiative
  • Stalker Gloves  +1 initiative
  • Hide Armor +2 +1 initiative
  • Scale Mail +2 +1 initiative
  • Studded Leather Armor +2 +1 initiative
  • Elven Chain  +2 initiative
  • Elixir of Vigilance +5 initiative
  • ??

Initiative Tips & Notes

• Dissimilarities with D&D 5e:
  • BG3 uses a d4 instead of a d20 for initiative rolls. Given the lesser random range, bonuses to initiative are that much more important.
  • The Level 2 Bard ability Jack of All Trades appears not to boost initiative as it should according to D&D5e rules.
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