SinceBaldur’s Gate 3uses almost all the rules ofD&D, some features may not be clear to new players,especially those related to dice rolling. One of the most confusing is the Saving Throws, which you will roll often inBaldur’s Gate 3.
Unlike Ability Checks, which players can influence, most Saving Throws are completed automatically, and players can only accept their results. However, in reality, all this works much simpler than it might seem. Plus, you’ll have to figure this out if you’re playing as a spellcaster.
BG3: What Are Saving Throws?
Foremost, you should know that a Saving Throw rolls when your characters are threatened by something inBaldur’s Gate 3. It could be an enemy spell, a trap,or dangers such as poison. Depending on what exactly is threatening you, you will need to make Saving Throws of a certain Ability:
But it’s important to note that even if your Saving Throw matches the Difficulty Class (DC) of the spell, it doesn’t mean you’re safe. Some spells still deal half damage on a successful Saving Throw.
How to Calculate Saving Throws in Baldur’s Gate 3?
So, like most other actions inBaldur’s Gate 3, your Saving Throws depend on the almighty d20. Every time you need to make a Saving Throw, you roll a d20 and add the appropriate Ability Score Modifier. In addition, each class has two Saving Throws Proficiencies:
Thus, with Strength Saving Throw, Barbarian adds an Ability Score Modifier and a proficiency bonus to the result on d20. It’s also worth noting that characters can roll this with an advantage or disadvantage depending on buffs and debuffs respectively. In addition, some items can provide a bonus to your Saving Throws. A good example isSafeguard Shield, which grants the bearer Saving Throw +1.
The same calculations apply to your enemies on whom you use spells. Depending on your stats, the Difficulty Class of a spell can be incredibly high, which will greatly increase the effectiveness of your spells.But be careful with the choice of spellsduring the battle, as some enemies,especially Bosses, have several Saving Throw proficiencies.
BG3: Death Saving Throws Explained
One cannot help but recall one of the most important Saving Throws, which can literally save your characters from death. You start rolling them when your character’s HP reaches 0, and they become Downed. In this case, you will roll d20 every turn until you make 3 successful or failed Death Saving Throws. Successful Throws will allow you to live, while failing Saving Throws three times will cause you to die.
You have to use theScroll of RevivifyorRevivifyspell to bring dead companions back to life. However, there is a way you can avoid this fate. While the companion is Downed,another party membermust help or heal them to bring them back to consciousness. As a result, the character will no longer need to roll Death Saving Throws.
That’s all you need to know about how Saving Throws works inBaldur’s Gate 3. You’ll be using this feature throughout your adventure, so you’ll want to know how your party can avoid enemy spells and other traps. But as you can see, it’s elementary.
