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Volpedia/Games/Baldur’s Gate 3/Combat/Armor Class
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / COMBAT

Armor Class

AC helps determine whether weapon attacks hit.

Original Volpedia editorial referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference / noindexSPOILER-LIGHT
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Recommended approach: Treat AC together with saving throws, resistances, vision and position.
How it worksPractical strategyMistakes to avoidRelated pages
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How it works

AC helps determine whether weapon attacks hit.

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Practical strategy

Treat AC together with saving throws, resistances, vision and position.

03

Mistakes to avoid

A tanky AC does not prevent all area spell damage.

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