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Volpedia/Games/Baldur’s Gate 3/Combat/Attack Rolls and Saving Throws
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / COMBAT

Attack Rolls and Saving Throws

Different attacks resolve against Armor Class or trigger specific saving throws.

Original Volpedia editorial referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference / noindexSPOILER-LIGHT
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Recommended approach: Choose tools that attack an enemy's weaker defensive axis.
How it worksPractical strategyMistakes to avoidRelated pages
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How it works

Different attacks resolve against Armor Class or trigger specific saving throws.

02

Practical strategy

Choose tools that attack an enemy's weaker defensive axis.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Damage numbers alone do not show whether an ability is likely to land.

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spells · spoiler-lightBless

Concentration spell improving attack rolls and saving throws for affected allies.

races · spoiler-lightGnome

Small race with defenses against mental saving throws and different subraces.

races · spoiler-lightHalfling

Small race whose Lucky trait can help with unlucky attack rolls and checks.

combat · spoiler-lightAdvantage and Disadvantage

The game uses two d20s for many rolls when advantage or disadvantage applies.

combat · spoiler-lightArmor Class

AC helps determine whether weapon attacks hit.

combat · spoiler-lightOpportunity Attacks

Leaving enemy melee reach can invite reaction attacks.

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