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

Initiative

Battle order determines which side can control a fight first.

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Recommended approach: Use early turns to secure choke points or disable key enemy casters.
How it worksPractical strategyMistakes to avoidRelated pages
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How it works

Battle order determines which side can control a fight first.

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Practical strategy

Use early turns to secure choke points or disable key enemy casters.

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Mistakes to avoid

Winning initiative does not help if you waste the opening actions.

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builds · spoiler-lightGloom Stalker Ranger

Ranger subclass emphasizing a strong opening and initiative pressure.

combat · spoiler-lightAction Economy

Turns revolve around action, bonus action, movement and reaction, with class-specific exceptions.

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-lightAttack Rolls and Saving Throws

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

combat · spoiler-lightConcentration

Some spells require concentration and can end if a caster loses concentration or casts another concentration spell.

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