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

Opportunity Attacks

Leaving enemy melee reach can invite reaction attacks.

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Recommended approach: Use Disengage or movement skills when escaping threatened spaces.
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How it works

Leaving enemy melee reach can invite reaction attacks.

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Practical strategy

Use Disengage or movement skills when escaping threatened spaces.

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Mistakes to avoid

Every creature may have a reaction ready unless already used.

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tips · spoiler-lightKeep a reaction ready

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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-lightSneak Attack Rules

Rogue attacks deal extra damage when their qualifying conditions are satisfied.

subclasses · spoiler-lightArcane Archer

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builds · spoiler-lightBladesinger Patch 8

Mobile wizard build mixing defensive magic and measured weapon attacks.

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