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Volpedia/Games/Baldur’s Gate 3/Tips/Keep a reaction ready
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / TIPS

Keep a reaction ready

Shield, Counterspell and opportunity attacks share reaction economy.

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Recommended approach: Reserve reactions for the most dangerous enemy turn.
How it worksPractical strategyMistakes to avoidRelated pages
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How it works

Shield, Counterspell and opportunity attacks share reaction economy.

02

Practical strategy

Reserve reactions for the most dangerous enemy turn.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Spending a reaction early removes later options that round.

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Related Baldur’s Gate 3 topics.

combat · spoiler-lightAction Economy

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

spells · spoiler-lightCounterspell

Reaction against a cast spell whose success can depend on spell level.

races · spoiler-lightDrow

Elf subrace whose heritage changes some dialogue and social reactions.

combat · spoiler-lightOpportunity Attacks

Leaving enemy melee reach can invite reaction attacks.

spells · spoiler-lightShield

Reaction spell temporarily bolstering a caster's defense.

tips · spoiler-lightBring varied damage

Resistances and immunities make single-element plans brittle.

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