15 important D&D terms to help you understand Baldur's Gate 3

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15 important D&D terms to help you understand Baldur's Gate 3
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Confused by the D&D jargon in Baldur's Gate 3? Check out our handy glossary of all the important terms.

is very faithful to the rules of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition—which means a grounding in tabletop role-playing makes it much easier to get to grips with its complicated RPG systems. That's a little daunting if you've never rolled a d20 in your life, but never fear: my quick and simple cheat sheet will get you up to speed on what all the most common D&D terms mean, and how they work in Baldur's Gate 3.

In Baldur's Gate 3, they're a little different—they can only be used to re-roll skill checks, and they're earned by performing actions that match your background. Each background's description gives you an idea of what actions trigger it—for example, a Sage gets Inspiration for discovering new knowledge. Your companions earn Inspiration too, and all the points go into one big pool for you to use.

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