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Actions are used to execute various abilities such as attacks and counters in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3). Read on to learn more about each type of Action, and more!

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Action	Information
Absolute Power	1d8 Bludgeoning 1d6 Force A surge of divine energy accompanies your swing and possibly pushes the target back 5m.
Backbreaker	1d4 Bludgeoning Possibly knock your enemy Prone.
Blood Money	1d8 Piercing Strike out greedily, dealing an additional 5 Piercing damage per 300 gold the that target possesses.
Blood Sacrifice	Pain is a path to power. Take 1~4 Slashing damage to receive a +1d4 bonus to Attack Rolls and Saving Throws.
Bloodletting	2d6 Slashing +1d6 Necrotic Pierce an enemy’s flesh and possibly make them Bleed.
Brace (Melee)	Sacrifice 6m of your Movement Speed. For the rest of your turn, roll melee damage twice and use the highest result.
Brace (Ranged)	Spend 6m of your Movement Speed. For the rest of your turn, roll ranged damage twice and use the highest result.
Charger: Weapon Attack	Deal more damage: charge forward and slam your weapon into the first enemy in your way.
Cleave	(1d8)/2 Bludgeoning Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once.
Colossal Onslaught	1d8 Bludgeoning Channel your mettlesome strength and strike all creatures in a line.
Concussive Smash	1d8 Bludgeoning Possibly Dazes your target. They can't take reactions and are easier to hit.
Corrosive Strike	1d8 Bludgeoning +2 Acid Deal additional Acid damage equal to your Proficiency Bonus. On a hit, create pool of acid around the target which reduces Armour Class by 2.
Defensive Flourish (Melee)	1d6 Slashing Attack defensively, increasing your Armour Class by 4 if you hit.
Defensive Flourish (Ranged)	1d6 Slashing Attack defensively, increasing your Armour Class by 4 if you hit.
Disarming Attack (Melee)	1d4 Bludgeoning Focus your attack on foe's hands and possibly force them to drop the weapons they are holding.
Disarming Attack (Ranged)	1d8 Slashing Focus your shot on your foe's hands and possibly force them to drop the weapons they are holding.
Distracting Strike (Melee)	1d8 Slashing Distract your target, giving your allies Advantage on their next Attack Roll against it.
Distracting Strike (Ranged)	1d8 Slashing Distract your target, giving your allies Advantage on their next Attack Roll against it.
Divine Strike: Poison	1d8 Poison Once per turn deal 1~8 Poison damage in addition to your weapon's Weapon Damage when you make a melee attack.
Diving Strike	Leap down unto a foe, knocking them Prone. You won't take Falling damage. You must be above your target. Requires Rage.
Edge of Darkness	1d8 Bludgeoning Create a cloud of darkness while you attack.
Feinting Attack	1d8 Slashing Use both your action and bonus action this turn to attack a target with Advantage and bonus damage.
Flourish	1d4 Bludgeoning Possibly throw your enemy Off Balance.
Frenzied Strike	As a bonus action, make a melee attack with your attack weapon. Will cause a stack of Frenzied Strain on the barbarian.
Gargantuan Cleave	1d8 Bludgeoning 1d6 Bludgeoning Swing your weapon with all your might. You can attack multiple targets, but become Off Balanced.
Goading Attack (Melee)	1d8 Slashing Goad an enemy into attacking only you. It gains Disadvantage on Attack Rolls against anyone but you.
Goading Attack (Ranged)	1d8 Slashing Goad an enemy into attacking only you. It gains Disadvantage on Attack Rolls against anyone but you.
Grand Slam	1d8 Bludgeoning +2 Thunder Slam your weapon into the ground, thunderously impacting nearby foes and possibly pushing them away.
Hamstring Shot	1d6 Piercing Shoot an enemy in the thigh and possibly reduce their Movement Speed by 50%.
Heartstopper	1d4 Bludgeoning Possibly inflicts Chest Trauma: target loses an action.
Incise Ligaments	1d8 Bludgeoning +1d6 Necrotic Grind your saw’s blackest teeth into an enemy’s calves and possibly Slow them.
Inject Nostrum	1d8 Bludgeoning +1d6 Necrotic Inject an enemy with the mysterious liquid in your syringe and possibly Poison them.
Lacerate	1d8 Bludgeoning Slash at your target's vital points to make it Bleed. Undead and Constructs can't Bleed.
Maiming Strike	1d4 Bludgeoning Possibly Maims your target. They can't move. Flying creatures can't be Maimed.
Manoeuvring Attack (Melee)	1d8 Slashing Attack an enemy. On a hit, you can use Force Manoeuvre on an ally, increasing their movement speed.
Manoeuvring Attack (Ranged)	1d8 Slashing Attack an enemy. On a hit, you can use Force Manoeuvre on an ally, increasing their movement speed.
Menacing Attack (Melee)	1d8 Slashing Possibly Frightens your target. They will be easier to hit and cannot move.
Menacing Attack (Ranged)	1d8 Slashing Possibly Frightens your target. They will be easier to hit and cannot move.
Mobile Flourish (Melee)	1d6 Slashing Thrust your weapon with enough force to push your target back 6m. Afterwards, you can Teleport to the target.
Mobile Flourish (Ranged)	1d6 Slashing Shoot a target with enough force to push it back 6m. Afterwards, you can Teleport to the target.
Mobile Shot	After using Dash or Disengage this turn, you can make a ranged attack as a bonus action.
Moonlight Butterflies	1d8 Bludgeoning Strike a foe, conjuring an illusory swarm of moon-pale butterflies, granting Advantage on attacks against the target. Deal additional Psychic damage equal to your Proficiency Bonus. When the target moves away from your illusion, it takes 1~6 Psychic damage.
Piercing Shot	Deal regular damage and possibly inflict Gaping Wounds, which cause extra damage on attacks. Undead and Constructs can't receive Gaping Wounds.
Piercing Strike	1d8 Bludgeoning Deal regular damage and possibly inflict Gaping Wounds, which cause extra damage on attacks. Undead and Constructs can't receive Gaping Wounds.
Poison Mist	1d8 Bludgeoning 1d4 Poison On a hit, surrounds the target with a noxious cloud that possibly Poisons those within it.
Pommel Strike	1d4 Bludgeoning Make a non-lethal attack against an enemy and possibly Daze them.
Prepare	Sacrifice 6m movement speed to deal an additional 3 Bludgeoning damage with your melee weapon this turn.
Pushing Attack (Melee)	1d8 Slashing Pushes your target back 4.5m.
Pushing Attack (Ranged)	1d8 Slashing Pushes your target back 4.5m.
Razor Gale	1d8 Bludgeoning Swing your weapon in a cyclone of steel that deals razorblade-sharp damage to all enemies within range.
Reckless Attack	Until your next turn, you have Advantage on Attack Rolls, but enemies also have Advantage against you.
Rush Attack	1d4 Piercing Charge forward and attack the first enemy in your way, possibly pushing them Off Balance.
Searing Blood	1d8 Bludgeoning +1d6 Fire Cut into an enemy, dealing 1d8 + 1 Piercing damage + an additional 1d6 Fire damage to them, while you yourself take 1d6 Slashing damage.
Shadowsoaked Blow	1d8 Bludgeoning Strike an enemy, adding your Proficiency Bonus to the damage. Moreover, if the attack hits, it deals an additional 1d6 Psychic damage. This Attack doesn't break concealment.
Slashing Flourish (Melee)	1d6 Slashing Attack up to 2 enemies at once.
Slashing Flourish (Ranged)	1d6 Slashing Attack up to 2 enemies at once.
Sneak Attack (Melee)	1d4 Piercing +2d6 Piercing Deal extra damage to a foe you have Advantage against.
Sneak Attack (Ranged)	1d6 Piercing +2d6 Piercing Deal extra damage to a foe you have Advantage against.
Soulbreaker	1d8 Bludgeoning +2 Psychic Rend the enemy's body and soul, and possibly Stun them.
Tiger's Bloodlust	Lash out to attack up to 3 enemies at once and make them Bleed.
Topple	1d4 Bludgeoning Swipe at a creature to knock it Prone.
Trephination	1d8 Slashing +1d6 Necrotic Make a burr hole into an enemy’s skill and possibly knock them Prone.
Trip Attack (Melee)	1d8 Slashing A powerful attack that possibly knocks the target Prone.
Trip Attack (Ranged)	1d8 Slashing A powerful attack that possibly knocks the target Prone.
Weakening Strike	1d4 Bludgeoning This non-lethal attack possibly inflicts Weak Grip, hindering the target's attacks. Creatures without weapons can't have Weak Grip.

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List of Class Actions

Action	Information
Abjure Enemy	Frighten an enemy. They're be easier to hit and cannot move. Fiends and undead have Disadvantage on this Saving Throw.
Action Surge	Push yourself beyond your limits. Gain an extra ection.
Arcane Recovery	You can replenish expended spell slots while out of combat.
Aura of Courage	You and any nearby allies can't be Frightened. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.
Aura of Devotion	You and any nearby allies can't be Charmed. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.
Aura of Hate	You and any nearby fiends (and undead) gain an additional 3 to damage dealt with melee weapons. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.
Aura of Protection	You and any nearby allies gain a +0 bonus to Saving Throws.
Aura of Warding	You and any nearby allies take only half the damage from spells. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.
Bardic Inspiration	Inspire an ally to add a +1d6 bonus to their next Attack Roll, Ability Check, or Saving Throw.
Benign Transposition: Teleport	Teleport to a nearby, unoccupied space, or swap places with an ally.
Bind Pact Weapon	Bind to your main hand weapon. Its damage becomes magical, you cannot drop or throw it, and you become Proficient with it if you weren’t already.
Blessing of the Trickster	Grant another creature Advantage on Stealth Checks.
Bolstering Magic: Boon	You or an ally recieves a +1d4 bonus to Attack Rolls and Ability Checks.
Bolstering Magic: Level 1 Spell Slot	You or an ally recovers a Level 1 Spell Slot
Bolstering Magic: Level 2 Spell Slot	You or an ally recovers a Level 2 Spell Slot
Bolstering Magic: Level 3 Spell Slot	You or an ally recovers a Level 3 Spell Slot
Bull Rush	Charge forward and possibly knock back your foes by 3m. Available only when Raging.
Charger: Shove	Charge forward and Shove the first enemy in your way. Your chances depend on your Athletics, and are higher if you're hidden or invisible. The shove distance depends on your Strength and the target's weight.
Click Heels	Click the heels of your Boots of Speed to double your movement speed for the current turn.
Combat Inspiration	Inspire an ally to add a +1d6 bonus to their next Attack Roll, Ability Check, Saving Throw, weapon damage, or Armour Class.
Commander's Strike	Direct an ally to strike a foe. The ally uses a reaction on their next turn to make a weapon attack.
Control Undead	Use the power of your Oath to gain control over an undead creature. The undead will follow you around and attack your enemies.
Countercharm	You and any allies within 9m have Advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed or Frightened.
Cunning Action: Dash	Cover more distance this turn: double your movement speed.
Cunning Action: Disengage	Retreat safely: moving won’t provoke Opportunity Attacks.
Cunning Action: Hide	Hide from enemies by succeeding Stealth checks. Stick to the dark and avoid enemy sightlines. Attacking or casting a spell will reveal your location.
Divine Sense	Gain Advantage on Attack Rolls against celestials, fiends, and undead.
Divine Smite Critical: Reaction Weapon Damage	Deals an additional 1~8 Radiant damage to fiends and undead.
Divine Smite Weapon Damage	Deals an additional 1~8 Radiant damage to fiends and undead.
Divine Smite: Reaction Weapon Damage	Deals an additional 1~8 Radiant damage to fiends and undead.
Dreadful Aspect	Let your darkest emotions burst forth as a menacing pulse to Frighten nearby enemies.
Enraged Throw	Pick up an item or creature and throw it at a target, dealing additional damage and knocking it Prone. Your Strength affects how much weight you can throw, heavier items deal more damage. The damage of Thrown Weapons is the same as the weapon's melee damage. You also deal additional damage based on your Strength.
Evasive Footwork	Evade attacks: enemies receive Disadvantage on melee attacks against you.
Fey Presence	Charm or Frighten nearby foes with the feywild's beguiling, disturbing magics.
Fiendish Resilience	Choose a damage type and become Resistant to it. You can pick a new damage type each Short Rest.
Flurry of Blows	Punch twice in quick succession.
Flurry of Blows: Push	Punch twice in quick succession and possibly push the target 5m away.
Flurry of Blows: Stagger	Punch twice in quick succession and Stagger the target, making it unable to take reactions.
Flurry of Blows: Topple	Punch twice in quick succecssion and possibly knock the target Prone.
Frenzy	Your Rage turns into a frenzy! You gain Frenzied Strike and Enraged Throw. You can also make an Improvised Weapon Attack as a bonus action. You have Resistance to physical damage, and Advantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws.
Hand Me My Leech	Equips the Surgeon with a bloated, biting leech, allowing him to cast Leech.
Hand Me My Saw	Equips the Surgeon with a gory, jagged bonesaw, allowing him to cast Bloody Bonesaw.
Hand Me My Syringe	Equips the Surgeon with a crusty, rusted syringe, allowing him to cast This Won’t Hurt A Bit.
Hand Me My Trepan	Equips the Surgeon with a poisonous trepan, allowing him to cast Terror Trepan.
Healing Incense Aura	Emanate a soothing aura. You and nearby allies regain 1d4 hit points at the start of your turn.
Healing Radiance	Heal yourself and all nearby allies for 5 hit points. Regain another 5 hit points next turn.
Hellcrawler	Teleport to an area and deal 2d16 Fire damage where you land. The impact blast spreads in a 3m zone.
Holy Rebuke	Grant an ally a vengeful aura that deals 1~4 Radiant damage to anyone who hits them with a melee attack.
Hypnotic Gaze	Charm and Incapacitate a creature. It cannot attack you. It cannot act. You can Maintain your Hypnotic Gaze each turn to extend its duration.
Immolating Gaze	Sear and Frighten a target with nothing but your glower. You deal an additional 2d16 Fire damage against Burning creatures.
Inciting Howl	Each ally within earshot can move an additional 3m during their next turn.
Infiltration Expertise	Adopt a new identity, changing your appearance.
Inquisitor's Might	You or an ally's weapon attacks deal an additional 2 Radiant damage and can Daze enemies for 1 turn.
Intimidating Presence	Menace an enemy and instill a terrible Fear within them. You can use Maintain Intimidating Presence to prolong the target's fear.
Invoke Duplicity	Distract your enemies with an illusion. Within 3m of the Illusion, Attack Rolls have Advantage for you and your allies.
Lay on Hands	Use your blessed touch to heal a creature or cure it of all diseases and poisons.
Lightning Aura	Release a blast of electricity Consume 4 Lightning Charges to create a Lightning Aura. The blast Jolts nearby enemies and possibly deals 1d6 Lightning damage.
Lightning Blast	Focus the electricity in your veins to strengthen your next Lightning Spell or cantrip. Your next lightning spell or cantrip deals additional Lightning damage equal to your remaining Lightning Charges. On hit, all of your Lightning Charges are consumed.
Magic Awareness	Anyone within range adds their Proficiency Bonus to Saving Throws against spells.
Minor Conjuration: Create Water	Call forth rain. It extinguishes exposed flames and forms a water surface.
Moonmote	Illuminate the area around you with wisps of moonish light that make movement difficult for enemies and bolster your allies' damage.
Nature's Wrath	Invoke primaeval forces to Restrain an enemy. It can't move, misses a lot, and is easy to hit.
Pact of the Blade	Summon a weapon to your hand. It uses the wielder's Spellcasting Ability Modifier, and its damage is magical.
Patient Defence	Attack Rolls against you have Disadvantage, and you have Advantage of Dexterity Saving Throws.
Perform	Play a tune to attract and delight those around you.
Phalar Aluve: Shriek	The sword shrieks. All enemies within 6m of range receive a 1d4 penalty to Charisma, Wisdom, and Intelligence Saving Throws. Affected creatures receive an extra 1d4 Thunder damage. The sword will stop Shrieking if unequipped.
Phalar Aluve: Sing	The sword sings a melody. All allies within 6m receive a 1d4 bonus to Attack Rolls and Charisma, Wisdom, and Intelligence Saving Throws. The sword will stop singing if unequipped.
Precision Attack	Your next weapon attack gets an Attack Roll bonus equal to your Superiority Die.
Primal Stampede	Charge forward, attacking all enemies in the way and possibly knocking them Prone for 2 turns. Available only when Raging.
Psionic Pull	Pull one creature or object towards you.
Rage	While Raging, you are stronger, and you deal extra 2 damage with melee and improvised weapons, and when throwing objects. You have Resistance to physical damage, and Advantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws.
Rage: Bear Heart	Enter a Rage that makes you tough enough to stand up to any punishment. You can use Unrelenting Ferocity and have Resistance to all damage except Psychic damage.
Rage: Eagle Heart	Enter a Rage that makes you near untouchable. You can use Diving Strike. Foes also have Disadvantage on Opportunity Attacks against you, and you can use Dash as a bonus action.
Rage: Elk Heart	Enter a Rage that grants you extraordinary swiftness. You can use Primal Stampede, and you movement speed increases by 4.5m
Rage: Tiger Heart	Enter a Rage that empowers your leaps. You can use Tiger's Bloodlust, and your jump distance increases by 4.5m.
Rage: Wild Magic	Enter a Rage that releases all the maginc roiling inside of you, causing a random magical effect. You have Resistance to physical damage, and Advantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws.
Rage: Wolf Heart	Enter a Rage so inciting it spurs on your allies. You can use Inciting Howl, and your allies have Advatnage on melee Attack Rolls against enemies within 2m of you.
Rally	Grant an ally 8 temporary hit points with a bolstering cry,
Reflective Shell	A protective shell envelops you. It reflects any projectile targeted at you back to their point of origin.
Restore Bardic Inspiration	Play your instrument to restore one of your Bardic Inspiration slots.
Sacred Weapon	Turn your weapon into a Sacred Weapon. It has a higher chance of hitting, and emits a bright light.
Second Wind	Draw on your stamina to heal yourself.
See Invisibility	Glimpse Invisible creatures, and possibly reveal them to others.
Shapechanger	Transform into a blue jay, able to Fly. If the blue jay’s hit points drop to 0, the target reverts to its original form with its original hit points.
Shrouded in Shadow	Allows the caster to become Invisible. The spell breaks when you attack, cast another spell, perform an Action, or take damage.
Song of Rest	Use your craft to sooth. You and your allies are revitalised as though you would have taken a Short Rest
Spell Slot Restoration
Spiteful Suffering	The target takes 1~4 Necrotic damage each turn and Attack Rolls against it have Advantage.
Stage Fright	Drown your enemeis in a crippling fear of failure.
Step of the Wind: Dash	Double your movement speed. Jump no longer requires a bonus action.
Step of the Wind: Disengage	Retreat to safety by Disengaging. Jump no longer requires a bonus action.
Supreme Sneak	Blend into the environment so completely that you become Invisible.
Survival Instinct	Infuse a creature with psionic force. If it reaches 0 hit points, it heals instead of falling Unconscious.
Sweeping Attack	Swing your weapon in a rapid, sweeping arc to attack multiple enemies at once.
Talk to the Sentient Amulet	Speak with the consciousness lingering inside the Sentient Amulet.
Third Eye: Darkvision	You gain the ability to see in the dark out to a range of 24m.
Third Eye: See Invisibility	Become able to see invisible creatures, and possibly reveal them to others.
Transmuter's Stone	Stone some of your transmutation magic in a small stone. A creature carrying the stone gains a benefit of your choice. Once you have created a stone, you need to cast a Transmutation spell of Level 1 or higher or take a Long Rest before you can create another one.
Turn the Faithless	Turn nearby fey and fiends. They are forced to flee and cannot come close to you.
Turn the Unholy	Turn nearby fey and fiends. They are forced to flee and cannot come close to you.
Turn Undead	Pray to Turn all undead that can see you.
Tyrant Tongue	Grant an ally a +2 bonus on Intimidation.
Unrelenting Ferocity	Muster up your stamina to heal yourself. Can only be used once per Rage.
Unshackling Strike	Smite the magical bonds keeping a creature Restrained, Paralysed, and Stunned, freeing it.
Voice of the Circle	Grant an ally a +2 bonus on Persuasion Checks
Vow of Enmity	Gain Advantage on Attack Rolls against an enemy.
Weapon Bond	Ritually bind the weapon in your main hand. The weapon can’t be knocked out of your hand, and it automatically returns to you when Thrown.

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What are Actions?

Actions are a type of Resource in Baldur's Gate 3 used to execute moves, attacks, or abilities. While default actions such as Attacks with your Primary weapon can be spammed and used in battle indefinitely, most weapon and class actions can be used only once after every Short Rest.

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