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The video delves into the mechanics of critical hits in Baldur's Gate 3, emphasizing the rarity of landing a critical hit by rolling a 20 on a D20. It explains how critical damage is calculated, including exceptions like Half-Orcs rolling their weapon's damage dice three times. The significance of achieving critical hits for maximizing damage output is highlighted, especially when combined with advantage on attack rolls or specific race and class features. The potential for powerful character builds that focus on consistently landing critical hits is suggested. The video hints at future content on enhancing hit chance, with an intention to simplify explanations and improve players' understanding of game mechanics.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on understanding critical hits in Baldur’s Gate 3. It explains that to achieve a critical hit, one must roll a 20 on a D20 for a 5% chance. Critical damage involves rolling your weapon’s damage dice twice and adding modifiers, excluding proficiency bonuses. Half-Orcs roll their weapon’s damage dice three times on a critical hit. An example is provided with LaSalle dealing a total of 20 damage on a crit at Level 3. The average damage per attack of LaSalle’s weapon, factoring in modifiers, is shown to be 12.5. Critical strikes do not include modifiers, so considering the additional fire damage and modifier, LaSalle’s average total damage on a crit is calculated to be 23. The real damage per attack with crits for LaSalle is found to be 1.1, only a slight increase from the base damage of 12.5.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of Critical Hits in Baldur’s Gate 3. They explain that gaining advantage on attack rolls effectively doubles the crit chance, resulting in a significant damage increase. By combining certain race and class features, such as playing an orc and choosing a Champion subclass, players can greatly enhance their critical damage potential. Additionally, the game offers tools like spells and abilities that guarantee critical hits, and there may even be classes with built-in auto crit abilities. The speaker speculates that players will likely discover powerful builds that can consistently land critical hits in challenging battles.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses improving crit chance in Baldur’s Gate 3 by increasing hit chance. It is suggested that there is a good chance the statement will prove correct upon the game’s release. The next video will focus on ways to enhance hit chance, with a promise to minimize math explanations. The speaker, identified as Chris from Lorespire, signs off with “be well my friends.”