Understanding Armor Class in Baldur's Gate 3
Want to know how to improve your Armor Class in Baldur’s Gate 3? Armor Class, or AC, is a funny number that determines how likely an attack will hit or miss a character. It may sound like armor is the only factor, but it also factors in Dexterity, so you can have an unarmored mage with a higher AC than a heavily armored fighter.
The term “Armor Class” may be a little misleading, since it’s not solely based on wearing armor. However, it does factor in which armor types you’re wearing. Wearing armor or a shield without proficiency results in penalties, but you can learn how to gain proficiency in armor types. Here’s everything you need to know about Baldur’s Gate 3 Armor Class, including how it’s calculated and how to improve it.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Armor Class explained
To check a character’s AC, right-click on them or hover over their portrait. This will display their AC, their armor proficiencies and any AC bonuses from feats or class abilities.
Here are all the armor types in the game and how they affect AC:
How to increase Armor Class
Here are all the ways to improve Armor Class:
Those are all the intricacies of the confusing and often misleading Armor Class system in Baldur’s Gate 3. Understanding this mechanic is crucial for avoiding damage in the latest RPG game, but if you’re looking for tips on how to dish out the pain, we’ve got a comprehensive break down of how Baldur’s Gate 3 damage works.
