Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Share How the Game Has Affected Their D&D Strategies

Even after a year since its release, Baldur’s Gate 3’s D&D-inspired mechanics continue to influence the way people approach the tabletop RPG. This is a testament to the game’s impressive impact.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is closely connected to Dungeons & Dragons as it essentially encapsulates the tabletop RPG experience in a video game format. In fact, we have even referred to the game as the ideal opportunity to give D&D a try.

Ever since its release, Baldur’s Gate 3 players have openly expressed how the game has influenced their approach to D&D sessions. Even after over a year since its launch, players continue to discover new ways in which the video game has enhanced their tabletop gameplay.

After a recent post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Subreddit, players flooded in to share their thoughts on how the game has impacted their D&D gameplay. This influence has even extended to Dungeon Masters, who have discovered fresh uses for the game at the tabletop.

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According to one dungeon crawler, playing as Martials has greatly enhanced their creativity. They now constantly attempt to climb on objects, use improvised weapons, and launch themselves or others off high places during every session.

In D&D, martial classes such as the Fighter may seem less interesting compared to their spell-casting counterparts. However, Baldur’s Gate 3 encourages players to think outside the box and utilize mechanics like grapples and throws, which are just as effective in D&D.

According to a Dungeon Master who shared their thoughts on Reddit, the most rewarding aspect has been providing Martial classes with comparable magic items to those of spell casters. However, it’s not just the Martials who have received a boost. Another player

Baldur's Gate 3 Barrels — Larian Studios

We’re sure everyone asks for a second look at barrels now.

It is not unexpected to learn that Baldur’s Gate 3 has had an impact on the way individuals approach the game of Dungeons & Dragons. Even Wizards of the Coast seems to have been influenced by Larian Studios’ methods.

The upcoming update to the D&D tabletop RPG will incorporate various elements from Baldur’s Gate 3, such as modifications to classes, species, and core rules.