Dungeons & Dragons is finally making a popular Baldur’s Gate 3 mechanic official

A popular mechanic from Baldur’s Gate 3 appears to be making its way into the official launch of One D&D, much to the delight of fans.

“One D&D is a nickname used to reference the highly anticipated 2024 rules update for the most popular tabletop RPG currently on the market. The success of 5th Edition has greatly expanded the game, but Wizards of the Coast is planning to make significant changes for the game’s 50th anniversary.”

Wrapping up a series of 2024 releases, Dungeons & Dragons is gearing up for a new era with the release of new core books. While the details of the new Player’s Handbook are still being kept secret, we have been given a glimpse of some exciting new additions.

One of the most significant pieces of information was shared during the recent conversation with D&D Game Designers Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford. They disclosed that a popular feature from Baldur’s Gate 3 will now be available in official tabletop games – players can now drink Potions as a Bonus Action.

Baldur's Gate 3 Potion Throwing D&D — Larian Studios

Don’t expect to be throwing Potions at your comrades to heal them though.

The inclusion of Drinking a Potion as a Bonus Action in homebrew has been a popular trend for some time, but its popularity increased even further when it was featured in the 2023 Game of the Year, Baldur’s Gate 3. Numerous tabletop players acknowledged that this mechanic altered their gameplay during the video game’s release, and the choice to permit a limited number of bonus Potions was a significant one.

Currently, consuming a Potion in order to heal either yourself or a companion requires the use of an entire Action during tabletop gameplay. This can be somewhat inconvenient, as healing, although necessary, is not as enjoyable as casting a Fireball or attacking with a Longsword.

The decision to permit the use of Potions as a Bonus Action ensures that players can fully enjoy themselves without any sacrifices. Additionally, it may result in some comical situations, such as a player guzzling a delicious elixir while confronting a Gnoll they had just defeated with a Mace.

If you are currently using this setup in your homebrew, then the release of the next edition of Dungeons & Dragons core rules on September 17, 2024 may not be of much importance. However, for those who are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to adhere to the new rules, it will be a significant date.