Does clothing count as armor in BG3?

It's clothing, so it doesn't count as armor, but it gives a good boost to Dexterity and Jump distance that an unarmored character like a Monk or a Barbarian can use to great effect. Baldur's Gate 3 - 44 ADVANCED Tips to Master! Baldur's Gate 3 - 44 ADVANCED Tips to Master!
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Is clothing considered armor in Baldur's Gate 3?

When wearing clothing, your Armour Class is equal to 10 plus your Dexterity Modifier. Also, since it is not classified as armour, all of the spells and equipment with the condition "While you are not wearing any armour" such as Mage Armour still fully function while wearing them.
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Does rare clothing count as armor?

Clothing and robes aren't armor.
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Do helmets count as armor in BG3?

Helmets in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) are a piece of Armor that provides protection and various other bonus to your characters.
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Do gloves count as armor Baldur's Gate 3?

You can use melee weapons as long as you are proficient. For example an elf monk is proficient with certain swords and bows and so a monk can use them in place of unarmed strikes. And yes you can forgo armor and probably should on monk. Watch out for gloves and helmets that are considered armor though.
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What counts as armor in BG3?

Armour in Baldur's Gate 3 technically comes in four categories: Clothing, Light Armour, Medium Armour, and Heavy Armour. Not every character can wear every type of armour, and how Armour affects your AC (Armour Class) depends on the armour's type and individual stats.
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How does armour class work in BG3?

Armour Class (AC) is a measurement of how difficult a creature is to be hit by an attack. In order to successfully hit a creature, the results of an attack roll must have a number equal to or greater than the target's Armour Class.
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What happens if you wear armor you aren t proficient in BG3?

Armor Proficiency

If a character wears a piece of armor or a shield that they are not proficient in, they will receive penalties: They cannot cast spells. They receive Disadvantage on any roll dependent on Strength or Dexterity.
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Are there any hoods in BG3?

The Hood of the Weave is a very rare hood you can find in the third act of Baldur's Gate 3.
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How important is AC in BG3?

A higher AC means that you are more difficult to hit, while a lower AC means that you are easier to hit. Unlike other games with an armour mechanic that mitigates or lowers damage, Baldur's Gate 3 is all about avoidance. Shields can also increase AC by +2 regardless of your armour.
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Why use clothing in BG3?

Clothing in Baldur's Gate 3 is the only option for characters who can't wear proper armor due to proficiencies. The best Clothing in the game has unique effects that provide bonuses to stats and abilities. Some Clothing items are more niche and excel as part of specific character builds.
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What cloth armor gives +2 to Dex BG3?

The Graceful Cloth is a powerful piece of rare clothing that you can find in Baldur's Gate 3. It's clothing, so it doesn't count as armor, but it gives a good boost to Dexterity and Jump distance that an unarmored character like a Monk or a Barbarian can use to great effect.
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Who is the graceful cloth for BG3?

In Baldur's Gate 3, The Mighty Cloth is a robe with 10 AC Armour Class and can be bought from Lady Esther in Mountain Pass during Act 1. It adds a bonus that enhances your Dexterity by 2 points, potentially raising it to a maximum of 20.
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Can you steal in baldurs gate 3?

Items in the environment which belong to another creature are indicated with a red outline and text. They can be stolen without consequences if you're careful. To steal such an item, you first need to make sure that you won't be noticed in the moment you pick it up.
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Can you romance jaheira BG3?

Larian Studios did consider making her a romanceable companion at one point, but ultimately scrapped the idea because they "ran out of time". In fairness, she still has feelings for her dead husband Khalid, but also in fairness, you can romance her immediately after his death in the second game.
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Can jaheira wear armor?

So Jaheria has no armor restrictions. She should be limited to a druid's armor for religious reasons, but BG2 isn't faithful to P&P in this case. As for Imoen, and arcane casters in general.
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How old is jaheira in BG3?

She tends to make jokes out of serious situations and will approve the player to do so as well. Despite being such a wizened veteran of numerous wars, she maintains a healthy sense of humour and does not mind when she is the butt of a good joke. During the events of the game, Jaheira is roughly 150 years old.
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What is the easiest class in BG3?

Bard, Cleric, and Paladin are the easiest classes for beginners in Baldur's Gate 3 due to their versatility and beginner-friendly mechanics. Each class has a unique role to play, with subclasses providing additional options for players to customize their characters to their playstyle.
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Can you become a vampire in Baldur's Gate 3?

Players must first let Astarion drink their character's blood, then follow his quest line to the end, resulting in him becoming a more powerful party member. The player character can't fully become a vampire, but they can also gain some vampiric power after Astarion ascends.
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Does armor affect magic in BG3?

(1) Armor doesn't interfere with spellcasting unless you lack proficiency in it. (2) Ranged *attack rolls* are at disadvantage if made while a non-incapacitated hostile is within 5' of you.
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Does heavy armor hinder spellcasting BG3?

There are no drawbacks or penalties to casting while in armor, provided you are proficient. You can use a shield and cast if your other hand is free, i.e. you are not carrying a weapon. If you are carrying a weapon AND a shield, you cannot cast spells that have a somatic component unless you have the War Caster feat.
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Can you be evil in BG3?

2: While it is entirely possible to do an evil playthrough, doing so cuts out a massive portion of the game's content. Because of this it's not recommended for first playthroughs, if this is going to be your first one.
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What is the best armor class for fighters in BG3?

Highly recommended for the Cleric and Fighter classes is Adamantine Splint Armour. To get it, you must defeat a formidable construct guardian—a challenging boss encountered in Grymforge at the end of Act 1.
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Do shields count as weapons Baldur's Gate 3?

Prior countless clarifications on this question (feel free to google them) regarding tabletop rules have clearly stated that wearing a shield is okay, since it does not count as a weapon, so the condition of "no other weapon" is satisfied. So yes, equipping 1H+Shield fully benefits from the Dueling fighting style.
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What armor can wizards wear BG3?

The best clothing items for the Wizard class in Baldur's Gate 3 are Robe of the Weave, Robe of Surpreme Defences, and Helldusk Armour.
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