{"id":418050,"date":"2023-10-20T13:53:10","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/?p=418050"},"modified":"2023-10-20T13:53:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:53:18","slug":"what-are-finesse-weapons-in-baldurs-gate-3-bg3-finesse-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/what-are-finesse-weapons-in-baldurs-gate-3-bg3-finesse-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"What are finesse weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3 – BG3 Finesse Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/a><\/em> there\u2019s a clear dividing line between the types of characters who can dish out serious physical damage. First, there are strength-based characters like Barbarians and Fighters. They smack their enemies with big sticks and pummel them into the ground. Then there\u2019s dexterity-based characters like Rogues and Rangers who take their enemies down with carefully aimed ranged attacks.<\/p>

Thanks to finesse weapons, that clear dividing line is a relic of the past. Finesse weapons let characters use either their strength or dexterity dice modifier to boost their attack and damage rolls. With a finesse scimitar in hand, even Rangers can get in some heavy melee hits. <\/p>

Any dexterity-based class is going to take a liking to finesse weapons, but they\u2019re especially important for Rogues. In order to take the Sneak Attack (Melee) action, Rogues need to be wielding a finesse weapon. Most rapiers, scimitars, shortswords, and daggers carry the finesse property. So whether you\u2019re trying to get off some good sneak attacks or just want to take a break from sniping to hit a goblin with something heavy, you\u2019ll have plenty of options at your disposal.<\/p>

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Finesse, feats, and you<\/h2>

Rogues will always want to have a finesse weapon equipped. Most other high dexterity classes should at least consider keeping a finesse weapon on them. In either situation, a finesse weapon can help a particular character deal extra damage, but there\u2019s one other good reason for any character with proficiency in finesse weapons to carry one at all times. <\/p>

The Defensive Duelist feat \u2013 first available at level four \u2013 offers a serious benefit to a character wielding a finesse weapon. The feat allows the character to use their reaction to boost their Armor Class by their Proficiency Bonus. That means having a finesse weapon equipped can grant +2 AC from levels 1-4, +3 AC from levels 5-8, and +4 AC from levels 9-12. That\u2019s enough to make a character seriously difficult to hit. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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