Summary
An extremely luckyBaldur’s Gate 3player online has pulled off a ridiculous dice roll at the perfect moment in the game’s narrative. While most players will fail this particular dice roll inBaldur’s Gate 3, this player has finally managed to hit it during their ninth playthrough of Larian’s RPG.
SinceBaldur’s Gate 3is based onDungeons and Dragons, dice rolls are a central mechanic in the game. A good roll versus a bad one can be the difference between winning and losing a fight.Baldur’s Gate 3’s dice rollsare used extensively throughout the narrative, with players' paths throughout the story often decided by a single lucky roll. While this element of randomness isn’t for everyone, it definitely makesBaldur’s Gate 3feel like playing an extensiveDungeons and Dragonscampaign. During various moments, the game sets players up to fail, although a bit of luck can change this instantly.
Redditor 12timm343 shared a screenshot from their playthrough, in which they managed to hit a 99 Difficulty Class dice roll during theending ofBaldur’s Gate 3. As this is impossible to reach even with various modifiers, this means they rolled a 20, which is deemed in-game as a Critical Success. This difficulty check determines how successful the player is at dominating the Elder Brain, which is why it’s deemed such a difficult one to hit. According to 12timm343, this was achieved during their ninth playthrough of the game without having to re-roll using inspiration, making this the perfect dice roll at one of the most critical moments possible.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Hits Critical Success Dice Roll at the Perfect Moment
Interestingly, players fail to dominateBaldur’s Gate 3’s Elder Brainno matter whether they hit this dice roll or not. Still, it was pointed out in the thread that it gives a very helpful buff during the fight ahead, by reducing the Elder Brain’s HP by 20% before combat begins. Considering this is one of the most challenging fights inBaldur’s Gate 3, it’s a cool reward for players lucky enough to hit that Critical Success.
WithPatch 7 forBaldur’s Gate 3set to release for the PC version of the game soon, it’s an exciting time to be a fan. Even with Larian largely moving on from the game, the addition of official modding tools should be an excellent way for the studio to hand the game off to the community, which will almost certainly keep the game alive for many years to come.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
