Many Baldur’s Gate 3 players do not know they can throw characters, allowing them to pull off amazing feats. For instance, players can throw characters from elevated places to kill them instantly. In fact, players can also throw items, like a healing item to heal a party member or two in Baldur’s Gate 3. If it is not obvious, the possibilities are endless in this phenomenal new entry in the Baldur’s Gate franchise.

Throwing is available to all classes from the get-go, so players do not have to worry about unlocking it. This fun mechanic gives players the liberty to come up with new strategies to keep things interesting and fresh. Keeping this in mind, this guide will illustrate how players can throw a character in Baldur’s Gate 3 along with other helpful tidbits.

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How to Throw a Character in Baldur’s Gate 3

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Players need to take a couple of factors into consideration when throwing a character in Baldur’s Gate 3:

  • Throwing is dependent on Strength.
  • Players can throw Goblins, Halflings, and other Small creatures when the Strength requirements are met.
  • Players can throw smaller monsters like Goblins.
  • While Dwarves are Small, they cannot be thrown since they are incredibly heavy.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at how players can throw a character in Baldur’s Gate 3:

  1. Click on the Throw bonus action.
  2. Select the character to be thrown.
  3. If the character is light and the Strength requirements are met, the player will pick up and throw the selected character.

Understanding Throwing in Baldur’s Gate 3

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As mentioned above, the Throwing mechanic allows players to throw characters and items across the battlefield. Most commonly, players throw bombs to inflict massive damage. However, players can also throw smaller characters and smaller enemies.

This mechanic allows players to use the environment to their advantage. For instance, they can throw characters into hazardous areas or over a ledge. Moreover, the mechanic is not limited to use against enemies, but can also be used to hurl allies to a place where they can easily attack.

It goes without saying the throwing mechanic has countless possibilities in Baldur’s Gate 3, allowing players to come up with unique and fun strategies to take on unsurmountable odds and come out on top.

The Throw mechanic has a range of 15 meters in Baldur’s Gate 3 .

Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PC.

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