Are Spells Important Outside of Combat?
In video games magic spells are more often than not largely specific to combat—even not-deliberately damage-dealing ones like buffs or debuffs. In Baldur’s Gate 3 and D&D alike, that’s not the case. There’s a litany of useful spells to use when you’re outside of the confines of combat, from traversal spells like Misty Step or more narrative-based magics like speaking to the dead or to animals, or a common Baldur’s Gate 3 staple in something like Guidance—which grants you a bonus to any ability check roll you make. A lot, but not every, spell you cast outside of combat will be a cantrip, so you can use them whenever you want. Experiment! Have fun! They’re tools in your roleplaying arsenal, whether you’re playing Baldur’s Gate 3 or D&D.
