There is a lot of information to learn in Baldur's Gate 3, but above all else, it's important to understand the basic foundational mechanics of the game. Because BG3 is based on Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition, it features a similar approach to turn-based combat. The simplest explanation of the Action Economy in BG3 is that it determines what players can do in a round.

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The different types of Actions in Baldur's Gate 3 don't matter as much out of combat, unless they use a non-replenishing resource like Spell Slots. But to truly understand the flow of the game's combat, it's important to understand what exactly standard Actions, Bonus Actions, Movement Actions, Reactions, and Free Actions are.

What Is Baldur's Gate 3 Action Economy?

Baldur's Gate 3 Action Economy Explained Combat Turns

Action Economy in Baldur's Gate 3 essentially the number, and type, of actions that a character can accomplish in a single round of combat. In terms of balance in combat, Action Economy also refers to the share of total Actions that players' parties have – if there are more enemies than allies on the battlefield, the Action Economy will not be in one's favor.

In Baldur's Gate 3, almost all builds get access to one Action, one Bonus Action, and a Movement Action. There are also Free Actions, Reactions, and other types of Actions in Baldur's Gate 3, too. To see what type of Action a Skill or Ability r