How to sneak attack in Baldur’s Gate 3
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Are you playing as a rogue in Baldur’s Gate 3 and want to perform a sneak attack? Grab your weapon of choice and get ready to act like a real thief. Take your opponent by surprise in combat and you may get some extra damage.
There are many classes and races in Baldur’s Gate 3 to choose from when creating a character. Those who decide to play as a rogue get the bonus action of being able to perform a sneak attack when in melee combat. Of course, there are some requirements.
Keep your dexterity high, ready your cunning action, and stealth your way across the battlefield. Playing a rogue isn’t like being a cleric. Be sure to keep your guard up and crossbow at the ready. This guide will show you how to sneak attack in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Baldur’s Gate 3 – How to perform a sneak attack
Sneak attack is an ability that only the Rogue is able to use. As such, when playing as a rogue or multiclassing into the rogue class, you will see the sneak attack option on your hot bar at the bottom of the screen. Click on the sneak attack symbol and then click on an enemy. The symbol is that of a hand holding a dagger.
Before you can perform a sneak attack, you need to meet one of the following prerequisites:
- You need to have advantage on your attack roll against the enemy
- Another foe needs to be within five feet of the enemy
Once you meet one of the prerequisites, you will be able to perform a sneak attack against an enemy whether it be with a melee weapon like a rapier or a ranged weapon like a hand crossbow.
To get advantage over an enemy, you can use certain cantrips like True Strike which is learnable by the Arcane Trickster subclass can be used. Advantage can also be attained by using the hide action. Since rogues are built for deception, this is a perfect way to avoid damage as well. Just hope that your enemies don’t have good perception.
The other prerequisite is easier to use and simply requires you to position an ally next to the foe you want to attack with a sneak attack. Either method works to perform the sneak attack. Just make sure that you choose the correct action when attacking to apply your sneak attack damage.
