Karmic Dice lets Baldur's Gate 3 players make informed gameplay decisions. Players can strategically leverage the system to balance dice rolls, enhancing their overall gaming experience and increasing their chances of favorable outcomes.

This feature provides a competitive edge, especially in critical in-game situations. Players can optimize their strategies, ensuring they're not caught off guard by unexpected game mechanics, leading to a more rewarding Baldur’s Gate 3 experience.

This feature isn't solely beneficial to players. NPCs and adversaries can also leverage Karmic Dice, allowing them to land critical hits or succeed in their endeavors.

What is Karmic Dice?

Karmic Dice influences various in-game actions, from Persuasion and Intimidation checks to combat encounters. A "good" roll can be a successful check, a landed attack, or even a critical hit, and a "bad" roll signifies the opposite. Karmic Dice is used to balance the outcomes of "good" and "bad" dice rolls.

For example, if a player experiences a series of failed rolls, the odds will gradually tilt in their favor. Conversely, if a player has been on a winning streak, the Karmic Dice might introduce a challenge by nudging the odds against them.

By default, Karmic Dice is activated. To adjust the Karmic Dice setting:

1. Access the systems menu.
2. Navigate to the "User Options" section.
3. Here, you can choose to enable or disable the Karmic Dice feature.

How Does Karmic Dice Work?

• Start Game: This is the beginning point where a player starts the game.
• Karmic Dice Setting: This is a decision point where the player chooses whether to enable or disable the Karmic Dice feature.
• Good Dice Rolls: Represents the positive outcomes in the game when the dice rolls are in the player's favor.
• Bad Dice Rolls: Represents the negative outcomes in the game when the dice rolls are not in the player's favor.
• Balance in Gameplay: This is the point where the Karmic Dice system tries to balance out the good and bad dice rolls to provide a more even gameplay experience.
• Unpredictable Outcomes: Despite the balancing, the game outcomes remain unpredictable, adding to the game's challenge and excitement.
• End Game: This is the endpoint, signifying the conclusion of the game.

Should You Turn Karmic Dice On or Off?

Some players have observed that enabling Karmic Dice can amplify the damage from enemies and enhance the hit probability for all characters. Research conducted during the game's early access phase indicated a potential increase in damage up to 400% when Karmic Dice was active.

Beginners who are less acquainted with tabletop RPG-inspired mechanics might benefit from the balancing effect of Karmic Dice. While it can occasionally make combat outcomes predictable, it offers a safety net for those still familiarizing themselves with the game's mechanics.

For seasoned players who are familiar with the Baldur’s Gate series or those who have extensively played Baldur’s Gate 3 during its early access, the Karmic Dice feature might seem redundant. Veteran BG3 players prefer relying on their in-game knowledge and skills instead of using Karmic Dice.