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Why Your BG3 Attacks Miss: The Damage Type Secret
Companions overlook enemy resistances, losing damage. Understanding damage types fixes this fast.
Why Your BG3 Attacks Miss: The Damage Type Secret is matching weapon and spell damage to enemy weaknesses. These rules define hits, blocks, and resistances in game math.
How Types Decide Combat Results
Each attack carries a specific damage kind. Armor and shields react differently to each kind. Research shows enemies log resistances clearly in their stats.
Check target details before striking. Align your build with those weak points for better rolls. Studies indicate players who review traits win more fights.
Simple Fix for Better Damage
Use the right damage when swords fail.
FAQ
Q: What happens if I ignore damage types in BG3?
Your strong attack can glance off while dealing low damage consistently.
Q: Where can I view enemy resistances quickly?
Examine combat logs and tooltips for each enemy’s defense info.
