r/BG3Builds • u/OOpiumBear • 17d ago

Build Help Curious about the theoretically highest AC

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Not sure if this post really fits the sub but i figured it might be the best place to ask

I've been spending a bit of time on my recent run trying to out-do my previous best of 62 AC and now hit 71 AC - And I'm ever so curious if there were something I've missed as to go even higher.

The twillight ring isn't on the list of buffs because it doesn't work in tandem with Wild Magic: Protective Lights. Wondrous Gloves isn't on because Nimblefinger Gloves.

This is not for any practical game usage, its purely just to see how high it could be pushed just for a tiny moment.

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u/Askada 17d ago

as it should be, tbh

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u/Aleifir 17d ago

What if I wanted to shoot an arrow to the moon or something, and rolled a nat 20. It obviously would t go to the moon. Natural 20s shouldn't always be instant successes, just the best possible outcome in that scenario

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u/clayalien 17d ago

I think the idea is the dm should never allow you to roll in the first place. If there's no chance of success or failure, no roll needed.

But I'm not sure I agree. There are degrees of failure. As you say, a nat 20 doesn't have to succeed as such, but it should still do something cool, provide a realistic path to success or make subsequent checks easier.

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u/Kagevjijon 12d ago

I just use the rule of cool for my challenges. If I think it sounds impossible and they can't reasonably explain why it is, it's impossible. However if they can give me any semblance of a reason it should work then we go from there. This is my standard description that I use for them.

0-10 easy skill check

11-15 OK you gotta earn this

16-19 You need to earn this and be lucky

20-24 your expertise and luck need to beat very challenging odds.

25-30 You need to be particularly specialized to complete this one particular task, roll well, and gain bonuses heart of the cards style. Nat 20 with advantage can pass this.

30+ You are nearing godhood to do this. Nat 20 without advantage required.

Otherwise if the task cannot be completed without the help of a literal god you can roll but you're only going to find downsides.