Charisma is one of the six character abilities.
Introduction[]
It influences interactions with NPC's and it determines the prices of items in stores. The party member who leads the party determines the charisma of the party and thus all NPC reactions. It's an important character ability for bards, druids and paladins.
Effects of Charisma[]
- Reaction adjustment: How an NPC reacts. The computer generates a random number between 8 and 12, then adds or subtracts bonuses or penalties from the character's Reputation and Charisma. Negative reactions may mean a quest isn't offered or an NPC turns hostile, while positive reactions may lead to a better quest reward and better buying prices in a shop.
- Shop Price Adjustment: High charisma (16 or above) also reduces shop prices, up to a maximum of a 25% discount at 20 charisma.
Important note : these effects are related to the Charisma only of the first character in the party (in the #1 position, or the "leader" position).
Scores table[]
| Ability Score | Reaction Adjustment | Shop Prices Adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | -8 | Neutral |
| 4 | -7 | Neutral |
| 5 | -6 | Neutral |
| 6 | -5 | Neutral |
| 7 | -4 | Neutral |
| 8 | -2 | Neutral |
| 9 | -1 | Neutral |
| 10 - 12 | 0 | Neutral |
| 13 | +1 | Neutral |
| 14 | +2 | Neutral |
| 15 | +3 | Neutral |
| 16 | +4 | -5% |
| 17 | +4 | -10% |
| 18 | +5 | -15% |
| 19 | +8 | -20% |
| 20 | +9 | -25% |
| 21 | +10 | -25% |
| 22 | +11 | -25% |
| 23 | +12 | -25% |
| 24 | +13 | -25% |
| 25 | +14 |
Permanent charisma boosts[]
- Potion of Action Transference (+1 CHA, -1 DEX) can be found as a random drop from Therik in the south-eastern crypt in the vale of shadows.
- Tome of Leadership and Influence (+1 CHA) can be found at the upper floor of Castle Maluradek in the Trials of the Luremaster expansion.
Charisma boosting items[]
- Black Swan Armor +2 (+1 CHA)
- Sune's Laurel of Favor (+1 CHA)
Charisma lowering items[]
- Baleful Mail (-2 CHA)
- Helm of the Dead (-2 CHA)
- Dead Man's Face (-2 CHA)
Temporary charisma boosting spells and items[]
- Friends spell raises Charisma by 5 points for 3 rounds + 1 round/level of the caster.
- Scarab of Goodwill allows casting Friends spell.
External links[]
- Charisma article on the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
- Charisma article on the Dungeons and Dragons Wiki, a wiki for the D&D ruleset.