Baldur’s Gate 3has been a landmark project for Larian Studios. After six years in development and almost three in early access, players are more than ready to dive into the world of Faerun. Adapting rules fromD&D Fifth Editionto a video game isn’t a one-to-one process, but although Larian has tweaked a number of systems inBaldur’s Gate 3, it’s also managed to stay surprisingly true to the original.
One tabletop systemthat was changed by necessity inBaldur’s Gate 3is Resting, which simply wouldn’t have worked in a CRPG in its tabletop form. While players still choose between taking Short Rests and Long Rests, just as they do inFifth Edition, Larian has both added and removed conditions to simulate the restrictions that a DM would impose. Both Long Rests and Short Rests can be initiated with the campfire symbol button in the bottom right, allowing players to choose their Rest type and see how many Short Rests they have remaining.
Updated August 04, 2025, by John Higgs:This resting guide has been updated for the full release of Baldur’s Gate 3, adding information on the new button that can be used to visit the Camp without performing a Long Rest.
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Short Resting in Baldur’s Gate 3
The Short Rest inBaldur’s Gate 3takes no time to perform but only allows characters to restore a portion of their HP and abilities. Some classes benefit more from Short Rests than others, which means thatclasses like the Warlockwill want to Short Rest often. In total, Short Rests will restore/reset:
Short Rest Benefit
All
Hit points equal to half each character’s maximum (rounded down) and all Weapon Actions
All Channel Divinity charges (2nd Level)
Druid
Druids of the Land subclassrecover a number of spell slots equal to half their level (rounded up). This only occurs on the first Short Rest of the day. (2nd Level)
Fighter
Second Wind and Action Surge charges (2nd Level). Battle Master Fighters also recover their Superiority Die (3rd Level).
All spell slots, subclass features, and some Eldritch Invocations
Wizard
A number of spell slots equal to half their level (rounded up). This only occurs on the first Short Rest of the day.
InDungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition,players are limited to a number of Hit Dice equal to their level, which puts a limit on how much HP they can recover without a Long Rest. However, inBaldur’s Gate 3,Hit Dice have been replaced by a more straightforward limit on Short Rests in total.Players can only Short Rest twice between each Long Rest,which incidentally is the ratiorecommended for DMs in theFifth Editionrules. The one exception is if the party has a Bard of at least second level, who can use their Song of Rest ability to provide an additional Short Rest per Long Rest.
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Long Resting in Baldur’s Gate 3
While Short Rests can help characters recover a little of their strength, they’ll always need a Long Rest eventually. Long Rests are performed by using the Resting button to visit the Camp. These Rests can be considered a complete reset of a character’s resources, restoring all their hit points, abilities, spells, and even someBaldur’s Gate 3item actions. In order to prevent players from overusing Long Rests to recover their resources between every fight,Baldur’s Gate 3applies some special limitations to the system.
Firstly, players can only perform a fullLong Rest at the Campif they have40 Camp Supplies.Otherwise, they’ll perform a Partial Long Rest, which only restores half the party’s hit points and spell slots. All food and drink items in the party’s inventory count toward Camp Supplies, with each individual item having a different value. The most valuable item in terms of Camp Supplies is the Supply Kit, which contains 40 Camp Supplies on its own, enough for a single Long Rest.
Alternatively, players can choose to Long Rest at an inn later inBaldur’s Gate 3’s story. This will avoid using Camp Supplies but will cost gold instead. Wherever they choose to rest, players should also be aware that some quests and events have time-sensitive elements. Long Resting too often may fail objectives or cause certain events to advance.
Companions at the Campsite
The Camp isn’t only used for Resting. It’s also an important place to catch up withBaldur’s Gate 3’s Companions. While at the Camp, players can interact withthe NPCs who have joined their partyto learn more about their personal stories and opinions.
In addition to these interactions, there are also many automatic events and conversations that can only occur while at the Camp. If players want to speak to their Companions but don’t need to perform a Long Rest, there’s a button in the Camp and Resting menu to return to the Camp without triggering a Rest.
TheBaldur’s Gate 3Origin characters and Companionsare a key part of the game’s story. Players who want to fully develop their relationships should make sure to visit the Camp regularly. Interactions at the Camp can lead to anything from new quests to romance, giving players a reason to return beyond restoring their HP and resources.
Baldur’s Gate 3is available for PC. The PlayStation 5 version will be available on June 26, 2025. A version for Xbox Series X/S is still in development.
