Wisdom is one of the six ability scores, a minimum natural score of 15 or 17 is required for cleric and druid dual-class combinations.
This score is very important for clerics and druids, as a high wisdom grants extra spell slots per spell level, the bonuses are cumulative, eg. a cleric with 15 wisdom will have two extra level 1 spell slots plus one extra level 2 spell slot. Shamans, Rangers and paladins do not gain such bonus – their spell slots are determined solely by their exp level.
Though original manuals suggest otherwise, it is worth noting that magic defence, saving throws adjustments and spell failure % are not implemented in actual gaming.
Effects[]
- Lore Bonus: WIS adds a bonus to the character's base lore value, which intelligence also contributes to. This ranges from -20 at 6 WIS and below up to +40 at 25 WIS.[1]
- Wish / Limited Wish: Although having high wisdom is not as important for wizards, it is still useful for getting the best results from Wish and Limited Wish.[2]
Druids and Clerics only[]
- Maximum Spell Level: Prior toBaldur's Gate II:
Throne of Bhaal (2001)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal campaign., it determines the divine spell levels clerics and druids may cast, such limits are removed upon the introduction of the classic expansion. - Known Spells per Level: WIS determines the number of extra priest spells that a character may memorize per level. This ranges from 1 at 13 WIS up to 20 at 25 WIS.
Scores table[]
Wisdom | Extra spell slots per spell lvl for clerics and druids | Lore adj | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||
1-6 | -20 | |||||||
7-9 | -10 | |||||||
10-12 | 0 | |||||||
13 | 1 | |||||||
14 | 2 | |||||||
15 | 2 | 1 | +3[3] | |||||
16 | 2 | 2 | +5 | |||||
17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +7 | ||||
18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +10 | |||
19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +12 | |||
20 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +15 | |||
21 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +20 | ||
22 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +25 | ||
23 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | +30 | ||
24 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +35 | |
25 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +40 |
Wisdom score altering[]
Permanent boosts[]
- Baldur's Gate (1998)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate campaign.Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast (1999)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast campaign.Baldur's Gate:
Enhanced Edition (2012)
This icon indicates content from the Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition campaign. – One Tome of Understanding can be found two floors above ground in Durlag's Tower; another one lies in the Candlekeep Catacombs, accessible during Chapter Six; a third is carried by Chanthalas Ulbright in west Baldur's Gate and is involved in the Marek and Lothander quest. - Baldur's Gate II:
Shadows of Amn (2000)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn campaign.Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. – The "good path" during the Test of Wrath in Hell raises wisdom (and charisma) by one point. - Baldur's Gate II:
Throne of Bhaal (2001)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal campaign.Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Throne of Bhaal (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Throne of Bhaal campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. – The STAR card from the Deck of Many Things grants +1 to wisdom if the user is a Cleric, Druid, Shaman, Fighter / Cleric, Fighter / Druid or Cleric / Ranger. - Baldur's Gate II:
Throne of Bhaal (2001)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal campaign.Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Throne of Bhaal (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Throne of Bhaal campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. – Machine of Lum the Mad.
Temporary altering[]
Potions[]
- Potion of Insight sets wisdom to 18 for 6 in-game hours
Equipment[]
- Discipliner (sets to 3; also sets INT to 3, inflicts feeblemind, and is cursed)
- Baldur's Gate II:
Shadows of Amn (2000)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn campaign.Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. - Wisdom drain of Kachiko's Wakizashi sold by Joluv - Baldur's Gate II:
Shadows of Amn (2000)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn campaign.Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. - Axe of Hrothgar +1 to WIS and CHA, sold by Joluv - Baldur's Gate II:
Throne of Bhaal (2001)
This icon indicates content from the original Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal campaign.Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Throne of Bhaal (2013)
This icon indicates content from the Throne of Bhaal campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. - Silver Ioun Stone +1 to WIS - Glimmer of Hope +1 to WIS
External links[]
- Wisdom on the Icewind Dale Wiki, a wiki for the first Icewind Dale game.
References
- ↑
LOREBON.2da
- ↑
WISH.2da
- ↑ +5 in the original BG1