BG3 Shield Master - Feat

Info on the Shield Master BG3 Feat. Tips, when to use, is it worth it, is it good?

Shield Master is a Feat in Baldurs Gate 3. Here's a short guide on it on what it does (and clarifications), as well as "is Shield Master good?" "is Shield Master worth it?".

Shield Master Effects

As per the in-game description: You gain a +2 bonus to Dexterity Saving Throws while wielding a shield. If a spell forces you to make a Dexterity Saving Throw, you can use a reaction to shield yourself and diminish the damage. On a Saving Throw, you only take half damage. On a successful Saving Throw ,you don't take any damage..

Shield Master mechanics clarifications

A lot of spells use DEX saving throws to "dodge" them, either halving damage or eliminating it completely. With the Reaction gained from this feat, as per how I understand it, upgrades the saving throw to halve damage on fail, and no damage on success.

You gain one Reaction a turn.

Is Shield Master worth it?

So, is Shield Master good? When would you take Shield Master? No. With how it's implemented in BG3, Shield Master seems like an "anti-magic" feat primarily. Yes, there are other non-magic DEX saving throws that this helps. But, lets say that's important to you, simply adding 2 DEX gives half of this effect plus other bonuses for just improving the DEX stat itself.

I don't know, it just doesn't seem worth it. You might miss it against some very powerful mage enemies but that's the only time id use it (respec ,lol).

Summary and Closing

Hopefully you gained some insight on the Shield Master feat in Baldurs Gate 3 and decide whether you need it in your build or not!

See Shield Master in DnD 5E: Shield Master