How come Khalid has THAC0 of 21 (*bigger* than base) in BG:EE?

How come Khalid has THAC0 of 21 (*bigger* than base) in BG:EE? - Unrecognizable woman with opened sketchbook with inscription and drawing

Ok, so I installed Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition from Steam today and I'm starting a nostalgia trip to the Sword Coast once again. I'm forming a party and considering my choices in Chapter 1. I noticed a rather peculiar THAC0 level for Khalid: it's actually bigger than the base THAC0. Is it correct? Or is it a bug in the game?

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Or am I just doing it wrong?

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Best Answer

+2 from proficiencies means you are getting a penalty, not a bonus. A +2 penalty is normal when using a weapon you are not proficient with.

At level 1, Khalid's weapon proficiencies are Long Swords, Axes, and Longbows. For best effect, make sure he's using those weapons.



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Is higher THAC0 better?

THAC0 is an acronym for To Hit Armor Class 0 (Zero). It is a number that represents the chances that a physical attack hit its target. Lower numbers are better.


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