Yep, bg3 implememted the optional rule of nat 20 always being a success and nat 1 always being a failure
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Is it really an optional rule? I play dnd and we’ve always treated it like that. Maybe our group just subscribes to the rule. But that’s really handy on those 25+ locked doors!
It' probably one of the most used optional rules, but it is one. It is a lot of fun to have that nat 20 turn a hairy situation around :)
5% of the time it works... every time
I like how this simple mechanic keeps various challenges relevant at all levels.
It also feels amazing when you face an incredibly important check that's beyond the reach of your bonuses, and the d20 favours you.
I learned this the first time I had a 30 as a requirement. I think it was with Astarion who had a ton of bonuses but one was Guidance so there was still a chance I'd come up short. Glad the game took pity on me.
You can always use Knock if you’re failing one too many times! Burns a spell slot but sometimes it’s worth it for that sweet sweet loot! Edit* then sometimes it’s not and you feel terrible for burning that slot haha.