07/24/2026
Want to stop failing Strength checks in Baldur's Gate 3?
Athletics determines how well your character shoves enemies, resists being shoved, and handles many Strength-based interactions. The good news is there are multiple ways to improve it.
In this guide, you'll learn:
✔ How proficiency works
✔ The best ways to increase Strength
✔ When Expertise is worth taking
✔ Which buffs give the biggest advantage
✔ The gear that can push your Athletics even higher
For a Barbarian, Fighter, Paladin, or another Strength-focused build, these tips can make a difference throughout the game.
Read the full guide here: https://www.gamesrecon.com/how-to-increase-athletics-in-baldurs-gate-3
Here's how to increase Athletics in Baldur's Gate 3 with Strength, proficiency, Expertise, buffs, and gear to pass checks, jump farther, and shove harder.