Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - Technical & Gameplay Problems Combat Start Delays

While playing as a Shield Dwarf Sorcerer, using the Chilling Touch Cantrip, I am able to attack Imps on the Nautiloid repeatedly before combat would actually begin. Sometimes the spell would do enough damage to instantly kill the imp, but even when the imp was left with partial health, initiative didn't launch immediately and I was able to get 2-3 castings before the combat would begin.

That’s been part of the game’s behaviour from the start (though I still can’t predict what triggers combat and who becomes involved). At this point it’s not clear whether this is a bug or intended play.