Author: Nik Ranger

Hasbro reveals early plans for Baldur’s Gate 4 Larian StudiosHasbro executives have revealed they are already searching for a new studio to produce the next title in the Baldur’s Gate franchise. Less than a month after news of Larian Studios announced it was moving on from Dungeons & Dragons following Baldur’s Gate 3 to explore new ventures, Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast have assured fans they are already seeking out a studio to make Baldur’s Gate 4. Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Licensing for Hasbro, Eugene Evans spoke to PC Gamer about the future of Baldur’s Gate. In the interview, he emphasized ensuring the franchise receives the same level of care as it did with Larian. “We’re now talking to lots of partners and being approached by a lot of partners who are embracing the challenge of, what does the future of the Baldur’s Gate franchise look like?” said Evans. There was a 25-year gap between the release of Baldur’s Gate 2 to 3, which Evans addresses in the interview. He says that Hasbro hopes that there is a quicker turnaround this time. However, this does not mean that the team will be rushing into the next title. As Evans explained, “We’re going to take our time and find the right partner, the right approach, and the right product that could represent the future of Baldur’s Gate. We take that very, very seriously, as we do with all of our decisions around our portfolio. We don’t rush into decisions as to who to partner with on products or what products we should be considering.” Evans didn’t reveal the names of any studios that could be taking on the challenge in the future. Whoever it is has their work cut out for them, though, as they’ll have to follow up Larian’s massive success with Baldur’s Gate 3.

Goblins in Baldur’s Gate 3 are now a playable race thanks to hilarious mod Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 modder has finally allowed players to live out their dreams in the game, letting them undertake a campaign as a uniquely made goblin. Larian Studio’s Baldur’s Gate 3 allows you to participate in one of the most immersive RPG experiences ever created for a video game. The multi-act story reacts to the player’s choices, offering them a unique experience that no other player may encounter. Part of this customization comes in the form of the character you create and the companions you maintain. Like in DnD, races in Baldur’s Gate 3 grant players certain stat and tactical bonuses and access to voice options and areas that are otherwise inaccessible. The slimy Goblins were one race that wasn’t part of the available rosters upon the title’s launch. Thankfully, modders in the Baldur’s Gate 3 community were more than ready to fill in those shoes, and players are now able to finally hop into the game as the little buggers. Baldur’s Gate 3 mod allows you to play as a Goblin The Whispers of the Fey – Goblins Race mod developed by Tripsadin allows players to create their character as they truly want to, as a goblin. The mod contains also unique custom-made faces for the goblins. Like other races in Baldur’s Gate 3, Tripsadin has implemented two special abilities to go alongside the class. Nimble Escape grants the Goblin race either the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action once per turn, fully playing into the sneaky Goblin theme. Alongside this, their second trait Fury of the Small lets Goblins deal bonus damage using their proficiency bonus, as long as they’re larger than them. This ability has charges which can be regained upon a long rest. There’s no telling what modders in the Baldur’s Gate 3 community could spin up next but with the creativity and passion of the player base the possibilities are unending.

“Genius” Baldur’s Gate 3 trick ensures you can keep key NPC alive Larian StudiosAt one point in Baldur’s Gate 3, a massive fight can break in Last Light Inn and using this “genius” trick is the key to help keep Isobel alive. If you’re doing a good playthrough in Baldur’s Gate 3, then typically, you’d opt to protect Isobel the moment Markus storms her room in Act 2. The thing is, much like any other NPC that tends to do questionable things during combat, keeping her safe is easier said than done. Even when you’ve prepared yourself before the major fight breaks, seeing her running around with low health and eating all the opportunity attacks isn’t exactly a rare sight. With that in mind, players have gathered in a Reddit thread and shared how they’ve dealt with the situation to ensure that she’s alive by the end of the fight. So far, one of the popular methods includes putting boxes to block out entrances. That said, one user suggested casting Sanctuary and Haste on her. “Stop the concentration on haste. She survives the first round, and you should be able to kill Marcus in that first round,” the user explained, to which another replied: “Oh s***, that’s genius!” Dubbing casting Sanctuary to Isobel as “massive,” a different user claimed that this helps make sure “nothing can go wrong to begin with.” To be able to pull this off properly, however, you’ll want to make sure to cast the spell before starting the dialogue with her. By doing this, your party should have plenty of time to kill enough enemies and heal her if needed – assuming you’re not under-leveled. Other than that, one user pointed out that this spell also allows you to “focus enemies who go after her in the order which minimizes the enemies who could damage her.” Aside from that, another method that some players suggested involves using Otiluke’s Resilient Sphere. While not “foolproof,” this spell is still highly reliable, with a “free source of paralysis on the opposite side of the battlefield.” “Just maintain concentration by going invisible with a bonus action potion after you land the sphere on her and tuck that character away while the rest of the party goes ham,” explained one user.

Furious Baldur’s Gate 3 fans demand refunds after “unplayable” Xbox release Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 fans are slamming the Xbox release of the game, claiming it’s unplayable due to issues with its cloud save and other bugs. Baldur’s Gate 3 has been one of the biggest releases of 2023. The title winning the Game of the Year award and sweeping many other accolades as well. Following the ceremony, it was revealed that the game would be available to play on Xbox, with fans initially excited about the news. However, players of the Xbox release of Baldur’s Gate 3 took are sharing their gripes with the buggy version of the console port and demanding refunds. “The game can’t even save your progress properly,” said the original poster, referring to the problems with the game’s cloud save functionality. “Larian Studios owe us some kind of compensation if not a full refund.” Said another in a now deleted comment. Although, some disagreed with the sentiment, other users didn’t seem to find his statement was unreasonable: “asking for a full refund at least isn’t out of line for anyone that’s experienced a lot of problems playing this,” one user pointed out. BG3 is not the first game to suffer from the cloud save issue, players of Starfield and even Football Manager, have been hit with cloud save woes. But BG3 players on Xbox seem to feel like they’ve been given the short end of the stick, and they’re being pretty vocal about it on Twitter too. On top of the bug with cloud saves, the cross-save functionality is also causing players grief, with game crashes a problem unless players unlink their Larian account. With the problem so well known, Xbox users were hoping a recent 11 December patch drop would provide a fix, but the issues still persist. For now, the BG3 developers and Microsoft have offered a work around, and say they’re working on a solution. Xbox players will have to wait to see when that will be as there’s no date on when the fix will arrive yet.

Forgotten Baldur’s Gate 3 Sorcerer bloodlines has players wishing for new features Larian StudiosSorcerers have plenty of options to choose from in Baldur’s Gate 3 – but it’s undeniably lacking one key feature, its bloodlines. Appearing in both D&D and Baldur’s Gate 3, Sorcerer origins are essentially their source of magic, they alterers the spells they can learn and often inhabit a vast amount of the character’s personality, acting as a background for how they managed to get their powers. In Baldur’s Gate 3, players have the choice between Draconic, Storm, and Wild Magic, which each adapt their spells and abilities. However, that’s only three out of the over 30 that are available, and it’s clear Larian has missed a major trick by forgetting a few key additions. Firstly, it almost goes without saying that a Lunar Sorcery origin would be extremely interesting. Perhaps you gain more powers when exploring at night, or have disadvantage in sunlight, like a vampire or a Drow? Even so, the Lunar Sorcerer is among the most powerful in D&D, and adding it to a game like Baldur’s Gate 3 could have some extremely interesting connotations to the story and mechanics. In fact, players have been echoing the same feelings, with one posting on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit explaining that Shadow magic could have been a fantastic decision for Larian, especially given the focus of Act Two. “Imagine the unique dialogue that a Shadow Magic would have had when encountering the Shadow Curse” stated the player. It would certainly be interesting to see how Halsin acts around a Shadow sorcerer or whether it could unlock a brand-new way to remove the curse. Adding in a Shadow Sorcerer to the game would be no easy feat, and the declaration that Larian won’t be doing any more new content or DLCs has practically struck the idea down – but it’s hard to deny how fun more subclasses would really be.

Forget Honor Mode – Baldur’s Gate 3’s Paladin class is the real hard mode Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s most popular class is Paladin, but a core mechanic of these characters makes them even harder to play – yet so rewarding. Since Baldur’s Gate 3 released, the Paladin has topped Larian Studios’ lists of the most played classes. The Paladin also sits at or near the top of various best-class lists, including Dexerto’s own tier list. Still, for some players, the idea of playing as a duty-bound warrior who has taken an oath and drawn power from that bond isn’t particularly compelling. In a way, your choices matter more as a Paladin than when playing as other classes, since breaking the tenets of your Oath comes with consequences. The Paladin’s nature may turn off some Baldur’s Gate 3 players, but the concept introduces a different kind of challenge to the game that goes beyond the punishing difficulty increase of Honor Mode. Baldur’s Gate 3’s Paladins are a powerful challenge There are good reasons for the Paladin’s popularity. These characters excel in battle, having access to both melee might and magical abilities. Add onto that some fantastic smites and Charisma, and you can create a strong Paladin build that can hold their own in combat while still serving as a great face for the party. Of course, not every class will appeal to all players for various reasons. Still, one comment sticks out on a Reddit post discussing which classes players tried but didn’t enjoy; as one user shared, they disliked the Paladin because “My morally relativistic interpretations of their oaths wildly differ from the game’s.” Others shared a similar sentiment, with a commenter saying they picked Oath of Vengence because Ancients or Devotion were “too clean.” The Paladin Oath mechanic in itself provides a disconnect for players. Most fantasy settings like Baldur’s Gate 3 draw heavily from Medieval Europe, resulting in characters with different values from our own. Ideas like chivalry and (pun intended) absolutism inform aspects of fantasy characters but are increasingly unpopular among modern audiences. The game also implements consequences for Paladins who stray from the “correct” path. Making a choice that goes against your Oath’s values leads to a visit from the Oathbreaker Knight, preventing you from using your Channel Oath abilities until you either restore your Oath or become an Oathbreaker. Paladin Oaths are hard to follow – and that’s the point Adhering to a Paladin Oath can be simple or difficult depending on your playstyle. The tenets are mostly straightforward – Oath of the Ancient Paladins value nature and light, Devotion cares about duty and defending the weak, and Vengeance is dedicated to punishing the wicked and fighting for the oppressed – so you can usually make your choices based on what the class wants you to do. That approach can make it hard for those who like to make their video game characters reflect themselves as much as possible. But while the Paladin mindset might not be super relatable, it does present a challenge for those who are interested. Playing as a Paladin and trying to keep your Oath for the entire game is a great roleplaying test that allows you to think differently about your character’s story. Playing this way lets you really make your character your own as you consider where their values come from. Even breaking your Oath in that context contributes to the narrative, forcing you to consider if there are any limits to what your character would do to uphold their Oath. Of course, you can play as an Oathbreaker and enjoy new abilities, but equally interesting are stories about characters who have their beliefs tested but find new, better reasons to keep the faith. Baldur’s Gate 3 is full of complex, three-dimensional characters that follow and transcend fantasy tropes in a way that balances the traditional and the modern. This can make a class like the Paladin feel dated and restrictive with its strict tenets – but that doesn’t have to be a limit. Creativity – and memorable RPG experiences – often come from using what seem like limitations to your favor, and Baldur’s Gate 3’s Paladin Oaths are a perfect way to get you thinking about the game and character development in a new way.

Forget Baldur’s Gate 4 – We need remakes of Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2 Wizards of the CoastMany people are still playing Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s the kind of game you could do countless runs through and still find new stuff, especially if you love experimenting with builds and playing with the Origin characters. However, many are asking “What next?” Unfortunately, Larian Studios has confirmed it’s not doing any story DLC for Baldur’s Gate 3, nor is it working on the sequel, which is a task that will be undertaken by a new team. Expectations are high for Baldur’s Gate 4, but there are other entries in the series that are in dire need of a remake. Modern fans might be enthralled by the story of Tav, but what about the characters who started it all? Baldur’s Gate 1 needs a remake Baldur’s Gate 1 is the perfect example of a game that’s important to the history of the medium and especially the RPG genre, but isn’t that fun to play. There are a few reasons for this; chief among them is the D&D rules used as the basis for the gameplay. Baldur’s Gate uses the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons ruleset, which is the second edition of the game, while Baldur’s Gate 3 uses the modern fifth edition rules. AD&D is far more complicated, unintuitive, and unbalanced than its forebears. There’s a reason the manual for Baldur’s Gate 1 was practically a reprint of the AD&D Player’s Handbook, as you need a crash course in the rules before you can start playing. This is the edition where spellcasters tend to die in one hit, where your armor score gets lower the better it is, and where specific class/race combos weren’t allowed for no good reason. The balance is heavily tipped in the enemy’s favor, with monsters likely one-shotting your group during early encounters. This isn’t helped by the game’s first story dungeon, the Nashkel Mines, being one of the worst in video game history, with constant traps and Kobold Archers waiting to snipe you as soon as the Fog of War is peeled back. Once you get your head around the baffling AD&D rules, you then have to contend with everything else. For one thing, most of the overworld maps and dungeons are boring as hell. Prepare to see lots of natural caves, green fields, and forests, with barely anything interesting to distinguish them from each other. The story and the quests carry the game, but they’re bogged down by everything else. The developers deserve all of the praise in the world for so faithfully adapting AD&D into a video game, but that commitment drags down the experience rather than elevating it. Baldur’s Gate 2 just needs fresh rules & visuals Baldur’s Gate 2 is one of the best video games ever made, even with the shackles of the ancient visuals and outdated AD&D ruleset. If you haven’t played it, you should, as a modern remaster is available. Just skip the first game and jump into it. That being said, if Baldur’s Gate 1 is getting a remake, then it’s natural to do the same for the sequel. All Baldur’s Gate 2 needs is modern visuals and an adaptation to the D&D 5E rules. The story and characters should be kept as intact as possible, as they’re the reason people still love the game, even after all these years. Where Baldur’s Gate 1 had drab and repetitive environments, its sequel had otherworldly and unique locations wherever you went. Nearly every quest was well thought out and had powerful magic items as rewards rather than junk that you didn’t need. A remake could also flesh out the Throne of Bhaal expansion, which was a bit lacking in the final release, as the Bhaalspawn Crisis could practically make up a full third game with a little extra content. A new version of Baldur’s Gate 2 that updates the romances to extend to all character types, dumped the antiquated AD&D rules, and threw in some QoL improvements could make for an epic video game, one that rivals Baldur’s Gate 3. Can you adapt Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2 to D&D 5E’s rules & timeline? Here’s the important question — can you adapt Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2 in the first place? It’s no small feat to swap everything from the AD&D rules to D&D 5E. You essentially need to change every aspect of the gameplay experience, from the monsters you encounter to the items you find. It would be a massive task. You also need to factor in progress. D&D 5E rules only go to level 20, while Baldur’s Gate 2 and Throne of Bhaal went way beyond that. Even if the remake of Throne of Bhaal extended to level 20, it would completely change how everything is balanced. Then there’s the thorny issue of the timeline, especially if you want to stick to it. For those unaware of D&D lore, Baldur’s Gate 3 takes place a century after the events of the first games because D&D did a time-skip in the previous edition. This means that certain elements of the game from the D&D 5E era didn’t exist when Baldur’s Gate 1 occurred. These include the Dragonborn race, who didn’t appear until later. It would be relatively simple to retcon these elements, but it’s another thing that needs to be considered, as including things like the Warlock class, playable Tieflings, and the existence of Dragonborn would change aspects of the setting. To remake Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2 using D&D 5E rules would be a monumental task, as it wouldn’t be as simple as a straight adaptation of the story and characters into a 3D environment. You’d be making something very different. However, these lore and rules changes wouldn’t affect the core story and world, which drew fans to the games in the first place. Remakes of the older Baldur’s Gate could elevate some of the greatest games of all time, making them palatable to a modern audience and fixing some of the issues that were present over twenty years ago. With Baldur’s Gate 3 being such a huge hit, it’s time to show the newcomers why people were clamoring for a sequel in the first place. Hasbro needs to find a studio that’s willing to gather a party and venture back to the past and give the Bhaalspawn Saga the retelling it badly deserves. Wait, does Icewind Dale also need a remake? No. 3D visuals and the D&D 5E rules can’t improve that game. (Because it’s already perfect.)

Baldur’s Gate 3 romance bug gives players access to forbidden love triangle Larian StudiosStuck choosing between Astarion and Shadowheart? Those experiencing this Baldur’s Gate 3 bug don’t have to. Romance is a game mechanic that has totally captured the hearts of Baldur’s Gate players. Each of the eight romanceable companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 have rewarding relationship arcs that develop throughout your campaign. Added to that, they have complex, unique personalities and desires that you have to navigate to gain their approval. Baldur’s Gate 3 even explores the possibility of polyamorous relationships between your Tav and members of their party. However, if you do have your eye on more than one of your companions, you have limited opportunity to romance them both guilt-free. Some companions are entirely closed off to the prospect of your player sharing their love with another partner. They’ll consider the act infidelity and will express major feelings of betrayal. Others are open to non-monogamous relationships, but will only consider sharing their beloved with certain party members. Baldur’s Gate 3 player exploits glitch to date Astarion and Shadowheart at the same time While Shadowheart and Astarion are both fan-favourite companions, their personalities are at odds with each other. Given their conflicting moral standings, it can be incredibly difficult to build their approval ratings simultaneously. More importantly though, like any of the Origin companions, they will outright refuse to co-exist in a relationship together. Normally, this would mean that any hope of a Tav/Shadowheart/Astarion love triangle would be out the window without the use of mods. However, one Reddit user has come across a bug that seems to result in a real change of heart for Astarion and Shadowheart. Posting a recording of their PS5 gameplay, u/lauraxue explained that despite the absence of romance mods, they were able to maintain a romantic connection with Astarion and Shadowheart at the same time – seemingly without any hard feelings from either party. In response, one user expressed that they were aware of the same being the case with Gale and Astarion. Another post on the same Subreddit corroborates this claim. While this is a bug that may eventually be patched out, some players don’t seem too keen to lose their “cute goth gf and a cute vampire bf” anytime soon.

Flamin’ hot Karlach dialogue has Baldur’s Gate 3 players falling in love all over again Baldur’s Gate 3While playing Baldur’s Gate 3 as Origin Gale, a player spotted an often missed Karlach line that’s reminding fans why they love her so much. A Baldur’s Gate 3 player shared a great Karlach line they came across during their Origin Gale playthrough, and it’s reminding some fans why they love the tiefling companion so much. When speaking to Gale about his unique condition, Karlach will try to comfort him in her own way using her similar situation to connect them. In a screenshot shared by Reddit user Glorf_Warlock, Karlach says “That’s a tough hand, Gale. But I’m glad you told me. A chest-bomb shared is a chest-bomb halved, or whatever.” Karlach had her heart replaced with a malfunctioning engine during her time trapped in Avernus, so if anyone can understand what Gale is going through with the Netherese Orb, it’s her. The sweet though inelegant line has the poster and other players reaffirming their love for Karlach, with one saying, “She really is the wholesome dumb*** of the group isn’t she?” “She could bring the best out of everyone,” said another commenter in reference to Karlach’s positive and motivational approach to life. Others have pointed out that Karlach’s line here parallels something Gale normally says to the player when they meet. If you successfully pull Gale out of the portal and let him join the party, he says “A parasite shared is a parasite halved. Or something to that effect.” Of course, this line doesn’t happen if you’re playing as Gale, so it seems Karlach’s response is a replacement of sorts – though one that adds a whole extra layer of depth to the joke given the two characters’ similarly dire circumstances.

First custom Baldur’s Gate 3 maps are already here and Avernus is upon us Larian StudiosFollowing the news regarding the Baldur’s Gate 3 mod toolkit being unlocked, talented modders have now found a way to create custom maps in the game. Before Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 7 dropped, Larian had already teased players regarding the official mod toolkit. While it’s mentioned that the separate software could allow players to make their own mods, the studio has also clarified that it won’t be possible to create new levels with it. Yet, it only took a modder around two days to crack the code and unlock more advanced features. And now, some custom Baldur’s Gate 3 maps made within the toolkit are already being showcased. As spotted in a Reddit thread, one user shared screenshots of a custom map featuring a castle by the seaside. In addition to these images, they’ve also shared a video showcasing a closer look at the map, testing a character to walk around in it. They explained: “It seems like the unlocked editor is very promising for custom campaigns! I hope that means we will eventually get some full-on user-made DLC or new campaigns, much like there are in the Skyrim modding scene.” And that’s not all. In a separate post, they have also shared another custom map, this time featuring one of the locations fans have been dreaming about, Avernus. For so long now, players have been begging for this location to be added to the game even as a separate DLC, seeing one of Karlach’s endings. Surroundings covered in red and orange hues, a flowing river that looks like it’s made out of blood, and ashes falling from the sky as the feeling of danger looms over describe this place well. All these were made by the user, who claimed to still be a work in progress, as titled in the video. Many players who came to see these previews were stunned and excited for what comes next, given how the toolkit opens up so many new possibilities. It’ll be interesting to see what modders and players in the community will cook when it comes to mods in the game.

Fan-favourite NPC’s fate revealed in rare Baldur’s Gate 3 letter Larian StudiosOne beloved NPC in Baldur’s Gate 3 may escape their grisly fate on the Dark Urge route, with her future revealed in a letter that very few players will ever see. The Dark Urge origin in Baldur’s Gate 3 gives the player countless opportunities to commit horrible crimes. Still, few are as shocking as the murder of Alfira, the Tiefling Bard who accompanies the party in their camp, only to be killed that same evening. It’s possible to prevent Alfira’s death by knocking her out before she arrives in the camp, leading to her sending a thank you letter to the protagonist. This was added in the post-story epilogue scene, where the letter is delivered to your camp. This letter has become the focus of a thread on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, where it’s described as “probably the rarest letter in the game.” The murder of Alfira hit fans hard, especially as she’s a popular choice if Larian ever wanted to add a new party member. Those unaware of the letter’s existence were touched by its contents. “I love playing as dark urge but I think Alfira is a genuinely great and well-written side character, so this warms the cockles of my cold, dead, Bhaal-ridden heart,” one fan wrote, while another said, “I’m not crying, you’re crying.” “How did you get this letter?” one fan asked, “I felt so bad killing Alfira. I hope her death isn’t canon and she shows up again in some other game, novel, or anything.” Not everyone was pleased by the letter’s existence. “Just makes me sad about no DLC,” one fan joked, “Now we’ll never be able to track her down and finish the job.” Larian has confirmed that there will be no DLC for Baldur’s Gate 3 or significant content updates. This means that Alfira’s role in the story is unlikely to be expanded outside of the new epilogues. It’ll have to be enough that she can be spared in the Dark Urge run and have a chance at a normal life.

Explicit Baldur’s Gate 3 bug finally gives players Mommy Karlach Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 once again proves it’s the horniest game in existence, even when it isn’t trying to be. Baldur’s Gate 3 and a portion of its player base have developed a bit of a reputation for being… um… down bad? Between the sex% speedrunning and the terabytes of Astarion fan-fiction, it’s kind of well-earned. If that wasn’t enough, even the more dedicated players have sacrificed an Honor Mode run because the lure of the succubus was too tempting to resist. Of course, most of that stuff is done with intent but even Baldur’s Gate 3’s happy accidents can’t help the steaminess. In case you’re not sure what we’re talking about, Reddit user cappin_crunch71 came across an interesting bug that finally turns Karlach into the dominant mommy that players always assumed she was. This particular bug is the stuff of legend in the Baldur’s Gate 3 fan community but this is the first documented evidence we’ve seen. The bug in question causes the player character to adopt the feminine character animations during the game’s torrid romance scenes, even if you’ve selected masculine options for your voice and genitals. In cappin_crunch71’s example, this puts Karlach on top and shows her just giving it to the Tav. Now, we don’t go looking for it but we’re almost positive that this exact scenario has popped up on the old X feed in some Rule 34. At the very least, the term ‘Mommy Karlach’ is thrown around a lot and we’re pretty sure this is what it connotes to. Baldur’s Gate 3 players in the comments seemed to know what was up and had some hilarious responses. “You wanted the muscle mommy, you got the muscle mommy,” one joked. “This isn’t the right animation for a male Karlach romance? Refunding now,” another replied. While it’s only luck of the draw for now, we’re certain modders will be looking for a way to make Mommy Karlach a permanent inclusion in Baldur’s Gate 3. No judgment here.

Evil Wyll run has Baldur’s Gate 3 players thinking about Origin characters in new way Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player who chose to play as Wyll has explained how making evil choices as the game’s noble Warlock created a unique gameplay experience. The player shared on Reddit how making evil choices as Origin Wyll made for an “interesting and cool” Baldur’s Gate 3 run. Note: Spoilers for Wyll’s storyline to follow. “You get to really feel like a manipulative bastard who has everyone tricked into thinking you are a hero but actually is just out for themselves,” the poster explains. They add that they enjoyed “thinking about where and when it makes sense to pick the super heroic dialogue and when it makes sense to drop the pretense and be a monster.” While Wyll is among the most traditionally “good” of Baldur’s Gate 3’s characters, playing as an Origin character allows you to make choices that they wouldn’t make as a companion. For example, while Wyll is among the companions who leave the party if the player chooses to attack the Emerald Grove in Act 1, as Origin Wyll, the player can have him make that decision himself. In this case, the player chose to turn the Blade of Frontiers moniker into an act, with Wyll becoming a master of deception. Making Wyll truly evil also has an interesting impact on his relationship with his infernal patron, Mizora, particularly when it comes to Wyll’s choice regarding his father. As the poster says, upon abandoning Duke Ravengard, “Mizora is actually impressed with your choice and approves of it, even if it breaks your pact.” They also note that it makes later interactions with Mizora feel “more natural,” and she starts speaking to Wyll as “equals, or at least two fully mature villains who appreciate and admire each other’s scheming.” The complaint the player had about the run was that, because the game doesn’t expect you to take Wyll in such a dark direction, the choice between saving the Duke or freeing Wyll from his pact doesn’t have an “extra depraved option” where you can happily abandon your father and side with Mizora to take over his title with the backing of the Hells. But, hey, nothing’s perfect. This player’s story has others considering how Origin runs can present completely fresh sides of Baldur’s Gate 3’s characters. As one commenter notes, “When you play with [Gale and Wyll] as a companion they very goody goody but you can turn them into evil characters when you play them directly which makes the play through fresh and interesting.” While Baldur’s Gate 3’s character creator can be hard to pass up, this evil Wyll example is another reason why the Origin characters are more than worthwhile.

Every Baldur’s Gate 3 player should experience this difficult battle at least once Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is filled with tough battles and epic challenges as your character attempts to free themselves of their Mind Flayer fate. One unsuspecting fight often gets missed, though, and it’s easily one of the best in the game. Due to the pure number of choices in Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s easy to miss multiple questlines, NPCs, battles, or even entire locations. After all, if you choose to follow the Grove and go through the Underdark to get to Act Two, you’ll miss the entire Githyanki Creche – much to Lae’zel’s very verbal disappointment. However, if you do choose to bypass the Githyanki Creche then you’ll be missing out on one of the most challenging but easily the most entertaining and strategic fight in the entire game. The fight in question requires battling the entire Creche in one go, so if you do choose to experience this battle, do it out of Honour Mode and make sure you’re okay with forgoing the Githyanki questline for the rest of the story. As detailed by players on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, the Creche battle is one you should try at least once. One fan called it “the most difficult, nerve-wracking, and fun encounter I’ve had throughout my 700+ hours thus far” while another called it a “tough battle” while commenting on how rewarding it is to succeed. While recommending the fight, one Baldur’s Gate 3 player highlighted the tactical nature, adding that they “felt like I couldn’t mindlessly spam my way out of this one, and actually had to think and strategize” due to it being such a large group of enemies. It’s worth noting the player who first recommended the fight did use a Party Limit mod and various hirelings so it’s important you come it with a freshly prepared team who’s recently long rested. If you intend to try the Creche fight, we recommend carefully building your Tav or Dark Urge and selecting the best companions in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Even your Baldur’s Gate 3 companions’ underwear contains hilarious surprises Larian StudiosIn Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s not just the epic quests and battles that are full of surprises—players are finding that even the companions’ underwear comes with a side of humor. Yes, the game’s detailed design extends all the way to cheeky inscriptions on virtual undergarments. In the weeks since its full release, Baldur’s Gate 3 has been a treasure trove of surprises, and not just the kind that involves slaying dragons or unearthing arcane artifacts. Players have been diving deep into the game’s mechanics, from crafting overpowered mage builds to discovering hidden voice lines. But the latest find is a bit more intimate. Players are just now discovering the hilarious and sometimes eyebrow-raising descriptions on all of the companions’ underwear. One Baldur’s Gate 3 player, deep into the endgame, stumbled upon a detail that’s as subtle as it is hilarious. Astarion, the game’s snarky vampire rogue, has a particularly cheeky message embroidered into his undergarments. “If you’re reading this, you managed to bed me or behead me. Either way, you got lucky,” it reads. The Reddit thread exploded with reactions, with fans sharing their own discoveries and even noting that some of these details have changed with recent patches. But don’t think Astarion is the only companion with a sense of humor—or at least, the only one with a designer who has one. Shadowheart, the brooding cleric, has underwear that reads, “If pants could brood…” Lae’zel, the no-nonsense Githyanki warrior, sports a pair that’s “Built for function rather than fun.” As for Gale and Wyll, their underwear might just take the cake. Gale’s reads, “Energy crackles around these. Gale wouldn’t… Surely he wouldn’t enchant his…” And then there’s Wyll, whose pants proudly declare, “Long may these gird the Blade of Frontiers.” These discoveries are just another example of Larian Studios’ incredible attention to detail, serving as a surprise not only for the player but also as a way to make the characters feel more alive and relatable. Similar to Astarion’s hidden voice lines that activate under very specific conditions, these seemingly hidden details prove how Larian Studios has invested in elements that many players may never even discover. If you haven’t checked your companions’ undergarments yet, maybe it’s time you did.

Even Baldur’s Gate 3’s PhD qualified engineer was confused by spell slots Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 draws from D&D mechanics fun and confounding. Among these are spell slots which, according to director Swen Vincke, even stumped one of the game’s engineers. Baldur’s Gate 3 is easily one of the best Dungeons & Dragons adaptations of all time. The game masterfully translates the tabletop RPG’s gameplay and level of choice on a huge scale that even resonates with people who have never rolled a d20 in real life. However, that also means some of D&D’s more obtuse mechanics are present. One of these is the concept of spell slots, which Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke says one of the game’s PhD-holding engineers had trouble understanding. Spell slots are one of D&D’s more confusing mechanics In an interview with Todd Kenreck of Wizards of the Coast, Vincke was asked which D&D class he gravitates towards. Vincke immediately replied Wizard, though he was sure to point out that he doesn’t like one of the class’ central mechanics saying, “I hate the spell slots system, alright?” He then told a story that reiterated how complex and frustrating spell slots are. “My lead gameplay programmer had to explain to a really competent engineer, who has a PhD, what spell slots are. For an hour!” Of all the Dungeons & Dragons mechanics, spell slots are among the more confusing, especially for new players. Essentially, they act like mana or magic points in other RPGs, determining how many times a spellcaster can use their magic before needing a rest. While cantrips can be cast as many times as the player wants, stronger spells extend a spell slot when used. Making things more confusing is the fact that there are nine levels of spells and spell slots, and the number of spell slots most spellcasting classes get is determined by the character’s level. Many spells can also be cast at higher levels to an increased effect, and some classes, subclasses, and feats give a character the chance to cast certain spells without a spell slot (typically once per long rest). If you’re not familiar with D&D, all this likely has your head spinning – and that puts you in the company of a PhD-educated engineer. Fortunately, Baldur’s Gate 3 being a video game makes things like spell slots much easier for players. Rather than having to keep track of them manually, the game displays how many the player has or has used on its UI. It’s one of the reasons why Baldur’s Gate 3 is a great tool for learning D&D, something Vincke and Kenreck discussed in the interview. The game manages to make some complex concepts relatively easy to pick up – even if those required hours of explanation to even get started. If you liked this, be sure to check out the rest of our Baldur’s Gate 3 coverage, which includes the latest news, guides, and much more.

Early Baldur’s Gate 3 weapon makes Astarion’s companion quest much easier Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 legendary mace isn’t just useful for fighting the undead in Act 2, you’ll likely carry this one all the way to Act 3 as well. There are a ton of powerful weapons you can find as you progress your playthrough in Baldur’s Gate 3, however, it’s hard to look past the Blood of Lathander. Despite you being able to get this legendary weapon in Act 1, it can be extremely useful all the way to Act 3. The Blood of Lathander is a legendary mace that allows you to continuously shed light, making it easier to traverse the gloomy Shadow Cursed lands in Act 2. It’s also a great alternative before you can get the Pixie’s blessing from the Moonlantern or Isobel’s blessing to get through areas where the curse is more intense. If that’s not enough, the mace also gives you access to a level 6 Sunbeam spell and allows you to blind and deal a ton of damage to nearby undead creatures. However, you’ll need to put some effort into obtaining it in a secret room within Creche Y’llek. Speaking of the undead, this makes it the perfect choice if you’re looking to progress through Astarion’s companion quest in Act 3, where you’ll have to confront his vampire spawn siblings and go face-to-face with Cazador. “I was so confused why, when I was wandering around a certain Flophouse, there were some people taking damage and then healing through walls/floors. Then I found them and realized they were Vampire Spawn taking Radiant Damage,” wrote one player in a Reddit thread. In Flaygo’s Flophouse, you’re supposed to meet Dalyria and Pale Petras on the second floor. But if you have the Blood of Lathander equipped in your party, they’ll likely take damage and disappear before you reach them. On the other hand, if you decide to look for the other Vampire Spawns in the sewers, the light from Blood of Lathander may cause them to aggro you. This does make it easier to spot them, though you may end up killing them on the spot. There is, however, an option to toggle the effect of Blood of Lathander if you’d rather talk to them. Finally, when it comes to beating Cazador, you can use the weapon’s Sunbeam spell to help melt him before things get out of hand. This not only blinds him but using the spell is basically equivalent to purging him with the power of the sun. To make things easier, make sure you also get his secret bed buff to get that sweet extra HP.

Early Baldur’s Gate 3 weapon can save your Honor Mode run against difficult Act 2 boss Larian StudiosOne overlooked Baldur’s Gate 3 weapon in Act 1 is the key to helping you defeat one of the toughest bosses in the game. As the hardest difficulty in the game, completing a Baldur’s Gate 3’s Honor Mode run can feel incredibly rewarding, especially since you’ll get the achievement and golden dice. But it’s no secret that the experience itself can be downright frustrating, even with lots of preparation. One that comes to mind is the fight against Myrkul in Act 2 inside the Mindflayer Colony. You can talk your way out and avoid the fight against his Chosen, Ketheric Thorm, altogether to play it safe – but the same thing definitely doesn’t apply to the god of death. A player has taken their frustration in a Reddit thread, writing: “Myrkul always gives me the most trouble; the bone chill aura coupled with the fact that his skellies heal him for massive amounts is extremely annoying.” However, other players have pointed out an effective solution against this boss, and that involves using a weapon called Doom Hammer. This weapon allows you to inflict Bone Chill, essentially preventing your enemy from healing and gives Undead enemies disadvantage on attack rolls. “There’s an item you probably thought was s***** sold outside the goblin camp/where Minthara is,” commented one user before referring to the Doom Hammer. “Break the theme of having your paladin or fighter do whatever for a moment (I’m picturing flaming sword smites here) and give your melee this hammer for Myrkul. Then proceed to laugh as the necromites do f**** all to help him as you slap his s****.” Another user who agreed mentioned: “Damn straight. I recently did a solo melee run in tactician difficulty, and the fight would’ve been straight-up impossible without the Doom Hammer.” They also suggested using the Eversight Ring, Darkness arrows, and Doom Hammer in a combo to take down Myrkul. One of the best things about Baldur’s Gate 3 is that there are so many options to approach a difficult fight. And if you’re worried about fighting against Myrkul in Act 2, getting the Doom Hammer in the Goblin Camp is worth a shot.

Dungeons & Dragons is completely reworking Baldur’s Gate 3’s worst subclass Wizards of the CoastDungeons & Dragons’ upcoming Player’s Handbook (2024) is overhauling the Monk class, with the Way of the Four Elements subclass getting a much-needed rework. Wizards of the Coast has been sharing more details on how the upcoming rules revision will change and improve each of Dungeons & Dragons‘ classes. Of those detailed so far, the Monk is easily getting the most attention, with the designers sharing plenty of brand-new feats and buffs to existing ones. While Monks in both D&D and Baldur’s Gate 3 have the potential to be quite powerful, with Open Hand Monks, in particular, being considered OP in Larian’s game, the class itself has often suffered from low player satisfaction scores and actual play numbers. Beyond that, as D&D lead rules designer Jeremy Crawford explained in a video breaking down the changes to the Monk class, the Way of the Four Elements “was often the lowest rated subclass in the 2014 Player’s Handbook.” Because of all this, the subclass has essentially been scrapped and recreated as the Warrior of the Elements Monk. With the rework, Element Monks gain access to the new Elementalism cantrip and 10-foot reach with their Unarmed Strikes. Additionally, these attacks can deal Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder damage with their Unarmed Strikes, and players can force the target to make a saving throw to either push them away or pull them closer. Starting at level 6, these Monks will also be able to deal area-of-effect elemental damage, which scales as they level up. Rather than tying these Monks to a particular element, Crawford explains that “you are tapping into the chaotic mixture of all of [the elements],” hence the subclass name change. Anytime an Element Monk uses an ability that gives them a selection of damage types, they can pick a different element, providing plenty of versatility. These changes aim to address issues that both D&D and Baldur’s Gate 3 players have noticed with the previous iteration of the subclass. The old Way of Four Elements basically gave players access to a handful of spells. However, not only were the spells underwhelming, but they cost ki points meant these Monks couldn’t access other crucial class abilities. That led to plenty of homebrew solutions that aimed to make the class viable at the time before the actual buffs came through. Reactions to the changes seem positive, with many commenters on the video praising the designers for giving the Monk class so much attention. “From the bottom of my heart: thank you for helping my favorite class get to a happier place,” said one. Another specifically praised the Warrior of the Elements rework, saying, “So far this is my favorite revamped class yet. Unless one of the remaining classes turns out to be even cooler than this one, my first 2024 character is definitely going to be a warrior of elements monk.”

Duel wielding in Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t just for melee fighters Larian StudiosDuel wielding is a fantastic way to fight in Baldur’s Gate 3 and can give you that extra attack you’re looking for – but it doesn’t have to be exclusive to Fighters, Rogues, and other melee characters. In fact, magic users can, and should, benefit from this epic ability. Sure, classes that eventually get more than one attack can be perfect for the duel wield feature – but it doesn’t have to be limited to a select few classes. The feat is available for all players, no matter their class, and magic users should undeniably be some of the first to give it a go. Essentially, when you hold more than one staff (for example), you’re able to benefit from both effects. So if you have a staff that gives you two Fireballs, and a staff that gives you fire resistance, you’ll get both effects at once. With the right weapons, spellcasters can create incredibly powerful combinations, all for the cost of one feat. The Duel Wielder feat, as previously mentioned, is available for all players from level four, and you’ll need to grab it in order to equip two staffs. Such a combination is a relatively new discovery among the Baldur’s Gate 3 community, with one user sharing the idea on the game’s subreddit. Naturally, fans were thrilled with the discovery, with many loading the game up again after months, to try the new class design: “I haven’t played for months. This just broke the camel’s back. I am booting back up tonight.” Others had already used the feat with their characters, and were quick to share how “it’s strong as hell” and that they “almost always take Dual Wielder for Gale, just to have the benefits of two staffs.” As explored above, there’s no reason companions couldn’t benefit from the idea too – you’ll just have to find the best weapons for the job.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard reminds players of Baldur’s Gate 3 in all the best ways BiowareThe romance system for Dragon Age: The Veilguard has finally been detailed, and it offers an expansive list of options that closely resembles dating in Baldur’s Gate 3. The ability to romance characters is one of the staple mechanics in the Dragon Age series. While diversity has always been present, many character options were limited due to their own portrayed orientations and identities. However, Bioware is looking to change that with Dragon Age: The Veilguard, as every character will be romanceable, just as it is in Baldur’s Gate 3. This news has fans of both games excited. The news came as part of an interview that game director Corinne Busch did with IGN, in which they went into detail about how relationships would work in the upcoming game. In the interview, it is confirmed that every character is pansexual and can be romanced by whoever the player wants. This news is exciting fans of The Veilguard, who are drawing the parallel between this system and how Baldur’s Gate 3 approached romance. One user on the Dragon Age subreddit espouses: “After Baldur’s Gate 3 romances, which were a huge, huge success for the game, any RPG going forward should feel just fine to do playersexual romances. The audience clearly prefers it or is fine with it.” Playersexual references when companions in a game are all attracted to the main, playable character, and that’s it. This is the kind of system that Baldur’s Gate 3 implemented. However, in the same interview, Busch specifically denies the idea of Dragon Age: The Veilguard using “playersexual” as a way to explain it. Bioware is looking to expand on that idea, with Buisch explaining: “‘For instance, we saw Harding. I might be playing a straight male character flirting with her, but I choose not to pursue a romance. She might get together with Taash. So my perception, my identity has no bearing on their identities and that comes through really strongly.’” Many fans are happy to see companions being given the chance to date each other, a mechanic carrying over from the previous game, Dragon Age: Inquisition. One user says that it was one of their “favorite parts” of that game. The expanded dating options are an exciting evolution for the romance system in Dragon Age and one that will offer players the ability to create their own stories. It is certainly stoking player hype as the community eagerly awaits Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s release in the Fall of 2024.

Don’t cheat on Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 7 or you’ll regret it DexertoAstarion, the beloved vampire spawn in Baldur’s Gate 3, has new reactions from Patch 7 to players who decide to cheat on him, and he certainly won’t be happy about it. Larian Studios’ Patch 7 for its D&D RPG brought along many fresh features, such as new evil endings, camp interactions, and even official mod support. Now that this latest update is in players’ hands, everyone is talking about new findings that Larian Studios kept close to its chest until release. One such change has Astarion react viscerally to players who dare to cheat on him. One fan’s Reddit post outlined how Astarion hates cheaters in Patch 7 and linked to a video where spawn Astarion reacted harshly to a player cheating on him with Mizora, Wyll’s devilish patron. After a fun night with Mizora, the Tav in the video said they regretted every moment right before Astarion walked in on them. While Astarion could have acted angry, he instead sounded deeply disappointed, which stung even more. Although Tav explained their regrets and desired to stay with Astarion, the vampire spawn had more hurtful words to say. “I really thought there was more to you. That you were better than other people. More fool me, I suppose,” he said with disdain. He continued to wonder how he could even trust his lover anymore. One Persuasion check has the chance to change the relationship’s fate. If the player succeeds, it will push Astarion towards mending the relationship instead of abandoning it. But if the player fails the Persuasion, Astarion lays into Tav even more. “It was selfish. It was you not thinking about anyone but yourself. And that’s a feeling I know too well.” Ouch! The replies to the Reddit post sharing this new dialogue loved the vulnerability that spawn Astarion showed. Still, some fans were sad about how easy it was to sway Astarion’s opinion. “Honestly, it’s kinda sad how incredibly easy it is to persuade him to forgive this shit. You don’t even need to pass any checks, just choose ‘I’m sorry’,” a fan noted, pointing out how players don’t even need to use that Persuasion check to convince him to stay. On the flip side, many players have wanted to break up with Astarion over a terrible Dark Urge pet name.

Does Baldur’s Gate 3 have a New Game Plus mode? Larian StudiosNew Game Plus allows you to restart a playthrough with all your previous gear and spells but can you do this in Baldur’s Gate 3? One Baldur’s Gate 3 playthrough can take you hundreds of hours to complete, with most of those hours being taken up looting, exploring, and leveling up to get the best spells, weapons, armor, and so much more. Naturally, most of those high-level items are found in Act Three, meaning you get a limited amount of time to use them. So you might wonder if there’s a New Game Plus mode, to explore the game with full power from the offset. Here’s everything we know about whether Baldur’s Gate 3 has a New Game Plus mode. Does Baldur’s Gate 3 have New Game Plus? No, as of writing Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t have a New Game Plus mode, meaning you won’t be able to jump back into a new playthrough with all your current spells, armor, or weapons. However, that’s not to say the mode won’t eventually come to the game. While nothing’s been announced yet, Honour Mode was added after the game was fully released and has been a huge hit among the community, so with enough conversation and requests, it could eventually be added. If it is revealed to be coming to Baldur’s Gate 3, we’ll be updating this article, so be sure to check back soon for more information. Now that you know Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t have a New Game Plus mode, you can check out the best classes tier list to find out which is the best class and get an upper hand in the game from the get-go. You can also take a look at the fastest ways to get XP and level up.

Disturbing Baldur’s Gate 3 cutscene mixup leaves player shocked Larian StudiosAfter looting a certain NPC in the game, one Baldur’s Gate 3 player who’s new to the game was surprised to be met with this disturbing scene. Plenty of wild stories have been going on in Baldur’s Gate 3 over time. Like streamers getting caught off guard after running into awkward encounters or the infamous bear scene – the list goes on. Veteran players know this all too well. But it’s definitely a different story for a new player, having no idea that looting a certain NPC character would lead to an explicit cutscene. In a Reddit thread, they explained that it all started from a Wyll encounter. They mentioned: “For one reason or another, we aggroed him, and he attacked our party.” As the player didn’t want to kill him, they ended up knocking him out with a “non-lethal” blow. “Now, this being my first playthrough, I naturally looted his body – gold, weapons, clothes, and all… not knowing he was a potential future party member.” Nothing would’ve prepared the player for what they’d see next. As it turned out, looting Wyll’s body led the player to witness a certain cutscene of Wyll while the character was completely naked. “I’m currently in tears as I am typing this out,” they added. “What a legend.” While something like this isn’t new in the game, other players in the comments shared similar stories, and some of them even responded with jokes, poking fun at what the OP went through. “This happened to me on my last playthrough,” commented one user. They explained that their party member chose to loot Minthara after knocking her out, something they had warned against. And lo and behold, because of that, the trial scene, which was supposed to be a “serious” one, ended up being the opposite. They mentioned, “I was WHEEZING because of how funny it was.” “‘The Blade of Frontiers, at your service’ suddenly got a whole new meaning,” joked a different player, referring to the name of Wyll’s quest. Meanwhile, another user thanked the OP for sharing this, claiming it’s their “next playthrough idea.” Things like this can happen in Baldur’s Gate 3, but in case you’re wondering, there’s a way to turn them off.

Devastating Baldur’s Gate 3 bug makes essential allies incompetent in Act 2 Larian StudiosOne player has discovered the reason why Jaheira’s Harpers in Baldur’s Gate 3 are so weak, making you have to do the heavy lifting during fights. The Harpers in Baldur’s Gate 3 are one of the allies that’ll lend you a hand during various encounters in the Shadow Cursed Lands. However, despite their good intentions, sometimes NPCs just don’t always make good decisions. Whether charging in alone or getting beaten up from opportunity attacks, sometimes these things are just bound to happen because they’re out of your control. At best, consider yourself lucky if they don’t accidentally aggro themselves after walking straight ahead to your spell. And if you think the help you’ve been getting from the Harpers has felt underwhelming throughout Act 2, it turns out there’s a reason for that. As shared in a Reddit thread, user NCBlizzard has unveiled how the Harpers have actually been bugged since release. According to the player, the Harpers have an issue where they’re unable to use their extra attack. “This is the case because Larian has given almost every single Harper and Fist in Act 2 an invisible tag that can only be seen in the code called EXTRA_ATTACK_BLOCKED,” they explained. For certain classes in Baldur’s Gate 3, like Fighters and Rangers, this is a big issue as they rely on and benefit from extra actions. The user also included minor bugs that they’ve found, such as how one Harper has the equipment and spell of a ranger and is “utterly incapable of using any magic” despite being a human wizard. With many of the Harpers relying on extra attack during combat in addition to these minor bugs, it’s no wonder that their “performance” suffers from the impact. That said, somehow the backup or failsafe Harpers and the ones in Act 3 aren’t labeled with EXTRA_ATTACK_BLOCKED, allowing them to use extra attacks. The inconsistency in these makes it seem that it could be an unintentional bug. With Patch 7 coming in September with a massive update of new evil endings, mod support, and bug fixes, players will have to rely on their party for the most part, at least for now.

“Devastating” Baldur’s Gate 3 bug is ruining Honor mode runs Larian StudiosAnother Baldur’s Gate 3 Honor Mode run has come to an unceremonious end due to a surprisingly long-lived bug. Honor Mode is Baldur’s Gate 3’s penultimate challenge. The unforgiving Gauntlet is a permadeath mode that significantly ratchets up combat difficulty and the slightest slip-up will result in a TPK that hurls you back to the start of the game. Even the hardiest players are not immune to run-ending complications whether that’s via the revamped combat or more extenuating circumstances. Scratch is notorious for causing unexpected failures thanks to his love of fetch and his hatred of paintings. As frustrating as these deaths can be, it’s even worse when a bug results at the end of a run because it’s entirely out of your control. One Baldur’s Gate 3 player recently lost 17 hours worth of Honor Mode progress due to a well-known bug that has slipped through numerous patches. The bug in question is rather infamous and it stops player characters and party members from binding to moving platforms in the game. This particular platform in the Gauntlet of Shar is a well-known culprit and some players avoid the segment altogether in Honor Mode runs for this exact reason. “I knew what this was going to be before I even opened it,” one seasoned Baldur’s Gate 3 player said regarding the post. “I just knew it was going to be that forsaken lift again. So many Honor Mode runs have been ended by it,” another replied. “This bug is devastating, I’m so sorry you TPK’d from it,” one user commiserated with the author. Others vented their frustration at the presence of this particular bug after it recurred yet again. “One stupid preventable death from a bug that should have been fixed ages ago and it’s over,” one player complained. “How the f**k is this still not fixed? This bug is like 4-5 months old already,” another added. Fortunately, Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 7 launches in September and we could see a fix for this bug when it drops.

D&D’s Project Sigil will allow fans to play as beloved Baldur’s Gate 3 characters Wizards of the CoastTwo beloved Baldur’s Gate 3 characters will be available to play for free in an upcoming official VTT for Dungeons & Dragons called Project Sigil. Wizards of the Coast announced at Gen Con 2024 that its free-to-play virtual tabletop program will include fan-favorite IPs like Baldur’s Gate 3, specifically characters such as Astarion and Karlach. Project Sigil will be a 3D VTT sandbox with detailed miniatures and intricate environments that players can mess around with. This app will also include elements such as homebrew content, free tools, as well as purchaseable items. While planning to release for free, Project Sigil will also provide premium features available only for players with D&D Beyond subscriptions. Otherwise, the Baldur’s Gate 3 characters will be free for all fans. This thread on X by Mike Balles demonstrated how the characters Karlach and Astarion will look and act in Project Sigil. Their models in the fourth image appeared nearly as detailed as their Baldur’s Gate 3 counterparts. While WotC did not showcase or confirm any other Baldur’s Gate 3 characters, it wouldn’t be surprising if other familiar faces were added – Especially popular options like Gale or Halsin. This crossover isn’t the only way the game has shaped the D&D landscape, with many elements from BG3 crossing into the tabletop universe. Just recently this Larian Studios’ mega-hit changed how D&D spell works. According to what the audience has seen and heard about Project Sigil, the number of tools Dungeon Masters will have access to should allow for deep creativity for both newcomers and veterans. These new options, combined with the addition of popular playable characters from Baldur’s Gate 3, have left fans excited to start playing. Project Sigil will add to the rapidly growing ways to play tabletop from anywhere at any time. These accessibility options and the expanded DM tools make adventures in games like Dungeons & Dragons that much more exciting for fans. Fans with a D&D Beyond account can sign up now for the Project Sigil closed beta arriving this Fall.

D&D’s most iconic hero would have been a perfect fit for Baldur’s Gate 3’s evil route Larian Studios/Wizards of the CoastBaldur’s Gate 3 is arguably the new face of Dungeons & Dragons, but what about the most well-known character associated with the tabletop game? D&D’s biggest hero is a notable absentee from Tav’s adventures, and it’s a massive missed opportunity. Baldur’s Gate 3 features cameos from some of the biggest D&D characters, like Elminster and Volo. These heroes have appeared in tons of books, both narrative-focused epics and offering their insights in Forgotten Realms lore. However, a certain drow is nowhere to be seen in Baldur’s Gate 3, which is shocking to longtime fans of the franchise, considering how often he has appeared in previous D&D video games. Drizzt Do’Urden is D&D’s biggest character by a wide margin While the true protagonists of D&D are the player characters, there’s one fictional hero who can be said to be the face of the franchise: Drizzt Do’Urden. Created by R.A. Salvatore, Drizzt’s story has been told across many D&D novels. The hero is a drow Ranger who fled the Underdark to live on the surface world, where his kind is not welcome in most cities, thanks to a long and bloody history. Drow are feared across the Forgotten Realms due to their devotion to Lolth, an evil goddess that manipulates them into performing terrible deeds. Unsurprisingly, Drizzt had a hard time making friends on the surface, but his bravery and heroism eventually made him one of the most famous heroes in the Forgotten Realms. Indeed, his popularity (both in-game and in the real world) helped form a shift in attitude towards drow, which is why they aren’t attacked on sight in Baldur’s Gate 3. The D&D video games love including the drow Ranger As a melee-focused character, Drizzt has been a popular choice for video games, both as a playable hero and as an NPC. His appearances include Menzoberranzan, Demon Stone, Neverwinter, Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, and a starring role in Dark Alliance. Notably, Drizzt appeared in the first two Baldur’s Gate games. You encounter him alone in the first game and alongside his friends, the Companions of the Hall, in the sequel. In both games, you can either fight alongside Drizzt or try to kill him and steal his gear. (Good luck with that second option. Drizzt is one of the most skilled warriors in the Forgotten Realms, and even your 6v1 advantage won’t save you from being sliced to pieces by his scimitars.) Drizzt is nowhere to be seen in Baldur’s Gate 3 It’s astonishing, then, that Drizzt doesn’t even have a cameo in Baldur’s Gate 3. He’s appeared in so many games, yet he’s not in the biggest D&D title ever. (Technically, the cast of Baldur’s Gate 3 met Drizzt in an episode of High Rollers, where Astarion got to fanboy over the famous Ranger, but this didn’t happen in the game — although, a certain reference in the new epilogue may make these events canon.) In a game where we’re forced to suffer through Volo’s bad poetry and Elminster trying to pull a Gandalf on Gale, we don’t get a simple glimpse of Drizzt. Annoyingly, you can find lots of small references to him throughout the overworld, but the drow himself never bothers to show up in person. It’s a shame that Drizzt isn’t part of the game, as there’s a perfect role for him in the story. He would make an ideal post-game boss for the Dark Urge Considering he’s one of the mightiest heroes in the Forgotten Realms, you wouldn’t have much of a reason to fight him as a good character outside of some special circumstance where he was being mind-controlled or you were facing a simulacrum created by magic. Not all Baldur’s Gate 3 characters are heroes, however. There are some who are as evil as any monster that stalks the Forgotten Realms. Those who choose to play as the Dark Urge Origin character have the option to commit some utterly horrendous acts, leading to a conclusion where you wrest control of the Netherbrain. But what if someone tried to stop you before you could tap into the power of your birthright? Drizzt and the Companions of the Hall (Bruenor Battlehammer, Catti-brie, Guenhwyvar, Regis, and Wulfgar) would make for incredible optional bosses for evil runs. Heroic characters aren’t likely to run afoul of Drizzt, but a villain can absolutely expect to meet the business end of his blades. Baldur’s Gate 3 already has powerful optional bosses for good routes, such as Ansur, the undead dragon, and Raphael the devil, so it’s only fitting that villains have their challenging foe awaiting them at the end of the story. An appearance by Drizzt and his allies would also give players another chance to face the foe that D&D fans love and hate the most: another adventuring party. These guys always have the best gear, but they might be the most challenging enemies in the tabletop game, as they can match the players in action economy, using their own tricks against them. He could even work as an ally against the end boss Using Drizzt just so your Dark Urge can kill him would mean that only a small percentage of the player base would see him. After all, Larian Studios’ 1st-year anniversary stats for Baldur’s Gate 3 revealed that only 15% of custom origin players used the Dark Urge. This doesn’t mean that Drizzt would have to appear exclusively in the evil route, as there’s a perfect place for him, with the “Gathering Your Allies” quest. At the end of Baldur’s Gate 3, the allies you’ve made throughout the game can be called in on in the final battle. This would have been the perfect place to slot Drizzt in for the good players: give him a short questline in the city of Baldur’s Gate 3 and have him fight alongside you at the end. That way, your character can fight alongside D&D’s greatest hero without him overshadowing you. (Although, if he happens to die, then he’s not going to need those magical scimitars anymore. You’ll give them a good home.)

D&D Sorcerer class made stronger by Baldur’s Gate 3 change Wizards of the CoastThe Sorcerer class is getting a much-needed change in the upcoming 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook, one that was already implemented in Baldur’s Gate 3. While Wizards learn magic and Warlocks borrow it, Sorcerers ARE magic. They possess a natural affinity for the arcane arts, and as such, have powers that let them utilize raw magical energy. In the 2014 Player’s Handbook, Sorcerers received the Font of Magic power at level 2, which grants Sorcery Points that can be used to add temporary spell slots, and Metamagic at level 3, which lets them spend Sorcery Points to change how their spells work. Fans of the Sorcerer class disliked how Metamagic was received a level after you got Sorcery Points. The two mechanics are tied closely together, yet you had to wait before making the most of them. Baldur’s Gate 3 rectified this by giving you some Metamagic options at level 2 and more at level 3. A new video on the official Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel has announced some of the changes that are coming to the Sorcerer class in the 2024 Player’s Handbook. Lead Rules Designer Jeremy Crawford confirmed that Sorcerers will now get Font of Magic and Metamagic at level 2. “When you get to second level, you get Font of Magic and Metamagic at that same level now,” Crawford confirmed. Not only do Sorcerers receive Metamagic at level 2, but all of the Metamagic options have been tweaked, with some additional choices brought over from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything. The Sorcerer received other changes, such as the new Innate Sorcery feature, which is equivalent to the Barbarian’s Rage ability, gaining Advantage on spells with attack rolls and increasing their saving throw DC. The Sorcerer subclasses have also been improved, with the Draconic Sorcerer gaining the ability to summon dragons with spells and the Wild Magic Sorcerer having a completely reworked Wild Magic Surge table. It makes sense for the Sorcerer to combine abilities at level 2, which was why Baldur’s Gate 3 did it in the first place. Not only does it give them access to their best feature earlier, but it also gives them a much better example of what Sorcery Points can accomplish. It’s just another example of how D&D is improving itself by using ideas from Baldur’s Gate 3.

D&D players blame Baldur’s Gate 3 for creating new “Matt Mercer Effect” Larian StudiosDungeons & Dragons 5e players are frustrated with Baldur’s Gate 3’s influence over the game, comparing it to the “Matt Mercer Effect” created by Critical Role. The D&D 5e era has been the most successful in the company’s history, thanks in no small part to the effect of streaming shows like Critical Role, which gave millions of people a gateway to game, showing how amazing tabletop RPGs can be. The effect of Critical Role on the fanbase led to the creation of the “Matt Mercer Effect,” named after the main Dungeon Master on the show and the chief creative officer of its production company. The Matt Mercer Effect refers to players who come into the hobby expecting the same standards from real-life DMs and players that they see from professionals in streaming shows. This usually leads to disappointment, as each D&D game is unique, and few people can take up the hobby full-time. Baldur’s Gate 3 is D&D 5e’s new Matt Mercer Effect A user on the DnD Reddit has explained their love/hate relationship with Baldur’s Gate 3, as players copy its characters and expect the rules of the tabletop RPG to match the video game. Other users quickly pointed out the similarities to Critical Role’s effect on the game. “Oh god, are we going to ‘Mercer effect’ BG3 now?” one user wrote, while another said, “Friendship now ended with Matt Mercer Effect, now Baldur’s Gate 3 Effect is best friend. People brought to the hobby by a thing are going to lean more heavily on their knowledge of said thing; it’s just how it goes.” “But in BG3 it works like this!” one user said, “Instant headache. I love the game but using it’s mechanics to rules lawyer or just try and squeeze more out of your spells is straight up disruptive. Luckily I haven’t seen anyone copy one of the main characters yet, but then again I don’t play with highschoolers.” “Oh god have we finally shut up about Matt Mercer and moved on to griping about BG3?” another user complained, “A lot of us have read this same post with different names across different eras for years now.” The comparisons between Baldur’s Gate 3 and Critical Role’s effect on the game are made even more amusing because Matt Mercer plays Minsc, probably the most iconic character from the first two Baldur’s Gate titles, who returns for the third game as a party member. The fact that Baldur’s Gate 3 is attracting people to D&D 5e is no bad thing, and while there are going to be some teething problems as they adjust to the different rules, it’s still the same game at heart, and their enthusiasm shouldn’t be discouraged, regardless of how they made their way to the table.

D&D needs to capitalize on Baldur’s Gate 3’s success in 2024 Wizards of the Coast/Larian StudiosA revised version of Dungeons & Dragons 5E is set to launch in 2024, and it can use Baldur’s Gate 3’s success to propel it to even greater heights. 2023 was an odd year for D&D 5E, as the new books were notably lacking in player-facing content, likely because new versions of the core rulebooks are coming out in 2024. It will be easier for the 2024 books to be backward compatible if the 2023 library is as light on rules as possible. Meanwhile, D&D has been exploding in other mediums. On the screen, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves might have underperformed at the box office, but it found a huge audience on streaming platforms, with a potential sequel on the way. The real D&D success story of 2023 was Baldur’s Gate 3, the biggest game of the year, earning an overwhelmingly positive critical and commercial response and sweeping awards worldwide. Baldur’s Gate 3 set a new standard for video game RPGs, with a growing fanbase eagerly awaiting more content. D&D 5E’s 2024 update should lean into Baldur’s Gate 3 content Baldur’s Gate 3 has introduced a lot of people to the D&D 5E ruleset, as well as the Forgotten Realms. The game is especially good at updating fans of the original Baldur’s Gate titles, both in terms of the new rules and showing them how much the setting has changed over the past century. An entire Baldur’s Gate 3 fanbase is primed to move on to the tabletop version of D&D, and what better time to do it than with the release of fresh versions of the core rulebooks? It’s not enough to just put the books out there; a concerted effort needs to be made to tie them together. Fans worldwide have fallen in love with the cast of Baldur’s Gate 3, both its heroes and villains, and they should be given a big role in the new iteration of D&D. How D&D 5E 2024 can integrate Baldur’s Gate 3 content The new D&D 5E books could utilize Baldur’s Gate 3 in a few ways, but the most obvious is introducing the gameplay changes into the new ruleset. Dungeon Masters have complained about players wanting to use Baldur’s Gate 3 tricks, so why not make them canon? These changes include turning Shove into a Bonus Action, scrapping the Cantrip Bonus Action spell-casting rule, sweeping changes to the Ranger class, and offering a bevy of non-magical items with AoE effects, to name but a few. Wizards of the Coast has been releasing playtest documents for the new version of D&D 5E, so there’s plenty of time to test out these changes with the tabletop game. They could be introduced as alternate rules for more combat-heavy campaigns if nothing else. The Baldur’s Gate 3 characters could also be featured in the Character Creation section of the book as examples of how to build heroes, much like how the Drizzt Do’Urden characters fill that role in the current Player’s Handbook. How D&D 5E could integrate Baldur’s Gate 3 into the lore There’s also an opportunity to tie the events of Baldur’s Gate 3 into the lore of the Forgotten Realms. This must be done loosely, as Baldur’s Gate 3 has multiple endings, and there’s a chance the story could be continued in DLC, but there are ways to go about it. Some of Baldur’s Gate 2 events became canon, such as Abdel Adrian and Sarevok surviving the Bhaalspawn Saga. The same could happen with Baldur’s Gate 3. The possible outcomes could include Karlach leading a rebellion against Zariel in Avernus, Gale ascending to godhood, and Mizora becoming a prominent fiend, to name but a few. These are potential outcomes in the game but could become official parts of D&D lore. While they’re at it, make Scratch the Dog canon, much like how Boo became a beloved animal hero in D&D lore. Tying Baldur’s Gate 3 into future D&D 5E content Outside of the three core rulebooks, there is also a chance to use Baldur’s Gate 3 to promote the new edition. The new version of D&D 5E will likely have its own Starter Set, and what better way than one that ties into Baldur’s Gate 3, either allowing the players to use the cast as pre-generated heroes or being set during the events of the game, such as the party escaping the Nautiloid. D&D 5E has been releasing books centered around characters from the lore, such as Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything and Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons. These kinds of books would be a great fit for using a Baldur’s Gate 3 hero as a perspective character, such as Astarion for an undead-themed book. If nothing else, the characters from the game should appear in any major campaigns planned for release in 2024. Wizards of the Coast hasn’t revealed its full 2024 line-up, but if there are any Forgotten Realms adventures, then tying them into Baldur’s Gate 3 should be easy. Baldur’s Gate 3 has been a smash hit in 2023, giving Wizards of the Coast some time to utilize its success for the 2024 D&D 5E update. The characters in the game left an impression on people, and fans would be excited to encounter them again in stories of their own creation.

D&D Dungeon Masters list their biggest issues with Baldur’s Gate 3 players Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has become a fantastic entry point to Dungeons & Dragons and is growing the hobby. There are some drawbacks for Dungeon Masters though and they’ve listed some misconceptions of newcomers at the tabletop. Baldur’s Gate 3 has brought many new players to the roleplaying game on which it’s based but it has caused some confusion. We can’t help but feel partly to blame given that we did say the game is the perfect excuse to give D&D a try. Of course, given the game’s meteoric rise in popularity and the obvious crossover in fandom, it was sure to have an impact on D&D. Even veterans of the classic roleplaying game have confessed that Baldur’s Gate 3 has changed the way they play. Knowing the written rules of D&D helps convert certain Baldur’s Gate 3 tricks to the tabletop but new players have developed some unrealistic expectations. Dungeon Masters on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Subreddit have listed some of the things they’ve had to tell recent D&D converts coming from the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 offers players a lot of freedom in how they approach situations in and out of combat, and while it’s inspired by D&D, it’s not a one-to-one recreation. u/bughunter_ kicked the conversation off with a list of “things DMs now have to tell their new players after Baldur’s Gate 3”. “No, you cannot throw a healing potion at your downed party member,” they put forward as an example. “No, you cannot send one character back to the shopkeeper and transfer the entire dragon horde to his inventory.” The initial list inspired plenty of other players and DMs to relay their own experiences in which Baldur’s Gate 3 attempted to bleed onto the tabletop. “No, you can’t save scum that dice roll,” one user quipped, though with Advantage, you can do something close. Some of the game’s more famous moments would undoubtedly make for hilarious in a D&D session. The most obvious was there for the taking. “No Kevin, you can’t shag a bear,” commented one user, who we hope wasn’t speaking from experience but hey, it’s probably been asked somewhere. Some Dungeon Masters did point out that there aren’t really hard and fast laws to D&D. As Captain Barbosa would say, they’re “more what you’d call ‘guidelines’ than actual rules”. “All of these can easily be ‘yes you can’. You’re a DM. You can do whatever you want if the players enjoy it,” one seasoned game master explained. “I don’t really care about the rules as long as players are laughing and having a good time. I let a lot of things slide.”

D&D Beyond’s 2023 review confirms who the most popular Baldur’s Gate 3 character is Larian StudiosD&D Beyond’s 2023 Unrolled reveals various stats from last year, one of which seems to confirm who the most popular Baldur’s Gate 3 character is. We’re halfway through January 2024, but Dungeons & Dragons is preparing for its big year by taking a last look back. D&D Beyond’s 2023 Unrolled goes over various stats from last year, from the most popular character races and classes to how many times players rolled dice on the mobile app. Perhaps most interesting, though, is that D&D Beyond confirms Gale is the most popular of Baldur’s Gate 3‘s major characters among its users, something that’s consistent with developer Larian Studios’ player data. Gale tops D&D Beyond’s list of Baldur’s Gate 3 characters Around when Baldur’s Gate 3 launched, D&D Beyond released character sheets for the Origin characters – sans the Dark Urge for obvious reasons. According to 2023 Unrolled, Gale was the most popular of the six. D&D Beyond attributes this to Gale’s “roguish charm, capricious arcane power, and, of course, those luscious brown locks,” plus his “blighted-by-forbidden-magic vibe.” This isn’t the first time Gale has won a similar popularity contest. Larian’s own data has twice now confirmed that Gale is the most frequently chosen Origin character – once a week after launch and again in December 2023. It may surprise some Baldur’s Gate 3 players who expected to see fan favorites like Shadowheart or Astarion top the list, but Gale does have some things going for him. 2023 Unrolled confirms Human is the most popular D&D race by a decent margin, and Wizard is the fourth most popular class. It also helps that some have argued Gale is the true protagonist of Baldur’s Gate 3. As for this year, 2024 is set to be huge for Dungeons & Dragons. Not only does this year mark the game’s 50th anniversary, but we’re also getting the long-awaited rules revision that’s been in the playtesting phase for about a year and a half now.

D&D 5E players demand update to Baldur’s Gate 3’s worst spell Wizards of the CoastWizards of the Coast has discussed some of the changes made to existing spells in the upcoming Player’s Handbook, but one terrible Cantrip from Baldur’s Gate 3 has been noticeably absent from the discussion. Not everyone who booted up Baldur’s Gate 3 was a fan of D&D or familiar with the new rules, especially considering the twenty-year gap between the game and its predecessor. As such, they had to pick up the rules quickly, considering how combat-focused the game is. One Cantrip with a cool name that players were disappointed by was True Strike, a spell that’s supposed to help you hit enemies. However, it is too expensive in terms of Actions and has too short a duration to be useful. The D&D 5E rules are set to be upgraded in the upcoming revised rulebooks, with the new Player’s Handbook set to launch on September 17. A new video on the official Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel has discussed how some of the spells will be changed, such as summoning magic, which now has the stat blocks for monsters printed in the book. Unfortunately, one spell that was notable by its absence was True Strike, prompting fans to take to the comment section and ask for updates about the underwhelming Cantrip. “I only care about what happens with True Strike,” one user wrote, while another said, “They better have buffed True Strike. I’m tired of people clowning on me for using that spell.” “True strike. They didn’t mention it, and it had better be changed,” one user lamented, while another wrote, “If they keep True Strike as it was I’m gonna flip.” An updated version of True Strike was printed in Unearthed Arcana, which lets you strike with a weapon using your spellcasting modifier. However, it’s unclear if this will appear in the Player’s Handbook, if this version has been changed, or if a different iteration of True Strike will be used. There’s still time before the new Player’s Handbook is released, so Wizards of the Coast has plenty of time to unveil a better version of True Strike, especially now that the pressure is on, with millions of Baldur’s Gate 3 players exposed to its weakness.

D&D 5E DMs are annoyed players keep comparing games to Baldur’s Gate 3 D&D 5E Dungeon Masters have revealed the worst things they hear at the table; amongst them are endless comparisons to Baldur’s Gate 3’s gameplay and story. Dungeons & Dragons can be a difficult game to play, as it usually requires the alignment of at least five schedules to pull off. This is why Baldur’s Gate 3 is so attractive to D&D 5E fans, as it offers a true single-player tabletop RPG experience. Once players have finished Baldur’s Gate 3, they might be tempted to try D&D 5E. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fantastic commercial for D&D 5E in this regard, as it opens the door for players who are already hooked to tell new stories in the same setting. The problem is that Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t a direct adaptation of D&D 5E rules. This has led to confusion amongst players who started out playing Baldur’s Gate 3 and then jumped to the tabletop game and its different take on combat. D&D 5E DMs reveal their most hated things players say at the table, including Baldur’s Gate 3 comparisons A thread on the DnD Reddit page asks DMs what words they hate to hear in campaigns. The usual suspects crop up, from rules lawyering to being inconsiderate to other people, but Baldur’s Gate 3 is also making its presence known, as players keep bringing it up. “One of my players said he started to understand DnD better due to BG3,” one user writes “I told him that’s great but just remember not everything transfers from one to the other.” “Yes. The bane of my existence most recently is my players saying, ‘It works in BG3′” another user writes, “To which I usually say, “Cool, this ain’t BG3.” Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t the only bad thing DMs keep hearing, “I have dark vision” whenever the DM describes a dark place is a common saying at tables, as is “seduce,” unfortunately. “It’s what my character would do!” is likely to make many DMs run for the hills, depending on what flavor of murderhobo the player is currently running. The fact that Baldur’s Gate 3 is introducing players to D&D 5E is a good thing. There is a big difference between what works in a video game and how the same thing functions in a tabletop RPG, which is something that players (and their DMs) have to learn the hard way.

Dazzling Baldur’s Gate 3 bug makes two Shadowhearts appear larian studiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player somehow ended up with two Shadowhearts in their party, which amused the community. With multiple awards snatched and a massive player count even over a year since release, Baldur’s Gate 3 truly has set the bar very high. Though while that’s the case, the game is not without a fair share of hiccups, often due to how massive it is. Players have discovered various bugs in the game, some of which can be outright game-breaking, while others are simply hilarious. Adding to the list of quirks, this time, one user has managed to have two Shadowhearts appear in their game. Some may consider this a plus. In a Reddit thread, the player shared an in-game screenshot, which takes place in Grymforge. Somehow, instead of displaying their whole party properly, the cutscene ended up showing two Shadowhearts alongside Gale and Lae’zel. Granted, the user didn’t elaborate further on what they did for this to happen or if they had used any mods. Nonetheless, this quickly caught the community’s attention, with players poking fun at the situation. As far as reaction goes, a portion of the players in the comments claimed that the user is living the “dream.” One of them said: “OP has the dream playthrough.” One user wasn’t so surprised, given that Shadowheart is a trickery cleric. “That’s clearly her invoke duplicity channel divinity!” they mentioned. “Shadowheart clone no jutsu,” one chimed in. Meanwhile, one user claimed: “One is a tempest cleric and the other one is a War cleric, those Shadowhearts will be stomping everything..” Seeing this phenomenon, naturally, some players were reminded of Orin and commented that it was just one of her usual “shenanigans.” Aside from Shadowheart, others in the comments claimed they’ve also experienced this bug in Grymforge and Duergar camp with other companions. With Patch 7 just around the corner, however, players can expect more bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements to arrive in the game.

Datamining discovers doomed Baldur’s Gate 3 NPC was planned to be companion Larian StudiosEvidence found in the game’s files suggests that a beloved Baldur’s Gate 3 NPC could have been a party member. The party roster in Baldur’s Gate 3 underwent a few changes in development, with people like Ketheric being planned as a companion despite him being a major villain. It turns out that one of the most popular NPCs in the game, Alfira, may once have been planned as a playable character. Technically, Alfira does join in a Dark Urge run, but only so the player character can brutally murder her in the camp, preventing her from going on any adventures. The evidence was uncovered in a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit that shows Alfira has approval ratings for certain conversations, which are usually reserved for party members. This was found via a mod that reveals all approval rating results in dialogue. Alfira as a party member makes a lot of sense, as Baldur’s Gate 3 lacks any Bard party members. She also has a lot more backstory than other NPCs in the game, along with an interesting character design, making her a perfect fit as a companion. Unfortunately, it seems that any plans to make Alfira playable were squashed early on. Much like the other cut Baldur’s Gate 3 concepts fans have discovered, it seems that Alfira’s role was diminished to make room for other things. Hopefully, the day will come when modders manage to turn Alfira into a full companion, one who can fight alongside Tav like the rest of the group, or who can survive her terrible fate at the hands of the Dark Urge, taking on a whole new role in that storyline.

Critical Role’s Matt Mercer impresses Baldur’s Gate 3 director with crate strategy Larian Studios, Dimension 20During a Baldur’s Gate 3 launch day stream, iconic voice actor and Critical Role Dungeon Master Matt Mercer found a creative way to enter a castle using dozens of crates and a rare item. Just like the TTRPG system its based on, Baldur’s Gate 3 allows for infinite creativity to overcome its challenges. Critical Role‘s Matt Mercer, who also voices returning character Minsc, demonstrated this in a livestream with the game’s director, Swen Vincke. Rather than trying to fight, charm or stealth his way into Baldur’s Gate’s Counting House as most players would, Mercer found a way to use items and the environment to his advantage in a strategy Vincke called “very smart.” Matt Mercer brings D&D creativity to Baldur’s Gate 3 In a clip that has been viewed over 5 million times, Mercer is shown stacking dozens of crates on top of each other, then using the Jump action to make it to the top. Once close enough to land a ranged attack, he shoots an Arrow of Transposition at his target location, which teleports his character over the castle’s ramparts. Matt Mercer, a prolific voice actor best known for serving as Critical Role’s Dungeon Master is clearly used to the creativity allowed by tabletop RPGs. For nearly a decade now, fans have seen Mercer run over a thousand hours of D&D, immersing his players and the audience in the world of Exandria. It’s no wonder he would bring that same level of innovation to this game. What’s perhaps more impressive is the fact that Baldur’s Gate 3 makes it possible to conceive and pull off such unconventional strategies. This brief clip shows just how well developer Larian Studios has translated the D&D experience to the digital space. While plenty of other games have tried to replicate the level of freedom TTRPGs allow, Baldur’s Gate 3 lets players tackle quests and exploration any way they want. The possibilities seem to be only limited to the player’s imagination. Of course, Larian is no stranger to creating games that encourage players to get creative. Divinity: Original Sin 2 allows for a strategy fans have dubbed “Barrelmancy” that allows players to easily take down foes using explosive barrels and a fire arrow – a trick Baldur’s Gate 3 players can also use.

Critical Role announces “sick day” livestream featuring Baldur’s Gate 3 Critical Role, Baldur’s Gate 3Critical Role has announced that, due to illness among the cast, this week’s episode will be replaced by a Baldur’s Gate 3 livestream. Critical Role is taking a short rest from Bells Hells’ regular adventure. Announced as part of its weekly programming schedule, the main show will be taking the week off due to illnesses among the cast. In lieu of Campaign 3 Episode 83, some of the cast will be taking part in what Critical Role is calling its “Emergency Sick Day Plan: a Baldur’s Gate 3 livestream with cast members and guest Robbie Daymond. Critical Role cast members to recreate Bells Hells characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 The livestream, which will take place in the main show’s usual Thursday night timeslot, will feature Daymond along with regular cast members Travis Willingham, Taliesin Jaffe, and Sam Riegel “as they gather around in their comfiest clothes to make their Bells Hells characters using the Baldur’s Gate 3 character builder.” Daymond has made several appearances on Critical Role, playing genasi bard Dorian Storm in Exandria Unlimited, Exandria Unlimited: Kymal, and the first 14 episodes of Campaign 3. He also starred in the first chapter of Candela Obscura and, most recently, a Persona 5 Tactica one-shot. While the announcement does not say whether the cast will be playing Baldur’s Gate 3 as their characters, we can at least expect them to recreate members of Bells Hells – specifically Daymond’s Dorian Storm, Willingham’s Chetney Pock O’Pea, Jaffe’s Ashton Greymoore, and Riegel’s Fresh Cut Grass – in the character creators. Considering three of the four characters are races not included in Baldur’s Gate 3, the cast will likely have to get creative, especially in depicting the Aeormaton FCG. If they do end up playing, though, don’t expect them to find Dungeon Master Matt Mercer’s character Minsc, as he doesn’t appear until quite late in the game. Critical Role’s Sick Day will air on Thursday January 18th at 8pm PT on Twitch and YouTube, with the VOD releasing on YouTube the following Monday. Campaign 3 Episode 83 is expected to air on Thursday February 1, with the Candela Obscura Chapter 3 finale set for Thursday January 25.

Critical fail: Baldur’s Gate 3 streamer devastated after rolling multiple nat 1s in a row Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 streamer, Luality, was stunned after rolling four nat 1s in a row, which is some impressive bad luck, considering the odds on such a streak are 1-in-160,000. Every BG3 player has experienced a bad roll or two during their time with the game, but few people have luck as poor as Luality. The streamer shared a video of her attempting to unlock a safe, and rolling a critical failure not once or twice, but four times in a row. “Wait. Did I just roll a critical one three times in a row?” She asked her stream, before laying down on the floor and announcing, “I think the game is telling me to move on.” And if three wasn’t enough, Luality rolled a fourth time, and received another critical fail for her troubles. Her initial thought was that there must have been a bug, an understandable reaction — the odds of rolling four natural 1s in a row are a massive 1-in-160,000. But her fifth roll of the dice landed on 12, proving it really was just the odds that were against her. It’s a string of bad luck no doubt, but it’s also an impressive feat to randomly land such a rare set of rolls. Plenty of the stream’s viewers suggested the game’s Karmic Dice option as a way she could avoid her RNG woes. The Karmic Dice option in Baldur’s Gate 3 is turned on by default and allows players to avoid failure streaks, like the one Luality experienced, while still keeping rolls random. BG3’s Director of Publishing, Michael Douse, spoke about Karmic Dice on Twitter back in August, comparing the feature to a friendly DM at your table. There’s been mixed reactions from the community about the Karmic Dice option, with one player running the numbers and finding it can penalize those playing tankier builds. Still, if you find yourself faced with luck like Luality’s, it might be worth making sure the option’s turned on.

Carnivorous Baldur’s Gate 3 player breezes Tactician mode while dual-wielding salami Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players can’t seem to stop themselves from leaning into the game’s innate wackiness. If you need proof, look no further than the ultra-powerful ‘Salamimancer’ build. There are heaps of ways to make yourself strong in Baldur’s Gate 3. Multiclassing allows for powerful skill combos, Feats offer helpful boosts, and useful items always seem right around the corner. The easiest way to up your combat effectiveness however is to snag an enchanted weapon, and Baldur’s Gate 3 has a tonne of them. Weapons that alter dice rolls and ones that eat the rich are just some of what’s on offer. Of course, if you aren’t inclined to wield the sword of some long-fallen hero, there is another option. YouTuber cRPG Bro has created a build that dual-wields deli meats and it cuts through Tactician encounters like a hot knife through… well salami I suppose. That’s right, cRPG Bro has turned the usually humble salami, with its 1d4 bludgeoning damage, into a moderately spiced stick of death. How you ask? It turns out Baldur’s Gate 3’s salami makes a great conduit for elemental damage and on-hit effects. cRPG Bro’s build is a clever multiclass of the Fighter, Paladin, and Warlock that stacks a ridiculous amount of Divine Smite casts via the cured sausages. Additional elemental damage is applied through gear like the Caustic Band and Helldusk Gloves. Extra attacks afforded by levels in both the Fighter and Paladin classes mean that the Salamimancer, as cRPG Bro calls the build, can dish out a world of hurt. We’re talking about 13 attacks per round of combat dealing upwards of 700 damage. cRPG Bro included some footage of the build churning through Tactician mode combat encounters so its viability isn’t a concern. The only real question is, are you ready for the salami and cheese? If you do want to give the build a try, the video shared gives a complete breakdown of how to become the ultimate meat beater. To clarify, we mean somebody who bludgeons goblins to death with deli goods. If this particular Baldur’s Gate 3 build is a little too wacky for your taste, we have a bunch of guides to help you find something more to your liking. Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Warlock build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

Can you play couch co-op in Baldur’s Gate 3? Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 by Larian Studios allows for a party of up to three friends, but does it support traditional couch co-op gameplay? We’ve gathered everything you need to know. If you’re considering a venture into Baldur’s Gate 3’s Dungeons & Dragons setting, you might be debating whether to go it alone or team up with friends. Having a group of friends alongside you in the game can make things easier but if you’ve got a weaker internet connection, you might prefer to play in couch co-op. Being able to enjoy a gaming session in split-screen with your buddies in person is also a lot of fun! With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about whether or not Baldur’s Gate 3 has couch co-op. Is it possible to play couch co-op in Baldur’s Gate 3 The answer to whether you can play couch co-op or not in Baldur’s Gate 3 is Yes. However, there is a small problem that you will need to fix if you want to play split-screen. As of the current state, the only way you can play couch co-op is if you have two controllers for PC. In other words, you cannot use a mouse and keyboard for one player and a controller for the other. Both players need to have separate console controllers if they want to play couch co-op. This is definitely problematic as the game does not provide any form of information either surrounding this system. Moreover, Swin Vincke tweeted earlier about the possibility of couch co-op in the next-gen Xbox consoles. He mentioned only Series X will have the split screen co-op while Series S will feature online multiplayer. Apart from that, the developers have not provided any update either on whether it will be possible to play with one controller and a mouse and keyboard in the future. Hence, unless you have two spare controllers lying around, it is better to stick with online co-op for now. This concludes our guide for couch co-op in Baldur’s Gate 3. If you found it informative, please look into some of our other guides at Dexerto. Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Warlock build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

Can you play Baldur’s Gate 3 on Mac? Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has taken the gaming world by storm, but can you enjoy the RPG on your Mac? Let’s take a look and find out. From the moment it was released out of early access at the beginning of August, Baldur’s Gate 3 became one of the highest-rated PC games of all time. Smashing records daily and garnering a ton of positive reviews and plenty of love from fans. Now, with its release onto PS5 and announced and arrival to Xbox soon, even more gamers are getting the chance to delve into the game’s fantastic storyline, companions, and classes. However, despite being out on all those platforms, one group of gamers are wondering whether they can play Baldur’s Gate 3 on their Mac. So, here’s everything you need to know. Is Baldur’s Gate 3 available on Mac? Yes, Baldur’s Gate 3 is available to play on Mac. Mac players have been able to play Act 1 for years as part of Early Access. However, the full game was finally made available on Mac as part of Patch 3, which released on September 22, 2023. Just like with the PC release, saves made during Early Access will not be compatible with the full game. Larian recommends uninstalling the game and any mods before installing the new version to avoid issues. Larian has also updated the minimum and recommended specs for running Baldur’s Gate 3 on Mac. As it explains in its patch notes “we recommend an M1 Pro processor and FSR enabled to run the game at high or ultra settings on a Retina display.” While it took some extra time, Mac players can finally enjoy one of 2023’s best games in full, with crossplay and cross-saves between all platforms. Now that the game is available on Mac, take a look at some of our other handy Baldur’s Gate 3 guides and content: Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Warlock build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

Can you pet the dog in Baldur’s Gate 3 Larian StudiosIn Baldur’s Gate 3, players will be graced with the presence of a dog named Scratch. But does the game allow you to pet this furry friend? Let’s delve into that. The charm of pets, whether in real life or the digital realm, is undeniable. They serve as loyal companions, enhancing our adventures and experiences. This heartwarming interaction is also available in games like Final Fantasy XVI, Ghostwire Tokyo, and Diablo 4, where you can engage with virtual pets. Baldur’s Gate 3 also features a dog named Scratch, but the question is, can you pet him? In this handy hub, we’ve got the answer for you. Contents Can you pet Scratch in Baldur’s Gate 3? Yes, you can pet the dog, Scratch, in Baldur’s Gate 3. Larian Studios has implemented this feature in their RPG and according to them, players have pet the dog 400,000 times! How to pet Scratch the Dog in Baldur’s Gate 3? To pet Scratch the Dog in Baldur’s Gate 3, all you need to do is go near him and choose the “Pet him” option on the left. It’s as simple as that. You also get the option to “Leave” him but we won’t suggest you do it. Sadly, Scratch doesn’t act as a companion during missions and only stays back at the camp. However, you may use him to find hidden items every once in a while. Where can you find Scratch in Baldur’s Gate 3? You can find Scratch between Druid Grove and Blighted Village area in Baldur’s Gate 3. The exact location is near the bridge that connects the Grove and the Owlbear Cave. He’ll be roaming outside the village. You’ll find him guarding his previous owner, Gomwick’s body. You may slowly approach Scratch to pet him and make him your companion. So, there you have it — that’s everything about petting the dog in Baldur’s Gate 3. While you wait for its full release, take a look at some of our other handy Baldur’s Gate 3 guides and content: Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Warlock build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 Larian StudiosThere’s a huge variety of classes to choose from in Baldur’s Gate 3, and with multiclassing being a core part of the D&D universe, players might be wondering if they are allowed to multiclass in Larian Studios’ latest RPG. Here’s what we know. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive RPG full of customization options for players to use including choosing your race, appearance, and your classes and subclasses but some players may want to use more than one class at once. With 12 classes in total available in Baldur’s Gate 3, it would take a long time to level them all up individually so being able to use multiple classes on a single character could save you a lot of time. With that in mind, here’s what we know about multiclass options in the game. Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3? Yes, you can multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3. The developers confirmed it on a Reddit thread prior to the game’s release. On it, they assured players that the multiclass rule in the game will be very close to the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. This means that you can multiclass into any class you want as long as you have the stat requirement. In Baldur’s Gate 3, the stat requirement for switching to any other class is 13 units. So, if you are a Warlock who wants to have points as a Fighter, you will need 13 units in both Charisma and Strength. This concludes our guide on whether you can multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3. If you found it informative, please look into some of our other guides at Dexerto. Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Warlock build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

Brutal Patch 7 Durge betrayal is making Baldur’s Gate 3 players reload to apologize Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s latest Patch 7 has players reeling after a brutal betrayal, with Gale’s heartbreaking final words leaving them in shambles. This hefty update brings an official modding toolkit and a whole lot of new evil. It also devastated the player base by making the truth loud and clear: Alfira isn’t sticking around as a permanent companion. Despite all the new content, it’s mostly got players desperately clinging to the new endings, especially the ones related to Dark Urge, the evil main character with potentially uncontrollable impulses that often result in death. One of the true gut-punching evil endings of this patch is a line delivered by Gale that’s leaving players absolutely wrecked: “You made me want to live.” Gale delivers this gem while plummeting from the flying Upper City of Baldur’s Gate. But his poignant farewell is anything but romantic. He doesn’t just fall; he succumbs to a fatal stab wound inflicted by you mid-kiss. The emotional impact has been overwhelming. One player’s reaction captures the mood perfectly: “Reload and SAY YOU’RE SORRY.” Another echoed the sentiment with a heartfelt cry, “IT’S TOO EARLY IN THE MORNING FOR ME TO BALL MY EYES OUT.” One player admitted, “This line damn near ended me. I didn’t really like the Gale romance all that much, but this line, man.” The reason this line is dubbed “the hardest” by players is that Gale is basically a magic-item-gobbling disaster waiting to explode. Throughout the story, he’s all too eager to sacrifice himself for the greater good, often musing about how he deserves his tragic fate. If Gale makes it to the end, it’s because the player managed to keep him well-fed and avoided sacrificing him earlier. And then, just when he’s had his moment to shine, you cruelly betray him. It’s clear that Patch 7’s emotional depth has struck a nerve, proving just how powerful storytelling can be in gaming. It does seem like TAV is out and Dark Urge is in after Patch 7. Just a heads-up: if you’re planning to romance Astarion as Durge, get ready for some seriously cringey pet names.

Bizarre Baldur’s Gate 3 discovery proves even Owlbears aren’t immune to the daily grind Larian StudiosA bizarre discovery in Baldur’s Gate 3 has proven to players that even the cuddliest of Owlbears aren’t immune to the daily grind of the 9 to 5. Work. It’s something we all have to do. Especially if we’re trying to fuel our addiction to fantastic video games like Larian Studios CRPG Baldur’s Gate 3. None can escape the endless 9 to 5 grind, but it all makes it worthwhie when we can hop back into that glorious main menu. With huge sprawling maps, plenty of meaningful choices, and a cast of characters to befriend, players have fallen in love with the title and thus, it has skyrocketed itself to one of the biggest games released in 2023. However, even in the vastly deep world of Baldur’s Gate 3, something always has to pull us back to reality. Whether that be realizing it’s 3AM and you have work tomorrow or even in the most minute of details on the cutest creature around. Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover Owlbear can’t escape the daily grind Baldur’s Gate 3 players dreaded to find that not even the Owbear Cub was able to escape the 9 to 5 grind. Even when looking at the player, the Cub still had its eyes on an office building. “Eyes are the windows to the soul. You see Larian Studios reflected in his eyes,” a user commented in light of this hilarious discovery. Other users joked about the Owlbear’s obsessive love for all things capitalism. “Owlbear dreams of capitalism” they sarcastically stated. It’s unsure whether or not this was an intentional feature on the developer’s part, potentially giving way to a DLC with the Owlbear’s capitalistic exploits, but it sure has the Baldur’s Gate 3 player base pondering what the cuddly creature is really thinking.

Bizarre Baldur’s Gate 3 campsite fight shows why you should never steal from the gods Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community has realized they will face the consequences of their actions if they decide to rob the Stormshore Tabernacle in Act 3. Choice is one of the most important parts of an RPG, and Baldur’s Gate 3 has got plenty of choices to make. Will you destroy a camp of refugees? Will you leave a beautiful land trapped in a shadow curse? Will you romance the ludicrously attractive elf vampire? The Sword Coast is your oyster. However, just because you have the freedom to make these choices, it doesn’t mean you’re free from the consequences of those actions. Remember, this is still Faerûn. There’s an entire pantheon of neutral-evil deities keeping an eye on you, and if you do something they don’t like… Once you roll up to Act 3, annoying gods is basically a daily occurrence. By this point, you’ve killed Myrkul’s favourite deadbeat dad, and probably stolen Shar’s favourite princess. Still, there’s a way you can annoy almost every god at once, if you pay a visit to the Stormshore Tabernacle in the titular city of Baldur’s Gate. What happens if you rob the Stormshore Tabernacle? Turns out that the gods aren’t too pleased if you rob their temple. Who knew? The Stormshore Tabernacle is a temple of worship for various gods found in the Lower City, and it just so happens to be full of great loot, offered to the gods in a show of faith. If you decide to steal any of it, your party receives a hefty debuff, “Castigated by Divinity”. Cleansing it, even in the safety of camp, will spawn a bunch of enemies wherever you are, forcing you into a tricky situation. One Honor Mode player described how their party dealt with the theft, saying: “I went to Stormshore Tabernacle and naturally I looted every damn deity item from the basement. All my four party members get Castigated by Divinity condition, well no probs I’ll just remove the curse later.” “I went to camp and casted healing for all my party members without thinking, which triggered the divinity curse and whoops, eight Devas pop up in my camp.” The fight ended with Scratch dying, meaning the crime definitely wasn’t worth the sacrifice.

Bizarre Baldur’s Gate 3 bug has players stripping for more power Larian StudiosA rather bizarre bug in Baldur’s Gate 3 has players stripping their characters for even more unimaginable Arcane power. Baldur’s Gate 3 was arguably one of the biggest success stories in recent gaming history. The massive CRPG developed by Larian Studios was met with acclaim across the board, with players and critics singing its praises. The title even went on to win the Game of the Year award at 2023’s Game Awards, with plenty of players still hopping in to start a new journey to this day. The sheer amount of choices and customization players have in Baldur’s Gate 3 makes it easily one of the most replayable titles to launch in recent years. From what companions you choose, to who you help, even to what food you eat will change how the story and your character progress. One such option includes giving into the Illithid powers bestowed upon you. Doing so allows you to use powerful abilities, one of which includes a hilarious bug that only works if you strip items of clothing. Freecast is an Illithid ability that allows your next spell to be cast completely free. This means no spell slot waste, no action or bonus action taken either. Normally, Freecast needs a long rest to refresh, making the ability somewhat balanced. However, this has been bugged for some time now. As reported by PCGamer, players can equip or unequip a piece of gear in order to refresh Freecast, meaning they’re able to completely bypass the requirement for a long rest. Not only does this grant the player an immense amount of power, but it also gives some of the thirstier players a reason to drop their character’s drawers. It’s likely Larian will patch this bug out at some point, especially with how often the devs are implementing new updates. Until that time though, feel free to abuse this power as much as you need.

Bizarre Baldur’s Gate 3 bug gifts players a companion as quest reward Larian StudiosOne odd Baldur’s Gate 3 bug is granting players a particularly weird quest reward, in the form of the loveable Lae’zel. Thanks to a variety of patches, Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t exactly have tons of different bugs to come across on your expansive journey across Faerun. However, that doesn’t mean the game is immune from any glitches, and when they do come along, they can be pretty bizarre – especially when it makes one of the quests reward a companion. Sharing their odd bug on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, one user revealed the “very good reward” they got from rescuing the Tieflings from Moonrise Towers, showing off a screenshot of the quest and the reward, otherwise known as Lae’zel. Naturally, the community began thinking up different ways that this could have worked in the game’s storyline, with many joking that it wasn’t a bug, but an homage to a different game: “It’s dangerous to go alone, take her’ Alfira passes you a very confused Lae’zel, who Alfira is holding in a bridal carry for unfathomable reasons.” Others explored the idea that it was simply a repayment from Alfira, jokingly posting: “You got me Lakrissa back, so I made a quick trip to Act 3 and got you your girlfriend back from this weird lady called Orin!” Regardless, fans were quick to wonder what the rewards was actually meant to be, in which the poster revealed as being some Warlock robes. However, the game “gave it to Lae’zel for some reason” which is likely the cause for the odd yet hilarious bug. Unfortunately, the player didn’t get an extra Lae’zel for their party.

Big-brained Baldur’s Gate 3 trick makes gold the most powerful weapon in the game Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has used one of the craftiest plays we’ve seen to one-shot an Act 2 boss. Proving the game is definitely a fantasy, he actually managed to punish someone for having more money. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are a wily bunch and we’ve seen some absolutely insane uses of its D&D-inspired mechanics. Players have used physics to create Owlbear nukes and chain reactions to commit goblin genocide. Even the toughest boss in Baldur’s Gate 3 is no match for the cunning of some players. With all these examples, we thought the creative well may have run dry. Not so. One Baldur’s Gate 3 player has used a combination of an enchanted weapon and charitable donations to obliterate the final boss of the game’s second act. They took to Reddit to break down the strat and it’s a doozy. How to one-shot Baldur’s Gate 3’s Act 2 boss u/GoldenThane explained the financial mechanics behind the expert play. There are two (or 15,001) ingredients: The Twist of Fortune Morning Star and 15,000 gold. The Twist of Fortune has a special attack that applies an additional 3 piercing damage for every 300 gold the target has on their person. To pull off the instakill, u/GoldenThane graciously gifted 15,000 gold to the Apostle of Myrkul and then bashed their brains in. Interestingly, the screenshots provided by the poster indicate that each instance of piercing damage was counted as a separate event. Each one also applied extra psychic damage from the Cull the Weak Illithid Power. The combination of separate damage types was enough to melt through the boss’s HP and made for some pretty impressive fireworks. We’ve never seen a more effective use of capitalism. If you want to try this method for yourself, you can find the Twist of Fortune early in the second chapter of Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s dropped by the Tollkeeper Gerringothe Thorm upon his defeat. Thorm can be found in the western region of the Shadow-cursed lands in the Tollhouse. If you’re after bigger and better guides for Baldur’s Gate 3, we’ve got a bunch of them. Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Warlock build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

Baldur’s Gate 3 veteran finds “genius” Sorcerous Sundries secret Baldur’s Gate 3Even after several playthroughs, Baldur’s Gate 3 managed to surprise its veteran players with a hidden creature in the Sorcerous Sundries. Baldur’s Gate 3 has more going on than you’d think, even after the 25th playthrough. Nearly a year post-release, players are still figuring out clever tricks to bypass boss fights, puzzles, and even how to skip all of Act 2. The Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit was buzzing with activity after a player posed a question asking others to share their favorite hidden finds. From secret areas to obscure items, gamers are still discovering new elements even on their 25th run. Among these discoveries, one player revealed a secret that shocked many: a second Djinn. “Never knew that there was a secret room, within a secret room, within another secret room,” the player reported. Located at the heart of Baldur’s Gate, the Sorcerous Sundries is central to a story beat related to Nightsong. While many know about the secret vault and the locks wizards can bypass, this Djinn remains one of the most elusive secrets. Another player detailed how to find the Djinn in the Sorcerous Sundries in Baldur’s Gate 3. “There’s a little clue for it in the office above,” they informed. The note hints at a magic lamp hidden in the vault below. Once inside the vault, players typically grab loot from the chests. However, if they push past the chests, they can find a fake wall that will lead to a hidden room containing an odd lamp housing a Djinn. While one Djinn resides in the Circus of the Last Days, this second Djinn is far more challenging to discover. A third player shared a mischievous use for the treasure. They used the Djinn’s lamp to trap and torture Lorroakan, an antagonist and owner of the Sorcerous Sundries in BG3. Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to enchant its community with such hidden surprises. With Patch 7 on the horizon, fans eagerly anticipate what new secrets and features might be unveiled next.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains why Scratch should “always” be summoned Larian StudiosA BG3 player has explained why all users should make sure they always have Scratch the dog summoned for battle. Scratch has long proven himself a fan-favorite Baldur’s Gate 3 companion. In addition to serving as man’s best friend, the canine comes equipped with a few useful abilities. One such skill revolves around his penchant for sniffing out things like chests or traps in the world. However, players have especially found the four-legged familiar beneficial when it comes to keeping allies alive in the heat of battle. Yet, some people believe Baldur’s Gate 3 players aren’t using the dog to his fullest potential. One person explained why in an increasingly popular Reddit post. BG3 player says it’s good to always have Scratch summoned Reddit user jdbrew reportedly played Baldur’s Gate 3 solo five times and is currently working through a multiplayer campaign with friends. A recent discussion in the party about Scratch’s helpfulness inspired the Redditor to share a post outlining the other benefits of having the canine summoned at all times. As mentioned above, the user noted that Scratch’s Help action stabilizes downed party members with “what is essentially a free action.” Another boon for players using Scratch is his bite’s ability to “force a concentration saving throw.” In other words, a successful bit could allow for a fifth chance at “breaking a spell caster’s concentration each round.” Finally, when not engaged in combat, the dog “provides a 5th attempt at perception checks” when all four party members fail. Several BG3 players in the comments chimed in to say that while they know Scratch is useful, they often forget to summon him. Meanwhile, someone else said they call on Scratch and other pets during every run. “I use every pet I can every run, especially in honour mode.” Scratch isn’t always the best at situational awareness, though, so players should be mindful of when they play fetch with their furry in-game friend.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player blames Scratch for “embarrassing” Honour Mode loss Larian StudiosA BG3 player suffered an “embarrassing” Honour Mode loss because Scratch decided to play fetch at the worst moment. Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 5 update arrived in late November, bringing along a whole host of changes and new content. One addition, in particular, revolved around a new mode that significantly boosted the game’s overall difficulty – Honour Mode. This version of the experience shelves the player’s ability to save scum, amplifying the impact of its permadeath feature. Interestingly, some users have concluded that certain elements like dice rolls may be working against them in Honour runs. Now it seems that even man’s best friend has it out for those who dare try to navigate the higher difficulty. Scratch causes BG3 player’s “embarrassing” Honour Mode loss As a familiar, Scratch may be a fan-favorite BG3 companion, yet one person learned the hard way that the friendly dog’s usually adorable actions can lead to chaos. User PoliticalBudgie shared their experience on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, writing: “I thought I’d get the elusive d20 on my first [Honour Mode] attempt, and boy was I wrong thanks to Scratch.” While trying to save Nere at the Grymforge, the Redditor threw Runepowder to blast away surrounding rocks. The rescue attempt should’ve gone off without a hitch, but Lae’zel’s previously summoned familiar – Scratch – thought the Runepowder throw constituted a game of fetch. Unfortunately, the player’s run ended in a split second. They explained, “[Scratch] fetched it WHILE MY ARROW WAS HEADING TOWARDS IT. My entire party, Scratch, and the gnomes were instantly obliterated.” This Honour Mode mishap isn’t the first time Scratch has accidentally brought ruin to a BG3 player’s party. It probably won’t be the last time, either. Needless to say, users in the Reddit thread are having a field day with the story. One person joked, “Cartoony a** death lmao it’s the dog fetching you a [stick] of dynamite all over again.” Someone else chimed in with, “D**n I would pay to watch a replay and your reaction.” But a few people think the original poster should take the brunt of the blame for Scratch’s behavior. After all, Runepowder doesn’t need to be thrown to work as intended. “Why did you THROW the runepowder when you just need to DROP it?” someone asked. Another Baldur’s Gate 3 fan added, “And that’s another reason I leave the pets at camp. Too funny, tho.” Clearly, those attempting an Honour Mode run should beware of what they’re throwing around whenever Scratch is nearby.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player praises Githyanki Creche quest for “amazing” loot Larian StudiosA BG3 player noted that those who love loot should play through the Githyanki Creche questline for its “amazing” loot opportunities. The Githyanki Creche quest constitutes a side story tied to the main arc of Baldur’s Gate 3’s first act. It’s specifically open to players who recruit Lae’zel, a companion who firmly believes the Mind Flayer Parasite can be cured once the Githyanki Creche is found. Players can choose to ignore Lae’zel’s advice, of course. Depending on decisions made earlier in the story, some BG3 users may not gain access to the quest at all. According to one fan, however, skipping this particular arc should be out of the question for anyone interested in good loot pickups. BG3 player tells others not to ignore the Githyanki Creche quest “It’s INSANE how much loot the Creche has,” reads the title of a post on the BG3 subreddit. The Reddit user responsible for the post said they came “very close to skipping the Crèche entirely,” but wanted to complete as much of Act 1 as possible. They’re glad to have gone this route, too. “I didn’t realize how MASSIVE it was. How much AMAZING loot you could get,” the player added before explaining their process. Notably, they killed everyone in the Creche, then looted everything in sight. Loot lovers are in for a field day, to say the least. Several other BG3 players joined the discussion to say they, too, think the Githyanki Creche quest features good loot. One popular response reveals that users are likely to stumble across items such as the Holy Lance Helm, which is perfect for a light cleric/reverberation build with Shadowheart. Players should additionally keep an eye out for the Necklace of Elemental Augmentation, an uncommon amulet that works wonders for sorcerers in BG3. Apparently, solid axe and mace weapons can be found in the creche, as well. And another person mentioned that the Soulbreaker Greatsword is the “best sword” in the game until Act 3 begins. If nothing else, it would appear that trying out the Githyanki Creche mission is worth it for the loot alone.

Best Wizard build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, skills, spells, invocation & more Larian StudiosMastering the Wizard class in Baldur’s Gate 3 can turn the tide of battle in your favor. Learn about the best Wizard build in BG3 and the spells to help you reach your full potential. Experience the immense might of Baldur’s Gate 3’s Wizard class, embodied by companions such as Gale. With abilities rivaling those of Sorcerers, Bards, and Warlocks, Wizards wield formidable power. But, like Sorcerers, Wizards are susceptible to vulnerability owing to their reduced health and AC, so you must be cautious during character creation. So, to help you out, here’s the best Wizard build in Baldur’s Gate 3, including the ideal race, spells, subclass, background, and even a few multiclass options in case you want to move away from any Gale similarities. Best race to choose for a Wizard in Baldur’s Gate 3 There are a few different races you can choose for an effective Wizard, each prioritizing features that will make your life as a Wizard much easier. High Elf – Half-Elf – Deep Gnome – Although there are three to choose from, we recommend choosing the High Elf race for its proficiency in perception and additional Wizard Cantrip, especially with it being Fire Bolt. Best subclass for a Wizard in Baldur’s Gate 3 Your subclass will need to be chosen at Level 2 so don’t worry if you’re just making your character. However, when you get to Level 2, you’ll be presented with eight choices, these are: Abjuration School: Allows creation of Wards and defense spells. Learns Abjuration spells at half cost. – Conjuration School: Enables conjuring Water, Teleportation, and concentration maintenance. Learns Conjuration spells at half cost. – Divination School: Grants two daily re-rolls for Attack Rolls or Saving Throws, refreshed with Long Rest. Learns Divination spells at half cost. – Enchantment School: Enhances Charm abilities and offers unique Charm spell Hypnotic Gaze. Learns Enchantment spells at half cost. – Evocation School: Shields allies from Evocation spell damage and ensures successful Saving Throws. Learns Evocation spells at half cost. – Necromancy School: Restores HP upon enemy defeat and strengthens Undead summons. Learns Necromancy spells at half cost. – Illusion School: Provides improved Illusion spells and the ability to detect Invisible enemies. Learns Illusion spells at half cost. – Transmutation School: Specializes in potion brewing, buffing/debuffing, and later, Bird shapeshifting. Learns Transmutation spells at half cost. – From the eight mentioned above, we suggest choosing the Evocation School. The Evocation School will help reduce the cost of your spells, and will in turn aid your other companions too. On top of this, you get an extra spell, which never hurts. Even though Wizards have a limit on how many spells they can cast, Evocation Wizards can make the most of them, especially with Arcane Recovery, which helps when they can’t take a Long Rest. Evocation Wizards are masters of magical fighting because their spells don’t hurt their friends, thanks to the Spell Sculpt passive. This means they can cast big spells without worrying about hurting their teammates. Best background for a Wizard in Baldur’s Gate 3 When it comes to selecting the best background for a Wizard in Baldur’s Gate 3 Sage is a no-brainer. It grants you proficiency in History and Arcana, two extremely useful skills when exploring the world and uncovering secrets. Along with that background, we recommend choosing from these skills if possible as they’re the most used throughout the game: Insight – Investigation – Stealth – Acrobatics – Best Ability Score spread for a Wizard The recommended Ability Score spread for the Wizard is pretty good, but if you want to truly optimize your character, these are the scores you should try: Strength: 8 – Dexterity: 14 – Constitution: 15 – Wisdom: 10 – Intelligence: 17 – Charisma: 10 – Naturally, a Wizards highest ability score should always be Intelligence. This is their spellcasting modifier and will dictate damage, save DCs, and so much more. Then, after that, it’s worth looking at making your Dexterity and Constitution relatively high since those dictate your Health and Armor Class. Best spells for a Wizard in Baldur’s Gate 3 A Wizard isn’t a Wizard without their spells. It’s easily the most important element of the class, meaning you need to choose wisely. Here are some of the best spells for your Wizard in Baldur’s Gate 3: Cantrip: Fire Bolt – Cantrip: Ray of Frost – Cantrip: Dancing Lights – Cantrip: Chill Touch – Cantrip: Acid Splash – Cantrip: Mage Hand – Level 1: Grease – Level 1: Mage Armor – Level 1: Magic Missile – Level 1: Thunderwave – Level 1: Chromatic Orb – Level 2: Scorching Ray – Level 2: Shatter – Level 2: Cloud of Daggers – Level 2: Misty Step – Level 3: Counterspell – Level 3: Fireball – Level 3: Haste – Level 3: Grant Flight – Level 4: Dimension Door – Level 4: Banishment – Level 4: Wall of Fire – Level 4: Polymorph – Level 5: Telekinesis – Level 5: Hold Monster – Level 5: Cloudkill – Level 5: Dominate Person – Level 5: Conjure Elemental – Level 6: Disintegrate – Level 6: Sunbeam – Level 6: True Seeing – Best Illithid powers for the Wizard Force Tunnel With the lower AC and Health of a Wizard, you can quickly get into a sticky situation when the enemy gets a little too close for comfort. So, being able to use Force Tunnel to push the enemy away from you is just a fantastic backup to have. Shield of Thralls Sure, there are plenty of spells you could cast to protect yourself in Baldur’s Gate 3, but having Shield of Thralls means you’re not wasting a spellslot for the same kind of protection. It’s another ideal power to have in your back pocket. Displacer Beast Shape Wizards are inherently squishy, so having this power gives you the chance to get on the battlefield for a change. It’s not necessarily the most powerful one in the group, but it’s plenty of fun if you want to give other styles a go. Just make sure you’re safe before the shape drops. Best multiclass options for the Wizard Wizard and Fighter The Wizard and Fighter multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 is often considered one of the most powerful. It combines the heavy armor capabilities of the Fighter with the extremely powerful spells of the Wizard. Mix those two together and you have a strong melee fighter and an even stronger spellcaster. Add that to an action surge and you’re a one-person army. Wizard and Cleric You can’t really go wrong when combining two spellcasters like this together. After all, it works in a similar way to the Wizard / Fighter by adding a little more hardiness to the weaker AC of the Wizard. On top of the useful spells, you can essentially take your place as the group’s spellcasting damage dealer and the support through the Cleric’s healing. Best Wizard build for Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: High Elf Background: Sage Skills: Insight, Investigation Ability order from highest to lowest: Intelligence, Dexterity, Constitution, Wisdom, Charisma, Strength Build layout: That’s all there is to know about the best Wizard build in Baldur’s Gate 3. Check out how to respec your character if you wish to explore other build options. You can also take a look at the best Sorcerer build, the best Bard build or the best Druid build.

Best Warlock build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, skills, subclass & more Larian StudiosLooking to create a Warlock as powerful as the Patron they get their powers from? Well, to do that you’ll need the best Warlock build in Baldur’s Gate 3. Despite gaining most of their power from their Patrons, building a powerful Warlock in Baldur’s Gate 3 is no walk in the park. Their skills in both melee, conversation, and spellcasting make them extremely tricky to work out, and the lack of spell slots can often take players by surprise. Especially when compared to the likes of Druids, Wizards, Bards, or Sorcerers. However, when crafted with care and attention, you can dominate the battlefield with a handy Eldritch Blast or fantastic melee damage. So, to help you achieve this, here’s the best Warlock build in Baldur’s Gate 3. Contents Best race – Best subclass – Best skills – Best Ability Score spread – Best spells – Best Illithid powers for a Warlock – Best multiclass options – Best build for a Warlock – Best race to choose for a Warlock in Baldur’s Gate 3 Altogether, we recommend choosing from these three races, each granting you an increase in Charisma, the Warlock’s main stat: Half-Elf – Asmodeus Tiefling – Drow – While there are three different options, we recommend choosing the Drow for their Superior Darkvision, Advantage on Saving Throws, and the Faerie Fire spell they get access to at level 3. Best subclass for a Warlock in Baldur’s Gate 3 Both current suggestions are pretty powerful, and it comes down to whether you want to incapacitate targets or get more hit points when you kill an enemy. We recommend choosing The Great Old One for its manipulative spell-casting and support tactics. After all, when it comes to Baldur’s Gate 3, as long as you choose the right companions, a great build isn’t always about damage, but rather providing the opportunity to take an enemy down quickly and efficiently. Best skills for a Warlock in Baldur’s Gate 3 The Warlock is a Charisma-based class so you’ll want to prioritize gaining proficiency in skills that use such a stat, these are our recommendations: Stealth – Acrobatics – Sleight of Hand – It’s best to pick a background that gives you proficiency in some of these skills, as that’ll make it easier down the line, like Urchin, for proficiency in Sleight of Hand and Stealth. Don’t worry about Intimidation, Deception, and Persuasion as you’ll get these proficiencies at level 2. Best Ability Score spread for a Warlock It’s entirely reasonable to opt for the traditional Ability Score spread given to you when you choose the Warlock, but if you want to move bits around and truly get the most out of your character, pick these scores. Strength: 8 – Dexterity: 13 – Constitution: 16 – Wisdom: 10 – Intelligence: 10 – Charisma: 17 – Naturally, Charisma is your highest as it’s your spellcasting modifier. Then, Constitution is responsible for your health, Dex is for your armor, and the rest is just to keep those save scores high. Best spells for a Warlock in Baldur’s Gate 3 Warlocks are magic users, but they’re not as heavy spell-casters as the Druid, Wizard, Sorcerer, or Bard. Nevertheless, there are some fantastic spells you’ll need, especially when controlling the enemy: Cantrip: Eldritch Blast – Cantrip: Poison Spray – 1st Level: Hex – 1st Level: Tasha’s Hideous Laughter – 1st Level: Dissonant Whispers – 1st Level: Charm Person – 2nd Level: Crown of Madness – 2nd Level: Phantasmal Force – 3rd Level: Hunger of Hadar – 3rd Level: Grant Flight – 3rd Level: Counterspell – 3rd Level: Remove Curse – 4th Level: Dimension Door – 4th Level: Banishment – 4th Level: Blight – 5th Level: Hold Monster – Best Illithid powers for a Warlock Luck of the Far Realms Luck of the Far Realms is a great power to have in Baldur’s Gate 3 and will let your Warlock deal some impressive damage when you really need it. For any sort of melee character like the Warlock, this IIllithid power is perfect. Psionic Dominance This is one of those powers that will come in useful on countless occasions. Thanks to its status as a reaction, you can cast this whenever you need to, which will likely save your life on a few occasions. If there’s any power to get hold of, it’s this one. Black Hole Gathering all the enemies into one spot so you or your resident Wizard can cast a powerful AoE onto the group is just a fantastic way to control the battlefield. This is where Black Hole comes in. It’s a great control spell and is always useful in a tricky situation. Best multiclass options for the Warlock Warlock / Sorcerer The Warlock and Sorcerer multiclass design has always been a popular and incredibly powerful choice in Dungeons & Dragons and remains as such in Baldur’s Gate 3. It has the powerful magic spells from the Sorcerer, better armor and protection from the Warlock, and overall makes a fantastically powerful spellcasting character. Paladin / Sorcerer / Warlock Multiclassing into three different classes isn’t advised in a game like Baldur’s Gate 3 where the level cap is only 12 – but this one is so powerful it’s hard to ignore. The Paladin should be the focus, bringing a great fighting style and some fantastic healing if needed. Then, the Sorcerer comes with powerful damaging magic, and the Warlock finished it all off with powerful offensives and a great cantrip, letting you dominate no matter the scenario. Plus, they’re all Charisma-based. Best build for a Warlock in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: Drow Background: Urchin Skills: Acrobatics, Insight Ability order from highest to lowest: Charisma, Dexterity, Constitution, Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom Best Warlock build: Check out our other Baldur’s Gate 3 guides: Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

Best Sorcerer build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, skills, subclass & more Larian StudiosBecome a formidable spellcaster in Baldur’s Gate 3 by harnessing the power of the best Sorcerer build. Dominate every encounter with the perfect Sorcerer build in BG3, carefully crafted with the right subclass, race, and spell synergies. With numerous spellcasting classes available, selecting the most potent one can prove challenging. Fortunately, the Sorcerer frequently emerges as the optimal choice, renowned for its spell potency and flexibility with Sorcery Points. While the Wizard or Bard serve as excellent alternatives. So, to help you out, here’s the best Sorcerer build in Baldurs Gate 3, complete with the ideal race, subclass, spells, and more. Best Race to choose for a Sorcerer in Baldur’s Gate 3 In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are three races that will go perfectly with the Sorcerer class: Elf – Half-Elf – Human – We recommend choosing the High Half-Elf for the additional Fire Bolt cantrip. Best Subclass for a Sorcerer in Baldur’s Gate 3 For a Sorcerer, the Draconic Bloodline subclass would be ideal in Baldur’s Gate 3. Your character will be granted the magic of an ancestral dragon. You can choose the ancestor according to your choice. Remember, at Level 6, your character will be resistant to the damage type you’ve chosen. Best Background for a Sorcerer in Baldur’s Gate 3 Among a ton of backgrounds in Baldur’s Gate 3, the best for a Sorcerer is a Sage. This will grant you proficiency in Arcana and History, two learning-based skills that are crucial for this class. The main skills to focus on here are Arcana, Deception, and Persuasion, the three primary skills of a Sorcerer. Best Ability Score spread for a Sorcerer The recommended Ability Score spread for the Sorcerer is pretty good, so you don’t have to change it if you don’t want to. However, if you want to create a character from the ground up and optimize wherever you can, these are the scores to choose: Strength: 8 – Dexterity: 14 – Constitution: 16 – Wisdom: 12 – Intelligence: 8 – Charisma: 16 – The primary focus is on Charisma, which is the Sorcerer’s main stat. Keeping it on an even number allows you to reach the maximum potential for other stats, you can also increase Charisma to 20 using ability score improvements. Then, focus on Constitution for that extra bonus on health. After that, it’s good to keep some good points in Dex for your AC, and Wisdom for Insight. Best Spells for a Sorcerer in Baldur’s Gate 3 The best spells for a Sorcerer in Baldur’s Gate 3 are: Cantrip: Acid Splash – Cantrip: Bone Chill – Cantrip: Mage Hand – Cantrip: True Strike – Level 1: Chromatic Orb – Level 1: Magic Missile – Level 1: Ray of Sickness – Level 2: Darkvision – Level 2: Crown of Madness – Level 2: Hold Person – Level 2: Invisibility – Level 2: Misty Step – Level 3: Counterspell – Level 3: Fireball – Level 3: Fly – Level 4: Confusion – Level 4: Dimension Door – Level 4: Greater Invisibility – Level 4: Polymorph – Level 5: Insect Plague – Level 5: Hold Monster – Level 5: Dominate Person – Level 6: Disintegrate – Level 6: Sunbeam – Best Illithid powers for a Sorcerer Charm If it does get to a point where you find yourself surrounded by the enemy, Charm is a fantastic power to get hold of. It’ll basically convince the target to ignore you and attack someone else, giving you a turn to get away or take them down. Shield of Thralls Sorcerers may be powerful, but they’re still pretty squishy, which is where Shield of Thralls comes in. It acts much like the Shield spell, but will cost you no spell slots and will stun players when it explodes. It’s a win-win. Freecast Freecast is a no-brainer for any spellcasting class in Baldur’s Gate 3. It gives you the chance to cast three spells in one turn if you use quickened spell and will make your Sorcerer fantastically powerful with very little sacrifice (apart from your brain). Best multiclass options for the Sorcerer Sorcerer and Bard Since the Sorcerer is a charisma-based spellcaster, it makes statistical sense to pair the class with another charisma Spellcaster. With that in mind, one of the best multiclass options for the Sorcerer is the Bard. After all, the Sorcerer is best known for its damage capabilities along with having some great control spells. So, combine that with the amazing control spells from the bard and the increase in some fantastic skills, and you have a great addition to your original class. Sorcerer and Warlock The Sorcerer and Warlock work extremely well for the same reasons as the Sorcerer and Bard. They’re both Charisma-based classes and each has some particularly useful spells. The ability to manipulate your spells using Metamagic can be extremely useful for overpowered cantrips like Eldritch Blast and will undeniably change the game for your character. Best build for a Sorcerer in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: High Half-Elf Skills: Deception, Perception, Persuasion Subclass: Draconic Bloodline Background: Sage Ability order from highest to lowest: Charisma, Intelligence, Constitution, Dexterity, Wisdom, Strength Best Sorcerer build: That’s all there is to know about the best Sorceror build in Baldur’s Gate 3. Check out how to respec your character if you wish to explore other build options. You can also take a look at the best Sorcerer build, the best Necromancer build and the best Barbarian build.

Best Rogue build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, skills, subclass & more Larian StudiosWith stealth and power behind them, the Baldur’s Gate 3 Rogue can totally take over the battlefield – as long as they have the right build. So, here’s the best Rogue build in Baldur’s Gate 3. At their core, Rogues are stealthy DPS characters. They’re able to move around the battlefield with ease, strike exactly where they need to, and disappear out of range all in one turn. After all, they’re not known as the deadly assassin class of Baldur’s Gate 3 for nothing. However, to live up to all the hype, you’ll need to create your Rogue with care, which can be a little complicated, especially in a game as expansive as this. So, to help you out, here’s the best Rogue build in Baldur’s Gate 3 complete with the ideal race, skills, and more. Contents Best race – Best subclass – Best background – Best Ability Score – Best Illithid powers – Best multiclass options – Best build for a Rogue – Best race to choose for a Rogue in Baldur’s Gate 3 There are four different races to choose from when creating the best Rogue in the game: Wood Half-Elf – Drow – Wood Elf – Lightfoot Halfling – We recommend using the Wood Half-Elf for Fleet of Foot, raising your movement speed and letting you dip in or out of combat. If the Wood Half-Elf isn’t for you, it’s worth trying the Lightfoot Halfling because of its advantage on Stealth checks and extremely helpful Lucky feat. Best subclass for a Rogue in Baldur’s Gate 3 Undoubtedly, the best subclass to choose for a rogue is the Thief. it prioritizes stealth, agility, and multiple attacks, making them extremely valuable on the battlefield. You could go for Arcane Trickster if you want a bit more magic, but for pure damage and evasion, Thief is the best decision out there. Best background for a Rogue Choosing a background is imperative to grant you proficiency in skills you may need. For the Rogue, you want to choose Urchin as it’s arguably made for this class, granting you proficiency in Stealth and Sleight of Hand. On top of this, it’s worth choosing some of these skills as well: Perception – Insight – Deception – Persuasion – Survival – Best Ability Score spread for a Rogue The recommended Ability Score spread for the Rogue is pretty good, but if you want to optimize your character, try these: Strength: 8 – Dexterity: 17 – Constitution: 14 – Wisdom: 14 – Intelligence: 12 – Charisma: 10 – The primary stat for the Rogue is Dexterity, so that’s naturally the highest here. Then, for a little more health, it’s worth increasing Constitution. Wisdom is ideal for important skills, and the rest are balanced, with Strength being the lowest due to the fact you’ll rarely need it. Best Illithid powers for a Rogue Fly Thanks to your additional bonus actions and ability to dash using a bonus action, fly becomes one of the best powers you’ll be able to have. Using the ability, you can get away from the enemy using various points of elevation, making those sneak attacks so much easier to grab. Displacer Beast Shape One of the main elements that makes Druids so powerful are their wild shapes, so why not add it to your Rogue too? The Displacer Beast feels much like the Rogues ideal wild shape, and you can use it to get more allies in battle, control the enemy, and take them down, all without losing any of your traditional HP. Repulsor Rogues aren’t really supposed to get up front in the battle, but sometimes you can’t help but end up surrounded by the enemy. So, if that’s the case, you can use Repulsor to push anyone back 6, and deal 2d6 force damage. Best multiclass options for the Rogue Rogue and Ranger The Ranger isn’t the most powerful class in the game, but it’s instead capable of greatly increasing the power of others, particularly the Rogue. All this multiclass does really is add more power to your ranged attacks, which can be lifesaving depending on either your party build or your situation. You’ll also get access to some handy spells, which is never a bad thing. Rogue and Fighter The Rogue class is capable of dealing some extremely impressive damage thanks to its sneak attack, but really struggles to keep up with other classes when they’re unable to sneak. This is where the Fighter subclass comes in. Thanks to the diverse subclasses and the fighting styles, you can excel in your damage no matter the situation. It makes the character fantastically versatile. Best build for a Rogue in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: Wood Half-Elf Background: Urchin Skills: Perception, Insight Ability order from highest to lowest: Dexterity, Constitution, Wisdom, Charisma, Strength, Intelligence Build layout: There you have it, that’s the best Rogue build in Baldur’s Gate 3. While sneaking your way into battle, take a look at some of our other handy Baldur’s Gate 3 guides and content: Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Warlock build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

Best Ranger build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, skills, subclass & more Larian StudiosThe best Ranger build in Baldur’s Gate 3 will have you defeating enemies from a distance with ease in the RPG. Here’s exactly how you can create the strongest possible build in the game, including the ideal race, and best spells to use. Rangers can be pretty tough to master in Baldur’s Gate 3 and require a strong build to prosper. After all, they’re often seen as a pretty weak class in Baldur’s Gate 3, but if they’re built and played carefully, then the Ranger can be one of the strongest classes in the game. So, to ensure your aim always stays true, your damage is high, and your health or AC is good enough to keep you alive, here’s the best Ranger build in Baldur’s Gate 3 including the best race, spells, and so much more. Contents Best race – Best subclass – Best background – Best Ability Score spread – Best spells – Best Illithid powers – Best multiclass options – Best build for a Ranger in Baldur’s Gate 3 – Best race to choose for a Ranger in Baldur’s Gate 3 The Ranger can be pretty powerful in the game, but choosing the right race is imperative. There are two that work well for this class: Wood Elf – Strongheart Halfling – It’s up to you which one you choose, but we recommend using the Wood Elf for the bonuses to saving throws against Charmed, Fey Ancestry, and Darkvision. Best subclass for a Ranger in Baldur’s Gate 3 Currently, as of the early access, the best Subclass to choose is the Hunter. This is due to the higher damage, mobility, and therefore easier kills. The subclass comes with some great spells and allows you to mark enemies so you can deal damage over time, it’s also the Subclass that grants you an extra attack later on. Best background for a Ranger in Baldur’s Gate 3 The best background for your Ranger Build is Urchin. This is primarily due to the proficiency in Stealth and Sleight of Hand the background grants you. Once you’ve chosen this background, choose from these selections for your other skills, as they’ll be imperative: Acrobatics – Survival – Perception – Insight – Best Ability Score spread for a Ranger When creating your Ranger, you can always go for the recommended Ability Score spread, alternatively, if you want to optimize in every aspect, these are the scores to choose: Strength: 12 – Dexterity: 17 – Constitution: 14 – Wisdom: 14 – Intelligence: 8 – Charisma: 10 – The Ranger’s main focus is Dexterity, but Constitution is always worth a focus too, thanks to the extra health it will give you. On top of these, Wisdom saves are pretty important in BG3 so a higher Wisdom will aid you and it’ll increase those skill proficiencies, as the Ranger is usually proficient in a lot of Wisdom skills. Best spells for a Ranger in Baldur’s Gate 3 Spellcasting isn’t the key element for a Ranger, but it can alter the way you play. Here are some of the best to choose from: Level 1: Ensnaring Strike – Level 1: Hunter’s Mark – Level 1: Hail of Thorns – Level 1: Cure Wounds – Level 2: Spike Growth – Level 2: Lesser Restoration – Level 2: Pass Without Trace – Level 3: Lightning Arrow – Level 3: Conjure Barrage – Best Illithid powers for a Ranger Displacer Beast Shape Rangers can be a little weak at times, so having a few extra hitpoints, and the ability to mix up your combat style is extremely useful. This power will come in handy if you need to handle a little upfront fighting or if ranged just isn’t going to work in a certain environment. Fracture Psyche Sure, Rangers can be pretty fun, but not being able to actually hit an enemy during combat is far from enjoyable. That’s where Fracture Psyche comes in, granting you the ability to reduce a target’s armor class by one, and then allowing you to transfer it to another target once they die, almost like Hunters Mark. Psionic Dominance Rangers are notoriously squishy, so having the ability to simply use your reaction to nullify a spell cast within 18m of you is just fantastic. It’ll help keep you safe and those around you, making it a power most classes shouldn’t go without. Best multiclass options for the Ranger Ranger and Rogue Who says Rogues have to be strictly melee classes? They have an equally as powerful ranged sneak attack that can let you deal some fantastic damage from far away. Combine this with the class that’s literally designed for ranged attacks, and you’ve got a match made in heaven. However, we recommend only leveling your Ranger to level 3 for Beast Master, just to grab that companion. Ranger and Paladin The Ranger isn’t exactly the most powerful class in Baldur’s Gate 3, but it usually works well when complimenting another class. So, you could combine the Ranger with the Paladin, to grab a few more spells and the ability to deal with close combat. Combining the Ranger and Paladin essentially fills any weaknesses you can have, making it an ideal multiclass if you want to be a jack-of-all-trades. Best build for a Ranger in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: Wood Elf Background: Folk Hero (Animal Handling & Survival) Skills: Perception, Insight Ability order from highest to lowest: Dexterity, Constitution, Wisdom, Charisma, Intelligence, Strength Build layout: Check out our other Baldur’s Gate 3 guides: Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they? | Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap?

Best Paladin build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, skills, subclass & more Larian StudiosIn Baldur’s Gate 3, Paladins embody the perfect fusion of tanking and spellcasting. If you aim to defeat enemies with unparalleled efficiency, we’ve compiled everything necessary to craft the perfect Paladin build in BG3. Paladins excel as versatile combatants, seamlessly transitioning between roles as DPS powerhouses, sturdy tanks, and adept spellcasters. Fueled by divine favor, they wield formidable strength that few can match. After all, with plenty of armor, lots of health, and the ability to deal huge damage and heal yourself or other players, it’s hard to argue that this isn’t a great class to choose as a jack of all trades. So, to help you dominate the battlefield, here’s the best Paladin build in Baldur’s Gate 3. If you’d prefer to play an Oathbreaker Paladin, then check out our build guide here. Best Race to choose for a Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 Choosing the right Race for a Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 requires you to focus on two main abilities of the class: Strength and Charisma. With that in mind, here are some of the best races to choose for a Paladin: High Half-Elf – Human – Mephistopheles Tiefling – We recommend choosing High Half-Elf or Mephistopheles Tiefling for the additional Fire Bolt or Mage Hand cantrips. Best Subclass for a Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 Oath of the Ancients is one of the best subclasses you can choose for a Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3. This subclass gives Healing Radiance, which can heal you and your allies by 5 hit points, making it a pretty helpful class action. Best Background for a Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 An ideal background for a Paladin would be a Soldier in Baldur’s Gate 3. This will grant you proficiency in Athletics and Intimidation, two essential skills for this class. The Outlander background would also be a solid secondary choice as it focuses on Athletics and Survival. Best Ability Score spread for a Paladin The recommended Ability Score spread for the Paladin is okay, but it can certainly be improved. We recommend using these: Strength: 16 – Dexterity: 10 – Constitution: 14 – Wisdom: 10 – Intelligence: 8 – Charisma: 16 – The Paladin is tricky. They need a high Constitution for that Health but also need a high strength to deal good damage. On top of this, they’ll want a high Charisma for their spellcasting, meaning you’ll need to lower the other previously important stats. It’s a careful balance but one that, with some ability score improvements, will quickly prove effective. Best Spells for a Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 The best spells for a Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 are: Level 1: Command – Level 1: Compelled Duel – Level 1: Shield of Faith – Level 2: Heroism – Level 2: Protection from Evil and Good – Level 2: Magic Weapon – Level 2: Branding Smite – Level 3: Blinding Smite – Level 3: Remove Curse – Level 3: Revivify – Best Illithid powers for a Paladin Luck of the Far Realms There’s no Illithid power more perfect for the Paladin than Luck of the Far Realms. As a melee character who can pump Smite into their heavy attacks, getting the chance to choose whether you want an attack to be a critical is just beautiful. It’ll let deal devastating damage when you choose to. Psionic Dominance Melee characters having the ability to essentially counterspell lower-level attacks is just fantastic. It lets you protect yourself or others from harmful spells, and since you’re upfront, you’ll usually be within 9m of the caster, so this power will be ideal. Psionic Backlash In a similar way to Dominace, if you’re not able to stop the spell, you can always use Psionic Backlash to damage the spellcaster. These kinds of reactions are ideal to have in your Paladin’s back pocket and are always worth getting. Best multiclass options for the Paladin Paladin and Bard The Paladin and Bard is a rather interesting multiclass option but truly capitalizes on both when you level high enough. The reason behind this is the notion that the Paladin reaches its peak around level seven, leaving you with five extra levels to put into the Bard. This will give you tons of new spells, and will allow you to control the battlefield while being able to heal yourself and parties thanks to Healing Word and support your allies with Bardic Inspiration. Paladin and Barbarian The Paladin can be two things. A spellcaster and an upfront fighter. With a multiclass into Barbarian, you’re prioritizing that upfront fighting style. After all, you might as well capitalize on the high AC of the Paladin and the huge hitpoint pool from the Barbarian. With this multiclass, you can place yourself as the tank and damage character, standing upfront and taking the enemy down quickly. On top of this, with the Paladin’s spells, you can also heal yourself while fighting, essentially working as a one-person army. Best build for a Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: High Half-Elf Skills: Athletics, Insight, Intimidation Subclass: Oath of the Ancients Background: Soldier Ability order from highest to lowest: Charisma, Strength, Constitution, Dexterity, Wisdom, Intelligence Best Paladin build: That’s all there is to know about the best Paladin build in Baldur’s Gate 3. Check out how to respec your character if you wish to explore other build options. You can also take a look at the best Sorcerer build, the best Bard build and the best Barbarian build.

Baldur’s Gate 3: Best multiclass builds ranked Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 offers many character classes and subclasses to choose from, but you can make your protagonist even stronger by multiclassing, combining the best elements into a unique hybrid. As soon as you gain your second level in Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll gain the opportunity to multiclass. You can also respec your character in the Camp by talking to Withers, giving you plenty of chances to experiment or undo decisions you’re unhappy with. So if you’re wondering what the best multiclass combinations are in Baldur’s Gate 3, here’s everything you need to know about multiclass builds. Baldur’s Gate 3 multiclass tier list Best classes for multiclassing in Baldur’s Gate 3 The Paladin, Warlock, Fighter, and Rogue are usually the best classes for a few level dips. This is because they get some great abilities in the low-level range which have uses across multiple builds. They also tend to work well with anything that isn’t a full spellcaster class, with some exceptions. These are the rankings and the explanations for the best multiclass options in Baldur’s Gate 3. S = The best muliclasses to play. They work particularly well with each other and usually complement each other’s styles. – A = These multiclasses are great to play. Some may not complement each other’s stats, but they bring something new and powerful to the game. – B = While not the best multiclass in the game, they can provide something unique if you’re looking to play a specific kind of character who isn’t fully optimized for the harder difficulty modes. – While classes like the Monk have received minor buffs in updates, the overall content of the jobs hasn’t changed much since launch, so these builds should be valid, regardless of the current patch you’re using. S-Tier multiclass options in Baldur’s Gate 3 Paladin/Warlock This holdover build from D&D 5E is a contradiction in terms of character concept. After all, how can you be a holy knight who has also made a pact with an evil supernatural being? Once you’ve come up with a fancy backstory, you’ll be in for one of the best builds in the game. The Warlock’s ability to restore spell slots from a Short Rest means you can be more liberal with your usage of leveled spells. You’ll also be a master of Eldritch Blast, the best long-ranged Cantrip in the game. This mix also lets you turn Strength into a dump stat, though it takes some time to get there. Once you hit Warlock 3, you can select Pact of the Blade, which lets you strike using your Charisma modifier, allowing you to become a social-focused character with a lot of combat power. In terms of build, there are a few options, but Oath of Vengeance Paladin/The Fiend Warlock is one of the most effective. Oath of Vengeance gives you lots of great combat moves & debuff spells, while The Fiend gives you Dark One’s Blessing, giving you temporary hit points whenever you kill an enemy. There are several potential level spreads, but Paladin 7/Warlock 5 might be the most effective. The seven Paladin levels give you Extra Attack, Aura of Protection, and a subclass feature, while the five Warlock levels give you level 3 spells. The advised level progression for this build is: Fighter/Barbarian The Barbarian and Fighter are frontloaded classes that give you a lot early on but are quite boring later. By mixing them, you can have the best of both worlds. The Fighter brings better armor proficiencies, Second Wind, and Action Surge. The Barbarian on the other hand brings fantastic hit points, Rage, and resistance to most damage, making you an unstoppable force of tactical rage. The best mix is Battle Master Fighter with Berserker Barbarian. The Battle Master adds many combat abilities that can be used to inflict debuffs on foes, while Berserker gives you access to a stronger version of Rage and new attacks. In terms of spread, Barbarian 8/Fighter 4 is a great mix. The Barbarian levels will give you Feral Instinct, two Feats, and your level 6 subclass feature, while the Fighter gets their subclass, a Feat, and their amazing low-level powers. You can also go Barbarian 9/Fighter 3 to trade Brutal Critical for a Feat. The advised level progression for this build is: Sorcerer/Warlock This class combination is fantastically powerful in Dungeons & Dragons, and that extends to Baldur’s Gate, even if some of the spells aren’t in the game. They both use Charisma, and the Sorcerer addition will give your Warlock more spells and better ways to use them, thanks to Metamagic. Alternatively, the Warlock addition grants more armor proficiencies, higher hit points, and the beloved Eldritch Blast – a win-win. The intention is to mainly be a Sorcerer and to dip two levels into Warlock, just so you get access to Eldritch Blast and Agonizing Blast. The final spread will be Sorcerer 10/Warlock 2. You’ll miss out on level 6 spells, but you’ll have the best Cantrip in the game at your beck and call. In terms of subclasses, Storm Sorcery has an amazing flying escape ability, while The Fiend gives you extra hit points via Dark One’s Blessing. The advised level progression for this build is: A-Tier multiclass options in Baldur’s Gate 3 Cleric/Sorcerer These masters of the storm are among the best spellcasters in the game, thanks to their control of thunder and lightning via magic spells. The idea is to take two levels in Tempest Domain Cleric and ten levels in Storm Sorcery Sorcerer. The Cleric levels give the character more armor proficiencies, but the real reason to follow the holy path is for Wrath of the Storm (a powerful counter-reaction attack), and the mighty Destructive Wrath. Destructive Wrath lets you expend Channel Divinity to maximize the damage of a Thunder or Lightning spell. This means you can deal ridiculous amounts of damage with spells like Lightning Bolt. You also gain all of the benefits of the Storm Sorcery subclass, enhancing your electricity even more. The advised level progression for this build is: Rogue/Ranger The Rogue can deal a lot of damage in combat, but it can be made even stronger by merging with the Ranger due to their incredible synergy. The ideal mix is Hunter Ranger 7/Assassin Rogue 5. The Ranger levels give you Defensive Tactics, Extra Attack, updated versions of Favoured Enemy and Natural Explorer, and spells. The Rogue levels give you 3d6 Sneak Attack, Cunning Action, and Uncanny Dodge. This mix of classes is ideal for both powerful ranged builds or dual-wielders, especially if you choose to focus on the Stealth skill. The advised level progression for this build is: Fighter/Rogue Like the Ranger/Rogue, the Fighter/Rogue is a great mixture, but with a switch-up of the level split. You’ll be adding the power of Sneak Attack and extra movement to your warrior build. The idea is to go for Battle Master Fighter 5/Assassin Rogue 7. This gives you more armor & weapon proficiencies, Second Wind, Action Surge, a Feat, the Battle Master powers, and Extra Attack, while the Rogue gets Cunning Attack, 4d6 Sneak Attack, Uncanny Dodge, and Evasion. This build isn’t quite as focused on Stealth, but the benefits of Sneak Attack means you can be a much stronger frontline warrior, so long as you can gain Advantage on attacks. The advised level progression for this build is: Bard/Rogue The ultimate skill master. This mixture of classes means you need never worry about failing a skill check ever again, which is great if you want to stack your party with warriors who do the fighting while you sort out everything else. The ideal mix here is College of Lore Bard 9/Arcane Trickster Rogue 3. The Rogue gets 2d6 Sneak Attack, Cunning Action, and some additional spells, while the Bard gets lots of spells, Cutting Words, extra skill proficiencies, and extra spells from different lists. The intention is to use the massive skill selection of the Rogue alongside the Bard’s Expertise, Jack of All Trades, and Bonus Proficiencies to give you extra benefits to every skill in the game. When you combine this with the Charisma focus of the Bard, you’ll have the ability to avoid danger at every turn. The advised level progression for this build is: B-Tier multiclass options in Baldur’s Gate 3 Paladin/Sorcerer This strange mixture is all about utilizing the Sorcerer’s Sorcery Points feature to maximize your use of Smite spells. You can transform Sorcery Points into spell slots, allowing you to keep throwing out powerful Smites in combat. The mix here is Oath of the Ancients Paladin 6/Storm Sorcery Sorcerer 6. The Paladin gets armor & weapon proficiencies, Extra Attack, and Aura of Protection, while the Sorcerer levels give you level 3 spells, a host of Metamagic powers, and your 2nd subclass feature. This combination of classes lets you unleash many powerful melee attacks enhanced with magic while raining down damage at range with your arcane spells. The advised level progression for this build is: Monk/Rogue A pretty simple mix that turns you into a ninja! To do this, you go Open Hand Monk 9/Thief Rogue 3 and prepare to batter your foes with your fists. You’ll end up with a Dexterity-based character who’s great at close range. The idea is that the Thief gives you an additional Bonus Action to use in combat, which you can use in conjunction with Flurry of Blows to perform extra attacks. You also have the benefit of Sneak Attack and Cunning Action, all of which are combined with the amazing melee skills of the Open Hand Monk, which is considered a powerful subclass on its own. The advised level progression for this build is: How to multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 When you create a character in Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll be allowed to make a level 1 protagonist. From that point on, whenever you level up, you can multiclass. To do this, press left or right on the level up screen when your class & abilities appear. This will let you select a different class to put the level in. Once Withers appears in your party, you can talk to him and pay him some cash to respec a character. This will let you use the same method listed above to spread all of the levels you’ve earned so far to your desire. Should you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 – pros & cons The biggest benefit of multiclassing is gaining access to new class features and proficiencies that you normally wouldn’t access. These can involve giving spellcasters more hit points and better armor options, warriors gaining more skills to use outside of battle, and allowing stealthy characters to use a wide range of magic. It’s advised that new players who are unfamiliar with D&D avoid multiclassing. While you likely won’t make an unplayable character, tinkering with the rules and experimenting with builds is more beneficial to those who know what they’re doing and what to expect in the game. There are two main drawbacks when it comes to multiclassing in Baldur’s Gate 3. The first is that primary spellcasters (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard) won’t get access to their most powerful spells and full allotment of spell slots. This can be a huge penalty in the later stages of the game. The lesser drawback is that you won’t get access to as many features, and it will take longer for you to acquire them. This isn’t as punishing as many Feats in Baldur’s Gate 3 are lackluster and can easily be ignored. That’s all there is to know about how to multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3. For more on the game, check out the best build for Shadowheart, how to find Halsin, whether or not you can romance multiple companions, and how to revive companions.

Best Monk build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, skills, subclass & more Larian StudiosMonks are the masters of unarmed combat in Baldur’s Gate 3, making them incredibly versatile DPS machines. With the perfect build, your Monk will knock out foes left and right. Monks offer a distinctive and satisfying gameplay experience in Baldur’s Gate 3, serving as the counterpart to non-weapon Fighters and delivering significant damage as the primary DPS role in any partysetup in the game. However, with their complex Ki points and melee nature, crafting the best Monk build in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be a little tricky, especially considering it’s one of the newest classes in the game. So, to help out, here’s the best Monk build in Baldur’s Gate 3 from the ideal race, background, and multiclass options. Best race to choose for a Monk in Baldur’s Gate 3 There are quite a few to choose from when playing a Monk as each can grant you a different way of playing: Drow (Stealth) – Lightfoot Halfling (Lucky) – Wood Half-Elf (More movement speed) – Half-Orc (Relentless Endurance & Savage Attacks) – We recommend using the Wood Half-Elf for your Monk. This is due to the increased movement speed, Darkvision, and advantage on charmed saving throws. Best subclass for a Monk in Baldur’s Gate 3 The best subclass for the Monk in Baldur’s Gate 3 is undeniably the Way of the Shadow. It’s extremely powerful due to the power of stealth in the game and will work perfectly in battle and while exploring. On top of this, it works perfectly with the use of spells, adding a new layer to the character that grants it even more power. Best background for a Monk in Baldur’s Gate 3 For a Monk as stealthy and sneaky as this one, the Urchin background is the best decision. It’ll grant you proficiency in Stealth and Sleight of Hand, two fantastic Dexterity skills. Other than those, it’s worth looking to gain proficiency in these skills: Insight – Acrobatics – History – Best Deity for Monk class in Baldur’s Gate 3 Choosing a Deity in Baldur’s Gate 3 affects how characters and various elements in the open world effect your character. Lathander is the best Deity to choose for a Monk. Lathander is the god of the dawn and of birth and beginnings. Followers of Lathander embrace growth and renewal which perfectly aligns with the Monk class. Best Ability Score spread for a Monk The Monk is relatively simple to create when it comes to Ability Scores so many can opt for the recommended spread. Alternatively, try these: Strength: 10 – Dexterity: 16 – Constitution: 15 – Wisdom: 16 – Intelligence: 8 – Charisma: 8 – Just like the Rogue, the Monk focuses mainly on Dexerity which is naturally its highest stat. Then, the next two major elements are Consitution, for your health and Wisdom for the high Insight, and other key skills. There’s not much need to put many points into Intelligence, Strength, or Charisma here. Best feats for a Monk in Baldur’s Gate 3 In Baldur’s Gate 3, after every four levels you get the option to either choose Ability Improvement or choose a feat. If you’re thinking of what feats are best for a Monk, here are some you can try: Athlete This feat increases your Strength or Dexterity by one, to a maximum of 20. Standing up will also use less movement when you’re prone. Additionally, your Jump distance also increases by 50 percent. Mobile Mobile increases your movement speed. Additionally, difficult terrain won’t slow you down when you Dash. After making a melee attack, you can move without provoking your enemy to launch an opportunity attack. Mage Slayer You have the advantage on all saving throws made against a creature that performs a spell within melee range of you. It also allows you to use a reaction to launch an instant attack against the spellcaster. When making Concentration Saving Throws, enemies you hit also have a disadvantage. Best Illithid powers for a Monk Mind Blast Stunning the enemy as a Monk is a key element when you need to get the upper hand. That inability to make actions or reactions is key, especially when you can get so many hits in before getting out of there to a safe location. Fracture Psyche Being a melee character, an enemy’s armor class matters, and nothing is more frustrating than when it’s just a little too high. So, with Fracture Psyche equipped, you can take that AC down a little and get those powerful attacks to land. Best multiclass options for the Monk Monk and Cleric From the offset it’s worth noting that the Monk works pretty effectively on it’s own, and you’re likely better off sticking with one class rather than multiclassing. Nevertheless, if you do want to combine the Monk, you should pair it with the Cleric. This multiclass grants you a little bit of extra AC and protection along with the multiple hits you get as a Monk. Along with that you get some healing, a bit more move speed, and much more versatility than the base classes. Monk and Druid The Monk and Druid multiclass is extremely similar to the Cleric / Monk in the sense that it’s not as powerful as the base Monk class, but can still be pretty fun if you want to multiclass. If you combine the Druid with the Monk you get a pretty unique creation, particularly if you choose Spores and Way of the Four Elements, to get that nature build. With this, you can combine certain spells like Thorn Whip or Water Whip to bring the enemy closer, before pummeling them with a Flurry of Blow. It’ll certainly change up your gameplay. Best build for a Monk in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: Wood Half-Elf Background: Urchin Skills: Insight, Acrobatics Ability order from highest to lowest: Dexterity, Constitution, Strength, Wisdom, Charisma, Intelligence Best Monk build: That’s all there is to know about the best Monk build in Baldur’s Gate 3. Check out how to respec your character if you wish to explore other build options. You can also take a look at the best Sorcerer build, the best Bard build or the best Druid build.

Best mods in Baldur’s Gate 3: Party limit, extra weight, level 20 & more Larian StudiosHere’s a list on various Baldur’s Gate 3 mods that can help spice things up in your playthrough, both from third-party and officially supported ones. Mods can dramatically alter an expansive game like Baldur’s Gate 3, making it more personal by adding elements you wish the title had. So, here are some of the best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods to customize your experience even further. Mods often take a great game and make it even more exciting by adding new elements developers left aside or allowing players to toggle with existing features. However, when a game as large as Baldur’s Gate 3 comes with mod support, players have thousands of different mods to choose from. So, to help you work through them all, our handy hub has the best mods in Baldur’s Gate 3 for 2024, from party size increases, to a higher max level, and so much more. We’ve also included officially supported mods as well below. Best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods 1. Party Limit Begone Baldur’s Gate 3 has plenty of wonderful well-rounded characters to discover and take with you during your journey. However, there’s a limit of 4 people per party in Larian Studios’ game. If you’re playing solo, controlling your own character and the three other companions can be pretty exhausting. On the other hand, it can also become frustrating when you want to play with all of the companions but you and your friends already take up a full party. That’s where the Party Limit Increase mod comes in. It’ll let you add up to 16 members, with a multiplayer limit of 8 players. Such a mod will allow you the chance to explore all the companions in one go. Or invite that poor friend who’s been missing out. 2. AI Party Control Looking back at the Party Limit Begone mod, it can be pretty annoying to have to control 4 separate characters when you’re playing alone. Now, that can all be stopped with the AI Party Control mod. This mod does what it says on the tin. It gives you an AI player who will control the party while in combat. It’s worth noting that if you use the mod on everyone then the AI will also control you, so be careful when using it, unless you want to sit back and watch the fight unfold. 3. Mod Fixer Not all mods are perfect when first downloaded, which is why the Mod Fixer is near-essential for those with multiple packs. Some mods may even require the Mod Fixer to be downloaded for their mod to work. If you are experiencing issues with one of the mods on this list, or any other downloaded mod, make sure you have the Mod Fixer installed to lend an extra hand. 4. More Actions Nothing is more frustrating than taking the enemy down to 1 HP and accidentally using an action instead of a bonus action, meaning you can’t hit that round. This is where the More Actions mod comes into play. Essentially, this mod grants you more action points. Sure, it will make your game a little easier and doesn’t really conform to the traditional D&D style, but that’s what mods are for. 5. Level 20 (Multiclass) In typical Dungeons & Dragons, the max level is 20, so quite a few players were confused when they saw that the max level for Baldur’s Gate 3 was only 12. If you were one of them, or if you just want to keep progressing your character, then the Level 20 mod is the one for you. It’s instantly worth noting, however, that the way they do this is by getting you to multiclass, so no specific class exceeds level 12. Nevertheless, it’ll get you some great new spells and features. 6. 5e Spells There are tons of spells in Baldur’s Gate 3, and even more in D&D, allowing every spellcaster an element of versatility in their gameplay. However, Baldur’s Gate 3 can hardly contain all spells available in the TTRPG as that would be extremely tricky to manage as both a Dev and a player. So, if you’re looking for more variety in your spells, the 5e Spells mod adds a ton of D&D cantrips and even 9th-level spells. If you’re a budding spellcaster, this is the mod for you. 7. Choose Your Stats Withers may let you respec your character, but that requires you to change your class. If you want to respec your Stats without changing your class, then the Choose Your Stats mod is what you need. The mod gives you a potion that lets you alter your stats, AC, Speeld, actions, bonus actions, and so much more. With this, you can make your character as overpowered or underpowered as you want, or just turn that 19 into a 20. 8. Legendary Items Legendary items are pretty handy in Baldur’s Gate 3 as they help you deal devastating damage while looking pretty cool doing it. However, these items can be a little hard to get hold of, with many being far and few between as you go through the story. So, with the Legendary Items mod, you can add even more popular items from the Dragon Blade to the Staff of Slumber. Sure, not all are ideal weapons, but they can make your playthrough extremely fun. 9. More Frequent Feats So, thanks to these great Baldur’s Gate 3 mods you can grab more items, change your stats, and so much more – but some of them can feel a little fruitless if you just keep on dying. This is where the More Frequent Feats mod comes in. It’ll help add a little more variety to your character and let those D&D players create their favorite builds using feats they know and love. If you want more variety in your game, this is the best way to do it. 10. Dice Set Expansion One of the many appeals to D&D is to have a plethora of customized dice. Something that Bladur’s Gate lacks in the base version of the game. With the Dice Set Expansion, players can choose between 14 new stand-alone skins for their collection. More so, optional files in the mod contain instructions and resources for players to replace the selection with their own textures. 11. Carry Weight Increased If you’re venturing through the diverse realms of Baldur’s Gate, you’ll encounter an endless array of items waiting to be discovered. More so if you use some of the other mods on this list. While some players prefer to distribute items among their companions to ease the burden, this mod is tailored for those who crave instant access to everything within reach, allowing them to carry up to x9000. 12. Tav’s Hair Salon Undoubtedly, one of Baldur’s Gate’s most outstanding features is the ability to tailor your character to your liking. While the base game provides multiple hair options, the Tav’s Hair Salon mod elevates this experience to another level with plenty of new styles to try out. It’s worth noting that the mod may encounter some challenges, particularly regarding compatibility with certain headgear. 13. Trials of Tav So, you’ve completed your run in Baldur’s Gate 3, whether that be your third or ninth playthrough, and now you’re unsure what to do next? Well, Trials of Tav is something you’ll want to check out if you’re looking for a completely different gameplay than the regular Baldur’s Gate 3 experience. This mode introduces a roguelike playthrough, where you start with nothing but the clothes on your back and work your way up by defeating and looting random enemies as things get progressively harder. In this combat-only mode, you can choose to play with a friend or rely on the origin characters and hirelings to fight with you. 14. Camp Event Notifications It’s no secret that sometimes, with so many quests and things going on, you can accidentally forget to long rest in Baldur’s Gate 3. While it’s always up to the player whether or not to long rest in camp, skipping the action often leads to missing cutscenes and camp events that can be beneficial to your playthrough’s story. With the Camp Event Notifications mod, you’ll no longer have to worry about missing these kinds of cutscenes as it will let you know when there’s a camp event by displaying an exclamation mark on your character. 15. No intro Players who have gone through Baldur’s Gate 3 several times might be tired of wasting time with the 7-second intro videos when all they want is to continue with their journey. If you are one of them, the No Intro mod is the solution to your problems as it removes them completely, saving you a ton of time in the long run. 16. Native Camera Tweaks Baldur’s Gate 3 has outstanding graphics, beautiful designs, and stunning landscapes. If you truly want to appreciate them, you can use the Native Camera Tweaks mod to unlock all the camera settings’ limitations. The mod unlocks the camera pitch for combat and exploration, overrides the zoom limits, expands the field of view, and offers local split-screen support, among plenty of other useful features. 17. No Romance Limit – Polyamory One of the features players enjoyed the most out of Baldur’s Gate 3 as soon as it came out was romancing and building relationships with other characters. However, those who tried to date more than one character at the same time very often got dumped. So, for the polyamorous players out there, the No Romance Limit mod comes really handy as it allows you to romance any number of companions – in any order – without getting dumped. 18. Fix Stragglers In Baldur’s Gate 3, quite often party members get stuck on some of the less friendly terrains or fall behind when running through crowded spaces, forcing you to go back and waste precious time. To avoid this problem, you can download the Fix Stragglers mod, which boosts companions jumps to help them keep up or teleports them right next to you when their pathfinding gets broken so you don’t have to worry about them anymore. 19. Artificer Class and Subclasses Larian Studios’ game offers plenty of classes and subclasses to keep players entertained for a very long time. However, those core D&D fans might want to expand their options even more. This mod allows you to push your magic further by adding the Artificer class from D&D’s Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, as well as all the relevant subclasses which include Alchemist, Armorer, Artillerist, and Battle Smith. 20. Fantastical Multiverse Even though Baldur’s Gate 3 universe is vast and ideal for multiple playthroughs, recurring users might get tired of seeing the same creatures over and over again. That’s where the Fantastical Multiverse mod comes in handy, as it adds 31 new species and lineages from other parts of the extensive D&D world to the character creation screen, from Dhampirs to Kobolds, Orcs, and many more. 21. Improved UI Depending on the game, one interface can be friendlier than another, and even though Baldur’s Gate 3 is a wonderful game, its UI can use some improvement. Improved UI makes changes to the user interface in order to improve its usability. It prevents annoying error pop ups when using mods, tweaks the overall UI design, changes the character creation layout, removes the annoying game version number, and more. 22. Tattoo Collection Just like with Tav’s Hair Salon, the Tattoo Collection mod adds a lot of new tattoo options to further customize your character in the game. By downloading the Tattoo Collection by Mari you can either replace all the current tattoos in the game or replace only the tattoos for your character. Either way, the options added by the mod are stunning and give the characters a fun and edgy look. 23. JWL Histories and Occupations Baldur’s Gate 3 has several backgrounds you can choose from, but if you love experimenting and discovering new aspects of the RPG, adding new histories and occupations is what you need before you start another playthrough. JWL Histories and Occupations adds 26 new backgrounds you can use in your character. Some are from 5e sourcebooks, others are created entirely from scratch and a few are a little bit of both. Either way, no matter what you choose, it will give you a whole new gaming experience. 24. Highlight Everything Any player knows that in Baldur’s Gate 3, you can highlight items, however, this feature only works with certain things. Usually, important containers are cleverly hidden and go unnoticed. To help you pick up every item in your way, you must install the Highlight Everything mod. The mod highlights all interactable items by holding the left-alt button rather than the limited stuff shown by the default highlight option. 25. Tactician Plus Like most RPGs, Baldur’s Gate 3 has different difficulty modes available for the campaign, with ‘Tactician’ being the hardest of them all. Whether you’re a brave player searching for a harder challenge or a curious one looking to try out their learned skills, the Tactician Plus mod allows you to tweak the mode’s numbers to increase or decrease the difficulty of the game, giving you more fine-grained control. 26. All Items Depending on what you want to focus on during your Baldur’s Gate 3 playthrough, the All Items mod can be very helpful, as it gives you access to a barrel filled with all the weapons and armor in the game from the beginning. This way you don’t have to worry about gearing up and you can just enjoy other features of the game such as the story, the relationships, or simply lose yourself in the Forgotten Realms. 27. Basket Full of Equipment If you’re planning on using the All Items mod mentioned above, it might be a good idea to pair it with the Basket Full of Equipment, as it adds over 800 pieces of new armor and equipment. Take your pick between plenty of boots, gloves, helmets, cloaks, belts, and more to give your character a dazzling and unique look. Plus, find some unique spells not included in the base game, as well as dyes and weapons. 28. Fast XP Players looking to progress fast in the game might want to use the Fast XP mod, as it allows you to either get double XP for the whole game or reach level 6 very fast and then go back to developing normally. The first option helps you skip early leveling without affecting the game’s balance, while the second one halves the XP requirements for every level moving forward. 29. No More Dirt and Blood While getting dirty and being covered in blood after a hard battle does add a level of realism to Baldur’s Gate 3, some players dislike the idea of walking around dirty. That’s why the No More Dirt and Blood mod comes in handy when you’re tired of getting cleaned up. This mod allows you to either customize the amount of filth you accumulate or directly disable the dirt and blood accumulation entirely, so you don’t have to go around scrubbing the grime off of you. 30. Lone Wolf Mode While Baldur’s Gate 3 is a great experience to enjoy with friends, those who like playing solo might struggle with some parts of the game. For those who want to get through the Forgotten Realms as lone wolves, this mod can come in handy as it makes the game a little bit more similar to Divinity Original Sin. The tweaks it offers include double XP, increased carry capacity, an extra feat at level 2 or 3, double actions, additional spell slots, and a lot more. 31. Faces of Faerun Are you sick of making characters that look the same in your runs? If so, you’ll want to consider installing Faces of Faerun. This is currently one of the most popular mods that’s officially supported in Baldur’s Gate 3, which you can download right from the in-game Mod Manager. This mod features different types of faces for various races, allowing you to craft a more unique look for your Tavs and Durges. 32. Better Hotbar The Better Hotbar is a Quality of Life mod that allows you to tweak your hotbar settings in the game. If you ever feel like your hotbar is too cluttered with spells, items, and such, this makes it easier for you to arrange things the way you want. Thanks to this mod, you have the option to choose different aspect ratios for your hotbar, use an auto-hide feature so you can see things around clearer, and so much more. How to install mods in Baldur’s Gate 3 With Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 7 introducing official mod support, installing mods to your game is now easier than ever. Previously, you’ll need to use Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager and Vortex to get them working in the game, but now they’re no longer a requirement. All mods that you can find in the in-game mod manager are officially supported by Larian and they’re hosted through mod.io. You can still install third party mods from Nexus, however, but do keep in mind that outdated ones can cause combability issues. In-game Mod Manager If you’re not a fan of jumping through hoops using third party mods, using Baldur’s Gate 3’s in-game Mod Manager is the best option. Though the mods can be limited at the moment. Here’s how to use it. Launch Baldur’s Gate 3. – In your main menu, select Mod Manager. – From here, you can browse all kinds of mods and use the filter settings on the left to find the ones you want. – Once you’ve found the mods you want to install, press Download. – Wait for the download process to finish and your mod should now be available in the game. – If by any chance, you decide that you want to delete a mod, then you can head to the “Installed” tab in the Mod Manager and click Uninstall on the mod you want to remove. Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager (BG3MM) A lot of players are experiencing issues with BG3MM after Patch 7. Though if you still want to use it for certain third party mods, below are the steps to do so:: Download Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager. – Once downloaded, open Settings. – Go to Preferences and make sure that your game data location is correct. – Click Tools and select Download & Install the Script Extender. – Head over to Nexus Mods and download the mods you want to install. – Once you’re all set, use WinRAR to extract the mod files. – Then, drag the .pack files to the Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod manager window. – Move the mods you want to use from the Inactive Mods to Active Mods except the DiceSet_06 and Honour ones. – Click Save Load Order to File and Export Order to Game. – Select Launch Game. – Assuming you’ve installed all the necessary files for your mod, you should now be able to see them in-game. Vortex Thankfully, installing mods for Baldur’s Gate 3 is relatively easy, especially when it’s done through Nexus Mods. However, first, you must back up your game files and update the game to its latest version. Once you’re all set, follow these steps to add mods to your game: Head over to Nexus Mods and download Vortex. – Load up Vortex and search for Baldur’s Gate 3. – Click Manage and install Divine Tool. – Head into Nexus Mods and open the mod you want to install. – Click Open Link. – The mod will begin installing. – Those are the best mods in Baldur’s Gate 3 for 2024. While downloading your favorite selection, learn everything about the game’s companions as well as the character’s backgrounds and the best multiclass builds.

Best Fighter build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, skills, Fighting Style & more Larian StudiosHaving the best Fighter build in Baldur’s Gate 3 can give you a huge advantage in combat. From the skills, fighting style, and race, here’s everything you need to know about creating the best build for the class in the game Similar to the Barbarian, the Fighter is a fantastic class in Baldur’s Gate 3 that deals brilliant damage through a variety of hits and battle tactics. While they’re perhaps not as tanky as their damage-dealing counterpart, the Fighter is the next-best melee class in the game. However, just because they’re a little simpler to explore, doesn’t mean they’re boring or easy to build. Thanks to some Fighting Styles and the notion of facing your enemy up close, you’ll want to be extremely careful when building your Fighter. So, to help you out, here’s the best Fighter build in Baldur’s Gate 3. Contents Best race – Best Fighting Style – Best background – Best Ability Score spread – Best Illithid powers – Best multiclass options – Best build for a Fighter in Baldur’s Gate 3 – Best race to choose for a Fighter in Baldur’s Gate 3 There are three different races that are perfect for a Fighter class in Baldur’s Gate 3. However, the focus will be on granting a boost to your hardiness, and damage dealt, the Fighter’s main priority. Gold Dwarf – Shield Dwarf – Githyanki – While these three classes are ideal for a Fighter, we recommend using the Gold Dwarf for its Dwarven Resilience and Dwarven Toughness. Best Fighting Style for a Fighter in Baldur’s Gate 3 The best Fighting Style to go for in Baldur’s Gate 3 is Great Weapon Fighting. This fighting style will give you an extra chance to hit the enemy when rolling a 1 or a 2, which can be lifesaving if those dice just aren’t rolling your way. Best background for a Fighter in Baldur’s Gate 3 There are tons of backgrounds in Baldur’s Gate 3, but the best for the Fighter is a Soldier. This will grant you proficiency in Athletics and Intimidation, two strength-based skills that are imperative for this class. After choosing your background, we recommend selecting as many of these skills as you can because these are useful no matter your class: Survival – Perception – Insight – Best Ability Score spread for a Fighter When it comes to choosing the best Ability Scores for your fighter, you can opt for the recommended spread, or you can choose these: Strength: 16 – Dexterity: 14 – Constitution: 16 – Wisdom: 10 – Intelligence: 8 – Charisma: 10 – The most important stats to prioritize for a Fighter in Baldur’s Gate 3 is Strength and Constitution. You’re not really meant to be tanky in this class so instead you need high health and extremely high damage. However, Dexterity is an ideal third-highest stat. Best Illithid powers for a Fighter Cull the Weak Cull the Weak is imperative for classes like the Fighter. If you’re up close fighting an enemy, then getting the chance to take it down just because of its hit points is a huge bonus. Add the psychic damage to nearby creatures and you’re a powerhouse. Mind Blast Stunning targets is always a key element for upfront fighters, and with that added psychic damage, it’s hard to argue against having this power. Illithid Expertise Fighters aren’t really the talkers of the group, but that doesn’t mean you won’t land yourself into these situations. So, if that’s the case, or if you want to intimidate, Illithid Expertise is the power for you. After all, there are no negatives to a few extra points in key skills. Best multiclass options for a Fighter Fighter and Barbarian This is a classic combination in both Dungeons & Dragons and Baldur’s Gate 3. It combines the fantastic HP pool and damage from the Barbarian and the high AC and multiattack from the Fighter, essentially making an extremely powerful tank. We suggest heading into the subclass of Berserker and Battle Master for the added manipulation and support, as well as a nice bit of Action Surge combined with Rage. Fighter and Wizard At first, it seems rather unconventional to put a glass cannon like the Wizard with an up-close hitter like the Fighter. However, once you realize that this will essentially make you into just a cannon (thanks to the higher AC) then it becomes a no-brainer. Simply add the Fighters high AC and Action Surge to the Wizard’s fantastic offensive spells and you have a versatile character that can take down an enemy from up close or far away – and they can even do it more than once thanks to that Action Surge. Best build for a Fighter in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: Gold Dwarf Background: Soldier Skills: Survival, Insight Ability order from highest to lowest: Strength, Constitution, Dexterity, Wisdom, Charisma, Intelligence Best Fighter build: Check out our Baldur’s Gate 3 guides: Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

Best Druid build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, skills, subclass & more Larian StudiosMastering the Druid’s spellcasting in Baldur’s Gate 3 may seem daunting, but worry not—we’ve got you covered with the ultimate build guide. With many classes in Baldur’s Gate 3, selecting the right one can be overwhelming, particularly considering the diverse feats and spells available. This is especially true for the Druid class, which offers a wealth of possibilities for both seasoned D&D players and newcomers alike. Unfortunately, due to their versatility, the Druid class only seems to heighten that confusion for many players. So, here’s the best Baldur’s Gate 3 Druid build out there. Best race to choose for a Druid in Baldur’s Gate 3 There are two races you should pick when creating a Druid in Baldur’s Gate 3. Each provides some ideal bonuses and fits perfectly for this class. High Elf – High Half-Elf – However, we recommend using the High Elf since you’ll end up getting advantage on being put to sleep or being charmed, Darkvision, and most importantly – an extra cantrip of your choice. We suggest choosing Fire Bolt. Best Deity for Druid class in Baldur’s Gate 3 Choosing a Deity in Baldur’s Gate 3 can greatly affect how the world interacts with your character and vice versa. The best option for a Druid Class would be Silvanus who is the god of nature and wilderness. Silvanus is also the patron god for Druids which can add a roleplaying element. Best subclass for a Druid in Baldur’s Gate 3 There are currently three subclasses for a Druid in Baldur’s Gate 3: Circle of the Land, Circle of the Moon, and Circle of the Spores. But the best subclass you can choose has to be the second one, Circle of the Moon. While Circle of the Land focuses on spellcasting and Circle of the Spores is more of a support/damage role, Circle of the Moon grants players the ability to Wild Shape in melee combat as a bonus action while also granting you those helpful spells a Druid relies on. What really sets this subclass apart from the Circle of the Land and Circle of the Spores is that Wild Shape. Sure, spells are useful, but Wild Shape as a bonus action is essentially two free sets of hitpoints a day as well as all the bonuses they grant you. Whether you’re low-level or high, Wild Shape is incredibly useful. Best Ability Score spread for a Druid Once you have decided on your subclass, the next step is to choose the right ability points. Here is an Ability Score spread to harness the full potential of your Druid build: Strength: 8 – Dexterity: 14 – Constitution: 16 – Wisdom: 16 – Intelligence: 10 – Charisma: 10 – Best wild shapes in Baldur’s Gate 3 Currently, there are more than 8 wild-shape options in Baldur’s Gate 3. We recommend using the Owlbear, Bear, and Dire Raven for a mixture between intense power from the Owlbear and Bear, and the ability to fly with the Dire Raven. Best skills for a Druid in Baldur’s Gate 3 Since the Druid is a Wisdom-based class, you’ll want to prioritize gaining proficiency in Wisdom-based skills like: Animal Handling – Insight – Medicine – Perception – Survival – Other than those, there are two key skills you should always strive to increase no matter your class Acrobatics / Athletics – Stealth – We recommend picking a background that gives you proficiency in some of these skills, as that’ll make it easier down the line. Best spells for a Druid in Baldur’s Gate 3 One of the best parts of a Druid is the fact that they can choose their spells every long rest. Due to this, we’ve listed our top selection of the best spells for a Druid in Baldur’s Gate 3 so you can pick and choose depending on your situation: Cantrip: Guidance – Cantrip: Thorn Whip – 1st Level: Thunderwave – 1st Level: Healing Word – 1st Level: Speak With Animals – 1st Level: Cure Wounds – 1st Level: Faerie Fire – 2nd Level: Spike Growth – 2nd Level: Moonbeam – 2nd Level: Pass Without Trace – 3rd Level: Call Lightning – 3rd Level: Feign Death – 3rd Level: Sleet Storm – 4th Level: Polymorph – 4th Level: Wall of Fire – 5th Level: Mass Cure Wounds – 5th Level: Greater Restoration – 6th Level: Sunbeam – 6th Level: Heroes’ Feast – 6th Level: Heal – Best Illithid powers for a Druid Repulsor Whether you’re upfront or back behind the tanks, there’s always a need for a last-ditch attack, just in case you need it. That’s where Repulsor comes in. Essentially, it pushes back the enemy by 6m and will deal some ideal force damage. Perfect if you’re surrounded or if someone’s conveniently on a cliff edge. Freecast Druids are pretty spell-heavy, so having the ability to combine free cast with your class will create a pretty powerful combination. It’s guaranteed to help in multiple situations and is one of those abilities you’ll never want to be without. Mind Sanctuary You’ll need to get Psionic Backlash and Astral-Touched Tadpole for this ability, but given you can cast actions and bonus actions interchangeably, it’s well worth the pain. After all, with wildshape and spells at your disposal, manipulating them to work for you is just ideal. Best multiclass options for the Druid Druid / Cleric The Druid is an extremely versatile class in Baldur’s Gate 3, providing some great support and damage spells, as well as a little tankiness from Wild Shape and the all-important healing. So, combine your Druid with the Cleric and you have yourself a fantastic healer and an even more impressive tank. We suggest leveling up to level 10 with the Druid and 2 with the Cleric, but the order you choose to do that in is up to you. Doing so will grant you all the healing capabilities from both along with the high AC of a Cleric and the powerful spells of the Druid. It’s a match made in nature heaven. Barbarian / Druid If you want to let your Druid class take the backburner a little, then choosing the Barbarian and Druid multiclass is an ideal choice. It will essentially let you stay enraged while in Wild Shape (so long as you rage before turning) which can be ideal for any battle situation. It essentially makes you an unkillable monster who can keep gaining HP whenever you wildshape, although with a Barbarians HP pool, it’s unlikely you’ll even need it. Best build for a Druid in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: High Elf Background: Folk Hero (Animal Handling & Survival) Skills: Perception, Arcana Ability order from highest to lowest: Wisdom, Constitution, Intelligence, Dexterity, Charisma, Strength Build layout: It’s worth noting that the Druid can reselect their spells on a long rest so feel free to try different creations – but this is our recommendation for the best to choose: That’s all there is to know about the best Druid build in Baldur’s Gate 3. Check out how to respec your character if you wish to explore other build options. You can also take a look at the best Sorcerer build, the best Monk build or the best Wizard build.

Best Cleric build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, skills, spells, & more Larian StudiosClerics draw upon the divine power of the Gods for their spellcasting – but to harness such potency, you’ll need the best Cleric build in Baldur’s Gate 3. Baldur’s Gate 3 features numerous potent spellcasters, including the Warlock, Paladin, Bard, and Druid, each offering unique abilities and advantages distinct from the Cleric. While all formidable in their own right, none excel at healing or vanquishing the undead quite like the Cleric. They’re able to raise the whole party back up to full health while at the same time destroying the enemy in front of them with their high damage capabilities, and that’s not even touching on the Turn Undead spell. However, creating a Cleric capable of all that can be a pretty overwhelming task in the expansive game. So, to help you out, here’s the best Cleric build in Baldur’s Gate 3, from the ideal race, spells, deity, and more. Best Race to choose for a Cleric in Baldur’s Gate 3 The races that you can choose for a Cleric in Baldur’s Gate 3 are as follows: Half-Elf – Human – Gold Dwarf – All these classes offer ideal features for the Cleric but we recommend trying the Gold Dwarf due to its Dwarven Toughness, keeping your Cleric tanky. Best subclass for a Cleric in Baldur’s Gate 3 The best subclass to go for as a Cleric in the game is the Light subclass. This is because the Light subclass offers a mix of both damage as well as healing. There are quite a few other subclasses that work effectively when playing as a Cleric in Baldur’s Gate 3, however. Here’s a breakdown of all the subclasses you can use to create the best Cleric build in BG3. Life (includes heavy armor proficiency): Enhances healing powers for both caster and target, with access to always-prepared support. – Light: Grants the ability to hinder enemy attacks, along with spells like Burning Hands, Light, and Faerie Fire. – Knowledge: Oriented towards control and role-playing, providing expertise in Arcana and History and spells like Command and Sleep. – Trickery: Elevates stealth abilities for party members and offers spells such as Disguise Self and Charm Person. – Nature (includes heavy armor proficiency): Channel the raw power of the natural world with proficiency in specific skills and a Druid cantrip. – Tempest (includes martial weapon and heavy armor proficiency): Allows retaliation against attackers with lightning damage and provides storm-related spells. – War (includes martial weapons proficiency and heavy armor proficiency): Enables additional Bonus Action attacks and provides proficiency in heavy armor and martial weapons, along with spells for close-combat control, buffing, and damage. – You should remember that at the end of the day dealing damage is important and solely focusing on healing can become frustrating at times. Best Background for a Cleric in Baldur’s Gate 3 The best background that you can go for when playing as a Cleric in Baldur’s Gate 3 is Acolyte. This is because you gain Insight and Religion as skills that synergize well with the Cleric class as a whole. However, apart from that, you should also go for the following skills: History – Medicine – Persuasion – Best Deity for Cleric class in Baldur’s Gate 3 The Cleric class is one where you have to choose a Deity during character creation. The choice of a Deity can define how the world treats you within the game. Therefore, the safest option to go for here is Bahamut, who is the God of Justice and always treads upon the righteous path. Best Ability Score spread for a Cleric The Cleric requires a certain amount of balance in order to be powerful. You could go for the recommended Ability Score spread, or you could try this one: Strength: 14 – Dexterity: 10 – Constitution: 14 – Wisdom: 16 – Intelligence: 8 – Charisma: 10 – The Clerics spellcasting modifier is Wisdom, so you’ll want to make that your highest stat. Then, since you’ll be doing a lot of up-front fighting, Strength, and Constitution are your next priority, granting more damage and higher health. The other’s are purely there for ability checks and conversation. Best Cleric Spells BG3 If you are playing a Cleric then you need your spells to be useful. Here are the best Cleric spells in BG3: Cantrip: Resistance – Cantrip: Guidance – Cantrip: Sacred Flame – Cantrip: Thaumaturgy – Level 1: Shield of Faith – Level 1: Healing Word – Level 1: Inflict Wounds – Level 1: Protection from Evil and Good – Level 2: Radiance of Dawn – Level 2: Lesser Restoration – Level 3: Glyph of Warding – Level 3: Daylight – Level 3: Spirit Guardians – Level 3: Revivify – Level 4: Banishment – Level 4: Freedom of Movement – Level 5: Insect Plague – Level 5: Dispel Evil and Good – Level 6: Heal – Level 6: Heroes’ Feast – Best Illithid powers for a Cleric Transfuse Health As the primary healer of the group, your Cleric will often need to make some sacrifices to help keep the team alive. That’s where Transfuse Health comes in. Essentially, it allows you to sacrifice half your hitpoints to heal a target for that amount, keeping someone from going down. Luck of the Far Realms While Clerics are certainly used for healing most of the time, they’re still pretty good damage dealers on the battlefield. So, having Luck of the Far Realms to help you turn your hit into a critical could be ideal, especially against a tough boss. Freecast Lastly, Clerics are spellcasters at heart, so having the ability to free-cast can be a game-changer. Pretty much every spellcasting class should have this ability, after all, you never know when it might come in handy. Best multiclass options for the Cleric Paladin and Cleric The Paladin and Cleric work so well together because of their similarities. Both are tanks with healing capabilities and are able to hit for a relatively decent amount of damage. However, combine the two and you have an extremely versatile character. It essentially strengthens the character’s healing capability and adds a little more power on the frontline, thanks to your Smite abilities. Sure, it’s not the most powerful multiclass in the game, but it’s one of the best for the Cleric. Druid and Cleric From a brief look at this multiclass, it’s easy to wonder why they go well together – but, they’re both Wisdom based and open up a realm of opportunity for more powerful spellcasting. You get the defence from the Cleric, the healing from both, and the damaging / control spells from the Druid, almost making your character a one-person army. Best Build for a Cleric in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: Human Background: Acolyte Deity: Bahamut Skills: Relion, Insight Ability Order from highest to lowest: Wisdom, Intelligence, Dexterity, Charisma, Constitution, Strength Build layout: Now you know how to curate the best Cleric build in Baldur’s Gate 3. You can also check out other build guides for Barbarian or Druid. You can also take a look at how to save Shadowheart who is one of the best Cleric companions.

Best Barbarian build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, skills, subclass & more Larian StudiosHaving the best Barbarian build in Baldur’s Gate 3 can help you cause some series devastation on the battlefield. Here’s how you can create the best build in the RPG for the class including what subclasses, races, and skills to use. To many, the Barbarian may feel like a simplistic class in Baldur’s Gate 3 but as both veteran D&D and Baldur’s Gate 3 players know, a lot of effort needs to go into a build like this if you want to stay alive long enough to reach max level and dominate the battlefield throughout. You have to know where to put your Ability points, how often you should rage, how to use the different attacks or movements to your advantage, and of course the ideal race and subclass to pick. So, to ensure you can take those attacks like they’re nothing and eliminate an enemy with ease, here’s the best Barbarian build in Baldur’s Gate 3 along with the best race, subclass, skills, and more. Contents Best race to choose – Best subclass – Best skills – Best Ability Score spread – Best Illithid powers – Best multiclass options – Best build – Best race to choose for a Barbarian in Baldur’s Gate 3 There are three great races for the Barbarian, each providing great features to help you in battle and exploration: Shield Dwarf – Gold Dwarf – Half-Orc – We recommend using the Half-Orc due to its Darkvision, Relentless Endurance, and Savage Attacks features. Best subclass for a Barbarian in Baldur’s Gate 3 There are three subclasses available for the Barbarian, Berserker, Wildheart, and Wild Magic. We suggest choosing Berserker for your Barbarian build. This subclass will grant you access to Frenzied Rage, Frenzied Strike, and Enraged Throw, dealing more damage and giving you more attacks, which is imperative for this class. Best skills for a Barbarian in Baldur’s Gate 3 With Strength being the primary stat for the Barbarian, you’ll want to prioritize these skills: Athletics – Intimidation – Survival – Perception – Insight – It’s best to pick a background that gives you proficiency in some of these skills, as that’ll make it easier down the line, like Soldier, for proficiency in Athletics and Intimidation. Best Ability Score spread for a Barbarian The best Ability Score spread for the game’s Barbarian focuses on three stats. You can opt for the recommended spread, or you can choose these: Strength: 17 – Dexterity: 15 – Constitution: 16 – Wisdom: 8 – Intelligence: 8 – Charisma: 8 – The primary stats for a Barbarian are Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution, so those are the stats you should be putting all your points in. Strength will increase your damage, Dexterity your AC, and Constitution your health, all imperative aspects for this class. Best Illithid powers for a Barbarian Force Tunnel If you can’t get to a certain boss or key enemy, then Force Tunnel is the power for you. It’ll push all objects and creatures 4m away from your character without provoking opportunity attacks and just screams Barbarian. Cull the Weak Sure, this depends on the amount of Illithid powers you have, but if you’re planning on getting a few, you should definitely get Cull the Weak. Essentially, if you bring a creature lower than your number of powers, it’ll die and deal damage to all those nearby. Psionic Dominance There’s nothing more annoying than being afflicted by certain spells as a Barbarian. All you want to do is smash things, not be restrained or dominated. So, that’s where Psionic Dominance comes in, instantly nullifying certain spells. Best multiclass options for the Barbarian Rogue / Barbarian Combining the Berserker’s Frenzy from the Barbarian with the Rogues extra attack can be fantastically powerful, essentially allowing you to deal insane damage twice in one go. Add that sneak damage and you’ve got potential one-hit kills even at a lower level. We recommend going for eight levels in Rogue and the rest in Barbarian, but the order you choose to do this is up to you. Although it’s best to level until you get Berserker’s Frenzy then going to Rogue until you get the extra attack. Fighter / Barbarian Barbarians are often classed as the tank of the party. They have a ton of hitpoints and can take most you throw at them. Then there’s the Fighter. They usually have an impressive AC and deal some devastating attacks using cunning and simple hacks and slashes. So, combine the two and you have a tank with tons of HP, a good AC, and enough damage to become a deadly force. This is a classic combination and one that works in any fight. Best build for a Barbarian in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: Half-Orc Background: Soldier Skills: Perception, Insight, Survival Ability order from highest to lowest: Strength, Consitution, Dexterity, Wisdom, Charisma, Intelligence Best Barbarian build: Check out more Baldur’s Gate 3 guides: Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Ranger build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

Baldur’s Gate 3 race tier list: Elf, Dwarf, Dragonborn, & more ranked Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is full of important choices, and one of the first is deciding which race you want your character to be. With so many options to chose from, here’s our race tier list, along with their subraces, to help with your decision. Larian Studios’ latest release, Baldur’s Gate 3, is a massive RPG and there’s a lot for players to do in its expansive world. From battling enemies to meeting interesting companions, and completing quests to progress through the lengthy main campaign. There are a lot of factors that impact overworld activities and combat in the game, including the race you select. Depending on the race you are, your character will be able to interact with certain characters in specific races, and with so many to choose from it can be overwhelming trying to choose. With that in mind, here’s our full BG3 race tier list with a rundown of all the best races in the game. All Races & Subraces in Baldur’s Gate 3 In total, there are 11 different races to choose from in Baldur’s Gate. We’ve listed all of them and their subclasses below: Elf High Elf – Wood Elf – – Tiefling Asmodeus Tiefling – Mephistopheles Tiefling – Zariel Tiefling – – Drow Lolth-Sworn Drow – Seldarine Drow – – Human – Githyanki – Dwarf Gold Dwarf – Shield Dwarf – Duergar – – Half-Elf High Half Elf – Wood Half-Elf – Drow Half-Elf – – Halfling Lightfoot Halfling – Strongheart Halfling – – Gnome Rock Gnome – Forest Gnome – Deep Gnome – – Dragonborn Black – Blue – Brass – Bronze – Copper – Gold – Green – Red – Silver – White – – Half-Orc – Baldur’s Gate 3 Race tier list In traditional Dungeons & Dragons, and Baldur’s Gate’s Early Access, each race gave you a plus to certain stats, allowing you to pair your class and race perfectly. Now, with the game fully released, these stats have gone, with features taking over the races instead. While this can mean you have more freedom in choosing races, it can also make it pretty tricky to find the best ones out there. So, here’s our tier list so you can work out which race you should try. For ease, we’ve just focused on the Races overall, rather than their subclasses, for more details on which subclass you should choose for your build, take a look at our build guides. S = The best races to play with. They’re versatile, strong, and work for most combats or conversations. – A = These races are great to use. They may not be the strongest but they’re efficient and effective. – B = While not the best race in the game, it can be useful depending on your playstyle. – F = They’re not particularly effective and don’t provide much extra power. – S-Tier Half-Orc With the star increases eliminated, there are not many reasons to opt for a character without Darkvision. The Half-Ork has such, which is vital in multiple locations in the game. On top of this, that Relentless Endurance is quite literally a lifesaver and is a no-brainer for any melee character. Combine that with the Savage Attacks feature and you’ve got yourself an ideal Fighter, Barbarian, Monk, or any up-close class. Halfling In a game filled with some ideal little burrows for a smaller race and a system based on the luck of a dice, a smaller race like the Halfling has never been more desired. You can get in those little burrows around the game and the Lucky feature enables you to reroll that critical fail, another lifesaving element. On top of this and the advantage on Frightened saving throws, you can also get either an advantage on Stealth, or against poison, along with resistance to such damage. Both are imperative in Baldur’s Gate. Half-Elf The usefulness of the Half-Elf as a base race doesn’t come from the features, but rather the multiple proficiencies, and the subclass features. Gaining one cantrip of your choice or additional movement, or Dancing Lights, you can really do anything with this race, allowing it to fit perfectly into most classes. Dwarf The Dwarf is another example of small and mighty. They have some fantastic features from proficiency with tons of weapons, that crucial Darkvision, and resistance to poison damage. Combine that with their subclass features and you have yet another race perfect for any class. Whether you’re looking for more HP in Dwarven Toughness, proficiency with light and medium armor, or superior Darvision and advantage against being charmed or paralyzed, the Dwarf will provide. A-Tier Githyanki In the same way, Lae’zel isn’t S-tier in our companion’s tier list, the Githyanki can’t be placed in our top spot. Sure, they have some great actions, cantrips, and features, but the prejudice many hold over the race can make your conversations pretty tricky. They’re pretty powerful, but in a game that’s 60% conversation, having that disadvantage can be pretty tricky, unless you prefer to fight your way out of everything, then go right ahead. Tiefling Tieflings are great. When you’re not spending hours designing their horns, you’re enjoying their useful features. After all, who doesn’t want Fire resistance and Darkvision? On top of this, you can grab a few useful cantrips, which is ideal for a magic class. Sure, there are better races out there, and many have much better features, but this is still a good choice. Elf The Elf feels much like the Half-Elf but without the same amount of Subraces, which is a shame since it’s such a popular race to choose. Sure, you get some great weapon proficiencies, fantastic Darvision, and the inability to be put to sleep, but other than that, and the cantrip or movement speed, you’re better off going for the Half-Elf. B-Tier Drow The Drow is pretty similar to the Elf. It’s got some fantastic features in its weapon proficiency, Superior Darkvision, and sleep immunity, but with the lack of features with its subclasses, there’s not really any reason to choose this race. The only time you may find this race useful is in the Underdark, and even then it’s not going to change the game for you or your party. Human In Dungeons & Dragons, people will likely choose a Human to either capitalize on the variant element or grab that +1 to all stats. That’s not a thing in Baldur’s Gate 3, so all you get is proficiency in weapons and armor, and an extra skill, which is pretty poor when compared to all the other races. Sure, it’s fun and doesn’t have a ton of negatives, but there aren’t really any positives either. Gnome Ultimately, if you’re looking for a smaller race that’s pretty powerful, the Gnome is not it. It’s got a handy feature in Gnome Cunning and does come with a few good subclass options, but aide from the odd spell and Darvision, you’re better suited for the Dwarf or Halfling. F-Tier Dragonborn Dragonborns are one of the most disappointing races in Baldur’s Gate 3. With no additions to their stats anymore, all this race has going for it is their breath weapon and resistance to the same type of damage. Sure, it might help you, but there are better spells than the breath weapon and other classes give you resistance. It’s just not worth it, even if you do get to be a cool Dragon person. So, there you have it, that’s our full Baldur’s Gate 3 race tier list! 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Best Baldur’s Gate 3 party builds Larian StudiosBuilding a robust party in Baldur’s Gate 3 can significantly improve your game experience. Our guide highlights the best party setups you should consider. This RPG from Larian Studios is packed with challenging battles, a gripping main narrative, and various side quests, all set in a beautifully detailed and lively game world. Combat in Baldur’s Gate 3 can get fairly frustrating at times, however, especially on higher difficulties and battles will be much easier with the right party members by your side. This is also the case for certain conversations as well. If you need a bit of assistance in Baldur’s Gate 3, we’ve got a rundown of the very best party builds in the game below. How to build the best party in Baldur’s Gate 3 To build an optimized party in Baldur’s Gate 3, you need your party to be comprised of these skills: 1 Healer – 1 Tank – 2 Support / Damage dealers – On top of this, you will also want someone who can talk their way out of a situation, as not everything is about combat. Thankfully, with so many classes in Baldur’s Gate 3, you can easily fit these boxes, providing enough protection, health, and damage in any combat and a way to get what you want in conversation. To help you choose, we’ve split each class into their respective roles below. Note that some will be appearing more than once: Best party builds in Baldur’s Gate 3 Using those optimizations, it becomes relatively easy to choose the ideal party for Baldur’s Gate 3. So, we’ve detailed the best party builds in Baldur’s Gate 3, to help you succeed in almost everything you do in the game: Cleric, Barbarian, Bard, Rogue Combining the insane healing powers of the Cleric, the fantastic toughness of the Barbarian, the versatility of the Bard, and the stealthy damage from the Rogue, you have a fantastic party build here. No matter whether you intend on getting into a fight you may be under-leveled for, this party will keep you afloat. The Cleric has a pretty high armor class and some great attacking spells, the Barbarian can take hits and hit even harder, and the Rogue will be able to stealth in there safely, taking down the enemy from behind. All while your Bard causes the enemy to dance, fall to the floor, or fall off a high ledge. Warlock, Rogue, Druid, Paladin Sure, you can have a party without a Rogue, but unlocking doors and chests can be a little trickier unless someone’s got proficiency in it. So, add the damage from the Rogue to the versatility of the Druid and the Paladin, then mix that with the damage and charisma of the Warlock and you have a pretty interesting party. The Paladin will act as the tank while the other three dip in and out of dealing damage. In a pinch both the Druid and the Paladin can heal the other players and the Warlock can be the talker. Paladin, Monk, Cleric, Wizard Paladin’s and Clerics may combine a little in certain situations but this party thrives on versatility. If you need two tanks, the Cleric and Paladin are there, if you need damage, then you have it from all three, then for healers, the same two classes are ideal. Ultimately, you can do most elements well with this party, be that damage, conversation (thanks to the Wizard) support, and even some handy spells from the religious types. It may not be conventional, but it’s worth a try, you’ll likely be surprised. So, there you have it, those are the best party compositions in Baldur’s Gate 3. While grabbing your chosen companions and creating the best character, take a look at some of our other handy Baldur’s Gate 3 guides and content: Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Warlock build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Oathbreaker Paladin build: Race, spells, weapons & more Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 allows players to choose from a plethora of classes and Oathbreaker Paladin is one such hidden sub-class in the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 offers extensive character customization, enabling players to delve into a variety of classes, subclasses, and races to create unique and powerful characters. While there are tons of options, one can be a little hidden, as it’s inside another class. The Oathbreaker Paladin can only be achieved when breaking your oath, so has to be treated with care. So, to ensure you create this tricky character perfectly, here’s the best Oathbreaker Paladin build in Baldur’s Gate 3. How to become an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3? Unlike the likes of a Necromancer, you can’t just become an Oathbreaker Paladin at the beginning of Baldur’s Gate 3. Instead, you need to choose an Oath and then break it, which will lead to you speaking to the Oathbreaker Knight. So, to help you know how to break your Oath, here’s each Oath and the actions required to break it: Oath of Ancients: Kill the Owlbear and it’s cub. – Oath of Devotion: Kill Findal under the Emerald Grove. – Oath of Vengeance: Free Sazza – Kill Nymessa and Damays when you find Lae’zel. – Reanimate Mayina’s husband. – Complete the ‘Avenge Glut’s Circle’ questline. – If you’re looking for a quick and painless way to become an Oathbreaker, then we suggest choosing the Oath of Vengeance since you can either kill Nymessa and Damays near the beginning or just free Sazza instead. You should still be level 2 by the time you do this, meaning you can get the most out of the build and its features. Best race for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 When it comes to the ideal race for an Oathbreaker Paladin, there are quite a few choices thanks to some handy features: High Half-Elf – Human – Mephistopheles Tiefling – Half-Orc – With a focus on damage over any control spells, we suggest opting for the Half-Orc thanks to its Darkvvision, Savage Attack, and Relentless Endurance, as you’ll likely be upfront in battle. Alternatively, if you want a few more spells, we recommend going for the High Half-Elf. Best background for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 Thankfully, the Oathbreaker Paladin isn’t too dissimilar from the traditional Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3, especially when it comes down to their specific base build, including race and background. So, with that in mind, and in line with our Paladin build guide, we recommend choosing the Soldier background for proficiency in Athletics and Intimidation. Alternatively, if you want a bit more of a charisma-based character, then Noble is your best bet, for proficiency in History and Persuasion. Best abilities for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 You need to allocate your points to the right abilities to make the strongest build. Here are the best options we found: Best feats for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 For a strong Oathbreaker Paladin guide, you will need stats that make your character hard-hitting. Here are some feats you can choose: Best spells for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 While spells aren’t a huge part of the Oathbreaker Paladin, some can greatly increase your damage and control over the battlefield: Level 1: Bless – Level 1: Cure Wounds – Level 1: Compelled Duel – Level 1: Divine Favour – Level 1: Searing Smite – Level 1: Thunderous Smite – Level 1: Protection from Good and Evil – Level 1: Inflict Wounds – Level 1: Hellish Rebuke – Level 1: Heroism – Level 2: Crown of Madness – Level 2: Lesser Restoration – Level 3: Animate Dead – Level 3: Revivify – Best armor and weapon for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 Since your Oathbreaker Paladin will likely be up close and personal with the enemy, you need a good weapon and armor that will protect you from any oncoming hits. For your weapon, you’ll want to keep an eye out for two-handed weapons, like Greatswords. We suggest looking for the Sword of Justice due to its cleave action and other features. You’ll find this with Anders in Act 1. Then, for your armor, it’s good to look into Adamantine Splint Armor, which you can make from the Grymforge. It reduces your incoming damage and has some great features to keep you alive, as well as increasing your armor class tenfold in the game. Best build for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: Half-Orc Background: Soldier Skills: Persuasion, Insight Weapon / Armor: Sword of Justice, Adamantine Splint Armor Companions: Gale, Shadowheart, Astarion That’s all there is to know about the best Oathbreaker Paladin build in Baldur’s Gate 3. Check out how to respec your character if you wish to explore other build options. You can also take a look at the best Sorcerer build, the best Bard build and the best Barbarian build.

Best Necromancer build in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race, spells, weapons & more Larian StudiosIn Baldur’s Gate 3, Necromancers provide an exciting experience, especially for players who wish to resurrect the dead. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most expansive RPGs to date, the plethora of classes and subclasses means endless possibilities for character development and reaching the max level. This richness is further enhanced by the distinct pathways each subclass offers, allowing for unique character trajectories. One such Wizard subclass is the deadly yet mysterious Necromancy school of magic. It involves bending the dead to your will, manipulating their life force, and so much more. Here’s how to make the best Necromancer in Baldur’s Gate 3. Best race for a Necromancer in Baldur’s Gate 3 There are a few ideal races for your Necromancer in Baldur’s Gate 3: Asmodeus Tiefling – High Half-Elf – Lolth-Sworn Drow – However, while you can choose any of these races, we suggest opting for the Asmodeus Tiefling for that Fire Resistance, Darkvision, and extra spells. Best background for a Necromancer in Baldur’s Gate 3 When it comes to your background, you need to choose one that fits best with the Wizard class and the Necromantic style of magic. Naturally, since the Wizard’s spellcasting stat is Intelligence, choosing a background that gives you proficiency in the Intelligence skill is ideal. We recommend choosing the Noble or Sage backgrounds for proficiency in History and Persuasion or Arcana and History respectively. Along with this, you should choose to specialize in these skills: Investigation (Intelligence) – Insight (Wisdom) – Religion (Intelligence) – Best spells for a Necromancer in Baldur’s Gate 3 The best spells for your Necromancer really depend on how you want to play the character. It all depends on whether you want to solely use Necromantic magic or if you’re okay trying different schools. So, we’ve listed the best spells for the Necromancer in Baldur’s Gate 3, while also letting you know which ones are purely Necromantic: Cantrip: Fire Bolt – Cantrip: Bone Chill – Cantrip: Chill Touch (Necromancy) – 1st Level: Inflict Wounds (Necromancy) – 1st Level: Ray of Sickness (Necromancy) – 1st Level: Grease – 1st Level: Magic Missile – 1st Level: Thunderwave – 2nd Level: Blindness (Necromancy) – 2nd Level: Shatter – 2nd Level: Misty Step – 3rd Level: Animate Dead (Necromancy) – 3rd Level: Vampiric Touch (Necromancy) – 3rd Level: Revivify (Necromancy) – 3rd Level: Counterspell – 3rd Level: Fireball – 4th Level: Dimension Door – 4th Level: Wall of Fire – 4th Level: Polymorph – 5th Level: Contagion (Necromancy) – 6th Level: Harm (Necromancy) – 6th Level: Circle of Death (Necromancy) – 6th Level: Create Undead (Necromancy) – 6th Level: Harm (Necromancy) – 6th Level: Disintegrate – 7th Level: Polymorph – 8th Level: Wall fo Fire – 8th Level: Banishment – 9th Level: Contagion – 10th Level: Stoneskin – 11th Level: Create Undead – 12th Level: Disintegrate – 12th Level: Circle of Death – Best armor and weapon for a Necromancer in Baldur’s Gate 3 The best weapon and armor set is undoubtedly the one you get from Mystic Carrion in Act 3 of the game. After you complete all the quests related to this NPC and you kill him at the end, you’ll get these items: Staff of Cherished Necromancy – Armour of the Sporekeeper – Veil of the Morning – Crypt Lord Ring – It’s well worth equipping all three of these as they’re perfect for a Necromancer and will give you tons of added bonuses to your Spell Save DC, Damage, and health. Best build for a Necromancer in Baldur’s Gate 3 Race: Asmodeus Tiefling Background: Noble Skills: Insight, Investigation Weapon: Staff of Cherished Necromancy Companions: Astarion, Shadowheart, Lae’zel That’s all there is to know about the best Necromancer build in Baldur’s Gate 3. Check out how to respec your character if you wish to explore other build options. You can also take a look at the best Sorcerer build, the best Bard build and the best Barbarian build.

All Baldur’s Gate 3 companions & tier list, from Astarion to Shadowheart Larian StudiosCompanions are a big part of Baldur’s Gate 3‘s experience, changing up a playthrough with additional dialogue options, getting you into new situations, and even offering up opportunities to strike up a romance. That makes it essential to carefully pick who you take with you out into Faerûn. The game’s companions all have very different personalities, specialties, and classes. You can respec their mechanical gameplay aspects, but their narrative role stays the same and depends on your in-game choices. Some Baldur’s Gate 3 party members are better than others, thanks to their expansive quests, and the point in the game when you get them. Here is our Baldur’s Gate 3 companion tier list. All Baldur’s Gate 3 companions Baldur’s Gate 3 has 10 different companions dotted throughout the map, which you’ll find listed below in alphabetical order, along with their Origin character and romance opinion status: Origin characters are ones you can choose to play as, rather than hiring them as party members; this will alter the main story in a number of ways, depending on which character you pick. Those who are unhappy with the established party members can also create hirelings, which are fresh characters with no role in the story. These are helpful for cheesing the harder parts of the game, but they’re not as interesting as the main companions. There are some temporary party members, like Alfira in Patch 7, but these only join you for short parts of the game and won’t be listed here. Companion tier list for BG3 S = The best companions to play with. They’re versatile, strong, and work for most combats or conversations. – A = These companions are great to have in your team. They may not be the strongest but they’re efficient and effective. – B = While not the best companion in the game, they can help in a pinch depending on your playstyle. – F = They’re not particularly effective and can make the game relatively tricky. – As previously mentioned, you can respec characters in the Camp. The fact that Baldur’s Gate 3 allows characters to multiclass into different roles means you also have a lot of leeway for customizing your party members. That being said, some characters are better choices, especially for a first run when you’re trying to make the most of the game. S-Tier Shadowheart Clerics are a great class on their own, but combined with the easy-going nature and constant need to speak her mind, Shadowheart pushes that class to new heights. She’s a fantastic fighter and healer in combat, allowing her to slot into your party no matter the composition. Shadowheart’s demeanor also means you can keep her throughout either a fully good or evil run. She will stick around with the Dark Urge all the way to the end if need be. It is advised that you respec Shadowheart’s Domain into Tempest or War, to give her much better powers, as the Trickery Domain is a bad fit for her. Class: Cleric – Background: Acolyte – Race: High Half-Elf – Origin Charcter: Yes – Romanceable: Yes – Best ability score spread: Strength 10, Dexterity 14, Constitution 16, Intelligence 8, Wisdom 16, Charisma 10 – Pros Powerful healer and buffer character – Has one of the best long-running storylines in the game – Evil players get some great magic items for her – You don’t need to play a healer, as you get Shadowheart early on – Stays with you in most runs – Cons Poor subclass choice means you need to respec her to get the most out of her Cleric class – Tricky to romance compared to the other early heroes – Astarion It’s hard to resist Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, whether that’s the vampiric charm or the pure charisma he holds. Either way, he’s funny, extremely flirtatious, and the right amount of trouble to get any D&D player interested. As for combat, there’s nothing quite as useful as having a Rogue by your side. Setting those sneak attacks can be deadly and the proficiency in stealth enables you to sneak wherever and whenever you need, ideal for any situation. Class: Rogue – Background: Charlatan – Race: High Elf – Origin Charcter: Yes – Romanceable: Yes – Best ability score spread: Strength 8, Dexterity 16, Constitution 14, Intelligence 12, Wisdom 6, Charisma 8 – Pros Gives you a Rogue character early on so you never have to worry about dealing with traps – Vampire powers give him unique actions in combat – Awesome long-running story that culminates in a great boss battle – Easy to romance – Best voice acting in the game – Cons If he’s feasting on your protagonist, you need to find items/spells to offset to the detrimental effects – Can be very judgmental and easily disapproves of your actions – Karlach Karlach is ideal for a party lacking a tank or proficient fighter. She’s got tons of health, some huge damage with her attacks, and can power herself up with Soul Coins. Sure, she may not have tons of versatility but every party needs a tank and she is it. If you’re lacking in damage or someone to soak the hits, Karlach is the Tiefling for the job. Class: Barbarian – Background: Outlander – Race: Zariel Tiefling – Origin Charcter: Yes – Romanceable: Yes – Best ability score spread: Strength 17, Dexterity 13, Constitution 15, Intelligence 8, Wisdom 12, Charisma 10 – Pros Far easier to get along with than Lae’zel – Unique Soul Coin mechanic lets her deal additional Fire damage in combat – Natural fire resistance is really useful, especially early on in the game – Great stats for her role – Cons Personal missions can be tricky to complete and involve lots of fetch quests – Lae’zel is a better tank in terms of defense unless you’re willing to respec Karlach – Her endings can be a letdown – The starting quest to find her can lead to potential fatal encounter with Wyll – A-Tier Gale Upon meeting Gale, it may seem he’s a bit of a clumsy Wizard, but when you fully explore him in combat, it’s clear to see he’s extremely proficient. Ultimately, Gale is versatile, skilled, and although squishy, makes a great combatant if you’re lacking spells in your party. The downside to Gale is that he needs to consume magic items to stop from exploding. However, this is only a temporary issue, and a certain famous mage can stop it, so long as Gale is willing to play ball. Class: Wizard – Background: Sage – Race: Human – Origin Charcter: Yes – Romanceable: Yes – Best ability score spread: Strength 8, Dexterity 16, Constitution 14, Intelligence 16, Wisdom 10, Charisma 10 – Pros Gives you a powerful arcane spellcaster straight away – Provides an interesting alternate win condition for the ending – Has one of the best personal storylines in the game (so long as you can overlook his smugness) – Cons The magic item consumption mechanic is especially painful in Act I when you need all the help you can get. – Can be a bit of creeper when it comes to romance, especially if you ignore him – Wyll While Astarion is certainly charismatic, he does not have a very high Charisma stat. That’s especially so when compared to Wyll. As a Warlock, talking is his main skill, making him perfect for any party where you lack conversational skills. After all, fighting is great, but being able to talk your way out of it is perfect in some cases. As for combat, he may not have the most spells, but he’s a proficient fighter and can be pretty useful, even if you just use Eldritch Blast every time. It’s not labeled one of the best D&D Cantrips for nothing. Class: Warlock – Background: Folk Hero – Race: Human – Origin Charcter: Yes – Romanceable: Yes – Best ability score spread: Strength 10, Dexterity 16, Constitution 14, Intelligence 8, Wisdom 10, Charisma 16 – Pros Has the highest Charisma of the Act I characters, making him a good pick if you need someone to focus on out-of-combat social interaction skill rolls. – Is a lot simpler to use than Gale, making him a better spellcaster to use for new players – Just Eldritch Blast your way to victory in every fight – Has an engaging personal questline with the awesome addition of the devil Mizora – Can wear armor and is pretty good with weapons – Cons His quest is more interesting than he is – Warlocks can feel underpowered later on and might be heavily reliant on magic items to keep up – Wyll is a bit too squishy for frontline fighting, even with the Warlock proficiency benefits – Lae’zel Initially, Lae’zel may seem like the perfect companion. She’s a fantastic Fighter with multiple combat actions that improve as she levels. Having Lae’zel around will also give you a good standing among the other Githyanki you control. On top of everything else, she’s simple to control, and you don’t need to do any fancy quests to get hold of her. However, she’s just plain miserable. Her race can prove to be an issue in some conversations, and chatting with her can often feel like a task instead of a blessing. Sure, some may love her, but there are much kinder options out there. Class: Fighter – Background: Soldier – Race: Githyanki – Origin Charcter: Yes – Romanceable: Yes – Best ability score spread: Strength 16, Dexterity 14, Constitution 16, Intelligence 8, Wisdom 10, Charisma 10 – Pros Base Fighter class means she can use the best weapons and armor in the game, with a high potential AC early on. – Is easier to acquire than Karlach and can be found early on – Makes interacting with (some) Githyanki easier – Easy to romance, so long as you play ball – Cons One of the most difficult party members to get along with – Can have potentially fatal early interactions with Shadowheart – Seriously, stop complaining! We’re going to the Githyanki Creche later! – B-Tier Halsin Halsin is pretty fun to fight with and is extremely versatile, bringing powerful spells, useful Wild Shapes, and a great personality. He also has that famous bear romance scene, and who can turn that down? The problem with Halsin is that you don’t get him until Act II after completing a lengthy quest. Also, as a Circle of the Moon Druid, he won’t throw out those powerful elemental attack spells in combat, as you can’t cast in animal form. He’ll still be good in a scrap, but you’re sacrificing a lot when he’s using Wild Shape. That is, unless, you respec him. Class: Druid – Background: Outlander – Race: Wood Elf – Origin Character: No – Romanceable: Yes – Best ability score spread: Strength 10, Dexterity 14, Constitution 14, Intelligence 8, Wisdom 17, Charisma 12 – Cons: Hard to recruit, doesn’t deal enough damage or provide sufficient healing – Pros Wild Shape has a lot of utility and can be powerful early on – Has one of the best romance quests in the game – Do we have to mention the bear thing again? – Cons It takes a long time to get him – Doesn’t have much of a personal quest after you recruit him – Circle of the Moon Druid can be underpowered later on – Minthara Minthara is a great character with one of the best classes in the game, as Paladin is incredibly powerful. There’s a lot to love about this rogue Drow warrior and her storyline that is tied to some of the main villains. The problem is how you acquire her. This is easy on an evil route, so long as you’re willing to burn the Druid Grove. However, it’s really easy for her to turn on you by picking the wrong dialogue choice and for you to have to murder Minthara before she joins. Picking the evil route also means losing characters like Karlach and Wyll. It’s possible to recruit Minthara during a good playthrough, but it involves a lot of meta-gaming, which some fans might not like. Like Halsin, you also don’t get her until way into Act II, so you’re going to be waiting a while before unleashing the Paladin of Lolth on your enemies. Class: Paladin – Background: Noble – Race: Drow – Origin Character: No – Romanceable: Yes – Best ability score spread: Strength 16, Dexterity 10, Constitution 14, Intelligence 8, Wisdom 10, Charisma 16 – Pros Belongs to one of the best classes in the game – Has some of the funniest dialogue lines in Baldur’s Gate 3 – Is the best dedicated character for evil runs – Cons Possibly the hardest character to recruit outside of evil runs – Really easy to accidentally screw up the recruitment process – Can be annoying to deal with in conversation – F-Tier Jaheira Jaheira may be a veteran from previous Baldur’s Gate games, but that doesn’t mean she’s powerful to match. In a similar vein to Minsc, Jaheira feels like the worst of her two classes. Being multiclassed, it’s easy to assume she’s versatile, but her Druid powers don’t match Halsin, and her Fighter powers feel incredibly weak. You’ll likely spend more time stopping her from dying than watching her take down the enemies. More importantly, you don’t get Jaheria until Act III, when you will have already settled on a party. The fact that she has a bad class mix means you have even less reason to add her to your roster. Class: Druid – Background: Soldier – Race: High Half-Elf – Origin Character: No – Romanceable: Yes – Best ability score spread: Strength 10, Dexterity 14, Constitution 16, Intelligence 10, Wisdom 16, Charisma 8 – Pros Has some great scenes with Minsc – Is a great throwback for fans of the old-school games – Cons Terrible multiclass choice means respeccing is essential – Can turn on your in certain runs – You don’t get her until the final Act of the game – Minsc Minsc is tons of fun to have in your party. He’s funny, and powerful, and will certainly create a void many other companions fail to fill. However, there’s a reason the Ranger is one of the worst classes in both Dungeons & Dragons and Baldur’s Gate 3. Minsc lacks in anything particularly great. Sure, they can complement some playstyles, with the ability to deal with ranged and melee attacks, but for damage, there are much better companions, and for healers, you’ve got Shadowheart. The bigger problem is when you get him. You have to seek him out in Act III, which is when most of the game has been completed. While it’s nice that Minsc is around, you don’t get enough of a chance to use him. Class: Ranger – Background: Folk Hero – Race: Human – Origin Character: No – Romanceable: No – Best ability score spread: Strength 10, Dexterity 16, Constitution 16, Intelligence 8, Wisdom 14, Charisma 10 – Pros Boo comes along for the ride – Has some great dialogue options with Jaheira – Is one of the funniest characters in the game – Cons Rangers suck, so you best get respeccing. – You get Minsc way too late in the game – How to find Baldur’s Gate 3’s best companion, Shadowheart Shadowheart can be recruited right from the prologue, so you’ll want to find her on the Nautiloid to speed this process along: While onboard the Nautiloid, you’ll come across a chamber with a bright red pod to the left as you make your way to the helm of the ship towards the end of the prologue. Shadowheart is stuck in this very pod. – After speaking with her, go into the room that is to the pod’s left. You will find a body, a console, and another pod inside the room. All you have to do is search the corpse to find the Eldritch Rune. – Once you’ve picked up the rune, go back to the other room to use the console and set Shadowheart free. – Now all you have to do is pass the Illithid/Wisdom check which will set her free and she’ll then join your party. – You’ll be separated after you escape the Nautiloid, but you’ll find an unconscious Shadowheart on the path leading to the next area. Just wake her up and agree to work together to bring her into your party for good. Shadowheart’s healing and support abilities are crucial components to keeping you alive throughout the game, making her a no-brainer choice when deciding who’s best as a companion. Now that you know which of the companions are best for your party in BG3, check out our tier list of all the classes, how to respec your character, or the best multiclassing builds if you wish to explore different options.

Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list: Druid, Monk, Cleric & more Larian StudiosChoosing the right class in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be daunting with so many options available. Our tier list aims to simplify your decision-making process. This decision is one of the most significant in the early stages of the game, affecting your journey in the Dungeons and Dragons world, particularly for those looking to balance their party effectively. However, that choice is made much harder when you look into each class’ unique features, and benefits. Thanks to these features, it becomes clear that some classes are much better than others. So, here are the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3. All classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 Altogether are 12 different classes in Baldur’s Gate 3, each with their own specialty: Baldur’s Gate 3 class tier list S = The best classes to play. They’re versatile, strong, and work for most combats or conversations. – A = These classes are great to play. They may not be the strongest but they’re efficient and effective. – B = While not the best class in the game, they can help in a pinch depending on your playstyle. – F = They’re not particularly effective and can make the game relatively tricky. – Before acting on any of these tier lists, it’s worth playing the game with the class you think you’ll enjoy the most – but your choice can make battles a little easier if you select some of the better classes. S-Tier Bard The Bard is quite literally a Jack-of-all-Trades yet still manages to be a master of all. With powerful spells, fantastic crowd control, and the ability to heal, this spellcaster is a no-brainer in any party and is essentially the utility belt of the game. Cleric Acting as the primary healing class along with having a great armor class, the Cleric is fantastic for those wanting a bit of melee and spells. The Cleric is beefy, extremely versatile, and will let you take one for the team all while healing them up. Sorcerer Sure, there are plenty of spell-casters in Baldur’s Gate 3, and even more spells to choose from – but few are as powerful as the Sorcerer. The range of spells they get is phenomenal and, as long as you stay back a little, you’ll be able to manipulate the battlefield, talk your way out of situations, and so much more. A-Tier Paladin Similar to the Cleric, the Paladin is a great combination between spells and melee. It’s got some great smites to help spice up a simple hit, can heal, and casts some great damaging spells. Sure, it’s not as good as the Cleric, but you can’t really go wrong with this class. Barbarian If you’re looking for a straight melee tank, the Barbarian is your class. They keep it simple and effective, all while tanking damage like no other. It might get a little repetitive for some players, but for others, this is perfect and extremely effective. Fighter The Fighter is essentially the Barbarian without range and with a few more fighting tactics. They don’t have quite as much health but increase their versatility and effectiveness with different attacks. Again, they’re kind of all for themselves with no healing and little support but they’re a great shout. Wizard The Wizard is not quite as effective as the Sorcerer but they have a fantastic selection of spells to help take down the enemy and can be pretty intelligent, which is ideal for some exploration elements – but that lack of high charisma puts them as a disadvantage during conversation, unlike the Sorcerer. Rogue Stealth is extremely powerful in Baldur’s Gate 3, granting the Rogue some great Sneak Attack damage when required, and often gets you out of tricky situations. So, many would assume that means the Rogue is ideal, and it is. That is until you find the moment when you can’t get out of said tricky situation and then get downed because of your low AC and health. Just make sure that doesn’t happen and you’ve got a great class. B-Tier Monk As the newest class to be added, it’s sad to see the Monk so low down on the tier list. However, when you note its squishy armor class and inability to move effectively, there’s only damage to bring it out of F-Tier. It’s still good, and lots of fun to hit multiple times, but that low armor class will be its downfall on multiple occasions. Druid The Druid is often regarded as one of the most powerful classes in Dungeons & Dragons, but currently, it just doesn’t live up to the same status in Baldur’s Gate 3. Sure, free hit points from Wild Shape is ideal, but at the moment the spells and Wild Shape abilities are just too weak. Perhaps it’ll get more powerful the higher it levels, but only time can tell. Warlock Sure, Wyll is pretty cool and effective when you meet him in Baldur’s Gate 3, but most Warlocks don’t quite live up to this. They have extremely limited spells and an even more limited melee skill. It just feels like Warlocks are the worst of both Fighters and Wizards. F-Tier Ranger The Ranger is arguably the worst class in Dungeons & Dragons and that seems to extend over to Baldur’s Gate 3. So many other classes have ranged abilities and you really don’t get anything better than those from the Ranger. You’re better off choosing Fighter, Druid, or really anything else. That’s all there is to know about the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3. Check out how to respec your character if you wish to explore other build options. You can also take a look at the best Sorcerer build, the best Bard build and the best Barbarian build.

Baldur’s Gate players admit to always leaving one companion at camp Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community does not seem to be fans of Minsc, revealing how they usually leave him behind. Minsc is a Baldur’s Gate 3 companion that comes very late in the game, leaving many to not get attached to him at all. Most other companions in the game can be recruited early on to help build relationships and connections with them. Because Minsc is late to the party, some fans just don’t want to bother with him at all. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans don’t really care about Minsc The conversation is happening over on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, where a player asks the community: “Which companion is always behind in camp?” They give Wyll as their choice of companion to leave at camp, but this is not what the rest of the community is choosing. “Minsc comes along way too late for me to know where to fit him, and I just feel overwhelmed by the thought of needing to raise another companion’s approval from scratch.” It turns out Minsc is, largely, a forgotten companion for many players, even if they enjoy his character. Coming into the group in the last act of the game, Minsc seems to have a lot of ground to cover to be on the same level as the other companions in Baldur’s Gate 3. “Minsc becomes recruitable way too late into the game where he doesn’t fit into whatever dynamic I already established with the current group. I feel like I have to roleplay justification to add him permanently.” It seems that players just can’t see a good enough reason to bail on the characters they’ve already bonded with to make room for Minsc. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans take the characters very seriously, whether they love them or hate them. And it seems that Minsc not getting any attention is a byproduct of this.

Baldur’s Gate player one-shots Act 2 boss with simple economics and a big club Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are finding unique ways of playing the game, but one of them took it to the next level. This player has defeated one of the final bosses with not just a weapon but with the power of economics. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a complicated game which means there’s no one dedicated way of playing it. However, there is a difference between following a traditional route and playing it in a way that nobody can imagine. One such player has come up with a tactic where they have used not a traditional method but the power of economics to defeat the Act 2 boss. As it happens, this has led to quite a lot of discussion among the playerbase as they are shocked at this surprising turn of events. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans are startled at how a player has used economics to defeat a boss The post regarding using economics to defeat the Act 2 boss was brought forth by a Reddit user named GoldenThane. The user came up with a plan where they defeated Ketheric Thorn by “reverse-pickpocketing 15,000 gold onto his person and slamming him with the Twist of Fortune’s special attack”. This basically meant that they used money to defeat the boss which has definitely impressed a lot of players. This post led to a favorable response from the fans. A player commented “Ketheric got diamond handed to the moon” as they wanted to strike a joke surrounding the post. Another player commented “Could you do my taxes this year” as the usage of economics to defeat a boss has impressed them. Another chimed in by saying “As an actual financial advisor, they can take my CFP this is great advice” as they also feel this was extremely unique at what GoldenThane has accomplished. Lastly, another player commented “This is smoothbrained 4D chess-thinking at its finest” as they praised the out-of-the-box thinking by the original user who posted it on Reddit.

Baldur’s Gate fans stunned as player passes insane skill check Larian Studios / DexertoOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player was stunned when faced with a 99 skill test, and was surprised when they managed to pass the check by rolling double nat 20s. BG3 is the latest installment in the series from Larian Studios and is an updated version of the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition tabletop RPG ruleset. Released on August 3, BG3 has already taken the RPG world by storm, with close to 100,000 players playing daily. Like D&D, a majority of BG3’s gameplay is based on skills that are constantly tested throughout the game. A player’s Tav may be tested for simple things like persuading a merchant or being able to one-hit enemies. In this case, the player in question was rolling to determine whether or not the final boss of the game would have lower hit points. While this advantage would prove useful for beating the game, it is also next to impossible to hit. Baldur’s Gate 3 player hits a 9.75% possible roll Reddit user ‘DemonicAlduin’ posted the original image of them rolling double nat 20s on a 99-strength test. DemonicAlduin did the community a favor by blocking any sort of spoilers from the image, so the check itself is unknown in terms of location or NPC. The act of rolling one 20 is a difficult task, but not an impossible one. However, when a player is required to roll two 20s in a single shot, the odds of hitting it are dramatically reduced. Other Reddit users beneath the post took the time to break down the mathematical possibility of hitting such a role. According to several users, the possibility of rolling two nat 20s comes out to roughly 9.75%. This means that players have a less than 10% chance of actually hitting 20 on both dice. For reducing the health of the final boss, it makes sense to have this check be difficult. With such low odds, some players have opted to ‘scum save’ their way out of the situation by saving directly before the roll and trying it repeatedly until hitting it, but DemonicAlduin claims that this roll was done without this scum-saving loophole.

Baldur’s Gate fan discovers Gale’s shocking panties-only reaction Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 fan discovered a unique dialogue response from Gale when talking to him in only your underwear. The winning title for Game of the Year has not disappointed fans with its rich storyline and replayability. There are near-infinite possibilities, from choosing your Tav’s race and backstory to deciding which character you want to romance. Even almost six months after its release date, Bladur’s Gate 3 fans still find new ways to interact with the characters in their camps. All of this depends on the relationship with the champion, their race, and their moral compass. Gale is one of the most beloved characters in the franchise; some even argue that he is the “real” protagonist of the game and that the Gale slander on social media needs to be put to rest. Is Gale a confirmed ass-man? A post on the official Baldur’s Gate subreddit showcased an interesting dialogue option from Gale when the player’s Tav speaks to him with nothing but underwear on. There are two different unique reponses that Gale will give the player when speaking to him. In one response, Gale says: “You look… comfortable. A mite over-exposed, given the perils of our adventure, but I suppose it adds a thrilling edge to leave oneself open to danger and… other things.” In another, he replies: “I assume your choice of apparel isn’t the subject of the day. What’s on your hind? I mean mind.” Commenters beneath the post found the response hilarious, pointing out how Gale is clearly ‘checking out the ass’ of their Tav. “Annnnd, this is now something I must try for myself,” said one user. “I do love new interactions to a ridiculous level.” With multiple choices of undergarments in the game, not all of them will garner a reaction from Gale. The poster changed an image of the specific underwear set that they were wearing at the time of speaking to him. The underwear can be obtained from choosing the Tiefling class at the beginning of the game.

Baldur’s Gate 4 was already partially playable before Larian scrapped it Larian StudiosAccording to Swen Vincke, a partially “playable” Baldur’s Gate 4 that players “would have liked” was in the works before it got scrapped. It has been exactly one year since Baldur’s Gate 3 launched, yet the game is still going strong today. Not only did Larian’s masterpiece manage to snatch multiple awards, but recent player count also shows that the game is still getting a lot of attention from players. Naturally, it didn’t take long until fans started wishing for more content. But in March 2024, Larian clarified that they were stepping away from D&D and Baldur’s Gate 3 entirely. But as it turns out, an interview with Swen Vincke from PCGamer revealed that a partially “playable” Baldur’s Gate 4 was in the works at one point. Following the success of Baldur’s Gate 3, the team started working on a follow-up or, initially, an expansion. “We’ve got the engine, got everything in here, all we need to do is add extra levels or just make some new stories – how hard can it be?” mentioned Swen Vincke. Not only that, but it’s also been revealed that “you could already play stuff”, and it’s something that players “would have liked.” According to Swen, the progress was quick as “the production machine was still warm.” The idea of spending the “next three years” for an expansion didn’t seem appealing, but it’s a different case for making Baldur’s Gate 4. “That sounds like a really good idea – let’s make BG4. All the stuff that we did for this thing, we can just move it in there, people are gonna love it. Go for it.” However, in the end, the project was eventually scrapped after realizing the team would have to spend even more years “doing the same thing.” Ultimately, this led the team to look at how they “can do stuff” that they “get excited about” instead. So far, Larian has made it known that they’re working on two “very ambitious new RPGs” and for now, fans will just have to be patient as they cook the next big thing.

Baldur’s Gate 4’s biggest problem may be too difficult for anyone to solve Larian StudiosThe incredible success of Baldur’s Gate 3 means that Baldur’s Gate 4 is inevitable. However, the existing three games have set up certain story expectations that will hinder what the fourth entry can accomplish. All we know about Baldur’s Gate 4 is that Larian Studios, the team behind its predecessor, won’t be involved. Larian decided not to make any DLC for Baldur’s Gate 3 or work on a sequel, as they’re moving onto a wholly original project. The team behind the next Baldur’s Gate will have some massive shoes to fill, and they’re already going to be facing restrictions about what the story can involve, thanks to a storyline spread across three earlier titles. When does it start/stop being a Baldur’s Gate game? Baldur’s Gate is a massive city in D&D’s Forgotten Realms campaign setting. In the first and third games, you uncovered a plot that led you to the city, culminating in epic battles that decided the fate of the world. While Baldur’s Gate 2 didn’t feature the iconic location, it was a direct continuation of the first game’s events, where the player could bring over their original character via a save file. The events in the city are vital to the lore, especially once you reach the Throne of Bhaal DLC. Once we get to Baldur’s Gate 4, it’s expected that the city will once again play an important role in the story. After all, it’s in the name. Baldur’s Gate 4 will have to involve the metropolis in some capacity, limiting the storytelling possibilities. We’ve already seen this in the Baldur’s Gate Descent into Avernus prequel adventure to Baldur’s Gate 3, which had a segment in the city before you travel to the Nine Hells (aka, the interesting bit of the adventure), where you do standard D&D stuff, as you had to go to the city to justify the title. It’s a huge shame that D&D’s biggest video game franchises are tied to location names, as Neverwinter Nights and Icewind Dale suffer the same problem. If someone wanted to make a third entry in those series, they would also need to factor in the location. Because if Baldur’s Gate 4 doesn’t involve the city, then why is it in the name? Has the series reached the point where it has transcended its namesake? You could just have a game where the characters start off in the city and are then whisked off to a new locale, but at that point, is it even a Baldur’s Gate game anymore? Putting in a massive fantasy city also has other drawbacks. Larian put a ton of work into its iteration of Baldur’s Gate, which even had huge limitations. Fans are still mad that the Upper City wasn’t featured prominently, despite it being part of the first game. Baldur’s Gate can fill a similar role to many fantasy cities, and the long gap between visits in the video game world means fans were happy to revisit it in 2023. If it will be a huge go-to hub in future D&D content and video games, then it’s going to wear out its welcome quickly. Does Bhaal always have to tie into things? The other element that runs across all three Baldur’s Gate games is Bhaal, the Lord of Murder. In Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2, the story revolves around Bhaal’s plot to return to life through his many children. Meanwhile, in Baldur’s Gate 3, he’s part of a bigger plan to use the Netherbrain while also potentially being involved with the player character. The presence of the Dead Three (Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul) in Baldur’s Gate 3 did give us some good villains (even if Orin’s shapeshifting plot is a bit underbaked), but they took something away from the Mind Flayers. This game showed how terrifying the Illithids can be, yet we spend most of the game dealing with more conventional villains. The Dark Urge has some amazing story beats, but it leans heavily on content from the previous games, right down to bringing back the Slayer form from Baldur’s Gate 2. Naturally, the devs couldn’t reuse the same plot from the first game (as Bhaal is alive again), so we have this strange reimagining of the idea, where Bhaal makes yet another child to further his devious schemes. Now, D&D characters love to kill things, so there’s always room to include the god of murder, but is his presence so vital that future Baldur’s Gate games need to include him? Larian Studios certainly believed so, and the gap between entries means that it didn’t feel too obnoxious. But will that hold true in Baldur’s Gate 4? The Forgotten Realms have many great villains, especially among the gods, like Tiamat and Cyric, and it would have been awesome to see them get the spotlight in Baldur’s Gate 3. Frankly, Shar could have carried the game alone, but the Dead Three took up a huge role instead. While the city of Baldur’s Gate can’t really be avoided in Baldur’s Gate 4, Bhaal can be. He’s had a ton of time as a prominent character (even when he was dead for two games), and the next entry should leave him behind. The Forgotten Realms is a big place – let’s go explore it! All locations in the three Baldur’s Gate games are set across a tiny part of the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. The massive city is just a dot on a map. My biggest desire for Baldur’s Gate 4 is for us to visit places from the books that haven’t been seen in the modern games: the city of Menzoberranzan in the Underdark that’s ruled by evil drow, the land of Thay with its evil ruling class of wizards, or the jungles of Maltara with its snake people. We got to briefly visit the island of Chult in Baldur’s Gate 3, which could easily be the focus of a full video game. It’s got undead dinosaurs: what else do you need? Baldur’s Gate 4 could also redeem the city of Myth Drannor, which was the focus of one of the worst D&D games ever made. Let us retcon the awful decision in D&D that led to the city being destroyed and let players bring it back, killing two birds with one stone. I’d love to see D&D games that explore places outside of the Forgotten Realms. The Dragonlance campaign setting is perfect for a game, as it’s centered on massive worldwide conflicts involving dragons. Meanwhile, we still haven’t received a Planescape Torment sequel, despite the love many fans have for that game. However, the Forgotten Realms are the most popular D&D setting, so it’s understandable why Wizards of the Coast would want to prioritize it. That means it’s going to appear in lots of games in the future. This means that we’re going to see Baldur’s Gate 4, and we’ll go back to the city, which is a shame. There’s an entire world full of adventure, but name recognition means we’re going to be tied to the same old streets. I love the city of Baldur’s Gate, but I also know there was a nostalgia baked into that feeling when I returned in Baldur’s Gate 3. Chances are, there won’t be another twenty-year gap between entries, and those streets will become all too familiar all too soon.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s worst enemy is secretly weak to gravity Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s verticality means that one of the annoying enemies in the game can be disposed of by tossing them like a basketball into the void. One of the best things about Baldur’s Gate 3’s combat system is the ability to knock enemies off ledges, either through the Shove command or with the blast radius of a spell. Not only do they take damage, but it can be almost impossible for them to get back into melee range before you snipe them to death. The sports ball approach for defeating foes is actually useful against one of the game’s most disliked foes, as named by a thread on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit. This enemy is called the Scrying Eye and it not only rats you out when you perform crimes, but it summons nearby foes to help it. It also resists or is immune to most damage types. One thing the Scrying Eye isn’t immune to is going on a long trip to the floor. As users in the thread pointed out, grabbing and throwing a Scrying Eye off a cliff edge is an incredibly effective way of dealing with one. “Throw them off a cliff. Almost every eye you care about killing has a nice cliff nearby,” one user wrote, while another said, “Not if you throw them in a chasm. Instant death, no loot.” “If you’re on Tactician or Honour, they’re resistant to all damage except Thunder so you can throw them without consequence because they likely won’t take damage,” another user explained, “Just keep throwing them towards the cliff if they’re not close by already.” If you’re struggling to find a large enough tower to fling them from, then they’re also weak to Thunder damage, so the Shatter spell can also kill them. The only problem is that Shatter can only be acquired at certain classes when they hit level 3, so you won’t be able to utilize it until you’ve done some adventuring. The sheer number of ways you can deal with foes in Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most entraining aspects of the game, especially as it rewards out-of-the-box thinking. The fact that you can toss an annoying enemy off a cliff to their doom is a good indicator of why Baldur’s Gate 3 is so highly acclaimed.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s very own “loot goblin” shows off insane Gold hoard Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player whose friends have dubbed them a “loot goblin” has revealed a jaw-dropping stash of over 100,000 Gold. Much like the real world, money talks in Baldur’s Gate 3. Seriously, if you’re smart enough, you can even use it to deal boss-breaking levels of damage. Of course, as most players can attest, building up large gold reserves in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be a challenge. If you’re not using exploits to purchase things for a single coin or a high-dexterity character to steal everything that is. The fact that Reddit user u/captainfactoid386 hasn’t resorted to sneaky means makes their acquisition of 103,644 Gold that much more impressive. Other explorers of the Forgotten Realms can hardly believe the feat. “I genuinely don’t understand how people have so much Gold,” one user commented in the thread. “I’m pretty much always starved for Gold and have to save up for important items.” Many other players responded with their own dastardly methods of obtaining Gold in Baldur’s Gate 3 and they basically mirror the thieving tactics we mentioned above. u/captainfactoid386 claims they weren’t messing around with any of that but were more than happy to explain their philosophy. “If an enemy has stuff loot them. If holding alt shows something to loot, take it. Incense is very valuable for its weight. Add to wares is your friend. There are a bunch of useless scrolls. Sell them. There are a bunch of useless potions sell them.” By their own admission, u/captainfactoid386’s friends say they “have a problem”. All we see is 103,644 solutions.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s tutorial still hasn’t been completed by a shocking number of people Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is a massively popular game, yet a surprising number of players haven’t even completed the tutorial and escaped the Nautiloid. Baldur’s Gate 3 is notorious for trapping people in its character creator. The game gives you tons of options from the D&D 5e rules, as well as an expansive set of choices to help design your character’s physical appearance, and that’s before you get to making your Dream Guardian. It seems the character creator is a little too enticing, as a shocking number of people have never completed Baldur’s Gate 3’s tutorial, where the player must escape from a Mind Flayer ship and survive a crash landing. According to the Steam Community stats for Baldur’s Gate 3, nearly 10% of all players never unlock the achievement for escaping the Nautiloid. There are a few potential reasons for this, with the most common likely being people buying the game and then just never playing it. The huge install size for Baldur’s Gate might be off-putting in this regard. It could also be a case of players just not relating to the game, either because they don’t like the D&D 5e rules, the game’s dark and violent tone, or even the characters you meet at the start of the game, as Shadowheart and Lae’zel aren’t exactly friendly when you meet them. The figures for people who have completed the game are also low, but as discussed on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, this is a far more daunting task, considering how long Baldur’s Gate 3 is. It’s less forgivable that people haven’t completed the intro. While potentially over a hundred thousand people may never have escaped the grasp of the Mind Flayers, millions of others have at least hit the ground of the Forgotten Realms and begun their journey. Hopefully, those who missed out will one day return to the game and finish what they started.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s touching Karlach scene empowers chronically ill fan Larian StudiosA powerful scene from Karlach has brought comfort and catharsis to a Baldur’s Gate 3 player ahead of their major surgery. [Warning: Contains spoilers for Karlach’s quest line] Beyond all the magic and mysticism, there’s something incredibly real at the core of Baldur’s Gate 3. Players have come to really resonate with the way it engages with love, trauma, and most importantly, death. The game doesn’t solely have the kinds of cartoonish depictions of mortality you’d expect. Of course, you’ll come across theatrically slain baddies and companions you can revive on a whim. However, it also has scenes which approach death in a manner that feels bracingly tangible. One player took to social media to share how thoroughly connected they felt to Karlach’s storyline. In particular, the user was struck by a scene in Act Three where Karlach looks upon the corpse of her betrayer, Gortash. Maddened by the inconsequence of her revenge, Karlach mourns her terminal condition and impending death. Baldur’s Gate 3 fan thanks creators for powerful Karlach scene While dying is just one of the painful realities of existence, for those with chronic illnesses or disabilities the shadow of their mortality may weigh more heavily upon them. As a result, the scene was all the more touching for this particular Baldur’s Gate 3 player, who is due to undergo open heart surgery after a history of cardiological problems. To them, the scene captures how embittering it is to face the possibility of your own death: “It’s pretty much nailed how I feel. […] “f*ck my situation and you all get to f*cking live and f*cking play and f*cking f*ck.”” While they say their surgery has a high success rate, going through such an invasive procedure is an emotionally tumultuous process. So, commenters have agreed it’s incredibly valuable to have a game that helps people process that kind of grief and fear. In an emotional tribute to Baldur’s Gate 3’s writers and voice actors, the player said, “[The scene] has become my anthem this last week, and I’m forever grateful for the fine people who worked on the game.”

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Sussur weapons are locking players out of cutscenes Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s Sussur weapons are a handy addition to your arsenal that you can get relatively early in the game if you’re brave. Unfortunately, their enchanted effect is preventing certain cutscenes from triggering. Baldur’s Gate 3 is all about the rules. It sounds weird to say that about a game with this much freedom but it’s the D&D-inspired logic that makes it work. It’s how you get things like God-like Halflings and Owlbear nukes. These hard-coded rules also apply to Baldur’s Gate 3’s cutscenes. So, for example, if you polymorph the Emperor prior to a cinematic, you better believe the Emperor is going to look like a nightmarish chimera in that cinematic. Unfortunately, while these rules can offer instances for hilarity, sometimes Baldur’s Gate 3 takes them a bit too seriously. Reddit user u/NewSheepherder2215 found this out the hard way when the Sussur weapon they used prevented a cutscene from triggering. You see the Sussur weapons you get from completing the Finish the Masterwork Weapon quest all Silence targets on hit. If you smack an important character with one during combat, they can’t talk, and if they can’t talk, you can’t interact with them. That’s how seriously Baldur’s Gate 3 takes its rules and it’s stopped u/NewSheepherder2215 from speaking with the dastardly Raphael and continuing that part of their tale. We get it too, we’d also want to shut him up, but it’s not in your best interest to use a Sussur weapon on him. It seems like this isn’t a unique situation either. If you engage any character that appears in a cutscene after combat and Silence them, they won’t trigger their follow-up event. “I had a similar situation with Ethel. I was trying to get her offer but the conversation wouldn’t start,” one player responded to u/NewSheepherder2215’s predicament. “Eventually discovered it was because she was silenced by my Sussur weapon.” So, think twice before you bring one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s Sussur weapons to an important encounter. It might hold up your quest or stop you from getting info on what to do next. It seems like it’s impossible to prepare for every situation that Baldur’s Gate 3 will throw at you, but we’ve got some guides that might help with the basics. Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Warlock build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they? | How to unlock Displacer Beast in Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3’s success taught Hasbro the wrong lesson Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 was a massive hit for Hasbro, but that has taught the gaming giant the wrong lesson, as numerous D&D video game adaptations are being greenlit in short order. It’s safe to say that Baldur’s Gate 3 was the biggest game of 2023, which is no small boast, considering how packed with high-quality releases last year was. The faceless Tav was up against Alan Wake, Link, Mario, and Spider-Man, and they still came out on top. It’s easy to see why Baldur’s Gate 3 won so many people over. There’s really nothing like it in this generation. Few titles offer this level of depth in storytelling, especially in a game that lets you change the direction of the narrative in countless ways. Naturally, Hasbro has noticed the incredible success of Baldur’s Gate 3 and wants to repeat it with other games. We’re already seeing the results of this line of thinking, but it might not play out how Hasbro hopes. The D&D license is being shopped out Since the launch of Baldur’s Gate 3, Hasbro has been licensing out the D&D universe for video games at a fast rate. Over the past few months, Starbreeze Entertainment has announced a D&D co-op multiplayer game to launch in 2026. This is the team behind Pay Day 3, hinting that this will be a similar experience. The developers of Demeo are making a VR D&D game. While little is known about this title, it’s believed to be similar to Demeo, acting as a VR version of the tabletop RPG. Most recently, Disney Dreamlight Valley developers Gameloft have announced that they’re making a survival life simulation D&D game. This is confirmed to take place in the Forgotten Realms, so we might see crossovers with the Baldur’s Gate cast. Maybe you’ll get to harvest turnips in Durlag’s Tower with Astarion? Baldur’s Gate 3 wasn’t a hit because it was D&D Here’s the thing, though: Baldur’s Gate 3 wasn’t a hit because it was D&D. Baldur’s Gate 3 was a hit because it has an incredible story, engaging characters, tons of customization options, and countless ways for the story to play out. The developers of Baldur’s Gate 3 were given stewardship over a beloved fantasy franchise, and they weren’t afraid to take risks. Larian Studios promoted a D&D game with the infamous Druid bear Wild Shape scene, which takes serious cajones. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a game that wears its age rating proudly, which is something that instantly limits the number of people who can purchase it, but the developers went with it anyway. Baldur’s Gate 3 spent years in development and experienced numerous delays to ensure that the final product was as satisfying as possible. Work is still ongoing on the game, and improvements have been made to the bugs and glitches that existed at launch. Baldur’s Gate 3 is special, and that specialness doesn’t come from it being D&D. Now, the fact that it is a D&D game certainly helped it, as did the Baldur’s Gate name. Those are huge boons that any video game studio would kill to have attached to a title, but they’re not what makes a game great. This lesson was taught decades ago, as the first two Baldur’s Gate games are all-time classics, and their spin-offs ranged between mediocre and terrible. The name alone couldn’t save them, as they had nothing to do with the original story. It’s easy to understand why Hasbro wants more Baldur’s Gate 3s in the world. The game was an unprecedented hit that entered the cultural zeitgeist, even outside of gamers and D&D fans. But throwing out the D&D license to any company willing to make a game doesn’t guarantee more success stories. I hope that all of these D&D games in development are amazing. As a huge fan of the franchise, I want to see it do well and for more people to enjoy the tabletop RPG in the way that I do. But licensing out D&D en masse isn’t the best way to go about that, especially in varied genres. D&D Disney Dreamlight Valley doesn’t sound like a fitting mix, though I’d love to be proven wrong (I want my turnips with Astarion.) D&D didn’t make Baldur’s Gate 3—Larian Studios did, and if Hasbro wants more success stories in that vein, it needs the teams and the time to do so because D&D’s name isn’t enough to carry a game.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Steam Deck Verified status is upsetting Xbox players Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 being Steam Deck Verified days after launch is angering Xbox players, as Larian Studios still has not committed to a Series X|S port. Massive D&D-based RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 is taking the PC gaming world by storm, but not everyone is able to get in on the fun yet. Though the game is coming to PlayStation 5 on September 6, 2023, Xbox Series X|S players will have to wait much longer – if they get it at all. While Larian has said Baldur’s Gate 3 is not a PS5 console exclusive and an Xbox port is in the works with a potential 2024 release, it has yet to officially reveal its plans after running into development issues on Microsoft’s console, more specifically the Xbox Series S. However, the news that Baldur’s Gate 3 is now Steam Deck Verified is frustrating Xbox gamers who want to know how a handheld can handle a game that their current-gen console supposedly cannot. Baldur’s Gate 3 is being held back by the Xbox Series S’ limitations While Steam Deck users are understandably delighted by Baldur’s Gate 3 running smoothly on Valve’s hardware, Xbox gamers responded to Larian’s announcement with disappointment and, in some cases, anger. According to Larian, the issues mainly stem from trying to get Baldur’s Gate 3’s split-screen co-op working on the Xbox Series S. The system isn’t as powerful as its counterpart, but Microsoft requires feature parity for all games releasing on its hardware, meaning developers can’t make technically demanding elements Series X exclusive. In fairness to both Larian and Microsoft, the very feature that seems to be keeping Baldur’s Gate 3 off the Xbox Series X|S is also a problem for Steam Deck. The developers have disabled split-screen co-op on the handheld, and while gamers have found a workaround, it does seem to negatively impact game performance. Still, Microsoft’s parity policy has been controversial since the launch of the Xbox Series X|S. While mandating parity allows Series S owners to enjoy the same games as those with the significantly more expensive hardware and removing it would likely lead to confusion among consumers, some gamers and developers have accused the policy of holding the industry back. Baldur’s Gate 3 may have reignited calls for Microsoft to reconsider its approach to parity, but Xbox players have reason to stay optimistic. Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke has said Microsoft is helping Larian sort out the issues, and the developer hopes to update fans on their progress by the end of the year.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s soundtrack gets its own concert with Symphony of the Realms Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 Bards rejoice! The music of the game is going to be performed live in concert with Symphony of the Realms. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the biggest games of 2023 surprising even its own developers with its success. Even Twitch wasn’t ready for just how massive this game was going to be. On paper, Dungeons & Dragons the game might sound like a bit of a niche but Baldur’s Gate 3 has exploded in popularity and mainstream appeal. You know you’re big when South Park has you in its sights. To celebrate that success, Larian Studios and Baldur’s Gate 3 Soundtrack Composer Boris Slavov are working to bring about a live concert featuring the game’s music. Game Music Festival announced the event via Twitter and appropriately named it Symphony of the Realms. The Baldur’s Gate 3 soundtrack will be performed live in concert for the first time at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, London, on May 4, 2024. It will be brought to life by the Philharmonia Orchestra and Hertfordshire Chorus, with Robert Kurdybacha as conductor. The venue’s website describes the event as “a night of ballads and bards” and they’ve invited audiences to let themselves be “charmed by the captivating music of Baldur’s Gate 3”. The event is part of the 2024 Game Music Festival which will also feature a similar concert performance of music from The Last of Us. The Sounds of the Fireflies, as that event is known, will take place on the same day as Symphony of the Realms. The cherry on top of the experience is an opportunity to meet Baldur’s Gate 3’s composer Boris Slavov. Anyone doing so should probably ask him why he went so hard for us. Hopefully, if Symphony of the Realms sees even a fraction of the success that Baldur’s Gate 3 did, we’ll see the event expand. After the recent hype surrounding Stardew Valley’s global concert tour, it’s fair to say gamers are hungry for experiences like this. Symphony of the Realms takes place on May 4, 2023, at 7 PM and tickets can be purchased on the Southbank Centre’s website.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s rare ending for boar proves Larian thought of everything Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have found a rare line of dialogue that reveals a happy ending for Tusk, a boar in the Emerald Grove. Even after a year, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are still uncovering secrets in Larian Studios’ award-winning game. One of these is a happy ending for, of all things, an animal players can encounter in Act 1. Using Speak with Animals to communicate with Tusk reveals that Halsin promised to find this frustrated boar a mate. However, the archdruid disappeared before he could play matchmaker to some swine. Fortunately for those who were concerned about Tusk’s wellbeing and happiness, there is a way to give him a good ending that actually debunks a fan theory – though it won’t be easy. Shadowheart and Halsin can help BG3 players give Tusk a good ending As shared by Reddit user thepwippippapers, it’s possible to help Tusk out, though you’ll need to make some specific decisions in the game to unlock what the poster calls “Tusk’s good ending.” This involves keeping Shadowheart’s parents alive and romancing Halsin without being in a relationship with someone else. If you do this, Shadowheart will “tell you her dad jokes, including the one about the boar.” You’ll also need to talk to Halsin twice during the epilogue party so you can hear his “terrible bear puns.” From there, you’ll have the option to share Shadowheart’s bad joke with him, which reminds him of something important he forgot to do: finding a mate for Tusk. It’s good news for the poor neglected boar, though, as “he’ll say that he’ll immediately write to the grove, implying that Tusk will no longer remain mateless.” In addition to being a good ending for Tusk, it also debunks the theory that the boar’s intended was the Exsanguinated Boar that players can find dead in Act 1, courtesy of Astarion. The revelation that it’s possible to give Tusk a happy ending – and through such non-obvious means – has reminded fans just how deep the game is. As one player said, “No matter what I do; no matter how much I play this game, I will never see all of it.” Another summed it up rather nicely, saying “that’s the beauty of a well-designed game. you know you’ll never see it all but man you want to.”

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Raphael doesn’t get the death scene he deserves Larian StudiosTons of Baldur’s Gate 3 enemies get some fantastic deaths, from Lorroakan, Orin, and even Ketheric Thorm – but poor Raphael is drastically missing a dramatic death scene. In Baldur’s Gate 3, enemies come and go, even if they’re part of the Chosen Three, as you only meet all three personally at the end of the game, aside from Ketheric who’s part of Act Two. Sure, you may get to battle them more than once, but no one is more reoccurring, and memorable than the legendary Raphael. His twisted ways, manipulative words, and flair for the dramatic can lead many players to fall in love with the character, even while attempting to take him down in his memorable House of Hope. However, once you do manage to defeat him – if you’re not lost in his amazing battle soundtrack – his final moments can feel a little… lackluster. Unlike the likes of Lorroakan, Ketheric, and even Orin, Raphael just simply dies. There’s no cutscene of him begging to be spared or humiliated about his defeat, instead, he just falls and the battle is over. It’s clear the lack of a death scene is a point of contention for the community, as the sentiment has been echoed in the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit. In fact, many are asking for the ability to make “one last deal” before his death, while others are calling for Larian to eventually add such a scene to the game. Whether it’s one last deal, him begging for mercy, or just simply being impressed that the party managed to beat him, it would certainly add to the flair of Raphael if we got a death scene. It’s worth noting that Larian has no intention of creating new major scenes or DLCs for Baldur’s Gate 3, but we will have new endings coming soon so it’s never impossible,

Baldur’s Gate 3’s protagonist needs one voiced line of dialogue according to players Baldur’s Gate 3Baldur’s Gate 3 players see the game as nearly flawless, but it’s just missing one thing: a voiced line from TAV right before the final showdown. Just like its predecessors, Baldur’s Gate 3 features a mostly silent protagonist. They might mutter a quiet “Never should have wished to live in more interesting times” when exploring or a playful “Still me, despite everything” when looking into a mirror. However, during conversations with companions or major cutscenes with the game’s villains, TAV stays fundamentally silent. In a Reddit thread, a user suggested that the game would be improved if there was an option for TAV to have some lines of dialogue. This prompted other players to chime in with their dialogue requests, but none resonated as strongly as one user’s plea for TAV to have a voiced line during their pep rally before the final battle. “The only time I really wanted a voiced dialog line is right before the last battle, where the game gives you the opportunity to say something cool.” As you stand before the final boss battle in Baldur’s Gate 3, all the allies you’ve gathered are ready to hear some words of encouragement from TAV. Here, you can choose a line that fits your character’s personality. However, instead of hearing anything, TAV silently raises their arm, and everyone cheers for the silent speech. Some players in the subreddit have stated that this “looks really silly.” Since Larian Studios’ CEO Swen Vincke has stated that there are no plans for new BG3 content, it’s unlikely players will see their dreams fulfilled unless the modding community steps in to make it happen. A player pointed out that Dark Urge characters have it easier. Their character gets one line of dialogue – the very last one in the entire game. Depending on your choices, this line can either be “In Bhaal’s name” or “In my name.”

Baldur’s Gate 3’s plot purely exists based off Druid incompetence Larian StudiosDruids are incredibly useful to have around, but the ones in Baldur’s Gate 3 are really bad at their job and allow evil to flourish right next to their homes. Like in D&D, the Baldur’s Gate 3 Druids can call on the might of nature itself to power their spells. They have a deep connection to the animal kingdom and can communicate with beasts. More importantly, they can transform into various animals, giving them access to their enhanced senses. Not that you’d know this based on the Druids in Baldur’s Gate 3’s first act. A thread on the game’s Reddit page has fans complaining about how the magical Druids cannot detect Auntie Ethel, a powerful hag hiding in their midst. “I mean none of them noticed the Ox, Or Khaga’s secret friends”, one user wrote, while another said, “Because the grove druids are bad at their collective job and it is Halsin’s fault.” “Explains why Halsin stayed archdruid for so long despite not ever wanting it,” one user joked, “Dude knew he could not find a suitable replacement unless he recruited someone from another country.” Auntie Etherl’s presence can at least be explained by her illusion magic, but she’s not the only one around, as detailed by one user.”They don’t even notice the goblins in the tunnel leading directly to their grove, nor the gnoll assassin, nor the other low-level druids hanging out right there inside their living space. “These guys show an impressive amount of incompetence.” These aren’t the only issues with the Druids, as there is evil five minutes from their home that goes undetected. That being said, they are pretty busy hassling refugees and performing dangerous rituals, so maybe they’re too preoccupied to deal with all the impending threats in and around their homes.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s players can use necromancy to reveal key Gale secret Larian StudiosIt usually takes Gale of Waterdeep time to reveal his true surname in Baldur’s Gate 3, but you can cheat your way to that information with the help of necromancy spells. The cast of Baldur’s Gate 3 are generally unpleasant to be around from the get-go. And why shouldn’t they be? They have just escaped from a spaceship, where they had tadpoles inserted into their brain that will soon transform them into hideous monsters. That would make anyone cranky. However, if you keep those allies in your party, complete their sidequests, and do things that they like, they will eventually open themselves up to you and become nicer. This is how you learn that the Wizard Gale of Waterdeep is actually named Gale Dekarios, as he will talk to you about his life and reasons for abandoning his given name. If you want to learn Gale’s surname without the agony of keeping his smug grin in the party, you can do it with the help of magic. As explained in a thread on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, all you need to do is cast the Speak with Dead spell on his corpse. He will then reveal his full name when asked. “Gale of Waterdeep is like his stage name. He’s a bit insecure, so he inflates his own ego by being super into his reputation as a great wizard,” one user explained, “When you romance him, he eventually decides that being Gale Dekarios is enough for him.” But who has time to date Mr. Ofwaterdeep when you can just get the secret out of him with the help of necromancy. In D&D 5e spellcasting rules, any soul targeted with Speak with Dead doesn’t need to tell the truth, but perhaps being sent to the afterlife is all the push Gale needs to leave his lofty name behind.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s player argues Minthara is more than just “hot and mean” Larian StudiosThe Minthara defenders have logged on to explain why Baldur’s Gate 3’s Lolth-Sworn Drow companion is a whole lot more than meets the eye. Given the fact that a minority of Baldur’s Gate 3 players can stomach an evil run, Minthara is a companion that is entirely absent from a lot of parties. In choosing the morally righteous action of defending Emerald Grove, you totally lock yourself out of getting know this stern, mysterious Drow. Due to the community’s limited exposure to Minthara’s storyline, one player believes that fan perception of her is flanderized. This fan argues that because many have not experienced the complexities of her character, they see her taboo sexuality as being her only appeal. Minthara is more than her “drowussy” and this Baldur’s Gate 3 player wants you to know it The player lamented on Reddit that the community doesn’t read Minthara’s story the same degree of nuance they do for Astarion. They’re both damaged characters who harbor similar streaks of being power-hungry and selfish. However, they see Astarion’s trauma as manifesting like “a kicked puppy” while Minthara maintains “confidence and anger.” If you can break past Minthara’s vicious exterior, the player argues you can start to enjoy a satisfying story arc of “a person with no home [who] is abandoned by their gods.” Plenty of commenters agreed with this sentiment, and one added, “I think she’s hilarious as well. 10/10 companion would slaughter innocents again.” While OP concedes that Minthara’s romance scenes are just as spicy as you’d expect, she’s more than a freak in the bedroll. They state that she’s also an intensely passionate and incredibly earnest partner – a total ride-or-die that will unconditionally love your character even if they turn into a Mindflayer or adopt their Slayer Form. So, it if you can handle talking a walk on the dark side, why not recruit Minthara? Thankfully, you don’t have to actively contribute to the slaughter at the Emerald Grove to get her to join your party. As one of our previous articles covers, players have discovered a handy loophole that’ll make you feel a little less guilty.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 7 finally gives you a fish army for the last battle Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players can lead a fish army into the final battle, thanks to Patch 7. The long-awaited update delivers on a promise that fans have been buzzing about for months. The Kuo Toa are a quirky bunch of fish-like humanoids lurking in the Underdark. These little terrors are known for their cruel and sadistic nature, but if you’ve got a “but daddy, I can fix him” mentality, they can become another sword in your battle against tadpole corruption. If you manage to rescue the Kuo Toa from their phony god BOOOAL, and charm them into worshiping you with some skill checks, they’ll swear to help you out later. But come Act 3, during the awkwardly silent pep rally, they’re nowhere to be found. In the Patch 7 notes, Larian Studios finally gave players what they wanted: the Kuo Toa fish army for the final battle. Over on Reddit, fans are thanking Larian and sharing their excitement over their fish worshippers. One said, “New playthrough just for this. Praise Maaklompah!” Another added, “This is awesome! Both for the new content and, more importantly, because Larian listened and took action.” One more chimed in, “I’m going back to reload my save from three hours ago, glory to the fish people!” Players are thrilled about marching their fishy followers straight into a battle against the bloody, pulpy, all-controlling Netherbrain. I’m just hoping these Kuo Toa aren’t as squishy as they were in Act 1. It’d be a shame to see our fishy friends go splat before they get a chance to shine. Patch 7 is bringing more than just a fish army though. It also adds evil endings for all characters and official mod tools to give your buff Shadowheart mod a seal of confirmation. With all these new cutscenes and quality of life improvements, players feel like Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally getting its Definitive Edition.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Owlbear has a surprise mechanic fans missed Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is filled with surprises that players have still been discovering just under a year after its full release, and some can be much deadlier than others. One such surprise involves the adorable yet extremely powerful Owlbear located in Act One. While many fall in love with the Owlbear cub as the game goes on, you have to take down its mother to ‘adopt’ the unusual pet. However, battling the mother can lead to a surprising turn of events, which one player revealed on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit. “How did I only just find out that the Owlbear mom can call upon her mate? What. A whole other Owlbear just spawned in” shared the poster, showcasing the dangers of fighting the Owlbear. Usually, the only enemy you have to fight is the Owlbear mother, which is a tough enough fight to handle at lower levels, let alone adding another to the mix. Thankfully, players don’t need to worry too much, as the second Owlbear only appears if you’re playing on Honour Mode, as it increases the difficulty. “That’s her ‘Legendary Action’ which is only active on Honor mode” shared one user, with another adding that “Honor mode gives new mechanics to all the bosses.” Apparently, the Owlbear isn’t the only tougher enemy you’ll come across in the popular game mode. Many shared how shocked they were to stumble across the same enemy: “Yeah that ended my second honor run. I was having fun and was not prepared for the mate to come plummeting down.” Another added, “Had no idea she did this. Her mate spawned right behind my Tiefling sorcerer, who I had flown to what I thought was a ‘safe’ height. We ended up having to use the ogre horn a lot earlier than we were planning. The ogres killed the Baby Owlbear…and then later I accidentally ate the egg, which we were planning to sell. So it was a murder fest and we essentially came out empty-handed.” Interestingly, another player shared a key technique to help players deal with the unexpected challenge: “Try silence with shadow heart! I was able to get a surprise round on her and was able to prevent her from calling her mate.” If the mother Owlbear can’t make any noise, then she can’t call on her mate, making the battle as simple as it is in the normal game modes. However, if you’re looking for a new challenge, Honour Mode has plenty to offer.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s nuclear corpse explosion is ending playthroughs Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s Wizard companion Gale can royally screw up your playthrough if you aren’t careful. His penchant for consuming magical knick-knacks has apocalyptic results. Spoilers ahead. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a wild ride and if this headline didn’t make that clear, other anecdotes from players should. It’s a metagaming gaming masterclass that allows players to break combat with ridiculous builds. This comes in large part thanks to its faithful recreation of the tabletop experience that is D&D. Baldur’s Gate 3’s rules and choice have allowed creative players to craft Owlbear nukes and genocidal chain reactions. Now the game has managed to recreate another classic D&D experience, the shockingly cruel Dungeon Master. Players who fail to heed the warnings of the Wizard Gale upon his death are having their playthroughs nuked in a literal judgment day event. It’s the dreaded TPK on steroids according to one Reddit user. In Gale’s very first discussion with players, he’ll let them know of a peculiar need to chow down on magical items, lest there be dire consequences. If you decide to unalive him instead, his spirit will appear telling you to resurrect him in two days to avoid a terrible fate. Guys, he’s not playing. Reddit user NameNotFound12 and their wife found that out the hard way in their split-screen playthrough. Explaining that their wife was not an avid gamer and so they decided she should “take the lead”. She eventually leads them to kill poor Gale and disregard his ominous prophecy. “After 8 hours of playtime together, we get a cut scene of Gale back where we killed him, lighting up like a Christmas tree, and then proceeding to nuke our entire play through,” NameNotFound12 revealed. “Boom! Game over.” They explained in the comments that they thought Gale was just being sneaky and didn’t want to die and they aren’t the only ones. Streamer Skeeziksdt cut together a TikTok of them “calling Gale’s bluff” and the explosive results. Fortunately, the apocalyptic engine of destruction encased in Gale doesn’t actually end the game. You will however be prompted to load an earlier save on account of everyone in the world (your party included) dying. Gale is one of many potential companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 but he’s not a necessary party inclusion. The best way to avoid his interference with your playthrough is simply to leave him stuck in that portal where you found him.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s new modding toolkit is a door to endless possibilities Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s separate mod toolkit tool finally being in the hands of talented mod creators is set to kick down the door with near-infinite possibilities. When I first heard the news Larian wasn’t going to make any DLC or even a Baldur’s Gate 4 sequel, like many others, I was devastated. Larian made a game so amazing that I couldn’t help but fall in love with it, no matter how many hours I’ve sunk into it or how many runs I have made, it’s still calling to me. While that’s the case, the game’s modding community has been cooking even before Patch 7 dropped, making all sorts of new races, classes, and even spells available, adding to the game’s replayability in a big way. But now that we have the official mod support and the separate Baldur’s Gate 3 mod toolkit, I think things are about to get far more interesting. Mods add so much flavor and replayability in Baldur’s Gate 3 For the uninitiated, let’s take you back to how things were before all these additions came. Prior to the game’s official mod support dropped, it was already possible to install mods to the game. The only problem is that you had to go through a ton of hoops for them to work. Let’s say you wanted to add the new races or party limit mod to your game. You couldn’t simply just copy and paste these files in the Baldur’s Gate 3 mod folder to be able to use them. First, you had to download either Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager or Vortex and fiddle around with the settings. Once that was all setup, you still needed to download other mods from different authors to make the ones you want to install work properly in the game. Overall, it was a long and tedious process that could be discouraging, especially if you didn’t have the time to bother with all that and just wanted to play immediately. With how easy modding is now in the game, many more players will be driven to install them and perhaps go all the way to support the talented mod creators, which is a good thing. After all, with the right mods, you can even experience a completely different game. Larian has also released Baldur’s Gate 3’s modding toolkit to enable the community to unleash their creativity like never before. Baldur’s Gate 3’s modding toolkit is the best addition yet The way this works is that modders can use this separate software to develop their own mods using Larian’s in-house Osiris scripting language. In the patch notes, Larian mentioned how this will allow players to “reload their own scripts, handle build errors, and also carry out basic debugging.” So, whether you want to tweak your companions and make them into halflings or have a displacer beast as a pet in-game – that’s all possible and now easier than ever. Or maybe you want to add new hairstyles and clothing? Well, the options are seemingly endless. Here’s the exciting part, though. For a while now, it’s been made known that the toolkit can’t be used to make more stories. Even Larian confirmed that creating new levels or quests wouldn’t be possible due to “technical constraints” via a comment on X. Yet, it’s only been two days, and mod authors have already figured out a way to unlock essentially certain features to tweak the game in a more advanced way. Some modders have claimed that thanks to these features, it’ll be possible to edit levels, create quests, and much more. Assuming that doing these things is possible in the long run, we could be seeing whole new campaigns in the game and even homebrew ones. Someone talented enough may also be able to reconstruct the entire Upper City, something that’s missing from the game and one that a lot of players have been hoping to be added. Not just that, imagine the different ways you could play the game. At one point, someone might even recreate locations from previous Baldur’s Gate games. That’ll make so much sense, seeing that Gortash was initially supposed to have his own location in Candlekeep but was scrapped. Of course, there’ll also be challenges when it comes to adding these things in terms of the lack of mocap and voice acting and such. However, I’m curious what things people will come up with with later on. Will Baldur’s Gate 3 be the next Skyrim? There’s a possibility for sure, and only time will tell. For now, you can already enjoy all sorts of mods directly from the game and even the new evil endings. Though console players will have to be patient just for a little bit.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s new evil endings are so vile they’ll send chills up your spine larian studiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s new evil endings are finally here, and they’re definitely not for the soft-hearted. Here’s what you should know. Before Baldur’s Gate 3’s massive Patch 7 dropped, Larian had already teased some of the evil endings players can expect in the game. From this, we know it’s possible to brainwash people and let them think they’re living a peaceful life and even send your companions to jump off to their deaths. Now that Patch 7 is out, however, we can finally see some more insight into the actions that lead to these events happening – and it’s even more vile than you may initially think. Spoiler alert below. If you choose to take control of the brain, at one point, you’ll need to pass a hard check to technically keep yourself together and not undergo ceremorphosis. Depending on your luck, from here the endings can branch into different scenarios depending on your choices. Failing the check will lead you to turn into a Mind Flayer, thus joining the “Grand Design.” On the other hand, assuming luck is in your hands, you’ll be faced with several options to carry out things. These include: Conquering the world with your tadpoled army – Building a “Saviour of the World” massive statue for yourself – Killing everyone – Controlling people to slaughter each other – Maybe I’m just not used to evil playthroughs, but out of all of these – the last one truly felt fitting for those who enjoy chaos. I expected it to be a scene where people would fight each other as the camera zooms out showing the chaos, but no. Seeing a Tiefling kid getting controlled and starting to stab someone while laughing like a maniac truly caught me off guard. And these are just some of the generic endings. New evil endings have been added to Origin characters as well – Astarion calling himself a “sun god” is one example. Larian really meant it when they said: “We might have also embraced corruption a little too much because the new evil ending cinematics have been included in [Show Sexual and Violent Cinematics] setting. They really are that evil.”

Baldur’s Gate 3’s new evil ending is guaranteed failure Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 added new evil endings in Patch 7, with the Dark Urge achieving ultimate victory. However, they won’t be successful for long, as many heroes and villains are waiting off-screen to ice them. The first two Baldur’s Gate games had a huge effect on D&D canon, with its characters (like Minsc the Ranger) becoming part of the lore. In fact, D&D had to accommodate the events of Baldur’s Gate 2, as the game had multiple endings, yet the writers had to choose one, as they affected the tabletop game. Baldur’s Gate 3 already has multiple endings, yet they’re unlikely to have a concrete effect on canon, especially as the game’s beloved characters will probably appear in other D&D projects. This is especially true of the evil endings, where the player takes control of the Netherbrain. The teasers for the new evil ending show the Dark Urge mind-controlling people and causing destruction on a massive scale. The problem, as pointed out by users of the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, is that plenty of factions will step in and put down the Dark Urge & Netherbain before they take over the world. “See what the dominate brain ending doesn’t show you is a tired Elminster standing out of frame casting meteor swarm with a dejected look on his face,” one user wrote, while another said, “You do this, and Elminster steps out from the shadows, turns you into cheese, and then eats you. ‘Mystra sends her regards.’” One player summed the situation up perfectly. “If this were the case, The Emperor is almost certainly correct; none of the various good gods of Forgotten Realms would put up with the Netherbrain for long. “My guess is Mielikki would act first by sending Drizzt Do’Urden or possibly Mystra would follow up her failed Gale plan with Elminster if she could get him off his ass since he already had a stake in the whole thing (even if he just sent a construct to handle his part in the Gale plan). “Additionally, we know Shar herself is acting in opposition to the Netherbrain and attempted initially to secure the Astral Prism for herself in order to defeat the thing. That on top of the Gith… yeah, good luck with that Netherbrain lol.” Baldur’s Gate 3 has a level cap of 12, which means there are a ton of incredibly powerful level 20 characters in the Forgotten Realms who could eradicate them in a combat round. Elminster and Drizzt are commonly cited as the biggest threats, but many high-level good and neutral spellcasters could do the job. This is to say nothing of the villains who would also try to destroy the Netherbrain, considering they likely wouldn’t want to be mind-controlled. The Zhentarim, Red Wizards of Thay, and the worshippers of the evil deities wouldn’t sit still and let themselves be dominated by Mind Flayers. There’s also the Githyanki, who are the sworn enemies of the Mind Flayers. Vlaakith could finally put that Wish spell of hers to good use, starting with the Dark Urge. (The Netherbrain itself also isn’t much of a factor. Two words: Mind Blank. The Mind Blank spell would make you immune to its power, reducing it to a big angry lump of jelly.) The new Dark Urge ending will be more about personal satisfaction for the players who underwent the evil route without hesitation. Chances are, Larian isn’t going to show the aftermath, where the new Bhaalspawn gets obliterated by Meteor Swarms and Wish spells.