Author: Nik Ranger

Baldur’s Gate 3 players swoon over new ascended Astarion kiss animation Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are going crazy over the new ascended Astarion kiss animation showcased by Larian Studios on Valentine’s Day. Larian has been teasing a new upcoming patch, giving multiple characters new animations for showing affection – something that was suspected to come out on the day of love, but has yet to be released to the public. Baldur’s Gate won Game of the Year and has managed to keep players hooked by giving them different paths to create their own stories… One of which is deciding whether or not to let Astarion become a Vampire Ascendant towards the end of the game. The decision is up to the player, and has both good and bad consequences. However, those who want to see Astarion ascend and gain unthinkable power can also get exclusive cutscenes and animations. Baldur’s Gate players lose it over Astarion animation Astarion is known as a fan-favorite among players for his devilish charm and tragic backstory, which made him the perfect candidate to receive one of the new affection animations for the upcoming update. After Astarion ascends, there will be a cutscene involving him and whichever character the player uses to romance him with. Astarion will have the character get on their knees in this cutscene before grabbing their neck and passionately kissing them, something that was not included in the cutscene before the update. However, not everyone was impressed with the dramatic kiss, with one person saying that it was “unrealistic” to have that be the only animation. Another commenter pointed out that there should be a choice between the new animation and the one before based on your choices. “Ascended Astarion’s kiss should be based on whether you chose to ‘be gentle’ or ‘make it hurt’ when becoming a spawn,” said one user. “This kiss would be for saying ‘make it hurt.’ If you said ‘be gentle,’ it would be cool to have a kiss that mirrors the gentle scene where he kisses your hand first.” Despite the Valentine’s Day teasers, Larian Studios has not released the high-anticipated upcoming patch for Baldur’s Gate. Other patches have historically been released on a Thursday or Friday, which means the update could be coming in the next day or two.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players surprised by unlikely power of ally Larian StudiosAmong Baldur’s Gate 3’s summonable allies, there’s one unexpected powerhouse that’s pretty easy to miss out on. Alongside the core members of your party in Baldur’s Gate 3, you can also gather allies to fight with you during the final battle. These will be NPCs that you’ve come across during your three-act journey. Provided you win their favor, they’ll offer their unique combat skills when it matters most. Given the fact that you keep some strange company during your journey, it’s not surprising that the allies that come to your aid include powerful casters, fighters, and monsters. One unlikely addition to your roster is the Strange Ox who, occurring to some Baldur’s Gate 3 players, is the most significant asset you can have. Baldur’s Gate 3’s Strange Ox stuns players in final battle One Baldur’s Gate 3 player asked fellow fans on the r/BaldursGate3 subreddit who they believed was the strongest ally to summon during the final fight. However, they also shared their own take on the question: “The freaking STRANGE OX in the final battle. That beast has like 300HP, can turns into Minotaur who hit a ton, can almost fight the dragon on his own!!” While the Strange Ox is an otherwise unassuming cow creature, he’s actually a shapeshifting Ochre Jelly from another plane. His acid attacks and poly-morphing abilities make him a worthwhile addition to other commenters’ teams too: “Yes the Ox really surprised me. Did a decent amount for me in the end, have to recruit him for my modded tactician run.” Of course, players also feel that Dame Aylin’s demigod status makes her another massive asset to their parties: “Aylins immortality is quite fun, she’s not amazing herself in combat but watching her get back up no matter what is like the Terminator. She just can’t be stopped.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 players suggest small change that would make Act 3 more tragic Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has suggested a minor change to the final battle regarding your Companions that would make all your other decisions that much more meaningful. One of the best parts of Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting to know the various companions who can join you on your journey. There are 10 companions you can recruit, some of whom will only join based on certain story choices. It’s also possible to lose most companions by being cruel to them or making certain decisions they don’t approve of. Losing a companion unintentionally can be upsetting, especially in Honor Mode where there’s no way to reload. However, a Baldur’s Gate 3 player has devised a small change that would make it even more heartbreaking. Baldur’s Gate 3 player suggests final battle consequence for losing companions As suggested by Reddit user Patccmoi, there is a simple way that the developers could punish players for making companions so upset that they leave. “It would have been nice if for every companion that leaves your party they named an illithid after them in the final fight,” they suggest. Since most of the game’s companions are also infected with mindflayer tadpoles, those who leave the party are essentially doomed. As the poster puts it, “Shadowheart or Lae’zel leaving cause they’re pissed off isn’t leading to them having a happy life elsewhere. Anyone leaving will turn Illithid.” Naming an illithid for a lost companion would certainly make things more tragic, especially for those who are attached to certain characters. Rather than only fighting nameless enemies, you’d be fighting a former ally who met a terrible end. Some commenters have pointed out examples of other games doing similar things. Mass Effect 3, for instance, had characters like Jack and Legion reappear later as enemies depending on the player’s choices. Baldur’s Gate 3 does show what happens to some companions if they leave the party. But for those whose fates remain a mystery, confirming that they turned into mindflayers would be a simple and powerful answer.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player beats final boss in Honor Mode by throwing their armor Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has multiple ways through which you can deal with some of the hardest content in the game. However, one player managed to complete an Honor mode run and defeat the Netherbrain with the most unexpected of items. Honor mode is the hardest possible difficulty in Baldur’s Gate 3. In this mode, you are allowed only one save, and if your party wipes out, you have to restart the game from the beginning. Therefore, the stakes are quite high and the chances are that your run will abruptly end due to unforeseen circumstances. However, one player managed to save their run most unexpectedly. This player’s Honor mode run was about to end in the final fight, but the most unexpected item helped them to clear it in the end. Baldur’s Gate 3 beats final boss Netherbrain by throwing armor The discussion surrounding the topic was started by a Reddit user who mentioned, “I beat the nether brain on honour mode by throwing a helmet at it after knocking it down to one hit point and losing half my party.” They also posted a screenshot where the Netherbrain had 1 HP and most of their party was dead. As it happens, other players joined in the conversation and most of them found it quite funny and interesting. One such user commented, “The DM rewards your creativity this day.” Another player chimed in, “Honor on you, honor on your cow, honor on your whole family. Awesome end!” One player also mentioned, “That’s awesome. I struck the final blow in HM by attacking with Karlach, triggering the brain’s reaction, and immediately incinerating the rest of its hitpoints with my Tav’s Hellish Rebuke.” Finally, a user claimed, “Good job. My hats off to the people who fought straight up in the final fight.” Therefore, it is quite clear that every player was impressed by the fan who made the clear. It was smart to use the helmet, but it was also very risky. However, they fought fair and square and got a deserved victory in the end.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players stunned by “venomous” companion dialogue Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have learned that the game’s companions don’t get along as well as they thought based on some pretty cold lines they can say to each other at Camp. Whoever you choose as the protagonist for your run – whether that’s a custom Tav or an Origin character like the Dark Urge or Astarion – it’s clear that the player is the one bringing this disparate group of adventurers together. More surprising, though, is that the player’s avatar may be the only thing keeping the party intact, too, something that’s made pretty obvious from some Camp dialogue one player shared to Reddit. In a post, one player shows just how “venomous” the companions can be with one another through a clip of a non-avatar Gale attempting to speak with his fellow party members only to be swiftly and rudely shut down. While the game usually defaults to the avatar when speaking to others in Camp, if they are incapacitated, silenced, or not in Camp, each companion has a line for refusing to speak to anyone other than their leader. These range from fairly cordial – Wyll says he’s “all chatted out” but willing to speak to “the chief” – to stone cold – Lae’zel refers to the speaker as a “pet” and tells them to “send over your owner, before you make a mess of things.” The icy responses surprised players, with one saying “Geez, no wonder everyone is upset when you tell them to stay at camp.” “Awww Gale buddy I’ll talk to you,” said another. Another pointed out the oddness of the responses here since “their banter while traveling is quite genial for the most part.” The same commenter also found the situation amusing, saying “I do find it kind of funny to imagine them all staring daggers at each other in camp while Tav wanders around obliviously chatting to them all.” That led another to say “Sometimes it does feel that you’re the only constant keeping the entire group from imploding.” These responses make sense from a game design perspective; after all, the player is meant to be the one driving the story, and allowing every companion to discuss important matters among themselves would mean a lot of extra writing for every possible permutation. Still, these lines in Camp definitely make it seem like the player is the only thing stopping the future saviors of Faerun from actively destroying themselves.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players stunned by multiple Guardian revelations: “My mind was blown” Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are discussing their shock at the true identity of the main character’s mysterious Guardian and their importance to the game’s lore. Upon starting a new game in Baldur’s Gate 3, players are tasked with creating their character – or selecting one of the pre-made Origin characters – and customizing the mysterious Dream Guardian who visits them in their sleep. Over the course of the game, you’ll learn more about your Guardian, with a particularly big revelation coming at the start of Act 3. However, as some fans are still learning, that’s not the end of the Guardian plot twists. Note, spoilers for the Dream Guardian and the Emperor’s true identities to follow. Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked by the Emperor’s true identity Act 3 reveals that your Guardian is actually a mindflayer called the Emperor, who disguised himself to interact with the party. That’s a pretty big twist already – one that has some players feeling like they’ve been catfished. However, if you play through Act 3 and make it through the Wyrmway, there’s an even bigger revelation to be found. Upon reaching the undead dragon Ansur, it’s revealed that he has a history with the Emperor from before he became a mindflayer. Ansur even calls the Emperor by his original name: Balduran. If that name seems familiar, it’s because you’ve probably seen statues of Balduran throughout the game. Also, the game’s titular city is named after this legendary figure. This second revelation certainly shocked many players, with a meme shared by Reddit user PythonEntusiast summing up the situation pretty perfectly. The post had other players sharing their reactions to the character’s true identity and the tragic backstory between Balduran and Ansur. “That shit made me haaaaaate him, not bc of the manipulation (but it did contribute) but bc he chose to let go of everything and everyone, including himself, to be a ghaik glazer,” said one commenter. “Dude’s a Russian nesting doll of hidden identities,” joked another. Whether or not you find the Emperor at all sympathetic, it’s safe to say few Baldur’s Gate 3 players expected the character to secretly be such an important historical figure within Faerûn’s lore.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players stunned by decades old article on canceled sequel Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have gotten a look at what could have been, thanks to a resurfaced 2004 article on an attempt to make a Baldur’s Gate sequel decades ago. The road to Baldur’s Gate 3’s August 2023 release was a long one, with 23 years passing between Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn and Larian Studios’ award-winning sequel. However, Larian was not the first to attempt a follow-up to BioWare’s duo of Dungeons & Dragons adventures. Now, players (particularly newer fans) are learning about the long history of failed Baldur’s Gate 3s courtesy of an old magazine one fan found from 20 years ago. Reddit user ebrum2010 posted a picture of the magazine article on the BaldursGate3 subreddit. The article, published in the Oct 2004 edition of PC Gamer, was part of a 30th anniversary celebration for D&D – which is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. At this point, Baldur’s Gate 3 already had a troubled production history, with the article referencing Black Isle Studios’ canceled game, codenamed “Jefferson.” The bulk of the article discusses Atari’s attempt to make a Baldur’s Gate 3, plans which would eventually involve Obsidian Entertainment. In the piece, Atari and executive producer John Hight promise “a similarly epic scope” to the previous games, as well as “a large gaming world populated by memorable characters.” Interestingly, the article also includes an image from BioWare’s Dragon Age engine, giving an early look at a franchise that wouldn’t launch for another half a decade. In addition to being impressed and intrigued by the poster’s rare find, some Baldur’s Gate 3 fans are expressing their relief that things worked out the way they did. As one put it, “tbh, really glad the other studios didn’t work out and we got the game we have today.” Others were delighted that Minsc, who Atari teased would return for their sequel, ended up making it into Larian’s Baldur’s Gate 3 anyway. Ultimately, while both Atari and Black Isle’s visions of Baldur’s Gate 3 remain some of the greatest “what ifs” of gaming history, it’s hard for anyone to be too disappointed considering how good Larian Studios’ game ended up being.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players stunned by “big-brained” AI Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is quite a complex game and there are times when the AI can function in an unexpected manner. As it happens, a decent number of players have claimed some big-brain moves by AI which has left them stunned. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the biggest games ever made. The sheer number of characters and content that is present in the game surpasses most others present in the market. Therefore, the AI of the game can end up acting a bit weird at times since a game this big is bound to have disturbances on the technical side of things. However, these can often lead to some really incredible moments. As it happens, Baldur’s Gate 3 players have noticed a few big-brained moves by the AI which might not be intended but it happen randomly which leads to some amazing moments in the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 AI stuns players with big-brained moves The discussion regarding Baldur’s Gate 3 AI was started by a Reddit user named DeyUrban. The user claimed that they were doing the Nere fight where the boss gets pushed into lava as usual. However, they reloaded the save where a crossbow-man pushed the boss into solid ground after being thrown into the lava. This completely stunned the player as they claimed “The AI is something else in this game man”. However, this was not the only player who felt that way. Another player commented, “I had an instance where Shadowheart was on fire, shockingly the friendly AI used their turn to dash then push Shadowheart out of the fire”. One player also commented, “Sometimes I learn from the AI that you can throw potions at allies to heal them because I hadn’t thought to try that”. One player also commented, “The fight against Minthara was the first time I found out the AI also knows how to push you into chasms”. Therefore, it seems like players are having quite a lot of fun as they are still figuring out the AI of the game. However, it is safe to say this is not the end as there will be even more bizarre AI moments as players continue to explore Baldur’s Gate 3 in the year to come.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players stunned as fan unknowingly ignores every companion Baldur’s Gate 3Baldur’s Gate 3 players are shocked after seeing one player exploring the game without talking to anyone and unknowingly ignoring all companions. Just like Dungeons & Dragons, Baldur’s Gate 3’s most popular quality is its versatility. Whether you want to just take down every character in the game, romance a certain companion, or go about a quest in a clever way, the game will let you. This leads to some fantastic techniques, discoveries, and broken spells, but can also lead to players missing out on a few features. Usually, that’s because they take down Minthara without realizing or let Jaheira fall meaning Minsc is off limits – but in this case, it’s led to one player missing out on practically everything. Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked as fan plays game without talking to anyone Sharing their discovery on Reddit, one user revealed the interesting choices their brother-in-law made when diving into the game: “My brother-in-law is playing Baldur’s Gate 3 and really enjoying it, so of course I start asking him about the choices he’s made and the companions.” After asking their brother-in-law, they found out “that he’s in Act 3 and his only companions are Shadowheart, Astarion, and Jaheira.” “Is he doing an evil run? No! The guy just doesn’t talk to anybody” revealed the poster, going on to explain how the player ended up missing Karlach and Gale entirely, watched Shadowheart kill Lae’zel, ignored Halsin, and completely missed Wyll. The poster went on to reveal: “What also cracks me up about this is that this is also exactly how he plays D&D. No roleplay, only hacking and slashing. He’s also shocked that I’m not using the illithid powers for role-play reasons.” Naturally, if this is how he plays D&D then it makes sense to see a similar playthrough in BG3. As expected, the comments were filled with many fans finding the run hilarious, with some claiming, “he’s trying very hard not to be the main character.” However, others were quick to explain how they’d accidentally done a similar thing in their first playthrough: “I’m not even gonna make fun of him, I did the exact same thing my first playthrough. Didn’t talk to Wyll at the camp, didn’t really explore the first Act area so no Karlach, thought that releasing the Shadow Curse would come later, and so lost Halsin to that.” If this playthrough reveals two things it’s that players are always finding new ways to explore the game and that Baldur’s Gate 3 is extremely forgiving to players who don’t like talking.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players stunned after fan perfects “stressful” Iron Throne quest Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has a difficult quest where you can save the Gondians. One player managed to save all of them and fans are amazed by this exceptional feat. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive game and there are a multitude of quests you can undertake in the popular RPG. However, some of the quests are exceptionally difficult, and clearing them can be a challenge. The Iron Throne quest is one of them where you can save the Gondians. One player managed to save all of them and even collected all the side room loot. This remarkable feat has left the community stunned with other players paying tribute to their achievement and wishing they could do the same. Baldur’s Gate 3 players stunned after fan saves every Gondian The discussion surrounding the topic was started by a Reddit user and they posted a screenshot of saving all the Gondians. They also posted, “Took a few tries, though even managed to get the side room loots.” Other players joined in the conversation as they were impressed by this immense achievement. One such player mentioned, “I LOVE this quest. It made me feel that it required a good amount of strategy to properly utilize assets efficiently to save everyone in a timely manner. Congratulations!” Another user chimed in, “Grats… it’s too bad there is NO F*****G ACHIEVEMENT FOR IT! (Sorry just venting cause I too did that and was disappointed),” while a different player commented, “Great job! The last time I lost 3 Gondians (one because of their own stupidity and multiple Opportunity Attacks) and that was my best one by far.” Finally, one of the users stated, “So stressful this one. I didn’t realize Omeluum could actually teleport you directly to the submarine the first time. I had to dash back and tank all the attacks.” Therefore, it is safe to say that players are more than happy with the achievement of OP. All of them agreed that the quest is hard and saving all the Gondians is a feat well worth appreciating.

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 3 players stumble upon removed feature leaving community divided Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are constantly discovering new mechanics and hidden details. And now, one player has stumbled upon a status effect that was seemingly removed from the game, sparking a mixture of reactions within the community. A bird located in Druid Grove has an “Exhausted” condition that reads: “Lack of rest has left you exhausted. There are six levels of exhaustion, and each level is worse than the last. Completing a Long rest reduces your exhaustion level by 1.” However, this condition isn’t found on the player and companion side of the game, leading to speculation that it was either removed altogether or perhaps considered but has yet to be fully implemented. The discovery has led to a discussion among Baldur’s Gate 3 players, with opinions divided on whether the mechanic should have been included in the game. Many players expressed relief that the Exhaustion mechanic was removed, worrying that it would have added unnecessary difficulty to the game. Comments such as “Thank goodness they removed it. Act 1 makes a big deal about moving quickly and not letting time waste. I can’t imagine no long rests AND a penalty. Just feels unnecessarily punitive,” all reflect this sentiment. Others were glad that the mechanic was cut, citing concerns about how it would have interfered with the game’s quest timing and long rest events. One user stated, “Glad they didn’t add it because events are tied to long rests and some quests are timed.” However, not everyone agrees. A portion of the community expressed disappointment that the Exhaustion mechanic was not included, as they felt it could have added strategic depth to the game. Some players regret missing out on important cutscenes that only activate after long rests, and others noted that they ended up with a surplus of unused camp supplies. One player commented, “I wish they would have kept that in the game considering there’s quite a lot of camp scenes you can miss if you try to avoid long rests, and you won’t realize until you see them online and someone mentions that you missed them because you avoided long rests.” Others saw potential benefits in the mechanic, with one user stating, “Honestly points of exhaustion could be good to bring back strategically after key quests to encourage people to actually use the 4000 camp supplies and long rest for cutscenes.” The discovery also led to some intriguing insights from players who noticed in-game hints related to exhaustion, such as characters commenting on feeling tired. Whether seen as a missed opportunity or a wisely avoided pitfall, the finding has added to the ongoing conversation about the game’s design and player experience.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players struggle with “useless” disguise spell Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are divided over a Level 5 spell, labeled as “useless,” thanks to confusion on how to cast and use it properly. “Seeming” is a high-level spell available to characters at Class Level 9, including Bards, Sorcerers, Wizards, Archfey Warlocks, and Trickery Domain Clerics (as a domain spell). When cast, Seeming will disguise the wielder and whoever is in their party, which can be helpful when trying to escape unwanted situations or avoid enemies. But using the spell isn’t as easy as the description leads people to believe. Players started a discussion on Reddit about the usefulness of the Seeming spell, sharing scenarios where it could be effective. However, the original poster expressed frustration, stating they couldn’t get the spell to work at all. “Took Seeming, figured I’d have an easier time sneaking in and out of places,” said the poster. “Cast it on my party and it makes the party members save against the disguise, meaning only half the party was disguised. What’s worse, it doesn’t even let you choose how to disguise yourself!” Commenters swiftly debunked the claim that Seeming doesn’t allow you to choose how you and your party are disguised. According to them and the official Wikipedia page for Baldur’s Gate 3, you can select your disguises after casting the spell. This is specifically listed as “Adjust Seeming,” a self-cast action that can transform the user into any race in masculine or feminine frames. There were conflicting comments about whether party members could save against the disguise, with some stating they had never seen this happen. This suggests that the original poster might have encountered issues beyond just casting the spell, or that they could be facing a different situational problem. “That’s weird. I don’t think I ever had to roll saves using the spell; maybe someone was watching you, and you had to roll against them,” shared one commenter. “Not sure. As others said guards will still know you’re not supposed to be there no matter what you look like. That is working as intended.” One thing players seemed to agree with overall, was that there are better ways to disguise a party without burning a Level 5 spell slot. Items and lower-level spells work just as well and reserve precious high-level slots for more pressing situations.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players still haven’t found key characters after hundreds of hours Larian StudiosThe scope of Baldur’s Gate 3 is immense, and players are constantly finding new areas, characters, weapons, or even powerful builds over a year later. Despite the main story following a single track, players can easily experience tons of different paths, endings, and heartbreaks as they go through multiple runs of Baldur’s Gate 3. However, even after hundreds of hours of exploration, fans are still missing key characters and game-changing locations. One Baldur’s Gate 3 player has taken to the game’s Reddit to showcase locations they still haven’t found, despite completing five separate playthroughs. “So after 5 completed playthroughs and a couple of other half-finished ones, you’d think I’d have attempted every fight or gone to every area right? WRONG. I still have never met those strange little fish people in the Underdark, and still have no clue where to find them, nor have I ever gone into the Adamantine Forge or fought the golem. Am I missing out by not doing these things,” asked the poster. Naturally, the post exploded, with hundreds sharing the locations they’ve never managed to find. “1000 hours played from the beginning of Early Access to now. I’ve never done the Grove fight. I’ve killed the goblin leaders and slaughtered them all in their camp every single time” shared another player, missing a key aspect of Act One. Another player clearly took the same route as the poster, adding that they too “never found the fish people.” Others say they will “NEVER find all the dribble parts in a playthrough and I’m perfectly fine with that” which is entirely understandable with how tough they are to locate. Ultimately, whether it’s a missed opportunity, forgotten race, or even a choice you just can’t bear to avoid, players will always miss something if they take the same routes in Baldur’s Gate 3. So, if fans want to witness the usefulness of the Forge, or battle new creatures, then it’s always worth challenging your choices.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players still desperate for brand-new mode to be added Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are calling for a brand new mode to be added to the game, after the large success of Honour Mode. At its core, Baldur’s Gate 3 is an expansive adventure game that will likely take players over 100 hours to complete. Even then, many will dive straight back in to explore new companions, romances, or even entire areas they’ve missed. However, you can always explore some of those features by simply reloading a save to see how things would have played out had you chosen a different action. That’s where the new Honour Mode comes in, bringing a new and more challenging way to explore the game, with no takebacks allowed. In fact, fans adored the new feature, and many report hilarious or devastating ways they’ve been defeated throughout their adventure. Now, off the back of Honour Mode’s success, fans are calling for a brand new mode to be added, bringing all the power from Act Three right back to the beginning. Baldur’s Gate 3 players call for New Game Plus mode The discussion began on Reddit, where one player shared their frustration when they ended up having to get rid of all their endgame gear when starting a new endgame, exclaiming: “I only had them for one act.” Unfortunately, that’s one of the main issues with starting a new playthrough, especially when you’ve gathered up hundreds of hours worth of power, only to have to give it all up after the epilogue, as there’s nothing else to do after the fact. Among the frustration, the post inspired many fans to begin calling for a New Game Plus mode. “I’d die for New Game +. Let me play again and again and just get buffer and cooler every time” commented one player, while another added how “we desperately need a new game +.” One player suggested a way this could be implemented in the game, highlighting: “It would be cool if there were a new game plus feature where you can start over, change your PC and class, but keep all your gear.” Others were quick to agree with the fan, explaining how “a new game plus would do wonders, especially for trying out different classes, new metas would form, etc etc. of course achievements would have to be turned off along with no duplicates of armor” showing that while it can be a great addition, it may be tricky for Larian to add, although not impossible. While there’s currently no word regarding a new game plus mode, the game is still incredibly popular so new features could come soon.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players still convinced betraying The Emperor is a good idea Larian StudiosDespite his helpful actions, the Emperor is a divisive figure among some Baldur’s Gate 3 players, which is why over a million people have no problem stabbing him in the back when it suits them. Mind Flayers are major villains in Baldur’s Gate 3, including the tadpole in your brain that’s trying to turn you into one. It’s no surprise, then, that players are reluctant to accept the aid of one, even if they initially show up in a pleasing form. The Emperor is responsible for protecting you from the tadpole’s influence throughout the game while maneuvering the party against the Netherbrain, in an effort to save the city of Baldur’s Gate and possibly the entirety of the Forgotten Realms. You don’t have to side with the Emperor, as there are other options available. In fact, Larian Studios revealed that 1.8 million players chose to betray the Emperor when they had the chance. A thread on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit was filled with supporters for pulling a Judas on the squid guy. “He betrayed me by not being the hot guardian I spent like 40 minutes designing!” one player wrote, while another said, “You can’t betray someone who’s constantly lying and manipulating you. You can only free yourself from them.” “It wasn’t really a betrayal,” one user explained, “It was simply that he forced me into an arbitrary ultimatum where I had no other choice. Orpheus is simply far too big of a factor in the Gith and potentially Illithid liberation that I simply could not allow him to die. “I’m sure Orpheus could have been persuaded to spare the Emperor if he simply allowed me to try, but he decided on his own accord to join the Netherbrain.” Not everyone is down for stabbing the Emperor in the back, especially the more forgiving players. “I’m an Emperor stan, he did nothing wrong…well maybe a few things wrong, but mostly he did nothing wrong!” A big issue fans have is that the Emperor forces you to choose between him and freeing Orpheus, with no middle ground between the two. Those who love the Gith might have to betray the Emperor out of necessity because he gives you no other choice. Hopefully, an upcoming patch for Baldur’s Gate 3 will have an ending that redeems the Emperor. This will give players the option to form an uneasy alliance with him and Orpheus to destroy the Netherbrain. That way, people won’t have to betray him anymore.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players spot “self-aware” epilogue D&D reference Larian StudiosLarian Studios snuck a self-aware joke about Dungeons & Dragons into the epilogues added to the game in Patch 5, and players have just discovered it. By now it’s clear that Baldur’s Gate 3 is very respectful of the source material. The team at Larian have taken great care in making a game that accurately reflects the playstyle and tone of a D&D game, and that’s a big part of why the game has managed to be so successful. And if you somehow needed more convincing that Baldur’s Gate 3 was truly a game for D&D players, look no further than one of the lines that Larian snuck into one of the new epilogues that round the game off. What happens in the final moments of the game depends on the epilogue you get, with some of them being particularly gruesome if you’re a Dark Urge player, but one of them contains a dialogue option that verges on a fourth-wall break. Baldur’s Gate 3 players spot D&D reference from Larian Studios In a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, one player noted the dialogue option at the prologue, which was prompted by Shadowheart hoping that the party would continue to meet up. One of the potential responses reads: “Getting a group of friends to regularly agree to a time and place can prove… challenging.” For anyone who’s tried to organize a few Dungeons & Dragons meetups, this in-joke will be instantly familiar. It just goes to show how well-versed the developers are in the world they’re making games for. The Patch 5 update also brought the new challenge of Honor Mode, which cranks up the difficulty even higher, which can make the game more frustrating or even funnier, depending on who you ask. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out the reveal that Astarion, despite being one of the most popular companions, has a canonically smooth brain.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players spot long-awaited ability return in patch 6 Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 melee characters can rejoice after spotting a long-awaited ability making a comeback to the game in its sixth patch. The sixth major patch for Baldur’s Gate 3 is already proving to be a hit, with many loving its upcoming fixes to romance, Honour Mode, camp animations and so much more. It marks the next big update for the game, and is bound to keep players enjoying their first, or fourth playthrough as they discover all the new features and fixes. On top of the new features, one ability is now being activated again, after being forgotten about for far too long, and melee players just can’t get enough. Shield bash makes a return in Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 6 Sharing their discovery on Reddit, one Baldur’s Gate 3 user revealed that “Shield Bash has returned” thanks to a post made by Larian Studios, hinting that they’ll be reactivating the previously broken ability. Before patch 6, the powerful ability never seemed to work, with players all across the community feeling confused and wondering why they were never able to knock an enemy prone as a reaction. Now, that powerful ability will be coming back in full force, with its features hopefully being fully unlocked. As soon as it was revealed, fans were thrilled, with many highlighting how the post only just made them realize the broken ability was more widespread. “At last! I thought I was going crazy just activating it over and over, not noticing anything actually happening” commented one user, hopefully now they’ll be able to take on the enemies as their shield intended. While many were thrilled, others warned players to be careful of shielded enemies: “Rejoice! Until a shielded enemy slams me knocking me prone and turns the tide of combat in the enemy’s favor. Then it was a cheap bulls**t move.” Naturally, if the ability was broken for the player, it was likely broken for the enemies too, so you’ll have to be careful when the sixth patch finally drops.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players spot hilarious gender change bug Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player has discovered a rather hilarious bug that dramatically changed the characters’ gender during a cutscene. Thanks to a variety of patches and hotfixes, Baldur’s Gate 3 players rarely come across any huge bugs or glitches, with most experiences running pretty smoothly. However, that doesn’t mean that the game is immune to any hilarious bugs, as they’re bound to pop up occasionally. This is exactly what happened to one player, who happened to notice a rather major change happening to their character during a cutscene with the lovable companion, Karlach. This bug prompted a hilarious photo that the community quickly loved. Baldur’s Gate 3 character changes gender in hilarious bug Baldur’s Gate 3 has always been pretty open with its nudity and promiscuity, allowing players the chance to change the body parts of their character. However, usually, it’s through the player’s choice and character creation. Sharing the bug on Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, one user attached an image of their character speaking to Karlach during a nighttime cutscene. Only, their masculine character seemed to have grown some rather feminine assets. Naturally, the community found this bug to be absolutely hilarious, with many taking to the comments to joke about how “Karlachs engine is leaking estrogen” and clearly has a profound impact on the Tav in question. Others thought this would be a fantastic addition to the game, suggesting: “Imagine if this were a mechanic that could happen during a barbarian/sorcerer’s wild magic surges” to which many responded that it would be fantastic and that it used to be an element in Dungeons & Dragons. It seems the issue isn’t exclusive to this player, with many commenting: “Lol literally just had this happen to me, too.” Whether there will be a patch to fix this bug is yet to be seen, but given the amount of attention Larian has placed on this title, it’ll likely be coming soon.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players spot “cruel detail” in the Emperor’s plan Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are uncovering more and more details about the Emperor, and it’s got them asking questions about everyone’s favorite illithid entity. The Emperor has always been one of the more controversial characters in Baldur’s Gate 3. Outside of someone like Minthara and some of the other companions, there isn’t a figure that divides the community more, mostly because he’s very hard to read. Having tentacles instead of a mouth definitely helps with the poker face. The community has gone back and forth on the Emperor ever since the game was released. On the one hand, he’s a great asset in the fight against the Absolute, and he’s even romanceable if you can get past all the tentacles. On the other hand, he’s a manipulative liar who catfishes you and pressures you to eat mind-altering tadpoles. It’s a tough call. But now, players are starting to spot additional little details in his behavior that make the Emperor seem far more sinister. Baldur’s Gate 3 players still aren’t sure about the Emperor One player highlighted a “small, cruel detail” in a late-game interaction with the Emperor that had them seeing him in a different light. They said: “At the very end of Act 2, if you succeed the will save to reject the astral tadpole, he forces your hand to close around it. “I’ve seen people say that he is “good” if you believe in him, but I believe his intentions from the start are to turn you illithid. He spends all of Act 1 encouraging you to embrace the powers, and if you do even once he knows you can barely resist when he presents you with the astral tadpole. And this subtle act is so sneakily sinister. “I never experienced him as a good guy, but it wasn’t until my last run that he fully directly told me that I am his puppet, and if I don’t obey by choice he threatens to simply puppeteer me.” Still, that maliciousness hasn’t stopped quite a few people from following the romance quest with the Emperor, which is needed to 100% the game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players spot bizzare feature in Raphael’s health bar Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is a game that is full of surprises and even after several months of release, players continue to find secrets in the game. As such, one player recently noticed a bizarre feature with regard to Raphael’s health bar. The discussion surrounding this topic was initiated by a Reddit user who claimed, “Doesn’t Raphael usually have 666 hp? Why does he have 865?” They also posted a screenshot of Raphael which clearly showed the 865 HP. This led to some deep discussion as several players joined into the conversation since it was a bizarre incident. One such user commented, “Pretty in character to deliberately drop his health to a more dramatic number to fight the heroes.” Another user chimed in, “I’ve also had that happen, but it doesn’t increase the difficulty of the fight. He goes back down to 666 hp in the House of Hope.” One user also stated, “He seems to have gained four levels – normally he’s level 12. Perhaps this is correlated to his abnormally high hit points? 666/12 is almost equal to 865/16.” Finally, one of the players mentioned, “It seems for Tactician and above he gets 865HP in his human form when you encounter him outside of combat. When you fight him in the House of Hope he still has 666HP.” Therefore, it is safe to mention that even though it is a bizarre feature, this only happens when you are playing in harder difficulties. Apart from that, you will see his HP at 865 when outside of battle. During the battle, this HP is fixed at 666, which means there is no reason for worry.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players split over whether Ascended Astarion is truly “evil” Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are torn over whether or not Ascended Astarion is a truly “evil” character, the community still going back and forth about his fate if he does become the Vampire Ascendant. Astarion, a High Elf Rogue with a Charlatan background, is often the muse for much of the fanart, fanfiction, and other community creations inspired by Baldur’s Gate 3. As is the way with role-playing games, the decisions players make can alter the character development and endings for many different companions. Of all the “evil” endings for characters, Astarion’s Asended ending is one of the most hotly debated and talked about throughout the BG3 community. But does this ending actually mean the character is evil? If Astarion becomes the Vampire Ascendant, he ultimately turns his back on the player and reverts back to being a manipulative and “toxic” character. Despite this, Baldur’s Gate 3 players don’t think he truly is that “evil.” Across Reddit, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are torn as to whether Astarion’s Ascended ending is really as bad as what many initially thought. On the one hand, BG3 players are sympathetic towards Astarion when he ascends, citing his troubled past as trapping him into this dark path. “Astarion was a honeypot. He was used by Cortazar to procure victims, primarily through seduction and betrayal. When he says that this is the hand he knows, that is what he’s speaking of, began one BG3 fan. “At Cortazar’s command he has betrayed everyone who has ever loved him. And his Ascension did nothing to help him escape that trauma. Far from it.” Conversely, others do believe this version of the character is truly evil, another BG3 player likening Ascended Astarion to an ex-partner of theirs. “I ascended him once, and as soon as he started with his slow-talking manipulation, I reloaded. The way he spoke reminded me of an ex.” Baldur’s Gate 3 is home to some beloved secondary characters and companions, with the community often going back and forth with who they think is the best of the bunch.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players split after someone finds way to “cheat at Honour Mode” Larian StudiosHonour mode is the most challenging way to play Baldur’s Gate 3. However, one player has found a way to cheat in Honour mode, and others are conflicted about the idea. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a pretty challenging game, especially if you are a new player. However, if you decide to play the game on Honour Mode, you end up facing the hardest challenge that this title has to offer. In this mode, you are allowed only one death and once your party dies, the save gets deleted. Therefore, if you manage to clear all the content in this mode, the respect associated with that is quite high. However, one player managed to find a way to loophole in this mode which in turn has raised quite a few eyebrows in the community. Baldur’s Gate 3 community debate about using loopholes to clear Honour mode The discussion surrounding this top was started by a Reddit user named jcarney231. The player claimed, “I’ve seen a few threads with the wild ways people died in Honour Mode and was wondering if I’m the only one cheating? I’ve been adventuring with 3 party members and leaving the 4th in a safe location.” They continued, “If the other 3 wipe, you just rez them all back at camp. I keep going back and forth between a max persuasion character who just stands next to a shop NPC and a Druid who only knows Goodberry.” This method is not a direct cheat as the player is not using any third party software. Even then, the community is unsure if this method of playing Honour mode is fair or not. One such player who is against this idea mentioned, “Maybe not cheating, but it definitely takes the honor out of honor mode.” Another user with a similar thought process chimed in, “You legit have unlimited lives that way. “It’s 3 people” No its infinite people lmfao. Everyone play their own way, but acting like 3 is harder is a joke.” However, other players were not bothered by the method that the post owner has been using. One such user commented, “I didn’t do this, but I also don’t consider what you are doing as cheating.” Lastly, a player with a similar ideology claimed, ” I wouldn’t call it cheating unless there’s some kind of deliberate exploit of a bug. If you have a good time running around with three party members while someone sits at camp or in town, why not?” Therefore, it is safe to say that there is a divide, though most of the players were completely fine with this way of playing. It is because, even though the post owner had multiple lives in Honour mode, they were playing with a party of three, which reduces their overall strength.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players “so glad” one companion isn’t romanceable Larian StudiosRomance is a key aspect of Baldur’s Gate 3, with multiple companions falling in love with the player. However, there’s one companion you can’t romance, and players couldn’t be happier about it. While there’s certainly a lot hanging over players’ heads in Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios have ensured there’s always time for a little bit of romance in their games. Luckily, there’s a wide variety of companions to fall in love with, from the charismatic vampire Astarion to the adorably excitable Karlach. However, you can’t romance every single companion in the game, which has certainly pleased many veteran Baldur’s Gate fans. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans praise Larian for making Jaheira unavailable to romance Posting their opinion on Reddit, one user shared how they were “glad [Jaheira] isn’t a love interest.” They went on to explain how they love Jaheira and loved the fact that she became a recruitable companion. However, the main focus was on the fact that you can’t romance her throughout the events of BG3: “So she’s a great character from the older games, love that. And I totally get she’s hot and a cougar route would be fun. But would I ever want her to be a love interest? No” The poster shared a little about Jaheira’s background, detailing how her love with Khalid in Baldur’s Gate 2 made it awkward to romance her, highlighting how “her romance wasn’t in character for her at all” and that she’d likely “never love another like she loves Khalid.” Ultimately, they feel not being able to romance Jaheira is perfect for her character and ideal for the story, rather than prioritizing the player’s heart. The comments certainly agreed, with the post gaining considerable traction once released. Plenty of players agreed with their statement about Baldur’s Gate 3, explaining how “I couldn’t even romance her in BG2 cause it felt so wrong,” let alone attempting in the most recent game. Others highlighted how Larian had written her character in BG3, stating that “she feels more like a mentor/older best friend/the sane one of the group than a potential romantic interest.” This was an interesting perspective on her character design, and one many players agreed with. In fact, one user posted an idea regarding future updates, suggesting: “If Larian would consider giving Jaheira some interactions in the “romantic” field of the game, I want her to be some sort of advisor more than anything. Like giving some advice on when to buy bouquet in Baldur’s Gate, the best location for a date, or what she thinks about your romantic interest. Jaheira was in a long relationship for a while, and she is ancient, so she probably has something wise to say.” There’s no telling whether Jaheira will get more lines or perhaps become that romantic advisor, but it’s clear players are thrilled she’s not able to be romanced.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam suspicious lack of humanoid enemies Larian StudiosThere are some spells and effects that can only affect humanoid enemies, but, as players are discovering, there aren’t actually that many humanoids in Baldur’s Gate 3. Turns out that a massive fantasy world is full of a lot of creatures that aren’t human. Who knew? The Sword Coast is populated by a whole host of magical beings, and it’s only natural that some of them aren’t walking around on hind legs, but the game seems to be very strict about what counts as “humanoid”. This would be fine, except there are a bunch of spells and powerful abilities that only affect humanoid creatures. Spells like Hold Person and Dominate Person, which can come in handy for most encounters, can only be cast on humanoids, leading many players to complain that they’re just not worth it. One player pointed out that Acts 1 and 2 is when you’ll be fighting the most “monster” type enemies, while the encounters in Act 3 are mostly humanoid. “That bugs me a bit since since the Hold Monsters spell comes much later in the game, when your run into the fewest monsters,” they said. Additionally, some creatures that really look like they should be humanoid are actually something else entirely. For example, Raphael has a human form, and walks around like the rest of us. But for the purposes of gameplay, he counts as a Fiend instead. At least it’s in character for him to be tricky, although why this rule applies to him and Mizora while regular teiflings are still subject to humanoid spells is anyone’s guess.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players are tired of saving the game’s most “useless” NPC Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have had enough of one important but “useless” NPC who constantly appears in all three Acts. Counsellor Florrick is a Wizard and advisor to Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard, father of companion and Origin character Wyll. However, as one Reddit user pointed out, Florrick probably shouldn’t have her job. As the player outlines in a post on the Baldurs Gate 3 subreddit, Florrick is a fairly powerful Wizard, but throughout the game, she either needs to be saved or refuses to help out. This leads the poster to conclude that, despite reaching level 11 by Act 3, “She’s f****** useless.” Florrick first appears in Act 1, where she needs to be saved from a burning building. However, the commenter notes, “She could’ve misty stepped or used a spell to get herself out” since she is, at the time, a level 6 Wizard. After that, she tasks the party with rescuing the Grand Duke, though it’s never clear why she can’t do more to help out. In Act 2, Florrick shows up at the Last Light Inn, though she quickly leaves for Baldur’s Gate, again not helping the party in their quest to find her employer. She goes on to play an even larger – and potentially more frustrating – role in Act 3. At first, Florrick can be found awaiting execution in Wyrm’s Rock Prison after being falsely accused by a brainwashed Grand Duke Ravengard. Even if the player saves her here, though, that doesn’t stop her from being a potential headache. If the player chooses to free Wyll from his pact with the cambion Mizora rather than saving his father, Florrick will confront the party and try to kill Wyll. As the poster put it “She completely buys into the idea that Wyll is a power-hungry monster,” believing a literal devil over a young man she probably watched grow up and requiring a DC 18 Persuasion check to change her mind. All of these moments have players wondering how Florrick ended up in such an important and trusted position. “I always wondered why she believes Mizora,” said one. “Even if she took human form, that some random lady telling that Wyll killed his dad.” While some pointed out that devils are pretty good at charming people, others pointed out a flaw in that logic. If you call out Florrick for trusting a devil, she says you have a point, making clear she knows the truth about Mizora. Still, others pointed out that this is a common occurrence among Wizards, who are meant to be far more book-smart than street-smart. “Classic Wizard. High Intelligence, Low Wisdom,” said a commenter. “Feel free to join the party of Gale, Balthazar, Lorroakan, and Volo.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam one companion for still feeling like “Early Access” content Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have branded one of the game’s most controversial characters as still feeling like they’re part of Early Access content, due to a variety of bugs and glitches. Larian Studios has always been quick to update Baldur’s Gate 3 with features that the player base has called for. Those changes, including the widely-praised magic mirror and additional romance options, have been a big part of why so many players have stuck with the game, despite it being a largely single-player experience. However, there are always a few bugs here and there whenever you change something in a game with as many moving parts as this, and for a change as big as making Minthara available for all playthroughs, it was inevitable that some strange things would crop up. However, some players aren’t happy with the state of the Drow paladin, saying that she feels like she’s part of an unfinished game. Baldur’s Gate 3 players argue Minthara isn’t the same as other companions In the current game state, Minthara and Halsim will share a tent in your camp if you recruit both, with Minthara clipping into the furniture frequently. It’s a lot easier to recruit her than it used to (you don’t have to turn her into a sheep anymore), but her inclusion is still a little rough around the edges. “Let’s be real. Minthara is still in EA.” One player claimed. “It seems to be very clear now that Larian has a lot of plans for Minthara that go beyond some simple dialogues. “From adding her in a more genuine way for non-grove slaughter runs to expanding her romance interactions like they recently did with the durge run. Even if you play with her in a slaughter the Grove run she feels a bit incomplete compared to even Jaheira and Minsc.” Another player described her as “totally broken” and described how she even ruined the story of the game: “Minthara talks about missions that she either wasn’t present for or we haven’t even started yet. What gives? Almost everything about her is completely and utterly broken. “Is this story actually about her? Is Baldurs Gate the hallucinations of a psych ward patient named Minthara? Are we all pawns? A figment of her imagination? She could at least try to keep the story in chronological order.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam major companion’s storyline as glorified fetch quest Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are slamming one companion storyline, with many feeling they were pretty hard done by with what is essentially a glorified fetch quest. No Baldur’s Gate 3 companion was created equally, and some feel much more powerful than others in combat. However, as long as they’re built carefully, you can undeniably reach the end game with relative ease. Nevertheless, the companions were certainly not created equally in their character quests either, with some getting a much more substantial story than others – like Astarion. In fact, the community has now spotted just how small one character quest is, with many labeling it a glorified fetch quest. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans think Karlach’s story is simply a fetch quest Sharing their frustrations on Reddit, one user revealed their “hot take for hot girl” referencing the beloved Tiefling, Karlach. In the image, they claimed that “Karlacks story lacks options despite multiple capable allies and is really a single item fetch quest” Essentially, since Karlach is introduced with a ticking timebomb as a heart, players are tasked to help her find Infernal Iron with the hopes of cooling down the Infernal Engine heart and keeping her alive, letting her spend more time on the material plane. However, at the end of the game, none of this works out, and you’re tasked with either turning her into an Illithid, letting her die on the material plane, or sending her back to Avernus – a choice many fans think is entirely lacking when compared to other companions. The post sparked a rejuvenation in the Karlach conversation, with many fans highlighting how “her story frustrates” them due to the simple fixes for her condition. “True resurrection can very easily solve her problem and we can get a scroll from Gale all we have to do is kill Karlach rip out the Infernal Engine then cast the spell and that’s 80% of her quest line done” commented one user, revealing just how easy it would have been to fix her. Others explained how the main Karlach questline is “perhaps the worst of all.” They went on to add that it’s essentially “a fetch quest of a material that isn’t actually super rare, and the killing of a guy that you were already gonna kill anyways” making it pretty inconsequential. Regardless of her questline, players still adore the detailed companion, but it’s hard to ignore how much more the playerbase wants from her story.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam Larian over forgotten key companion clothing Larian StudiosIt’s no secret that some Baldur’s Gate 3 companions received a longer storyline than others, and players have often contested the favoritism by Larian. In fact, now, fans are slamming the game for its forgotten companion clothing. If you were to only look at the companion clothing in Baldur’s Gate 3, chances are, you’d be able to figure out who they belonged to. After all, how can you forget Astarion’s classic outfit, or Karlach’s fiery chest piece? So, when you look at the likes of Wyll and Gale, and compare them to the traditional outfit of the Warlock and Wizard, it’s easy to see just how plain they really are. After all, they’re exactly the same as the default class clothing. After spotting this, one player took to the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit and tore into Lairan for the forgotten companions. “Why don’t they get unique outfits? Is Larian stupid?” shared the poster, attaching an image that reads: “Wyll and Gale when they see everyone having unique outfits, while they only get default starting gear for their class.” Of course, other players were quick to point out that Gale does actually have different clothing to the standard Wizard: “Gale’s robes are purple though, player wizards start out with green robes. Wyll though… Yeah his is the default.” As previously mentioned, many players joke about the attention Shadowheart and Astarion got in their companion storylines, often comparing it to Gale and Wyll’s, which seem to take the backfoot throughout the three acts. So, to add in the basic clothing and lack of interest in their unique design, it seems Larian could be adding fuel to the favoritism fire. Other players echoed this sentiment, adding “Larian has favorite children ok? Haha kidding because we know Gale is one of them. Gale’s robe has such pretty colors I think it counts.” While some began to slam Larian for their favoritism, others turned the lack of good clothing into a joke, commenting: “Or have you considered, that all the other wizards and warlocks are copying THEM?” while another joked, “Gale had some snazzy enchanted robes, but he ate them.” Ultimately, clothing isn’t exactly game-changing. The companions can get better armor as the game goes on, too, but this just adds to the favoritism jokes and proves that either some companions got some special treatment, or that Gale and Wyll just don’t really care about style.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam “lame” spellcasting class Larian StudiosThere are so many wonderful classes to choose from in Baldur’s Gate 3, but there’s one that players just love to hate. One of the best elements of Baldur’s Gate 3 is its classes. Whether you’re experiencing them through the game’s companions or via your own character, each class has its own way of thinking, feeling, and fighting. However, that also means that some classes feel much better than others. In fact, many players think they may have found the most “lame” class out there. Baldur’s Gate 3 players love to hate this “lame” class Posting a discussion their Wizard / Sorcerer character had with the adorable Arabella, one user proved how abundantly clear it was that the Sorcerer speech option is much kinder than the “lame” Wizard option. In the image, the Sorcerer’s reaction to Arabella showing signs of magic is: “No incantations, impressive. That sorcery came from within.” While the Wizard’s reaction is: “And no wonder. You could hurt yourself with magic that wild.” In terms of power, the Wizard and Sorcerer aren’t far off, but when it comes to conversation, many can’t help but feel that the Wizard is unbelievably “lame.” After posting, the comments were quickly filled with players agreeing, although not removing their love for Baldur’s Gate 3: “This game presents wizards as being insufferable, pretentious assholes lol it’s really funny.” Others explained how the personality of most Wizards isn’t something that started with Gale or your own character. One fan commented on how “almost every single drop of lore involving wizards is sure to have them whining and being resentful to anyone capable of magic that isn’t a wizard.” However, as explained by this user, “If you spent over a decade studying to do magic and someone comes along and can do it with little effort due to dodgy genetics, making a deal with the devil, or being a churchy, you’d get a bit pissy too.” Sure, Wizards are powerful, but whether you’re using Gale or building your own magic user, it’s probably best to keep them out of certain conversations.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam “dumb” key Cleric Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 companions have a habit of acting weird at times which often fail to make any sense. One such companion, Isobel, who despite being a cleric is always found to be bruised and in critical condition. Baldur’s Gate 3 has a multitude of companions and each one of them is unique when it comes to general behavior. Sometimes they make awkward romantic advances, while other times they will simply act confused. As it happens, one of the companions that players can come across in the game is the Cleric Isobel. Despite being a Cleric she is always in critical condition when it comes to her health bar. This has led to players joking that she should heal herself on account of her class. Baldur’s Gate 3 players make fun of Isobel the Cleric for being “dumb” The discussion surrounding Isobel was started by a Reddit user named ironlord20. The player said, “Since the attack on the inn where you meet her my Isobel looked like she had beaten to a pulp.” They continued, “In the middle of act 3 I was talking to Jaheria and I noticed Isobel was on 4 hp this entire time.” They concluded their post with the statement, “Like honey….. you’re re a cleric, just heal yourself are you dumb?” As it happened, other players joined in the conversation as a lot of them found it to be quite funny. One such player commented, “Had Aylin in my camp with her and never got healed, went into the next fight and went down like a chump. What were you two doing all this time!?” Another player chimed in, “Not only is she a cleric, her girlfriend’s a paladin.” One player also claimed, “Ahahaha same I healed her with shart and it fixed that lmao.” Lastly, a player mentioned, “All AI are kinda dumb in this game, we really gotta hold their hands so they don’t die.” Therefore, it seems like other players have also faced this problem. However, Isobel’s attitude seems like a bug that can be fixed once the player heals her during battle.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam “disappointing” Dark Urge power Larian StudiosThe Dark Urge in Baldur’s Gate 3 is designed to be a deadly Origin character with killing as one of their main skills – but one key attacking power is undeniably “disappointing” according to the community. Creating a powerful build in Baldur’s Gate 3 is part of the game’s charm. Players can spend hours creating their character, and even longer leveling them up as they figure out the best spells, abilities, and feats to help take down the Elder Brain. Each class gets something different, making them proficient in their own elements, and the Dark Urge is no different, gaining some rather twisted powers. However, some Baldur’s Gate 3 players are slamming one of these powers, labeling it “disappointing” and urging fellow Durge players to avoid using it at all costs. The Slayer Form is a feature you can unlock in Act Two and it is essentially the Durge version of Wild Shape, allowing you to transform into a beast capable of dealing unique styles of damage and using some interesting attacks. However, many fans have taken to the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit to share how “disappointing” the feature is, revealing that they “did what I had to do to unlock the Slayer form and it’s kinda… not impressive? Unless I missed something, it’s little more than a glorified wild shape.” They went on to add that they “don’t think it does much more than the owlbear form for druids, which I can pick up six times a day since I’m a druid.” The Slayer Form can only be activated once a day, making it extremely limited, and its multi-attacks and increase in damage can be easily matched by Druids. Interestingly, this ability was in previous Baldur’s Gate games, with one user revealing: “In the old games, the slayer form is powerful but also a double-edged sword. You deal more damage and it includes some buffs but each round it deals more and more damage until you die.” Many fans agreed with the player’s statement, with some joking that “Slayer is like being lied to by a salesman” when looking at its description compared to the power in action. Interestingly, one user revealed a build in which the Slayer Form works well: a Dark Urge Barbarian. Granting the character “multiple actions and being able to rage before transforming but keeping the rage effect means I can be an enraged slayer who can attack 3 times” which could drastically increase their power. It seems the Slayer Form isn’t the most powerful addition to the Dark Urge character, but when incorporated into the right build, it could be less disappointing than many imagine.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam Cazador’s Palace as “missed opportunity” Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are disappointed by the content in Act 3 known as Cazador’s Palace. Players feel that is a missed opportunity and it seems like the developers ran out of ideas. Baldur’s Gate 3 is excessively deep when it comes to content. The game is quite detailed and it rarely happens when the content feels missing or incomplete. However, players seem to have come to a conclusion that Cazador’s Palace does feel empty. Players feel that this dungeon is very small and it lacks content. However, they are also in agreement that this location is a missed opportunity and it seems like the developers ran out of ideas on how to make Cazador’s Palace feel immersive. Baldur’s Gate 3 players feel Cazador’s Palace should have been better The discussion regarding Cazador’s Palace in Baldur’s Gate 3 was started by a player named LucreziaD. The player claimed, ” when we enter Cazador’s ballroom and we find only a few werewolves and some dead guests, I can’t not feel some disappointment.” The player expanded on this by suggesting, “Larian missed an opportunity to give us a great political soirée, something like the Winter Palace ball in DA Inquisition.” As it happens, other players also joined in the discussion. One such player commented, “It’s a very short dungeon for all the build up, even one more encounter in the hallway leading to Caz would have been nice.” Another chimed in, “Having a ball to go to similar to the big ball in Dragon Age Inquisition would have been really fun.” A third also replied, “Yeah, it seemed to me that Larian had run out of time there.” Lastly, another one said, “DAI’s fancy ball was so fun and yes we were absolutely ROBBED of a tense, goth af masquerade vibes ball full of backstabbing and veiled threats.” Hence, it seems like players are quite disappointed with the Cazador’s Palace and a lot of them felt that it could have been of the same scale as the one in Dragon Age Inquisition. However, it is highly unlikely the developers will make any changes at this point since it will mean introducing massive changes to a section.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam Act 3 section as “lazy” and “unimmersive” Baldur’s Gate 3Some Baldur’s Gate 3 fans blasted one Act 3 area for its “lazy” design breaking their immersion, leaving them unimpressed with the game’s final hurdle. Fans and critics have celebrated Baldur’s Gate 3 for its intricate worldbuilding. This RPG earned acclaim for its detailed narrative and immersive environments, capturing the essence of Dungeons & Dragons. That said, many believe that Larian Studios’ game faltered in its final act. Some players felt so overwhelmed they couldn’t finish it, and others felt that certain side quest rewards weren’t worth the effort. One section in particular fell prey to player criticism on Reddit: The Counting House. Players criticized the high-security building for lacking in immersion and claimed it didn’t live up to its status as one of the game’s most secure locations. One Reddit user pointed out the irony of the Counting House in Baldur’s Gate 3. The post called out this high-security bank for having virtually no security and letting players steal from every vault easily. “They have no guard on duty,” the player said. “They are actively being robbed when you enter the inner vault.” Other players joined in to share their opinions on the design. They argued that the Counting House’s inconsistencies make it a lazily designed and immersion-breaking section of the game. “Somehow 10k gold is the savings of all the people in Baldur’s Gate,” one player said in disbelief. “Meanwhile the vendor on the corner is peddling armors at 12k gold.” Another player summed up the criticism of Baldur’s Gate 3’s Counting House, saying, “It makes the economy of the game make no sense.” Despite the backlash, Baldur’s Gate 3’s developers have a knack for responding to feedback and improving the game despite it being an insulated, single-player experience. There’s a chance this aspect of BG3 gets improvements in the future. In the meantime, Patch 7 is coming in September. It’ll add new content for evil runs and providing mod support for all the buff Shadowheart enjoyers.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players sing the praises of the game’s most underrated NPC Baldur’s Gate 3Some of the Baldur’s Gate 3 community is taking the time to praise one of the most underrated NPC’s in the game: Withers. There are a lot of characters to interact with in Baldur’s Gate 3, and it’s easy for some of them to slip through the cracks when discussing the game. Take Withers, for example, an undead NPC who resides at players’ camps throughout the story. He’s well-loved, but rarely spoken about like Shadowheart or Karlach. But now, some of the community is taking to the internet to give Withers his dues as a character that is a joy to talk to. Baldur’s Gate 3 players praise underrated NPC Withers A post was recently made to the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, titled: “It needs to be said.” where OP explained why they resonate most with Withers. The post explains that Withers, the “dry ballsac looking mf*cker”, needs to be celebrated, even among the rest of the strong characters in the game: “His deadpan delivery of lines just kills me every time.” The responses agree with the thought, and most Baldur’s Gate 3 players give credit to his personality and dry sense of humor as to why he’s so lovable. “When Arabella tries to be his friend, it’s my favorite. It’s very similar how I am with small children that I am not related to.” Some people are even comparing Withers to people they may know in the real world, with one user describing: “Withers gives same energy as that former ceo at work who should be enjoying his retirement going fishing and tending to his garden, but instead has to be called in the office because his successors have messed up and he now needs to clean up after their mess plus train the new recruits from scratch to replace them.” Withers is so likeable as a character, that one player even mentions how the character they made in order to romance Astarion ended up going after Withers instead. He’s one of many Baldur’s Gate 3 characters fans of the game have begun to appreciate more and more as time has gone on.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players show how to use Magic Mirror to enhance the game’s storytelling Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 Patch 3 finally adds the option to change an avatar character’s appearance at the Magic Mirror, and players are using it to add to the game’s storytelling and character development. In Baldur’s Gate 3’s latest patch, Larian Studios finally added the option to change the appearance of your avatar character (or “Tav”) after using the character creator. Following over a month of fan requests, Patch 3’s new Magic Mirror gives players the option to change their look, voice, and pronouns. Really, the only limitations are on body type and race. This is not only great news for those who like to experiment with different hair colors or want to give their Tav a new tattoo; some players are using the Magic Mirror to make adjustments that represent their character’s growth over the course of Baldur’s Gate 3’s story. Baldur’s Gate 3’s Magic Mirror can be used for roleplaying and character development As Reddit user AtlasFlynn shared, Magic Mirror can be a useful storytelling and roleplaying tool. In their own playthrough, they started their character out with very neat and pulled-back hair. For Act 2, though, they went with a longer, more tousled style. The change in appearance seems to represent this Tav’s character growth; they have literally let their hair down, indicating they are no longer holding back. Other players discussed doing the same in Baldur’s Gate 3 and other RPGs. The Dark Urge Origin in particular is a perfect fit for story-based appearance changes. The character’s nature lets players choose if they want to embrace their inner darkness or actively and heroically push back against it, which lends itself to the kinds of physical changes players have described. Redesigns that express a character’s evolution are common in all forms of visual media, and they are already part of Baldur’s Gate 3. Certain Origin Characters like Shadowheart and Wyll undergo physical transformations depending on how their stories unfold. Given how many options Baldur’s Gate 3 presents and how much the game encourages Dungeons & Dragons-style roleplaying, it’s only fitting that player-made Tavs can do the same. 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.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked to learn companions don’t like being led through traps Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player made a key discovery that helps explain why you might be losing approval with your companions – and it makes a lot of sense. One major element of Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting to know your companions during your journey across the Sword Coast. Each of the game’s potential companions has plenty of lore and story content to complete, allowing you to better understand them. Building up friendships – or even pursuing a romance – helps raise the stakes for the game’s overall story. However, it’s also possible to lose the approval of your companions, angering them with you words or actions. And, as one player learned the hard way, it’s not always obvious when or how you upset those traveling alongside you. Baldur’s Gate 3 companions disapprove of walking through traps Reddit user rougeisa224 shared their discovery to the BaldursGate3 subreddit. They explained that, after noticing Shadowheart go from 100 to 90 approval out of seemingly nowhere, they decided to investigate. By going through some quicksaves, they were able to pinpoint the cause. While navigating a trap-filled basement, the player accidentally had the party regroup. As they explained, “Shadowheart came running towards me and set off all the firework traps in the basement – taking a lot of damage in the process.” After this incident, Shadowheart’s approval fell. The player further tested this using Wyll and found that, after setting off a trap and taking damage, he also got -10 approval. It’s a discovery that the player found pretty amusing, saying, “I had no idea leading your party through a hoard of dangerous and deadly traps would cause them to dislike you…which makes perfect sense really.” Others seem to find the revelation funny for other reasons. “Your companions blame you when they set off traps? Classic, lol,” said one commenter. It’s one of those things that makes sense within the game. The player is, after all, leading the entire party and responsible for where their companions go – whether they actually cooperate or not. Still, the idea of being blamed for where your friend steps is pretty silly applied to real situations. 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.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked to discover hidden merchant after 1,000 hours Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is a truly gigantic game and it’s impossible to see everything in a single playthrough. Still, after close to 1,000 hours it’s astonishing players are continuing to find new stuff. Baldur’s Gate 3 was one of the biggest success stories in gaming history. The 2023 Game of the Year, cracking Steam’s top 10, and reviewing insanely well are just some of the game’s feats. It eclipsed developer Larian Studios’ expectations in every way and as a result, has built up a massive community of players. You’d think between all the folks playing they’d have seen or at least heard of everything Baldur’s Gate 3 has to offer. Reddit user JustFrameHotPocket has proven those suppositions wrong by revealing some new information they’d missed in nearly 1,000 hours of gameplay. One of which might be Baldur’s Gate 3’s best merchant, and not just because they’re adorable. The player did share some information on how to get around failed checks for a trapped chest and that’s useful, but the really important thing here is what came next. “The rat in the Lower City prison is a merchant and…. Sells potions of universal resistance,” they relayed ecstatically. Now, we ourselves may or may not have known about the little rat merchant. Fortunately, it looks like a whole bunch of other Baldur’s Gate 3 players are just finding out about this as well. “There is a merchant rat?” one user asked in the comments. “Have yet to happen across this wonderful rodent friend despite starting every day with a Potion of Animal Speaking,” another replied. It turns out, the little fellow’s name is Skittle and he speaks exclusively in rat puns. Not only does he sell the previously mentioned Potion of Universal Resistance, he also offers a Scroll of Knock and thieves’ tools to help you easily escape the prison in which you find him. We’re certainly not going to do another Baldur’s Gate 3 playthrough without speaking to every animal we see. If there’s a squirrel selling a Scroll of Glyph Warding, we want to know about it.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked they didn’t recognize iconic voice of villain Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has a trio of villains played by actors associated with iconic foes from different franchises, yet the identity of one voice managed to elude players. The performers who appeared in Baldur’s Gate 3 were revealed in the run-up to the game’s official launch, but if you came late to the adventuring party, then it was easy to miss the slow hype built up during early access. Baldur’s Gate 3 pits the player against the Chosen of the Dead Three: Gortash, Orin the Red, and Ketheric Thorm. Gortash was played by Jason Isaacs, best known as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, and Orin was portrayed by Maggie Robertson, who is behind Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village. The last of the Dead Three was played by an Academy Award-winning actor, yet users on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit were surprised to learn that Ketheric Thorm was played by J.K. Simmons, known for playing J. Jonah Jameson in the Spider-Man movies, Omni-Man in Invincible, Cave Johnson in Portal 2, and countless other roles. “Holy butts, that’s why I recognized him,” one user wrote, “And I didn’t even realize until now that he was also Cave Johnson. And upon looking at these credits, also Ford Pines???” “Wait, is that why his voice was so familiar?,” one user said, while another wrote, “I like how he and Naaber appear to be the only people in Faerun with American accents.” Of course, the Forgotten Realms has all kinds of accents, including American ones, owing to all the D&D players and their surfer dude/valley girl voices. “It’s funny, I didn’t realize it was Simmons until I saw his name in the credits. He sounds so much like Donald Sutherland to me,” one user said, while one Spider fan wrote, “I honestly didn’t hear JJ Jameson at all. Ketheric just sounds so defeated and flat. He never even called Tav a menace.” Some old-school HBO fans (like myself) will always associate Simmons with the TV show Oz, where he played prison gang leader Vern Schillinger. Ketheric Throm might be an unkillable servant of a death god, but that’s a fantasy character who almost comes across as comedic when compared to the very real horrors that a man like Schillinger inflicts daily.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked one late-game NPC recognizes Act 1 Larian StudiosIt turns out that Minthara actually has something to say if players get her into the area of Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 1…despite the fact she didn’t appear there. Minthara, an enemy-turned-companion, can be recruited during Act 2 during an evil or non-evil run. But because she appeared later in the game, it was assumed Minthara did not have dialogue related to anything in Act 1 of the game. However, one fan on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit discovered Minthara does actually have some pieces of dialogue connected to Act 1 – but accessing it requires a few tricky moves by the player. Normally, Minthara would not travel to the Act 1 area if the party decided to leave the Underdark. She instead opts to stay behind and wait for the party to return. One fan realized that casting Silence on Minthara would stop her from triggering the dialogue that allows her to reject the request to come along. But she can not only go to the Act 1 area, she actually has some previously-undiscovered dialogue when she gets there. Players reported that when brought into the Act 1 Mountain Pass area, she comments on surroundings and can even approve and disapprove of player choices. This was surprising to players, who figured she wouldn’t interact at all once outside of the Underdark. The Mountain Pass wasn’t the only area Minthara had lines for. One fan shared that Minthara had dialogue if she returned to the Goblin Camp, which was something along the lines of “It fills me with disgust to be here again.” Unfortunately, Minthara did not have a spot in camp, but she did behave normally during a rest. The player theorized that the developers planned to make the NPC available in Act 1, but later scrapped the option. The replies to this Reddit post agreed with this theory, with one player noting that the “Mountain Pass exists in the weird limbo between Acts 1 and 2 (it’s “Act 1b” in the files).” But, while these hidden lines of dialogue for Minthara were just discovered, she wasn’t the only later-game NPC with such lines. Another comment explained how Halsin also has hidden Act 1 dialogue. Additionally, they noted that Minsc had a ton of Act 2 dialogue, even though he was available late into Act 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked by their favorite companions’ real ages Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is unexpectedly diverse when it comes to companion ages. As one player pointed out, your recruitable companions range from being in their early 20s to being centuries old — much to many players’ surprise. Figuring out the age ranges of your companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 can get a tad confusing once you factor in things like Elf physiology and characters being petrified for a century. Thankfully, a TikToker going by unchainedatom has broken it down for their fellow players. Unchainedatom’s two-part explanation has truly taken Baldur’s Gate 3 players aback. Some companions have barely left adolescence while others are practically ancient. Baldur’s Gate 3 player stuns fans by explaining companion ages Prior to spending a decade fighting in the blood war, Karlach worked as a bodyguard for Gortesh. While you can’t imagine he’d be especially opposed to child labour, Karlach would have to be mature enough to hold her own — meaning she’d be in her mid to late twenties by the start of the game. Wyll and Lae’zel are the two youngest members of the party in Baldur’s Gate 3. While The Blade of the Frontiers has already lost an eye and acquired some gnarly scars, he’s pretty young at 24 years old. As one commenter pointed out, this means the Warlock has endured a massive amount of hardship in his life already. “He should be at [the] club,” one player said. Lae’zel is around 20 years of age, a revelation which prompted some players to speculate that her youthful naivety is why her character is so single minded. Both Minsc and Jaheira were present for the events of the previous Baldur’s Gate games. Given they took place centuries prior, they’re both hundreds of years old. Minthara is apparently also around 200 years old. It’s by no means uncommon to see an Elf who has racked up a couple of centuries of life experience. After all, members of the race can live up to 750 years old. However, Astarion has added longevity owed to his undead status. He was turned into a vampire spawn at 39, 200 years before the events of Baldur’s Gate 3. Halsin and Gale both look to be in their late 30s. Gale is 37 while Halsin only appears to be in this age range because of his Elven parentage. In actuality, Halsin is 350 years old. The fact that Halsin is the oldest companion came as a shock to some players, who believed that Half-Elf Jaheira to be the eldest in the group. It appears that almost all of the recruitable nine companions come with surprises when it came to their age. That is apart from Gale, who fans assert to be an appropriately aged “DILF.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked by the sheer quantity of Astarion fanfiction Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 fan has revealed that Astarion is the most popular character to write fanfiction about, sharing the charming news on the official Reddit thread for the game. Fanfiction is a prominent type of fan art that permeates the TV, Movie, and video game worlds. Oftentimes, fans will create written content, often pairing their favorite characters together, recreating moments from games, or even creating stories bigger than the size of actual novels. Gaming franchises such as Overwatch, Mass Effect, The Legend of Zelda, and many others all have a big following on fanfiction websites. In recent years, the number of fanfictions being created for video games has been on the incline with no likelihood of stopping any time soon. Since releasing two months ago, Baldur’s Gate 3 has already found a massive following in the gaming community. In large part due to the game’s attention to detail, world-building, and overall enjoyable experience. In a new Reddit thread titled “Astarion has built quite the fan base,” one Reddit user revealed that on fanfiction website Archive of Our Own, Astarion is the Baldur’s Gate 3 character that has the most fanfiction written about them. The image attached in the thread reveals that the Top 7 most written-about pairings for Baldur’s Gate 3 all include Astarion with a variety of characters including Tav as well as the player’s own character. The Reddit thread is filled with comments from other Baldur’s Gate 3 characters, many of whom seem less than surprised to see Astarion taking center stage on the fanfiction site. “Its ao3 and Astarion is a vampire with trauma; they’re his target audience” wrote one Reddit user, another adding “gay people & straight women are writing the majority of the fics, and God bless them each and every one.” Another also described Astarion as being “pretty big FanFic bait.” After more Baldur’s Gate 3 content? Be sure to check out Dexerto’s full coverage here.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked by “terrifying” Dark Urge epilogue Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s latest patch added epilogues to the game, and while most of them end the story on a happy note (depending on your choices), one ending for the Dark Urge origin is giving players the creeps. Patch 5 for Baldur’s Gate 3 addressed one of the biggest complaints players had with the base game, adding in new epilogue endings that round off the story in a more satisfying way than when it first released. However, this is Larian Studios we’re talking about, and they don’t usually do things by halves. So Patch 5 also brought an epilogue for the Dark Urge, the spookier Origin character that asks players to role-play as someone always on the verge of murdering everyone around them. This tendency comes to a climax in one of the epilogue cutscenes, and players quickly realized just how unsettling it is. Baldur’s Gate 3 Durge epilogue has players shaking Players reacted to the prologue in a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, which showed a Durge player slowly twitching their way toward their party, slowly succumbing to murderous thoughts. Players were horrified by this “terrifying” ending, though some pointed that Withers would probably be able to revive the whole party, with one comment suggesting: “What’s to stop Withers from just showing up in the morning with some hangover Mexican food, sighing in frustration and just bringing everyone back?” To get this ending, players need to accept the gift from Bhaal and refuse the Absolute so you don’t turn into a mindflayer. For a complete rundown of everything else that was added to the game in Patch 5, check out our guide to the update here.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked by offensive name for deity Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 isn’t afraid to use every aspect of D&D lore, including some dodgy nicknames that priests use for their gods, which are shouted during a certain fight. While chosen worshipers of the Dead Three are among the villains in Baldur’s Gate 3, not all evil gods are so direct in their involvement with the world. In fact, many evil gods have temples and shrines in major cities because you don’t want to annoy them, especially if their portfolio involves your life in some way. Umberlee, the evil goddess of the sea, is one such deity that is openly worshiped. She represents the capricious nature of the oceans, so you REALLY don’t want to get on her bad side if you’re planning on making a journey across water. You can encounter priests of Umberlee in Baldur’s Gate 3, and they aren’t afraid to use the more colorful nicknames for the goddess. A user on the BG3 Reddit was surprised to learn that Umberlee is commonly referred to as “The Bitch Queen” by residents of the Forgotten Realms. “Umberlee is a god the average person doesn’t worship so much as beg not to kill them (her alignment is chaotic evil),” one user explained, “Which is fitting enough for a sea god. She knows she’s a bitch and revels in it.” “There’s a funny banter between Astarion and Halsin at the temple about it,” another user wrote, “Halsin worries that something said is going to offend her and Astarion replies something like, “She purposely goes by The Bitch Queen. I don’t think she’ll care.” “Yes she’s the fickle goddess of the sea. You leave offerings for Umberlee not in the hope of gaining her favor but rather in the hope she ignores you,” one user wrote, while a House of the Dragon watcher said, “Ah, she’s embracing her inner Criston Cole.” Umberlee’s nickname is actually revealed at the start of the game, though it’s easy to miss. If you search the area near where you land after the Nautiloid crash, you can find a book of sea shanties about her, kept by local fishermen in the region. There are a ton of nods to D&D lore in Baldur’s Gate 3, and as the infamous bear scene proved, the developers aren’t afraid to touch the spicier bits. When it comes to Umberlee, her nickname is as well-known as her actual name, though you probably don’t want to say it out loud if you’re planning on going on a cruise.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked by Gale’s mom “bombshell” Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player was surprised to learn something new about Gale’s mother and Withers at the end of an Origin character run. Baldur’s Gate 3 gives players plenty of reasons to revisit the game even after taking down the final boss. On top of the game’s infinite build potential and consequential choices that impact the outcome, there are also the Origin characters. Whether you go with an existing companion like Astarion or Karlach or pick the Dark Urge, these allow you to experience the story from different perspectives. It also means new revelations regarding the character of your choice and their loved ones – including one revelation about Gale’s mom and Withers. Baldur’s Gate 3 player learns Withers knows Gale’s mom Upon reaching the end of their Origin Gale run and attending the epilogue party, Reddit user jayk1406 learned something new about the Wizard of Waterdeep’s mother. While speaking to Tara, Gale’s Tressym companion, the cat-like creature revealed she was personally invited to the party by Withers. As Tara explains, she’s “a personal confidante” of the Camp’s resident Undead, who has “joined myself and Mrs. Dekarios for luncheon on more than one occasion.” As the poster goes on to say, “nothing could prepare me for this bombshell revelation that Withers of all people has been spending an awful lot of time with Gale’s mom for the past 6 months after beating the game.” The “bombshell” has them and those in the comments speculating that “Gale might be getting a new stepfather…” It also has fans guessing what conversations between Gale’s mother (who we never actually meet) and the notoriously laconic Withers would look like. Considering Wither’s true identity and Gale’s history with Mystra, it seems the Dekarioses have a type. As one commenter noted, “romancing gods runs in the family i guess…”

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked by fan-favorite character stealing items from Tav Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player was outraged when one of the community’s most beloved NPCs ended up stealing an important item during one of the game’s pivotal fights. When you’ve got so many colorful personalities in one game, it’s only natural that some characters become more popular than others, and in Baldur’s Gate 3, the favorites are held in very high esteem. Which is why it probably came as quite a surprise when Alfira, the tiefling bard who’s been one of the community’s darlings since the game released, stole a weapon from one unsuspecting player. Alfira was so popular that she was even players’ top choice to become a party member to replace Halsin. Alfira shocks Baldur’s Gate 3 player by stealing weapon mid-fight However, for one player, who highlighted his trauma on the Baldur’s Gate 3 forums, Alfira is more of a foe than a friend, after the consequential battle at the Last Light Inn in Act 2. Failure at this point in the game has drastic ramifications for the story, especially if you let Isobel get kidnapped, so it’s important to keep your priorities in order and keep your weapons close. Sadly, this player didn’t get the memo, and threw his weapon to save Alfira, only for her to decide it was now her weapon instead. They said: “I was fighting off Marcus and his Winged Horrors at Last Light Inn, when I noticed Alfira was at 3 hp, so I used my barbarian’s enraged throw to throw one of my uncommon hammers, and managed the winged horror she was fighting. Next turn THIS UNGRATEFUL DEVIL SPAWN picked up my hammer and now I can’t get it back. I can’t buy it off of her so I have no idea how to get it back and it was my best throwing weapon…” Luckily, the player was able to recover the weapon by commanding Alfira to drop it and using Mage Hand to pick it back up. Still, be careful what you drop around bards. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out the mod that gives a massive glow-up to Withers, of all people.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked by brilliant but brutal Auntie Ethel move Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are both surprised and impressed after Auntie Ethel ended combat with a brutal but brilliant strategy. A Baldur’s Gate 3 player is sharing their shocking Auntie Ethel story after the character went out in a surprisingly brutal way. As shared by Reddit user Valuable_Ant_969, the hag’s HP was low, near the point where she will stop combat and attempt to make a deal for her life. Since the player did not plan to accept, though, they cast Cloud of Daggers to take her out on the next turn. However, it seems Auntie Ethel was not done with her tricks, as the player explained what happened next: “It’s not exactly clear in the combat log, but as best I can tell, she used her turn, the last action of her life, to Auntie’s Trickery Mayrina into the CoD with her. I’m gutted. I will not reload.” Auntie Ethel deciding to take Mayrina with her rather than accepting defeat is pretty in character, but the brutality has players both shocked and impressed. “Got to admit, that is impressive even if it sucked,” said one commenter. “Never trust a hag,” said another. One went so far as to call this “the most lore [accurate] way for Ethel to die,” with the hag using her last moments to deny the player a complete and decisive victory. Some even see this as another example of why Auntie Ethel is a standout villain among Baldur’s Gate 3’s great antagonists. “Auntie might be the best villain in the game,” said one player, with several others ranking her just behind the fan-favorite Raphael.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked as Wyll commits “ultimate sin” Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has some of the most interesting characters you can ever find. However, some of these characters have questionable personalities and they will perform tasks that will shock you. As it happens, Baldur’s Gate 3 players were recently shocked after witnessing Wyll commit the ultimate sin. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most complex games when it comes to character personalities. All of them have a good and a bad side and you will have to accept both if you want to get along with them in the long run. As it happens, Wyll is one of the most valuable companions and he plays a major role in the story of the game. However, recently players across one of Wyll’s actions that was so shocking that they termed it as the ultimate sin. Baldur’s Gate 3 players feel shocked after witnessing Wyll’s ultimate sin The discussion surrounding the topic was started by a Reddit user named Onions4Knights. The user claimed, “I started a new run with a group of friends. We got to the goblin fight at the entrance to Emerald Grove. One of the players finished the fight by hitting Wyll and a goblin with an AoE, killing the goblin but aggroing Wyll in the process.” They further continued, “We didn’t want to kill him, so we knocked him out. Another one of the players stole his entire outfit (even his underwear) and started wearing it around town.” They concluded, “One long rest later… We see a NAKED WYLL hanging around CHILDREN and teaching them how to sword fight!” Other players joined in the conversation and were shocked at this action. One such user claimed, “Be hard to have him help you save Halsin when he’s not allowed within 500 yards of the goblin kids.” Another user chimed in, “It’s always the sons of nobility who think they’re above the law.” One user also mentioned, “So YOU GUYS stole his clothes and it’s HIS fault he’s naked? The math ain’t mathin’…………” Finally, a player commented, “Damn, those rapscallions knocked me unconscious and stole my clothes. To prevent this happening again, I will never get dressed!” Hence, it is safe to say that even though what Wyll did was wrong, it was not his fault. Most of the players found it funny that Wyll did not bother to get dressed again. However, it is probably related to how the game has been coded rather than Wyll himself.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked as Dream Guardian takes them on unexpected trip Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community is completely surprised as the Dream Visitor has taken them on a wild journey. During the story of Baldur’s Gate 3, players are taken to a variety of unique locations that show off the game’s graphical fidelity. This includes another plane of existence where each person’s Dream Guardian waits for them to have occasional conversations. However, a player was recently taken to an Astral Plane that is very different from what everyone is used to seeing. Baldur’s Gate 3 players taken aback by Dream Guardian’s crazy trip The story was shared on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, where the player said: “Bro, WHERE is my dream guardian taking me?” In the post, they attached a screenshot showing their character having a conversation with their Dream Guardian, which seems completely normal and unassuming. However, when looking in the background, people saw not only a couple of creatures found elsewhere in the game but also floating pieces of the environment. It seems to be a mess of Baldur’s Gate 3 assets that have all been loaded in this one place, and the community is unsure of what to make of it. “Only here, in the Garry’s Mod test server, can you hope to be safe from the parasite,” is one comment as the entire thing is reminiscent of Valve’s popular game. Other users make jokes that they’ve entered places like Ohio, but many others seem to know where they have gone. “That looks like the Dev Room, and I only know this because of the recent speedrun of BG3 at AGDQ… It’s a glitch, obviously,” writes one person. A few others agree with this sentiment, but how they’ve been taken there is still unknown. For now, it appears to be a humorous bug that is (hopefully) not breaking anyone’s Baldur’s Gate 3 file.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players shocked after sweet Gale reunion ruined by Owlbear Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player captured the moment a sweet reunion between Gale and his Tressym Tara was cut short by a rogue Owlbear. Baldur’s Gate 3 gives players plenty of freedom in how to complete its quests. Whether you want to be a traditional noble hero or a chaotic murder hobo, the game lets you indulge in those fantasies. This also means just about anyone can die depending on your choices and actions, whether you want them to or not. One player learned this the hard way in an awful but darkly humorous moment they managed to capture and share. Baldur’s Gate 3 player shares hilariously horrible Tara clip Reddit user lmaoolivia shared a clip from Act 3 in which they managed to reunite Gale with his Tressym companion, Tara. The catlike creature can be found on a rooftop in Rivington, where she is part of a quest and will later sell the player items. However, almost immediately after Gale Misty Stepped onto the roof and spotted Tara, the Tressym’s life was tragically cut short by a falling Owlbear. Closer examination shows the culprit was Halsin, who, while Wild Shaped, used Crushing Flight. Making the scene more tragic (and, honestly, pretty funny) is Gale quickly going from excitement at spotting Tara to screaming “Tara! No!” at her demise and the measly 1 XP the party gained from her death. One user had a potential explanation for why Halsin would do such a thing: “That must be Orin disguised, she tried kill scratch at camp disguised as Halsin.” Gale’s reaction to losing his companion is another example of developer Larian Studios’ foresight. As one commenter put it, “I love that Larian knew any character that existed was going to be killed by someone and gave Gale a line for it.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 players share which background characters they’re “obsessed” with Larian StudiosThe world of Baldur’s Gate 3 is populated by many characters, with even the most obscure ones having dedicated fans. With Baldur’s Gate 3, developer Larian Studios has crafted a deep world full of interesting characters. This extends beyond the game’s Companions and major villains like General Ketheric Thorm and Orin the Red. The game’s NPCs are so fleshed out that even the most minor of characters have some intrigue or memorable moments. Now, players are sharing which minor characters they love despite their lack of screen time or plot relevance. Baldur’s Gate 3 players love its silly background characters The conversation was started by Reddit user -DrankSinatra, who asked the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, “Which minor BG3 character are hopelessly obsessed with?” After acknowledging the tiefling Bard Alfira is “the obvious answer,” they also said they like Ellyka, one of the tiefling scouts players can meet in Act 1. Others provided their personal favorites, such as the dancing tiefling in Sharess’s Caress, Arabella, and the Dragonborn shopkeep Exxvikyap. However, based on the top comments, the most popular background character in Baldur’s Gate 3 is Dorrich Manne, aka the “washing my pits” guy. For those who missed it, there’s a dwarf in Act 3’s Rivington who is bathing and singing to himself about washing his armpits. When he notices you watching him, he berates you for invading his privacy, despite the fact that he is washing himself out in the open. Dorrich is easy to miss, but it’s absolutely worth seeking him out – if only to hear his incredible song. This moment in particular is pretty silly, especially in contrast with other fan favorites who have more serious backstories or lore, but minor characters like Dorrich add to the charm of Baldur’s Gate 3. As one commenter put it, “I love that even the most unimportant NPC (apart from the non-interactable citizens and refugees) have an actual character.” 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.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players share vital tip for talking to animals during epilogue Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have come up with a unique solution that allows them to talk to the animals right after the final fight. Here is what the players and the community have to say about this. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive game which means there are times when you will miss out on objectives and quests while trying to finish the overarching story of the game. This is never intentional by any means as it is almost impossible to cover everything in one playthrough. As it happens, one such objective that you can fulfill in the game is to talk to Owlbear and Scratch right after the final fight. However, you cannot do it by normal means on account of a bug. Fortunately, the community has come up with a solution that will make this task possible. Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover a unique method to talk to animals The discussion regarding the talking to the animals part was started by a Reddit user named _thana. This user claimed, “Use a speak with animals potion before the final fight.” They continued, “That is the only way you can talk with Scratch and Owlbear during the epilogue if you don’t have access to the spell from your main character’s class.” They also mentioned, “This is technically a bug since the party doesn’t happen on the same day as the ending, so I hope they add a way to get speak with animals properly in a later patch.” As it happens, the post garnered attention from other players and they joined into the discussion. One such player commented, “You can pickpocket some from Volo (i couldn’t trade like some said you can).” Another player chimed in, “Always have someone who can speak to animals.” One player also mentioned, “I was able to prepare the spell on the fly and use it.” Lastly, a player questioned, “Does your abilities stay the same? If you have a speak with animal spell, everything is fine right?” Therefore, it seems like other players have come up with their unique solutions, but the ultimate idea is to use the potion before the fight ends. This is a bug and a lot of players are unhappy with it. However, considering Larian Studios have been efficient with fixing bugs, they might do so for this as well in the future.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players share their most disliked features in Larian’s classic Larian StudiosIt didn’t take long for Baldur’s Gate 3 to be declared a modern classic, but fans still dislike certain aspects of the game, which are unlikely to be fixed via updates or patches. The sheer scope of content in Baldur’s Gate 3 is staggering, with players given countless ways to resolve problems. The game also has no problem punishing you for your mistakes, making every decision feel like it carries weight. While Baldur’s Gate 3 has incredible depth, it still gets some of the basics wrong. A thread on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit gave fans an outlet for complaining about features that still frustrate them, even nearly a year after the game launched. While recruiting Minthara as a good character and the incredibly frustrating brain puzzle have been mocked many times by players, other parts of the game still draw the ire of the fanbase. “The successful perception check that goes away before I can figure out what’s illuminated,” one user wrote, while another said, “Look a trap! a companion says, proceeds to walk straight to it and burn, poison, explode, push off a ledge the entire team.” One user complained about the final part of the game: “That I can’t skip the npcs’ turn in fights. In the final battle especially, it takes about two hours until it’s my turn to play again lol.” This refers to how massive the end boss battle can get, slowing things down to a crawl, due to how many people are acting. “No class preview,” another user wrote, “It’s literally impossible to think about a build unless you already familiar with the ruleset because you don’t know what stuff you get with every level.” Fortunately, there are guides online that tell you everything about the classes. There’s a mechanical aspect of the game that everyone hates, but one user summed things up: “I despise it when it’s Lae’zel’s turn, I move her towards the enemy, click attack, and accidentally misclick a millimeter to the left and whoops, now you attacked the air.” Baldur’s Gate 3 has many minor issues that may never be fixed, but help is on the way! The upcoming patch will add mod support to Baldur’s Gate 3, even on consoles, so fans can resolve these issues themselves.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players share their “dumbest” Honor Mode deaths Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have taken to social media to share their “dumbest” deaths in the notoriously difficult Honor Mode. Especially for those new to CRPGs or even the world of D&D, Baldur’s Gate 3 can provide a steep challenge even on its standard difficulty setting. However, many veteran fans have been put to the test by the game’s Honor Mode difficulty, which was introduced in Patch 5. Now, players have taken to social media to share some of the absolute “dumbest” ways they’ve ended their Honor Mode runs in Baldur’s Gate 3. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans share “dumb” Honor Mode run deaths A post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit kicked off the discussion, as a user named Somethingclever451 said, “Throwing my hat in for the dumbest Honor Mode death.” They explained that they were still in Act 1 and had just hit level 3 when they went to explore Wither’s tomb and fight the grave robbers. “I deal with the grave robbers and as I’m about to enter I see a stone hanging from the crane. I figured I might be able to save myself some fall damage so I go to shoot it down.” Unfortunately, that idea came back to bite them, as their character decided to shoot the hanging rock from below, crushing the entire party and ending the run. Another fan ended up dying in a romance scene of all things. “Lae’zel killed me into game over in her romance duel scene…” During the duel, their character was hit by a critical with added Smite, killing them and ending the run. Another player lost their run in the Githyanki Creche in spectacular fashion. “We got all the way through the creche, last boss and everything. Pulled a thing out of the thing, cataclysm, click off turn-based mode without thinking, turn timer until devastation just lets it rip, you died.” While many of these Honor Mode runs ended in hilarious fashion, nothing stings quite like losing dozens of hours to a silly mistake.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players share the pettiest things they’ve done in-game Larian StudiosPlayers are sharing some of the hilariously petty things they’ve done over the course of their Baldur’s Gate 3 playthroughs. Baldur’s Gate 3 gives players near unprecedented freedom to interact with its world and characters. Whether you want to be a traditionally heroic savior of the Sword Coast or a murderous Dark Urge wreaking havoc across the land, the RPG lets you be whatever kind of fantasy character you want to be. Of course, this also means there are plenty of opportunities to simply be chaotic or just plain petty. Now, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are sharing the pettiest things they’ve done on their adventures, and some of them are pretty incredible. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are finding hilarious ways to get the last laugh The conversation was started with a Reddit post from user RKO-Cutter who shared their own petty experience. For them, it was getting back at Rivington smith Gyldro Angleiron, who they found to be “especially needlessly impolite.” Because of his behavior, the player chose to knock him out, steal all of his things, and sell them back to his shopkeeper – who handed over the gold in exchange for her boss’ possessions without batting an eye. Other players found “Drawing mustache on Vlaakith queen with Lae’zel around” to be pretty amusing and petty, with some suggesting having Lae’zel draw it herself. Another suggested putting Selûne’s statue and other Selûnite items into Shadowheart’s bag as a subtle knock on the cleric’s devotion to the dark goddess Shar. This prompted a commenter to reply “So glad this isn’t just me. Every time she has a little snide aside to Selune, I put another Selunite item in her bag.” Perhaps the funniest (and cruelest) act of pettiness, though, relates to fan-favorite companion Astarion. “Astarion drained my Tav on his bite scene so she ended up dropping a monastery on his ass” said one player, referencing the bizarrely specific scene where, if the player makes certain choices in the Mountain Pass and gets the Pale Elf killed, he will hilariously berate them upon being resurrected. The only flaw with this, as one player pointed out, is that there is no “‘now we’re even’ dialogue option after his rant.” 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.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players share the most evil things you can do Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are sharing some of the most evil things you can do in the game, and some are just brutal. For better or for worse, you can pretty much do whatever you want in Baldur’s Gate 3. Naturally, just like D&D, that can lead to some heartwarming adventures, but also brings about the possibility of players making some extremely questionable decisions. Naturally, those questionable decisions are much more common than many would expect, which is likely why the Dark Urge character was created in the first place. So, with the player’s evil tendencies in mind, many shared some of the most evil things the game will let you do. As a warning, there are spoilers ahead. So approach with caution if you’ve not finished the game yet. Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal the most evil things the game lets you do Posting what they think is the most evil choice of the game on Reddit, one user highlighted how it has to be “giving up Dame Aylin to Lorrokan in Act 3. It’s far more evil than just killing her to fulfill Shadowheart’s destiny. You liberate her, and reunite her with Isobel, only to rip it all away and put her in a cage again. To top it all of, Lorrokan murders Isobel when she comes to aid Aylin, and she’s just forced to gaze at the corpse of her lover who she’s now lost once again. And all for what? Some coin? F*** me that’s evil.” It certainly seems like most of the community agrees, with the post getting over 3k upvotes. However, many also took to the comments to share their evil choices. One of the most popular evil choices was when one user highlighted that the “Dark urge can resist the urge, gain Jaheiras trust, talk with her about her prior bhaalspawn companion, help her rescue Minsc, then sacrifice her to Bhaal for Sarevok, and if you talk dead to Minsc after, all he does is scream for Boo.” Which is quite frankly awful and understandably, other fans decided they “don’t think [they’ll] be doing an evil run, thanks for this.” Ultimately, the thread is filled with awful things players can do in Baldur’s Gate 3, and while some of them are undeniably cruel, it does highlight just how expansive this game truly is.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players share the “dumbest noob” things they did when starting out Larian StudiosA massive CRPG like Baldur’s Gate 3 can pose a challenge for newcomers, leading players to share the “dumbest” things they did early on. Baldur’s Gate 3 is topping many 2023 game of the year lists – including Dexerto’s own – but that doesn’t mean it’s easy for new players to jump in. While the game does a good job of introducing players to the basic mechanics of CRPGs and Dungeons & Dragons, there are plenty of details that you’ll have to learn for yourself – sometimes the hard way. Now, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are sharing the “dumbest” mistakes they’ve made, which should hopefully help some new players out. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are forgetting to read descriptions, pressing wrong buttons & more The discussion was started by Reddit user Boring_Account_1063, who asked the BaldursGate3 subreddit what is the “Dumbest noob thing you did?” To start, they shared their own experience with the Sussur Bloom flowers found in the Underdark. After picking some up, the player noticed their spellcasting stopped working during Act 1, and it took about two hours of play to realize that these flowers have antimagic abilities that nullify all spells in their range. Several others said they made the mistake of giving the wrong kinds of armor to companions or equipping it on characters who are better off without it. In most games, it’s typically best to equip the strongest armor you have on characters, but Baldur’s Gate 3 uses D&D’s more complicated system in which different types of armor require proficiency to wear without significant drawbacks. “I put Gale in medium armor boots and couldn’t figure out why he couldn’t cast until after the fight,” said one player, who initially didn’t realize Wizards don’t automatically have armor proficiency. “Had Karlach in a heavy helm that was hidden for a good long while,” added another, which actually helped quite a few other commenters understand how unarmored defense works. Others made even more basic mistakes, like those on console or playing with controllers pressing the “End Turn” button when they meant to pull up their spell options. Luckily for those who have made this mistake, there is an option to toggle on “Hold to end turn.” 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.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players share the choices they never change between playthroughs Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have shared some of the big choices that they just can’t bring themselves to change, no matter which playthrough they’re doing. The beauty of Baldur’s Gate 3 is that it allows you to role-play as just about any kind of person you want. Whether it’s someone good, evil, or anywhere in between, chances are there’s a dialogue option just for you. There’s even an origin character specifically designed for players who just want to murder people. With so many massively impactful decisions throughout the game, one of the most rewarding things you can do on repeat playthroughs is choose different options and face different consequences. This could mean starting boss fights you didn’t even know were in the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal decisions that always stay the same However, this is the Baldur’s Gate 3 community we’re talking about. People tend to get a little attached. And even during different playthroughs when they’re meant to be playing a completely different personality, there are some changes they can’t make. One player highlighted how they always chose to take the Raphael boss fight in Act 3, because “how else will I be able to listen to his performance?” Other players also chimed in with similar choices, ranging from as relatively inconsequential as choosing to free the fairy from the lantern or licking the spider in Act 2, to massive decisions like romancing the same character every single run.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players share love for “adorable” Owlbear cub moments Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community discussed their favorite heartwarming moments from the game, and many of them shared a common component: the Owlbear cub. This animal companion can be found in Act 1 of the game and became a fan-favorite character thanks to its adorable looks and kind personality. With this kind of love, it’s not surprising that Baldur’s Gate 3 players have plenty of wholesome stories from their time playing that involve the Owlbear cub and their interactions with other companions. The Owlbear cub is easily missed in Baldur’s Gate 3, though it is also one of the game’s most rewarding experiences. It can first be found in a cave in the beginning of the game. Later on, players can save the cub from the Goblin Camp after it was taken from its mother. Here, the Owlbear Cub can be rescued by fans who can bring it back to their camp. Once it is there, it can be visited and taken care of whenever a person returns to their camp to rest or speak with their Companions. Having an adorable animal like the cub at the camp is enough to win over the hearts of Baldur’s Gate 3 fans. However, there is much more to interacting with this baby Owlbear that elevates it to new heights. As players progress through the game and help raise it, the Owlbear Cub becomes an ally for the party during the game’s final fight. It’s a moment that turns the hybrid animal from a pet to a true ally. This has led to a deep connection that people have formed with the animal, deeper than they have with other animals in the game. This was evident on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, where one user asked the community what moments they found most wholesome in the entire game. The poster’s choice involved the cute owl/bear hybrid and how their companions reacted to it. They explained, “You can ask the Owlbear if he wants to come home with you guys. He is DELIGHTED. Then you can ask Halsin if you can adopt the owlbear and Halsin is DELIGHTED. Really warmed my heart at the reunion party.” As it turned out, they were not the only player with fond memories of the companion, as the Owlbear cub was a common thread among the heartwarming stories. Another fan’s story was similar to the OP’s, as they said, “Same but with romancing Shadowheart, and adopting the Owlbear with her and the way she says Owlbear is adorable…” Others pointed out in the comments that players can also talk to the Owlbear cub using Speak with Animals. For many players, that ability added another dimension of wholesomeness to Baldur’s Gate 3 thanks to scenes like “Owlbear admitting that Scratch is like his brother and is teaching him.” There’s a reason why the Baldur’s Gate 3 community has latched on to these moments. Raising this baby from infancy into adulthood is something that has stuck with people long after the credits have rolled.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players share “dumb mistakes” they make during combat Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community has banded together to discuss the “dumb mistakes” they make while navigating the game’s deep, dynamic combat system. Baldur’s Gate 3 has been out for over two months, and players are still experimenting with the game’s dynamic turn-based combat system. The BG3 community has engaged in plenty of discussions and debates over what the best class is, what the most reliable spell is, and plenty of other aspects of the game that help fans take on the most challenging fights with ease. However, now fans are sharing their experiences on the opposite end of the spectrum after one player asked what common “dumb mistakes” fans make when playing through the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans discuss common combat blunders A post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit titled, “What dumb mistakes are you guys constantly making in combat?” sparked a discussion among the BG3 community. As for the OP, they explained that they constantly cast Haste on their Bard/Warlock to attack four times in one turn, but ruin it by casting Hex, breaking their Haste concentration and effectively wasting their turn. Plenty of fans found the post amusing and shared their silly combat slip-ups with others. Like the OP, one of the most popular suggestions was overriding concentration spells with other concentration spells. One Rogue player said, “Attempting to hide multiple times before realizing I’m in a fully lit spot, thereby wasting my action and bonus action and can do nothing except pass turn.” Another player mentioned the point-and-click nature of the PC version was their undoing. “Attacking the ground and wasting an action when I meant to walk,” they said. One of the most popular blunders revolved around the various items players can use in combat — like Potions, elixirs, grenades, coatings, and so on. Many players said they simply forget to use them once the fighting breaks out, despite how helpful they would undoubtedly be. With Baldur’s Gate 3’s combat having so much depth, it’s no wonder players make flubs during intense fights. This discussion just goes to show that no matter how much experience you may have under your belt, mistakes are bound to happen.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players adore “bizarre” Act 3 names that mirror D&D Larian StudiosFans of Baldur’s Gate 3 are noticing some wild names for characters in the third act, and it has them cracking up over the developers’ humor. There are so many characters that players meet in Baldur’s Gate 3, each with a unique backstory and personality. Naturally, by the end of the game, the devs most certainly had to really stretch in order to find the proper names for some. This is what the fanbase believes after seeing some of the bizarre names in the third act, and they love how hard the devs leaned into the humor. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans love how the devs stopped trying with names The conversation is going on over on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit where a player brought up a name that they found in Act 3 that took them by surprise. They share a screenshot of their game, where their hero appears next to a character whose name is Tooralooralayo, leading them to ask: “Seriously, what’s up with the names?” Largely, the community just thinks it’s hilarious and adds to the charm of the game: “Act 3 names are goated. Everyone is named like Woozil Wazzit or Bimpo Bombo. It rules.” Another user brings up how they believe these kinds of names were intentional on the part of the devs: “Act 3 in general feels like Larian wanted to go all out on the humor that is otherwise more prevalent in their older titles like DoS2. So many ridiculous names and bizarre dialogues.” Another Baldur’s Gate 3 player even likens the whole thing to what it feels like to play Dungeons & Dragons with a group in real life: “It’s just a part of DND experience, when your DM runs out of normal names and starts pulling names out of their ass with increasing levels of ridiculousness.” Intentional or not, it is clear the community thinks it’s another reason to love Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players say “overwhelming” Act III is making them quit the game Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are burning out on the game in Act III due to how overwhelming it is in its approach to new content. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a notoriously massive game, and not just because of its lengthy runtime. There are so many character creation options, diverging storylines, multiple solutions to problems, and hidden secrets that it’s almost impossible to see everything it has to offer. Act I & II of Baldur’s Gate 3 are extremely streamlined, with the player in a running battle from monsters while dealing with the growing threat of the Mind Flayer tadpoles in their brain. They finally reach the city of Baldur’s Gate in Act III, where the game’s many storylines can finally be resolved. Unfortunately, many players aren’t reaching the credits. The city of Baldur’s Gate might be one of the greatest locations in D&D, but its video game equivalent isn’t quite as enticing. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are quitting during Act III A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has created a thread discussing how they find Act III overwhelming. Other users shared this sentiment, feeling that the story isn’t quite as engaging as it was in the earlier Acts, causing them to bounce off the game. “I stopped two playthroughs when I reached Act 3,” one user said, “I think sometimes, Act 3 is just too overwhelming and unfocused. It feels like a checklist that you have to go through. Act 3 sometimes feels like work and you constantly have to switch companions because their quests are all over the place.” “My problem is I’m already level 12 before I enter the city proper. Gimme like two more levels so I can feel the need to continue,” one user wrote, mentioning Baldur’s Gate 3’s level cap and how you’re likely to hit it before reaching the endgame. “Act 2 is such a roller coaster – in a good way – that Act 3 feels unfocused and bulky by comparison,” one user wrote. “Act 2 propels you along an epic questline with badass cinematics and a climactic battle, then suddenly you’re… wandering the streets of a city with no single way forward.” “Big shift in tone and structure. I tend to prefer a fairly linear RPG experience, so I definitely struggle with motivation in Act 3.” Seeing such a lengthy story through to the end can be hard, especially when resisting the urge to start over with a new build or facing the temptation to play all of those other games that are being released. For Baldur’s Gate 3, a more focused approach going into the final chapter might help keep players engaged instead of dropping them in a city and hoping the adventure finds them.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players say one side-quest is best left uncompleted Larian StudiosThere are many, many quests available in Baldur’s Gate 3, but players seem to agree that one Act 3 side-quest should remain unfinished. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive game with lots for players to do. Its three acts are packed with main and side-quests that add to its world and story while allowing players to unlock unique items. However, it’s not possible to access everything in a single playthrough. Some quests are arguably not worth finishing either. One Act 3 side-quest in particular stands out for being frustrating to complete, giving an underwhelming reward, and actually having some negative gameplay repercussions if finished. Baldur’s Gate 3 players say they’re never doing the Dribbles the Clown quest again The quest in question is “Find Dribbles the Clown,” which players unlock after reaching the Circus of The Last Days. It’s a particularly gruesome task, as it involves locating seven pieces of Dribbles the Clown’s dismembered corpse and bringing them back to circus ringleader Lucretious to be revived. As players have noted, finding all of Dribbles’ pieces can be incredibly frustrating. “I’m on my 3rd runthrough and still haven’t figured out where all his damn parts are,” said one player. “By the hells, this is the opposite of a clown car. How much area can be covered by one clown,” joked another. Not helping the situation is the fact that Dribbles is pretty heavy. As one player complained, “HIS F***** BODY IS LIKE 400 POUNDS.” On top of all of that, the reward for completing “Find Dribbles the Clown” isn’t really worth it for many players. Upon returning all of Dribbles, Lucretious give you the very rare Spellmight Gloves which, when equipped, let you take a -5 penalty to the attack roll when casting a spell to deal an extra 1d8 damage. The extra damage can be helpful, but it comes at a risk, and since it doesn’t apply to Magic Missile (following Patch 4) or spells that require saving throws, some builds may not find much use for them. Making the quest even less appealing is the fact that, once completed, the circus will pack up and leave. This means losing access to its vendors, which are generally more valuable than the gloves. “My reward was losing my dye vendor,” lamented one player, who also said, “I’m never doing that quest again.” Considering those who do want the Spellmight Gloves can simply steal them from Lucretious, it seems there’s really no upside to tracking down all seven pieces of poor Dribbles – and some clear downsides to completing the quest. 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.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players say one NPC was a “missed opportunity” at evil companion Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are discussing how one important NPC would make the perfect evil companion, lamenting the missed opportunity. A common criticism of Baldur’s Gate 3 is its comparative lack of content for evil runs, especially where companions are concerned. Those who choose to side with the goblins and raid the Grove in Act 1 can recruit Minthara, but that results in Karlach and Wyll permanently leaving the party, Halsin becoming unrecruitable, and Gale potentially leaving if you fail a check. Patch 5 did introduce another way to recruit Minthara without losing the others, but that doesn’t change things for evil runs. This has players wishing for more evil companions, and fans agree one existing NPC would be the perfect fit. Baldur’s Gate 3 players think Mizora should be a companion Mizora, the cambion servant of the archdevil Zariel, is already an important part of the game as Wyll’s Warlock patron. She appears at various points in Wyll’s questline and, if you play your cards right, will help out during the final battle. Players can even romance her if they really want. While evil playthroughs cause Wyll to leave, Mizora’s role has players wishing she could officially join the party as his replacement, giving Baldur’s Gate 3 its only default Sorcerer companion. Reddit user kef34 explained in depth why and how this could work. In terms of story and recruitment, Mizora is found imprisoned in the Mind Flayer Colony as part of Wyll’s quest. Even without him, though, it would make sense for her to be there – and to need someone to help her out. As the poster explains, Mizora and the player could “negotiate some sort of contract” in which she has to help fight the Absolute in exchange for her freedom. Though the obvious issue here is Mizora being too powerful for the party, the poster discusses how the game could nerf her, such as being “weakened from being trapped in Moonrise” or “a clause in our contract” limiting how much power she’ll offer the party. The poster also points out that Mizora is “cheeky, sardonic, playful and loving every second of being an insufferable asshole,” which would make her a good contrast to the incredibly pragmatic Minthara. Plus, she could provide “a lot more insight into Hell’s internal workings, politics and culture.” These are all pretty sound reasons, which has some commenters calling Mizora “a missed opportunity.” Of course, in a game as massive and intricately crafted as Baldur’s Gate 3, getting a new companion seems pretty unlikely. Still, there’s a clear desire among players for more evil-exclusive content, and a playable companion Mizora would deliver just that.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players say Larian did one race “dirty” with their design Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has a wide range of races and each one of them have a very unique design. However, there is one race that players feel was done dirty by the developers. Races are part of the core gameplay feature for Baldur’s Gate 3. You have to select a race whenever you are starting a new game and you often have the choice to select a gender for that as well. However, there is one specific gender for a race that players are not very happy with. The race in question here is the male version of the Githyanki. Players feel that this particular race looks terrible and there is no way to make them presentable. Baldur’s Gate 3 players feel one key race dirty with their design The discussion surrounding the topic was initiated by a Reddit user who they claimed, “But the Gith men? Without exception, every one of those leathery b****** looks like a professional tweaker who just got ejected from the world’s least reputable gas station bathroom for being too sleazy.” Other players joined in the conversation as some of them had similar ideas. One such user mentioned, “I would like some “strong” gith models.” Another user commented, “It IS hard to make them look good, but I have succeded a few times. My tip is giving them facial hair, it really helps.” One player also chimed, “I 100% recommend looking up how they were originally illustrated. Now those were some badass space pirates.” Finally, a player claimed, “Unironically the gith have never been conventionally attractive.” Therefore, it is safe to say most players feel that the Githyanki men are not very attractive. However, they also agree this particular race is not supposed to be good looking and the women are an exception.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players say it’s “ruined gaming” for them Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have enjoyed the game so much, that they’re saying it’s “ruined gaming” for them, with many expressing how they can’t seem to enjoy anything else after experiencing the title. Since its release out of Early Access in September, Baldur’s Gate 3 has taken the gaming world by storm. It’s received unprecedented amounts of praise, and high reviews, and is often being considered as a serious contender for Game of the Year, despite 2023 being extremely strong for great titles. Its playerbase is massive, with Baldur’s Gate 3 seeing tons of players joining the fray and putting hundreds of hours into its expansive world and story. However, after enjoying the title, many fans are reporting that the game has “just straight up ruined gaming for me.” Baldur’s Gate 3 is ruining gaming for fans Sharing their opinion onto Reddit, one user explained how they “think this game just straight up ruined gaming for me” going on to share how they’re: “Nearing 300 hours and 2 complete runs I want to take a break from this game and just let it breathe for a second but… what the hell am I supposed to go back to? Everything else that I even think about as an option seems so much more inferior, my best bet at the moment will just probably be taking a break from gaming all together and returning to this when the time is right.” It seems many others in the community agree with the player, with many highlighting how they’ve “been in a lull since [they] stopped playing BG3. No other games have been able to hold my attention.” As made clear by the popularity of the post, one major issue with Baldur’s Gate 3 is that it’s so expansive and free, that “going back to a formulated game afterward feels…boring.” A similar situation has happened with Starfield, with many players reporting that after leaving BG3, the Bethesda game feels stale and the quests feel far too unnatural. Despite them being different games and alternate experiences. Some players are finding their own solutions, by diving into Dungeons & Dragons, of which the game is set: “My solution was to get some DnD books. I got the rulebook, i’m watching youtube campaigns, I’m creating my own custom dnd character, I ordered the basic set from Amazon, will get the spell/cantrip cards (at least for a bard) soon enough.” This could spell yet another rise in an already increasing franchise. Ultimately, one comment summed up the community’s feelings: “The game just sets a new standard, whether game companies like that or not.” Who knows what this game will do to the industry and to the community that holds it in such high regard – but many will find it tough to not compare BG3 to their next title.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players ridicule the worst cantrip in the game Larian StudiosAn average playthrough of Baldur’s Gate 3 is going to see you choose between hundreds of spells, abilities and cantrips, and sometimes that choice can be really difficult. However, there’s one cantrip available from the very start of the game that players have branded as one of the worst possible, and it’s very rarely chosen as one of their precious actions. To make matters worse, it’s a cantrip usually available to clerics, like Shadowheart, and it’s one of their only offensive spells. What is the worst cantrip in Baldur’s Gate 3? In a post on the official Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, one player joked that they were so used to Sacred Flame missing, that they thought it was a bug when it actually did damage to an enemy. They said: “250 hours in and I never had this happen before…I had Shadowheart cast Sacred Flame and it dealt damage? Has anyone else experienced this?” Several other players joked that “It’s got to be a bug” that was added to the game during the recent patch notes. The reason players are so mean about Sacred Flame is that the ability is pretty unreliable. It’s one of Shadowheart’s base cantrips, and is also available to you if you’re a cleric build, but it very rarely hits due to low accuracy, and even if it does, it won’t be dealing that much damage. Its one saving grace is that it can deal bonus damage to undead enemies, so it becomes a bit more useful in Act 2, but beyond that, players haven’t found much use for it. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out the player who managed to beat the entire game without even entering Act 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal worst time to break up with companions Larian StudiosRomance is an integral part of Baldur’s Gate 3‘s gameplay and you can have an affair with almost every companion in the game. However, players have now decided to reveal some of the worst possible times when you can break up with them. Baldur’s Gate 3 offers quite a lot of variety when it comes to romance. You can start a love affair with almost any companion you feel like and players often develop very deep bonds with their in-game partners. However, you also have the option to break up with your companions in case you fall out of love. As it happens, you have the option to break up at a terrible moment which will emotionally hurt your companion in the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal the “worst possible” breakup moment The discussion surrounding the topic was started by a Reddit user where they mentioned about the Shar temple where Shadowheart commits to the player and expresses her love. However, as a player, you have the option to accept her proposal or break it, despite her being quite vulnerable at that moment. This prompted the Reddit user to discuss with others what they think is the “worst possible moment” to break up with a companion. As it happens, players did have some really interesting answers to this question. One such player claimed there is an even worse moment to betray Shadowheart. According to this player, “In Act 3 you can Betray Shadowheart to Mother Superior Viconia, and let her be taken in for “re-education” aka mind-wiping.” They also claimed, “You’re not s*****g over Shadowheart out of greed for some reward- you’re doing it out of a total apathy toward her and her journey as a character.” Another player chimed in, “I can imagine all the emotional damage and guilt of sleeping with Mizora and breaking up with Wyll.” One user also claimed, “Telling Gale he was fine in bed and saying you want it to just be a one-night stand after he pours his heart out to you.” Finally, a user commented, “Sleeping with Karlach then dumping her for someone else. She f*****g HATES you after this.” Therefore, it looks like there are some really terrible ways you can break up with your promised partner. However, a lot of the players decided not to go with that as they felt it was a terrible choice to emotionally shatter the characters and damage the relationships.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal why you should always give a companion to Dribbles Larian StudiosWhether it’s choosing a certain ending or picking the best companion to romance, Baldur’s Gate 3 is filled with choices and consequences. Even the most unsuspecting decisions can have a huge impact on how your relationship or game pans out. Naturally, in regards to falling in love with the many Baldur’s Gate 3 companions, players can’t just chat with them until they fall in love, instead they need to gain approval. This can be done throughout the storyline and is typically achieved through selecting specific dialogues or making some more subtle choices. One such choice lies in the carnival in Act Three, where players meet a variety of new personalities, including the shortlived Dribbles the Clown. In fact, the simple decision of who you send up to the stage to perform with Dribbles can have a major impact on your companion approval according to players on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit. “The opportunity to volunteer one of your friends to share the stage with a clown is something everyone deserves in life, and the responses you get are some of the best content in the game” shared the poster. They then revealed that they “recently dove into the devnotes for this scene and discovered something even better—while everyone approves of you sending up someone else, the amount of approval you get varies depending on who you choose and who’s in your party.” What followed was a definitive list of all appraisal points you get depending on the Companion you send up. Interestingly, many focus on granting +2 to their approval if you send their ‘rival’ up on the stage. Shadowheart will gain +2 if you send Lae’zel and vice versa. This works in the same way as Wyll and Karlach, or Astarion and Minsc. On top of this, Karlach will gain +2 if you choose Jaheira to join Dribbles, as long as you don’t reveal she’s the High Harper. Naturally, Minthara and Gale don’t like being brought up on the stage, and poor Halsin specifically “has no idea what a clown is and is just baffled by the entire concept” so it’s best to not choose these characters. Thanks to the knowledge that this scene grants approval, you can now choose your ‘victim’ tactically before presenting them to Dribbles, although it’s always worth exploring who you choose, as all their lines are undoubtedly hilarious.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal why one Drow subrace is better Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have revealed why they choose to play as Seldarine Drow on their playthroughs, and it all comes down to one “wholesome” goddess. When creating a character in Baldur’s Gate 3, players can choose between two different subclasses of Drow: Lolth-Sworn Drow and Seldarine Drow. Both follow goddesses straight from the Dungeons & Dragons lore. Despite Baldur’s Gate players often choosing violence by following the Dark Urge, multiple community members have shared that they prefer the “wholesomeness” of Eilistraee over the extra dialog opportunities Lolth-Sworn Drow presents. “Stumbling onto Phalar Aluve as a Cleric of Eilistraee half-Drow was just such a cool scene. Just felt like my character’s deity was looking out for her, weirdly,” said one Reddit commenter. The Seldarine Drow follows the goddess Eilistraee, seeking allies from all over Baldur’s Gate, aiming to settle their conflict with Lolth and each other by any means necessary. In D&D lore, Eilistraee is the chaotic good Drow goddess of beauty, song, dance, freedom, moonlight, swordwork, and hunting. Within the Drow pantheon known as the Dark Seldarine, she championed Drow, who sought peace on the surface, away from the turmoil of their society. However, the Lolth-Sworn Drow are the exact opposite. Raised by Lolth’s cult in Menzoberranzan, they extol the virtues of their corrupt and merciless goddess. Lolth marks her followers with bright red eyes so the Underdark will learn to fear Drow on sight. Eilistraee also accepts non-Drow followers, including any slaves that escaped Drow service. However, only Seldarine Drow in Baldur’s Gate 3 directly connect with the goddess unless the player chooses to become a Cleric. As another player explained, Baldur’s Gate 3’s place within D&D’s timeline makes being a Cleric of Eilistraee even more interesting. “The period during which BG3 takes place is actually a really exciting time for the followers of Eilistraee, as Eilistraee had only fairly recently returned to life after being dead for 100 years! She is locked in an endless, bitter conflict with her mother and the other gods of the Drow pantheon. Eilistraee’s fight for the souls of the Drow is never-ending, and it puts her in constant peril,” they explain. Given the conflicting storylines between Drow followers of light and dark deities, choosing either Drow subrace is a great choice for players looking for a lore-rich playthrough. That said, Baldur’s Gate 3 players who want a more wholesome or lighthearted goddess to follow should pick Seldarine Drow for Eilistraee.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal why it’s “merciful” to kill Nere Larian StudiosSometimes it’s not all about being good or evil in Baldur’s Gate 3. Sometimes players find themselves having to murder to provide some resemblance of mercy, especially when it comes to True Soul Nere. Sure, there are some NPCs that players are always happy to take down, and True Soul Nere doesn’t exactly convince Tavs to save him in the nicest way. As such, players are usually happy to let him die, or will set him free and kill him themselves. However, there’s a select few that believe in saving as many as they can, with Nere being one such addition. Though, as detailed by the Baldur’s Gate 3 community on Reddit, there’s one key reason as to why it’s actually “merciful” to kill True Soul Nere in your playthrough. True Soul Nere’s saved form is a bit more undead “This happens when you spare Nere. I was surprised” shared the player on the game’s Reddit, attaching an image of the zombified True Soul Nere, now clearly a slave to Balthazar and most certainly lacking in the power he once had. Naturally, the playerbase loved to see him suffer, with many joking that “killing him by beating him to death, cutting off his head, looting his body of all valuables and throwing his corpse into a lava flow is the merciful thing to do.” Others were quick to praise Larian’s subtle direction and moral compass, adding: “the game does its best to put off even evil characters from allying with the Absolutists.” If players choose to spare Nere when he’s trapped in the poisonous cave and fail to convince him to leave the Absolute then he’ll continue his task to find Balthazar in the Temple of Shar, going after the necromancer on his own. Shortly after, Balthazar will turn True Soul Nere into a zombie, who appears when you eventually meet the evil NPC. Some would argue that being turned into a zombie against your own free will is a fate worse than death, meaning if you’re planning on making the relatively infuriating character really suffer, then sparing him initially could be the way to go. At least you get to take him down later on in the game when you meet him in zombie form.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal which disapprovals they take no matter the cost Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have admitted to the things they always do in the game despite their companions’ disapproval. As Baldur’s Gate 3 players, we’ve all been there at one point – save scumming the game, the second our favorite companion disapproves of something. Perhaps you accidentally do something that they dislike, thus going back to an earlier save to redo things all over again. Things like this happen all the time, and luckily, we can always go back to keep that approval bar high. However, solely playing the game by following a particular companion’s approval can mean you miss out on a lot of interesting things. With that in mind, players have gathered in a Reddit thread and shared which disapprovals they would still take in their run – no matter the cost. For some players, it’s disrespecting Vlaakith by waving their hand at her, embarrassing Lae’zel if she’s in the party with you. “Lae’zel and Vlaakith both get so mad if you wave; it’s great. They’re both thinking ‘this f****ng istik…’” commented one user. Meanwhile, one user added, “I’m drawing a mustache on the painting in the crèche. Laezel disapproves, but everyone else thought it was hilarious.” Another player admitted to opening the barn door and catching the hobgoblin and the ogre “having fun”. “I always open it to great annoyance to just about everyone in my party,” they added. On the other hand, some players would let Astarion die while getting the Blood of Lathander just so they could hear the extra dialogue. “Neil’s performance with that line is so great, hearing it is absolutely worth the disapproval from Astarion. Also, sending Astarion to the stage with Dribbles. Way too funny to care about his disapproval,” one adventurer admitted. Others would also let Volo replace their eye despite disapproval from companions just for the sake of the effect it has. With Baldur’s Gate 3 being a massive game, it can definitely be worth sacrificing companions’ approval to see all the extra content you’d otherwise miss out on.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal which “annoying” companions they still recruit Larian StudiosAccording to Baldur’s Gate 3 players, these are some of the companions they recruit and bring to camp despite being “annoying”. Unless you want to end up in an awkward endgame scene in Baldur’s Gate 3, chances are you’re trying to recruit the best companions possible throughout your playthrough. To see these characters open up and slowly gain your trust as you progress through the game surely is a beautiful thing. However, it goes without saying that sometimes the process can be… quite a hassle. Not everyone is friendly the first time you meet them, with certain factors added to the mix making some companions “annoying” at times. Nonetheless, Baldur’s Gate 3 players gathered in a Reddit thread and shared which annoying companions they recruit anyway. In the comments, one user admitted that for them, it’s Shadowheart; “She rubbed me the wrong way, and I didn’t use her. Following playthroughs and after getting her story, okay, you come along, but girl, you’re getting a different subclass ASAP.” Surprisingly, despite being quite a fan-favorite for the most part, the vampire rogue also makes it to the list according to some players. “I can’t stand Astarion. Doesn’t mean I’m going to leave the poor sod stranded. Yes, I’ll clean up your vampire mess, no I won’t let you bite me. He’s that one mate you still look after, even though they’re a bit of a d***.” Agreeing with the statement, another added, “I tried making him a main companion in an evil playthrough, but even then, I got annoyed with his whiny nature and left him at camp.” “Don’t know about annoying, but I never quite managed to warm up to Halsin,” admitted one user. Another claimed that this is due to “half of all the dialogue options” with Halsin being “romantic ones” even when you don’t make any moves on him, making it “genuinely irritating.” Despite certain companions making multiple appearances in the Reddit thread, not everyone finds these characters annoying as some players have pointed out. “I can’t get myself to not try to get all companions even if I set my goal to a solo evil playthrough. I just can’t get rid of them. I love them all in their own way,” one person wrote. All in all, at the end of the day, it’s all personal preference when it comes to recruiting companions. Personally, I find myself occasionally annoyed at Gale thanks to his “magical appetite.” But even he’s proven himself useful several times, especially when I need to get loot in tricky spots with Mage Hand.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal what actions they take every single run Larian StudiosWhile every Baldur’s Gate 3 run can feel completely different, sometimes there are just certain things or paths that players tend to do regardless. The beauty of Baldur’s Gate 3 is that the game allows players to make their own choices that can ultimately impact the storyline, relationships, and so much more. And with tons of dialogues and cutscenes, each run can feel completely different and fresh. With that in mind, as a player, sometimes there are just certain habits that we tend to repeat regardless of the playthrough. Personally, I tend to save scum. A lot. Failed that Wisdom check? Better go back and reroll. As it turns out, this is just one of the common things players tend to do, as seen in a Reddit thread discussing actions regularly chosen in Baldur’s Gate 3. Save scumming aside, there are others who shared interesting insights regarding what actions they would often do in the game. For one player, it’s reorganizing their PS5 radials across all characters in this particular order: main attack options, alternative attacks/arrows/throwables, universal actions, healing and buffing, and miscellaneous. Meanwhile, a different user admitted that they would style the characters “in the most attractive armor” regardless of how bad the stats are. “I like to think of it as vanity difficulty mode,” they explained. And when it comes to actions that players would take in their run, romance is one thing that’s hard not to talk about. One player mentioned that they’re always romancing Shadowheart solely because she says, “We need each other” in a certain tone; “I forget I was planning on doing something different this run.” “Force quit the app in Honor Mode when about to die,” mentioned another player. Some players said they would do the same thing, especially when they fail a check or accidentally “aggroed everyone in camp.” Either way, everyone has their preference regarding their playthrough – even I’m constantly drawn to speak to the squirrel and scold it. Animal handling is just way too much fun.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal unpopular opinions about beloved characters Larian StudiosNot everyone loves the Baldur’s Gate 3 cast unconditionally, as players share unpopular opinions about its characters. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the biggest games of 2023, and a huge part of its success is its characters. The game has been out for months, and people are still actively discussing the heroes and villains of Baldur’s Gate 3, not to mention creating mountains of fan art of them. What makes the popularity of the cast so interesting is how nasty they can be when you first meet them. Characters like Astarion, Lae’zel, and Shadowheart are total jerks, but the shared danger the party faces brings them together, allowing you to grow closer to them over time. While the Baldur’s Gate 3 cast has many fans, plenty of people find fault with individual characters. The fact that the story can play out in so many different ways also means that everyone has unique experiences with the characters, influencing their opinions. Baldur’s Gate 3 players have issues with some of the most popular characters A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has asked fans to share their unpopular opinions about the game. More than a few of them took shots at the cast members, finding fault with their role in the story or how they interact with the party. “Shadowheart is snooty and annoying,” according to one user, while another thinks, “I don’t find Minthara that funny. It’s just put down humor. The only reason most of her fans find her funny is due to her not being as mean to their Tac or Durge as she is to the companions.” “I think Wyll’s problem is that he’s a little too plain for the story it’s trying to tell” one user wrote, “I think Wyll would have worked better as a Paladin and ditching the whole I sold my soul to a cambion to be a superhero thing.” “I don’t like Karlach that much tbh,” another user wrote, “Her story doesn’t logically make sense and feels pretty forced as far as ‘borrowed time’ plots go. She’s carried by her amazing voice acting.” One player also took shots at the most popular romance option in the game, “I’ve done a few of the romances and with the hype around Shadowheart’s, I was expecting more.” “I think her character arc makes for great content, but you get access to the bulk of it even in platonic runs. Looking purely at her romance content, I personally found her to be one of the more underwhelming romances in the game.” The personalities of the Baldur’s Gate 3 cast have been tweaked since the Early Access days, with the party members being changed due to fan feedback. Clearly, you can’t win over everyone, and the fact that people care so much for this cast is a testament to the strength of the game’s writing.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal their most ignored party member Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players seem to agree that Halsin is their permanent “wait at camp” companion, although there are some runners-up that players haven’t been taking along on their travels. There are a total of ten companions that can be recruited to the party by the player in Baldur’s Gate 3. Six of the ten are origin companions that can be found by Tav (custom player character) during the first Act. They include Shadowheart, Astarion, Wyll, Karlach, Gale, and Lae’Zel. The remaining four can be found in later Acts and include Minthara, Jaheira, Minsc and Halsin. With only four slots to a party, one of which is taken up by the player’s Tav, the remaining recruited companions have to remain at the campsite. This is where a majority of story-progression cutscenes happen and how players can regenerate the health of their party. Each companion has their own set of skills which can be valuable to a mission. But not all companions are needed at all times, which is why the “wait at camp” feature is heavily utilized. Now that the game has been out for several months, who is the character that gets left at camp most often by players? Not every Baldur’s Gate 3 player enjoys a big bear hug According to a post on the official Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, most player’s go to stay at camp companion is none other than Halsin. The beloved Druid can be found during the first Act of the game by following the “Finding a Cure” quest line. After finding the Goblin Camp and making it through the Shattered Sanctum, players will stumble across a room which will have a bear on the right hand side surrounded by goblins. If the player has the ability to speak to animals, they can speak to the bear who will say “Stop them. Free me.” This is Halsin, and ,upon defeating the goblins, the player is able to free and recruit him. “Halsin exists to prevent other people I actually care about from getting kidnapped,” said one Reddit user under the thread, which was upvoted by over 2,500 other Redditors. Despite having one of the wildest romance sequences, Halsin appears to be no more than entertainment for most players. Although Halsin isn’t the only one that often gets left out of adventures, as a vast of Redditors also claimed that Wyll was a close second for being left at camp. Others molded their parties around which characters were most involved in that point of the story in order to see their questline through. “None of them, if I’m doing a quest one of them has a stake in I take them.” claimed one Reddit user who liked to rotate out their party members. Others still kept their party from the start of the game, while, on the polar opposite side of the spectrum, many players chose to instantly hold on to late-game pickups like Jaheira and Minsc the moment they were found. Baldur’s Gate 3 offers an incredibly amount of freedom to players who want to mold their experience and choose who accompanies them on their journey, but it seems most players chose to leave Halsin by the wayside. Poor guy.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal their most embarrassing sins ever Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 gives players unprecedented freedom, which has led to many embarrassing mistakes and unforgivable sins on the part of the fans. In most D&D games, players take on the role of valiant heroes who save the world. In Baldur’s Gate 3, you can play as the villain, such as taking on the Dark Urge Origin, allowing you to perform some truly horrendous deeds. As a whole, Baldur’s Gate 3 has lots of potential for petty and cruel acts, even when you’re playing as the heroes. This level of freedom has endeared the game to so many people, as it truly lets you experience the story you want to see. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a game about consequences, especially for people who avoid save scumming, and not everyone can live with the results of their actions. This has led to some regrettable choices among the fanbase, which they lament online. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are admitting their many in-game sins A user on the Baldur’s Great 3 Reddit has created a thread asking players to admit to in-game their sins, with theirs being, “In my 150+hr playtime over 4 custom characters I have yet to leave act 1. Paralyzed by fomo I want to take the underdark and the mountain road at the same time.” Soon enough, other users came in with their sins. These include one hoarder, who said, “I think my biggest sin is having an incredibly difficult time making myself sell ‘unique’ items regardless of them being garbage or something none of my characters will ever use.” “Ive never said two words to Minthara,” said one user, “My first run was a hyper realistic roleplay of a lawful good Paladin of the Ancients and I didnt do any save scumming no matter what. The entire goblin camp was aggroed. I never spoke to Razglin or Minthara. I know nothing about the Drow that everyone loves.” “My 1st playthrough I killed the Owlbear cub,” said one monster, while another said, “I picked up the corpses of Arabella’s parents before going to talk to her expecting to go “Boom! You looking for this?” The sins of the Baldur’s Gate 3 fanbase tend to switch between absolutely monstrous deeds or playing suboptimally, which can be interchangeable in the minds of some players. Whatever the case, it’s these moments that make the game so memorable, as even the failures are fun in their own way.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal their chances of surviving if game world was real Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most fun and interesting worlds that you can find in modern-day gaming. However, players are wondering what would happen if the world of Baldur’s Gate 3 became real if they were dropped into that universe, and what their chances of surviving would be. The world of Baldur’s Gate 3 is perilous, but not when you are controlling heroes by sitting behind a computer screen. Players have achieved incredible feats in this game, but all of it while controlling the characters that the game has offered. However, what if the heroes got replaced by the players who were controlling them and dropped into the dangerous world of Baldur’s Gate 3? Here is what the community feels about this whole idea. Baldur’s Gate 3 players discuss their chances of surviving if the game world was real The discussion surrounding this topic was started by a Reddit user tocksarethewoooorst. The user claimed, “If you as yourself were plopped into Baldur’s Gate 3 how far do you think you’d get?” They continued, “Personally, I have a strength of 6 on a good day and every stat is my dump stat. And I have the charisma and leadership capability of a carrot. So I’d probably end up one of the many nameless skeletons on the beach tbh. If I were so lucky to get off the nautiloid.” A lot of players found this conversation intriguing and decided to join in. One such player commented, “The vast majority of people would’ve died during the Nautaloid tutorial if not before the game even started.” Another user chimed in, “Me, with no weapon proficiencies and the soggy body of a middle aged dad, would definitely not survive even waking up in that world.” One user also claimed, “I’d be camp wife tbh. Like, just keep me at camp and let me lug around your tents. I’ll listen to your problems and cook and stuff, just please don’t make me do anything dangerous cause I’ll be dead in 2 seconds.” Finally, one of the players mentioned, “I hate roleplaying warlocks but if the real me got thrown into Faerûn like that….yeah I might reconsider.” Hence, it is safe to claim that most players are not that confident in their combat prowess. They feel their chances of survival are quite bad to the point where they would prefer sitting in tents. If they are asked to even walk outside, they will end up dead.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal the one encounter that disappointed them most Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have revealed the one encounter that disappointed them the most during their playthroughs, as they could not help a specific monster in the game’s world. As Baldur’s Gate 3 uses the D&D 5e rules, it contains monsters with predator traits, allowing them to disguise themselves in the environment, or trap foes with special abilities, preventing them from fleeing combat. The most fearsome of these monsters is the Mimic – a creature with the power to disguise itself as a stationary object. Mimics generally disguise themselves as treasure chests, giving them the perfect chance to attack greedy adventurers who try to open them. There are monsters with similar traits to the Mimic, as they use deception to lure adventurers in. One of these is the Gremishka, a cat-like monster with the ability to sound like a wounded animal or child to attract prey. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are disappointed with the Gremishka encounter A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit created a thread talking about what they considered to be the biggest disappointment in the game. To the OP, it was the Gremishka in the chest in the Githyanki Creche, as there’s no peaceful way to resolve the encounter. “I found it weird how I went from cursing them (after casting a spell), to happily bashing a whole room full of them and gleefully collecting tails, to wanting to free and pet one,” one user wrote, while another said, “Ngl I took it to where the other Gemishkas were sleeping and let it go there and stealthed away haha.” As one user suggested, there are unofficial workarounds in place. “You can put it to sleep with nonlethal damage, then it just disappears after a long rest… I’d say it went back home.” “I’m upset about this too. In the last run I did certain trick to free the Gremishka and not to fight him,” another user said, “First, I persuaded Gith kids to leave him alone and took the chest to the inventory. Second, I went to the corridor that leads to the Blood of Lathander, finished everything that I needed there and released the Gremishka.” “He anyway turns hostile. So, I escaped back to the crèche without fighting that cute creature. You don’t even need standard 27m to run away from the combat.” The problem is that the developers of Baldur’s Gate 3 let you adopt Scratch the dog and the baby Owlbear, turning them into camp companions. The distinct lack of official cat options is a letdown, and hopefully, a future update will let you make peace with the Gremishka and take it home.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal the most “wholesome” reward you can get Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have dubbed this particular reward you can get as one of the best due to how “wholesome” it is. Regardless of which Act you’re currently playing, Baldur’s Gate 3 is brimming with plenty of decent items and rewards you can use to enhance your build. That said, while having something powerful in return for your favour is always welcome, one user in a Reddit thread has claimed one particular reward as the “best.” The reward itself may not be something that can offer some extra damage. However, players have shown that they clearly appreciate it. And that’s none other than… Bex’s cookies – as revealed in a Reddit thread titled “I just got the best reward in all of bg3.” “So, if you saved Tieflings Act 1, and saved them from the moonrise prison, then talk to Bex if Danis was saved, then you get….. (Drumroll please) 10x Bex’s handmade cookies!” Bex and Danis are some of the Tiefling refugees you’ll meet hanging around near Emerald Grove in Act 1. Interact with the couple, and you’ll learn more about their plans once they manage to move to Baldur’s Gate. Assuming you’re playing a good playthrough and helped save the Tieflings in the grove as well as the ones in Moonrise Towers prison, you’ll be able to receive Bex’s cookies as a token of appreciation in Act 2. The handmade cookies are actually camp supplies that can come in handy if you’re not the type to loot for them. Following this, one user admitted that they save the Tieflings every single time just to get their hands on those cookies. “Yes! My prized possession. I could never eat them because they were too special,” commented one user. “The first time I got the cookies. Oh my heart, I was smiling so big. My currently conflicted gith barbarian was probably well caught off guard by the reward. He tasted them and decided they were scrumptious,” mentioned another. “It was such a wholesome moment for me that made me feel happy,” one chimed in. Overall, Baldur’s Gate 3 has plenty of wholesome moments that make completing quests feel incredibly fulfilling. That includes the ones that involve the cute Owlbear Cub.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal the most “cursed” multiclass combinations Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 lets you mix and match your character classes, but some players think certain combinations are a waste of time. As Baldur’s Gate 3 uses D&D 5E rules, the game lets you pursue multiple classes simultaneously. The trade-off is that you lose out on high-level class skills and spells, giving you a wider spread of abilities but weakening your specializations. Unlike D&D 5E rules, which go up to level 20, Baldur’s Gate 3 has a level cap of 12. This means that players are limited in how they can multiclass, as it won’t be long until they reach max level and run out of options. While certain multiclass combinations in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be powerful, some will weaken your character due to overlapping power sets or stretching your stat bonuses too far. It’s advised that new players stick to one class until they get to grips with the system. Baldur’s Gate 3 players think these are the worst multiclass combinations in the game A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit created a thread asking users other players what they think the worst multiclass combination is in Baldur’s Gate 3. It turns out that they had lots of ideas for the most cursed combinations available. “Ranger 4/Fighter 4/Paladin 4. Three fighting styles but only one attack!” one user wrote, referring to the lack of the Extra Attack feature when multiclassing in this fashion. “Beastmaster + Circle of Moon Druid, weaken your wild shape with every level in ranger, weaken your companion with every level in druid,” one user wrote, while another said, “4 Druid/4 bard/4 barbarian. 3 contrasting stats, no synergy. What a mess.” Barbarians are hit the worst, however, as one user states: “Barbarian/x literally any caster/1 point fighter or paladin. Congrats, you can’t rage and if and if you wanna rage can’t cause of heavy armor.” “Barbarian 4/wizard 8,” says another user, continuing the Barbarian bashing, “You don’t even get extra attack and you can’t cast while raging.” The best multiclass builds in Baldur’s Gate 3 can outstrip solo class runs thanks to incredible synergy between classes. The builds mentioned above might not be DPS masters, but at least they can be fun to play around with in a comedy run.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal the hardest decisions they have to make in-game Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community has highlighted some of the hardest choices they’ve had to make throughout the course of the game. As an RPG, Baldur’s Gate 3 lives and dies by its ability to let players make meaningful choices that impact the game and its story. With so many branching options available, it’s little wonder that it emerged as one of the biggest success stories of 2023. Right from the beginning of Act 1, you’re faced with several moral questions that don’t have a clear answer. Should you free the hot elf girl from an eldritch prison? Should you destroy a camp full of refugees? Should you cut out your eyeball for a random woman? These are difficult questions, with no right or wrong response. However, some of these questions are more complex than others, and now that most players have completed the first two acts then restarted the game without finishing it, they’re starting to discuss which ones were the hardest to make. Baldur’s Gate 3 players highlight the game’s biggest moral conundrums For one player, the decision to make Karlach take the squid pill and become a mindflayer was especially difficult, because of how much it changed her. They said: ” She was so certain she wanted to be a Mindflayer just to live another day, I had to give in. It’s also incredibly powerful to have her as a throwzerker mindflayer in the final fight. “But at the afterparty I really came to regret that decision. She seems content with her choice but she sounds 1000 miles away. It’s obvious every brain she eats is watering down what Karlach was and she’s just slowly becoming a husk.” Another player said that it was difficult to decide what to do with the vampire spawn, as well as Shadowheart’s parents in Act 3. “So many of them seem insanely dangerous but killing prisoners for crimes they haven’t committed yet and maybe never will commit isn’t right either. “What to do with Shadowheart’s parents felt like a no-win situation too but I could eject myself from that decision by telling her to choose (she chose to keep her parents alive for me).”

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal the content that they’re sure others have missed Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are discussing what secrets, lore, items and other content they are all but certain most players missed. It’s no understatement to say that Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive game. The RPG has been widely praised for the sheer number of choices players have, many of which heavily impact the story. Of course, that means there’s plenty of content most players will never see. Now, Baldur’s Gate 3 fans are discussing the most specific, often hidden, pieces of content they’ve found, from lore details to items to story content. Baldur’s Gate 3 players share interesting secrets most never find The conversation was started by Reddit user Unlucky_Lifeguard_81, who asked the BaldursGate3 subreddit “What’s something hidden you are certain 95% of people miss?” They started by sharing a stool found on top of the Arcane Tower in the Underdark, which can be broken to get a Club of Hill Giant Strength. While just an uncommon simple weapon, it increases the wielder’s Strength stat to 19, making it pretty useful, especially since you can find it in Act 1. One user brought up the player and Lae’zel “raising their gith son together.” While the Githyanki egg you can obtain was originally just a quest item, the epilogue added in Patch 5 mentions the egg hatching and Lae’zel raising the child. The egg will still hatch if you don’t romance Lae’zel, but the player appreciated the idea of the couple raising a child together, especially since Lae’zel “comments that she was forced to be a warrior, but their son can be whatever he wishes to be,” showing her drastic character growth. Another shared the unique dialogue you can get if you unlock Minsc early and take him to Rivington. The Ranger is already known for having some great quotes, and calling the Githyanki queen Vlaakith “the leathery face in the sky” is certainly in character. There’s also Barcus, the gnome you can save from the windmill in Act 1. While most players will see him here, many don’t know you can free him again in the Grymforge, and if you do, he can appear in Acts 2 and 3 – possibly undergoing significant character development based on your choices. Many also miss the former mindflayer hunter Golbraith in Act 3, who gives you the very rare Abdel’s Trusted Shield. This is also a sweet homage to a player and their father, the latter of whom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and was only able to play in early access. The sheer size of the game and number of secrets hidden within it means players will likely be finding more details like these for years to come.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal secrets they missed on first run Larian StudiosWith the game having so many choices and hidden consequences, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are discussing what they missed the first time around. It’s safe to say that Baldur’s Gate 3 offers more choices and consequences than other RPGs. The game’s three acts are packed with major and minor decisions, almost all of which have some lasting impact on the world and how the story plays out. Whether major or minor characters – including potential companions – live or die is largely determined by player choice. Now, players are discussing the secrets they missed on their first playthroughs, showing just how much content Larian Studios included in Baldur’s Gate 3. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are missing quests, entire companions, and more In a Reddit thread started by Enew6472, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are sharing the things they missed in their first playthrough, particularly things that had a genuine impact once discovered. For them, it was an encounter with some harpies in Act 1 that allows players to save the life of a tiefling child. Another example that caused a lot of discussion is the fate of Rolan, a tiefling met in the Grove in Act 1. Rolan and his friends are debating whether to leave or stay and help protect their people, and the player can influence their decision. While this seems like a small choice, it actually has a big impact on the fate of the tieflings moving forward. Without Rolan there, most of the tiefling refugees end up dying, including all the children. Convincing him to stay with the group (and helping him out later) results in him getting some closure in Act 3, with various other endings depending on saving his friends and the player’s success during Act 2. Other players missed entire companions. While some are fairly easy to miss or impossible to recruit depending on how you choose to play, others simply ignored companions or drove them away. Perhaps worst of all, one player even missed Baldur’s Gate 3’s absolute best boy, Scratch. Baldur’s Gate 3 is absolutely massive and, by design, it is impossible to see everything there is to see in one playthrough. Some choices lock you out of others, and players who decide to be good or evil will see very different things. This discussion – and the number of people sharing their experiences – shows just how densely packed Baldur’s Gate 3 is. The game has more than enough content to encourage additional playthroughs, meaning players are sure to find more secrets within the game for years to come. 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.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal races they can’t help using for new characters Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have revealed the races they always choose for their main characters despite having opportunities to change on new playthroughs. Baldur’s Gate 3 gives players numerous races and subraces to use for their version of Tav. These not only change your character’s appearance but also provide special powers that can be useful on your journey, such as the incredible luck of the halflings or the innate infernal magic of the tiefling. Developer Larian Studios has released stats for the most popular choices made by the players, and there is a definite trend among what everyone likes. The tall and aesthetically pleasing races dominated the top spots, while the short and less attractive ones sat at the bottom. Baldur’s Gate 3 has so many choices available that multiple playthroughs can be vastly different, especially when going the evil route. Not everyone makes the most of these choices, however, as some players stick with what they know. Baldur’s Gate 3 players have a preference for character race A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit created a thread asking fans which races they kept picking across multiple playthroughs, citing the fact their preference for playing as female drow elves during their own games. “Half-elf every damn time, they have the prettiest faces,” one user wrote, while another said, “Zariel tiefling. The paladin in me is always drawn to anything ending with “smite”. Plus my favorite color is yellow.” “Dragonborn. They are so beautiful. I love Dragonborn so much. I want a Dragonborn companion,” a user dreamed, while another wrote, “I’ve been waiting to play a drow since I first read Drizzt when I was 15. The Seldarine drow is my dream come true.” “Gotta be half-orcs for me,” one fan wrote, “It’s the dopamine on dopamine after getting a crit and knowing that it’s higher. half-orcs and barbarian are a match made in heaven, alongside getting up the first time you’re down makes you a very solid frontline with funny ROAR dialogues. and I’ve managed to make a few handsome/beautiful half-orcs Tav.” One fan’s preference even changes the game.”Gith supremacy!! With a few companions changed to gith race for the fun of it! Seriously, the game is completely different as a gith party. Your reason for everything is completely different.” Baldur’s Gate 3 will continue to receive patches in the future, hopefully leading to a substantial content update or DLC expansion. Chances are, popular D&D races could come to the game, like the Aasimar or Eladrin, but some fans are likely to never try them, going instead for another drow run.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal obscure stealth tactics they’ve only just discovered Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community has banded together to share knowledge of some of the game’s less well-known mechanics, the best of which help massively with stealth encounters. Baldur’s Gate 3 has a lot going on. Even if you’re playing as a simple fighter, you’ve got all your party members and enemies to keep track of, and each one of them can do a dozen different things. This flexibility is what has made the game so successful, but it also means that it can be easy to forget about some of the abilities you can use. Many players have gone through Baldur’s Gate 3 without engaging with every single potential mechanic, but it’s surprising how few players knew about some of the more basic ones, especially as they’re very important to players who want to engage with enemies in a less aggressive way. For rogue players who want to role-play as a stealthy character, or players who just like having Astarion in their party (which is most of them), these stealth mechanics are a must-have. Baldur’s Gate 3 players share hard-to-find mechanics In a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, one player asked the community to list some of the more hidden mechanics that they only recently found out. Several players chimed in, with one of them mentioning how they didn’t realize that the fast travel system could be accessed from the map at any time, not just from the portals. However, it was the player who highlighted the ability to see enemy vision cones that got the most attention. If you hold down Shift (R3 on controllers) near enemies, you’ll see their vision areas, allowing you to sneak past them without triggering combat. One player thanked the OP, saying: “I’m on my second playthrough and was always a bit salty about having to gamble if I was in an enemy’s sight line.” Another player pointed out that this mechanic also shows you if you’re properly hidden from enemies. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3’s mechanics, check out the simple action that players say is better than most endgame spells.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal most costly mistakes they’ve made Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players continue to make devastating mistakes during their playthroughs, some of which bring their characters to ruin and storylines to a premature end. Baldur’s Gate 3 uses the D&D 5E rules for its gameplay systems, and one of the best aspects it took from the tabletop games is the dice rolls, where the player can witness their grand plans fall into dust as that dreaded number 1 falls into place. However, players can’t blame the dice for all their problems, as plain old bad decisions can be just as costly as a natural 1. It doesn’t help that Baldur’s Gate 3 is a game packed full of player choices, many of which can end in ruin, especially if they aren’t strong enough to fight their way out of the consequences. Luckily, many players have a good sense of humor about their Baldur’s Gate 3 mistakes. They love to share their tales of misfortunes almost as much as they love to brag about their victories and celebrate their successful love lives. Baldur’s Gate 3 players have revealed the biggest mistakes they’ve made during a playthrough A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit created a thread asking players to share their biggest mistakes, kicking off with their own tale of leaving Karlach to burn to death at the end of the game. Other users quickly shared their stories of failure in the Forgotten Realms. “I mouthed off to Vlaakith and was promptly erased from existence without warning,” one user wrote, referring to being hit by the all-powerful Wish spell during the Githyanki creche segment of the game. “First time I found Karlach I’d already talked to the Paladins of Tyr so I killed her,” one user wrote, followed by another user, who said, “I had talked to them and Wyll, I figured there are multiple sources telling me she’s evil, why would they both be wrong? Didn’t realize she was important until way later.” One user lamented a huge mistake coming out of Early Access, “Big only to me, but my first character – who I’d planned out well in advance as I waited for the full launch of the game – was a monk follower of Loviatar. And when I got the only Loviatar worshiper in the game.” “I didn’t scream because I thought my character was a stoic who wouldn’t allow herself to give in. In doing so I missed out on having the Loviatar’s Love buff for the game and while the buff itself isn’t really great, it’s literally the only Loviatar thing you can get in the entire game. So that was a bit of a bummer for my rp.” While screwing up in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be upsetting, it speaks to the quality of the game’s characters and story that people care so much about their mistakes. If nothing else, these screw-ups are extremely memorable.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal key NPC they “irrationally” hate Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has several minor NPCs who you’ll meet during your journey through its massive world. As it happens, players within the community end up discussing the NPC that they dislike the most among the others. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most expansive games you can play in the current day. As such, during your journey through the game, you are bound to come across multiple NPCs, who will get involved with your journey in some form or another. Therefore, it’s natural for you to hate some of the NPCs and fall in love with others. As such, players discussed some of the minor NPCs that they think are not worth their time. Naturally, players have different opinions since everyone has a different kind of experience in this game. Baldur’s Gate 3 players discuss key NPC they dislike the most The discussion surrounding this topic was started by a Reddit user simdaisies. The player claimed, “I’m not talking about the companions or obvious characters that you’re supposed to hate.” They continued, “I was thinking in my current playthrough how much I disliked Arron, the vendor in the Emerald Grove, always with his “gentle reminders” that others are in need too. No shit, buddy but who else is out there risking their entire a** to save all of you?” Other players joined the conversation as they also had NPCs they disliked. One such user commented, “Perhaps the Duke? He’s unnecessarily cold towards Wyll even though he has risked his life saving him from the Iron Throne. It took the tadpole for the Duke to finally apologize to Wyll. “ The Duke received a ton of hate in the comments, with over 1,000 players agreeing with the fan claiming he was “cold” and pretty horrible to Wyll. Others explained: “I understand where you’re coming from about Ravenguard,” while another explained why their hate for the character was so irrational, highlighting how “after rescuing him he’s supposed to give you the fairytale book about the Wyrm, but he just kept it and I needed to pick pocket it and then pass a persuasion check when he realized it was stolen. I know it’s a bug but still, dude” While the Duke wasn’t the only NPC to get hate, it’s clear many fans feel more protective of Wyll than his father, and hate to see their favorite Warlock being shut down by the very man he was trying to save. It’s safe to claim everyone has someone they dislike in the game, but a few key characters seem to frustrate fans more than others. However, this is also a charm of the game where the NPCs have enough depth that you develop love and hate towards them.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal key line that made them romance companion Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is one of those games that allows you to romance almost every character you meet. However, romance is all about compatibility and sometimes the words of the characters can act like a charm that fuels attraction. As such, players reveal the key lines that made them romance their companions. Romance is one of the most crucial aspects of Baldur’s Gate 3. The player romancing a character in the game can have an impact on the story and it changes how the dynamic around your other companions evolves. Most of these companions have distinct personalities which means it is unlikely you will be attracted to all of them at once. In most cases, the attraction comes out of the various interesting remarks these characters make during quests. As it happens, Baldur’s Gate 3 players revealed some of the incidents where certain dialogues made them fall in love with their respective companions in the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 players discuss dialogues that made them love their companions The discussion regarding the topic was started by a Reddit user named Badass_Exterior. The user claimed, “I was romancing Astarion in my first playthrough, but when Gale got so excited about all the books in the Sorcerous Sundries I’ve decided I must romance him next. I love nerdy guys!” Others also joined into the conversation as they found it interesting. One such user commented, “And ducks. I like ducks. Also (from tav) you change form into a bear and you like honey? Isn’t that a little on the nose.” Another user chimed in, “For me it was the moment I accidentally hit 1 instead of 2 and Karlack came back with “I wanna ride you till you see stars.” I had no intentions of doing any romance on my first playthrough, but it just kinda happened.” One player also mentioned, “You don’t happen to be a cleric by any chance, do you? A doctor? Surgeon? Uncannily adroit with a knitting needle?” Finally, one of the users claimed, “Try not to dream about tying me up”, followed up by “Maybe that’s what I like about you. You’re different” the next day. The combination of playful teasing, genuine sweetness and that angelic voice was just too much for me to handle.” Therefore, as you can see a lot of players have their own experiences and they are all unique. The characters have very specific and suggestive dialogs when it comes to romance and in most cases, players are captivated by these witty remarks from the companions.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal key dual-wielding mechanics to remember Larian StudiosIn Baldur’s Gate 3, dual-wielding can be a handy playstyle for some classes which has led some fans to unveil a key mechanic that can bring out the most for this type of fighter. Baldur’s Gate 3 has tons of customization options for players, but one of the most stylish may just be dual-wielding melee weapons. However, the mechanics surrounding dual-wielding weapons are surprisingly in-depth, which can lead some fans to miss out on this playstyle’s true potential. As such, one fan on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit put out a PSA post titled, “Dual wielding isn’t what you think it is.” In the thread, the player explained some often overlooked mechanics surrounding dual-wielding. In Baldur’s Gate 3, characters can use two weapons at once through various means, like the Dual Wielder feat and the Two Weapon Fighting passive. In this case, the actual dual-wielding button is key. If players press the ‘R’ key on PC, they can toggle on and off dual wielding. Having the toggle on means that if players attack using their main weapon, it will automatically consume your bonus action to attack with the offhand weapon. Furthermore, using a main weapon reaction attack will allow you to react with both weapons. Dual wielders also get an advantage on their offhand weapon if they have one from their main weapon, which can be incredibly helpful in certain situations. This dual-wielding toggle has led many fans to bungle their bonus actions in the past, with many noting it can be a detriment in some cases. “One thing I noticed is that it’s possible to waste a bonus action on a low health enemy,” said one player. “If an enemy only needs one hit to kill, your second attack will whiff.” Others noted that the UI can make dual-wielding even more confusing. “This has to be one of the most broken bits of UI in the game… Is it showing me what is currently active, or is it showing me what will happen if I click it,” said one fan, referring to the two-weapon icon that appears when toggling the mechanic. Hopefully, this breakdown helps some budding Rogues, or even a dual-wielding Sorcerer, take down their enemies in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal ingenious way to defeat tricky boss Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is a complex game and gets difficult on account of the sheer number of bosses. One such boss you can come across is The Hag and players have figured out ingenious methods to defeat that enemy. Baldur’s Gate 3 is arguably one of the most fascinating games of 2023. In this game, the depth of lore and narrative is exceptional and that goes for the bosses as well. However, these bosses are difficult and it takes a lot of effort to defeat them efficiently. The community of Baldur’s Gate 3 is quite innovative and the game also offers a multitude of ways to deal with these bosses. As it happens, a few players have come across ingenious methods to defeat the boss, The Hag, in Baldur’s Gate 3. Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover unique ways of dealing with The Hag The discussion regarding this boss was started by a Reddit user SundriedBeaches. The user claimed, “I’m playing on a friends save and he wants to kill the hag before she goes into the fireplace.” They continued, ” I decided to steal something cause why not. Well she does the normal thing and accuses you. Except I ran away…and kept running…and she keeps chasing.” They concluded, “I lead her all the way to the blighted village and attacked her. Turns out, if you fight her there, all she can do is cast vicious mockery, attack with her claws and run away, triggering reactions.” The player did this while they were a level 4 dwarf. Other players joined the discussion as one of them commented, “Arcane lock on the basement door behind the fireplace also works wonders.” Another Reddit user chimed in, “A friend and I just straight murked her in one round before she got to do anything. It was hilariously brutal, but a little boring lol.” One player also mentioned, “That’s nuts! I had no idea she could follow you out of her lair!” Lastly, a player claimed, “All the way to the village? Thats insane. I killed her in 2 turns in honour mode in her house cause I won init and cast command halt. Bashed her to pieces.” Therefore, it seems like there are multiple ways to deal with the boss, but other players are also surprised at the method used by the player who made the original post. This is simply the magic of Baldur’s Gate 3 as it continues to surprise players with a multitude of secrets that continue to be revealed with every passing day.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal how to “psyche out” Mattis in the Druid Grove Blizzard EntertainmentAlmost a year since its release, Baldur’s Gate 3 still has the capacity to shock and amaze players. More often than not, this comes during conversations and interactions with NPCs, and Mattis is the latest to spring a surprise. For those who don’t know, Mattis is a Tiefling refugee and trader. He is a child who spends most of his time trying to scam people out of money. Nefarious as this sounds, he’s doing so to take care of himself and his sister Silfy. He is found in the Emerald Grove and most players will come across him in the first act. One of the major interactions happens when he tries to sell the player and their group a “lucky” ring. After the player takes the ring, Mattis asks them to call a coin flip to demonstrate that the new piece of jewellery is working as intended. Now, some players are discovering that this interaction can be changed if they keep asking Mattis to flip the coin. After asking repeatedly, Mattis will grow frustrated. They then allow the player to keep the ring if they just stopping asking him to flip it. Many shared their own experiences during this conversation. One said, “First play through on my bard, six flips in guessing all heads. ‘Damn I’m good at this…wait a second.’ Second time through on Durge Monk with his toothy lizard grin, ‘Greetings little trickster, I want to play a game, and have cleared my schedule for the day.’ Yeah he taps out around 10.” Others added separate interactions that can happen on specific classes. One said, “If you’re a Rogue, you get to call him out and have one of the funniest interactions in the game.” This refers to the Rogues ability to name specific scams. The character then ends up explaining that Mattis is running a “Tinker’s Trash” scam. It’s also possible to discuss another type of scam known as the “War Widow,” in a moment reminiscent of Ocean’s 11.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal how to deal the most damage with a single attack Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 isn’t all about damage, but that doesn’t mean you can’t deal a devastating blow with some of these player tactics. While Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t require extensively min-maxed characters to succeed, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as watching Gortash ping off his silly little monologue while you prepare to one shot him with an epic critical. Managing that kind of damage takes a lot of preparation and research to perfect though, and can only work on certain builds. So, when the Baldur’s Gate 3 community came together to show off how you can achieve that kind of power, players began gearing up for their 100th run to show poor Orin exactly why she’s the most incompetent villain out there. Sharing their techniques on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, one player asked the community: “Any ideas for how to do more damage, or has anyone else gotten a higher hit?” This came after they shared their “critical hit of uber-Karlach (a stupid build where I buff Karlach out the ass and then she just steamrolls everything) for a single instance of 230 damage.” What followed was a series of epic and extremely clever ways to completely destroy bigger enemies and bosses. “Enlarged Owlbear that uses Crushing Flight on the Forge Guard from up top does 1166 damage, if I recall correctly” shared one player. The Owlbear Crushing Flight is a classic way to deal fantastic damage. The higher you are, the more fall damage you lay onto the enemy. Others prioritized the spell Witch Bolt, explaining that it does “6d12 lightning damage with a level 6 spell slot. Doubled with a crit. Doubled by giving them wet. (vulnerable to lightning damage) Tempest Cleric channel divinity to guarantee max damage. 288 damage, plus any minor buffs from gear and such. You don’t even roll, you just deal that much 100% of the time.” It’s hard to not love a guaranteed kill. While many were quick to bring up the Owlbear tactic, Witch Bolt, and even Chain Lightning with the combination of Wet and Destructive Wrath, one retained its position as the easiest, most satisfying, and financially expensive way to take down almost anyone. One player “reverse pickpocketed a sh*tton of gold on [Ketheric] and hit him with the Twist of Fortune weapon. So in theory, i’d assume the single highest instance of damage would be with that same weapon combined with as much gold as you can find shoved into an enemy’s pockets.” Players were quick to share their own attempts with Twist of Fortune, with some using it on Raphael and others adding it to any boss they could get to. Twist of Fortune allows you to deal four Piercing damage per 300 gold the target possesses. So if you’re a hoarder and are sneaky enough, you could sell all your items, reverse pickpocket the enemy, and hit them with the Blood Money weapon to absolutely destroy them. Sure, the Owlbear technique is definitely fun and far from as expensive, but at least all your vase collecting won’t be in vain.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal how to complete “hardest” achievement Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has over 50 achievements for dedicated players to complete – naturally, some are much harder than others. However, the “hardest” challenge is a lot easier than it seems according to the community. The Jack-of-all-Trades achievement asks Baldur’s Gate 3 players to multiclass into every class in one playthrough without asking Withers to change your character. Because of this, it’s widely regarded as one of the trickiest achievements in the expansive game. Multiclassing can be an extremely powerful way to build your character – but add too many classes to your build and you’ll have a complete mess. The saying isn’t ‘A jack of all trades and a master of none’ for nothing. As such, one Baldur’s Gate 3 player took to the game’s Reddit to showcase just how awful the Jack-of-all-Trades achievement really was. Thankfully, the community rallied to the post, revealing the best ways to complete this tricky task. While many were quick to share in the player’s pain, agreeing that it’s one of the “hardest” achievements, others rushed to the comments to share their suggestions for how to complete this tricky challenge. “If there is a companion you don’t use, even a Withers hire, just wait until your main character is 12th level, then multiclass the hire” revealed one player. As many know, if you leave a companion in your camp then they won’t level with you, but if you then bring them along, you’ll have the chance to match it to your level, meaning you can easily multiclass. Many suggested using Minsc as the companion in question, given how late you gain access to him: “Minsc is the perfect choice for this trophy.” Another added the ideal steps to take, sharing “It doesn’t have to suck. Get to level 12. Then unlock Minsc and level him up into each class all at once. So easy.” So, while the Jack-of-all-Trades achievement certainly “sucks” to complete, there are multiple easy ways to complete the game’s “hardest” achievement while making it a little more bearable.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal how game has changed their D&D tactics Wizards of the Coast/Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s D&D-inspired mechanics are still impacting how people play the tabletop RPG. It’s impressive given the game has been out for over a year now. Baldur’s Gate 3 has an intrinsic link to Dungeons & Dragons since it is basically the tabletop RPG condensed into a video game package. We even called the game the perfect excuse to try D&D. Since its launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 players have made no secret that the game has had an effect on how they approached their D&D sessions. Even now, more than a year after Baldur’s Gate 3 hit the market, players are still finding ways that the video game has spiced up their tabletop play. Following a recent post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Subreddit, players came out in droves to discuss how the game had changed their D&D habits. Even Dungeon Masters have found new utility on the tabletop. “I’m a lot more creative when I play Martials nowadays,” one dungeon crawler explained. “Not a session goes by without me attempting to climb on something, battering someone with an improvised weapon, and launching myself, an enemy or sometimes an ally off a high place.” Martial classes like Fighter in D&D could feel a little flavorless compared to their spell-slinging counterparts. Baldur’s Gate 3 rewards players for getting creative with mechanics like grapples and throws and it can be just as viable in D&D. “The best part has been offering similar magic items to the Martial classes so that they are on par with spell casters,” a Dungeon Master put forward. It’s not just the Martials getting a boost, however. “Things like Mage armor now last until long rest in my game,” another player added. Baldur’s Gate 3 has even done minor things for longtime D&D players to improve how they engage with the tabletop RPG’s core mechanics. “I actually remember that bonus actions exist now,” one user admitted. “After seven years of playing D&D.” It shouldn’t be too surprising to hear that Baldur’s Gate 3 has altered the way people approach Dungeons & Dragons. Even Wizards of the Coast appear to have taken a leaf out of Larian Studios’ book. The impending update to the D&D tabletop RPG is adding numerous inclusions from Baldur’s Gate 3 including changes to classes, species, and core rules.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal “greedy” mechanic is actually visual bug Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has multiple mechanics that you will come across during your journey through its massive world, however, there is one mechanic that players have revealed is a visual bug and is not as greedy as it seems. Baldur’s Gate 3 is by far one of the most complex games that you in play in the current day and age, filled with multiple mechanical and gameplay aspects that you learn as you progress in your journey. Amongst all those, one mechanic that you will come across in the game is Long Rest which requires a set number of resources and helps restore hit points for the entire party. However, when you auto-select the resources required for Long Rest, the number shown is much higher than required. Baldur’s Gate 3 players explain visual bug with resources consumed during a Long Rest Starting a discussion on Reddit, a user posted a meme where the resources required for Long Rest should be capped at 80. However, once you auto-select the resources, the game shows you need 240 resources. Players in the community joined in the discussion to explain that this was a visual bug and said, “Auto select will only use the necessary supplies needed to Long Rest, despite how much extra it may select.” Another player mentioned, “If you click the button a second time, it seems to lock in a solid 40” claiming that you can simply reset the screen to see the actual number of resources required. A player provided a second convenient method to solve this visual bug other than resetting where you “just deselect one item and then reselect it, the count is corrected.” Some players were confused as to why the post said 80 resources were required when for them it always shows 40. A part of the community clarified that 80 is required when you play the game at higher difficulty.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal great early game items everyone misses Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 fans are educating players on the awesome items they’re missing in Act I because they’re too well hidden. Baldur’s Gate 3 differs from its predecessors in many ways, including hiding some of the best gear in places you will never think to look. If it weren’t for GameFAQs, most Baldur’s Gate 1 players would have missed the Ankheg Plate Mail hidden in the filed or the Ring of Wizardry stuck in the tree. In Baldur’s Gate 3, some of the strongest magic items are hidden in places players could easily miss. If you want all the equipment available in each area, you’re expected to look under every rock and scour for hidden burial sites. Magic items are especially important in Act I, as you’ll be low on resources like spell slots, scrolls, and potions. Unfortunately, Larian made some of the best gear hard to find, so players have to spread the word. Baldur’s Gate 3 has two great items hidden in Act I A user of the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has created a thread to let players know about two great items in Act I: The Whispering Promise, which is a ring you can buy from Volo, and the Amulet of Silvanus, which is hidden on a beach near the Druid’s Grove. The Whispering Promise grants the effect of the Bless spell for two rounds whenever they’re healed, and the Amulet of Silvanus casts Lesser Restoration once per short rest, which can heal debilitating effects. These aren’t the only great hidden items in Baldur’s Gate 3, as other players had their own hints about hard to find gear. “Will add to that list: Gloves of Thievery – Gives advantage on Sleight of Hand checks. Sold by the Zhentarim shopkeeper under Waukeen’s Rest (only if you become “a friend of the family”),” one user explained, “and The Smuggler’s Ring – gives +2 stealth and +2 sleight of hand at the cost of -1 charisma. Very easily missable, held by a skeletal corpse along the riverbank also nearby Waukeen’s rest.” “One of the most useful items, I think, is the Silver Pendant, right outside the Emerald Grove. It gives you guidance, which is extremely useful through all acts if none of your characters have it already,” one player said, “On a skeleton by the campfire where the harper’s stash is hidden at, if i recall correctly.” Another user revealed, “There’s also the Hamarhraft. It’s a maul that does 1d4 thunder damage in a 3m radius whenever the wielder jumps. “It’s in a closed-off room in the burning building in Waukeen’s Rest. I missed it in all my playthroughs except for the most recent one because it’s not like I was itching to explore the fiery mess, lol.” Baldur’s Gate 3 is a perfect game for repeat playthroughs. The sheer number of choices on offer means you can’t see everything in a single run. This means that players who finished the game can still benefit from the hidden items the next time they return to the Forgotten Realms.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal characters they wish were romanceable Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have discussed which characters they’d like to romance outside of the available options, and there’s no surprise for guessing who tops the list. Baldur’s Gate 3 has a huge variety of romance options available to you. In your campsite alone, there are a ton of differnt personalities all willing to hook up with the Tav, no matter what gender you’re playing as. Some of them are even ok with your character being poly. Even outside of the camp, there are plenty of side characters who take an interest in the player’s Tav, especially once you get to Act 3. However, this is the Baldur’s Gate community we’re talking about. You can never get enough romance. And for many players, there’s a special someone who isn’t technically romanceable that they’d love to sink their teeth into. Baldur’s Gate 3 players rank Dammon and Jaheira as best potential romances One player was particularly distraught to discover that Jaheira, the no-nonsense druid you meet in Act 2, had her romance plot cut, saying: “I just found out Larian cut a Jaheira romance and I’ve fallen to my knees in the middle of a Target parking lot. “My life is already pretty good, but it would’ve been 10x better if I could date a gray-haired eastern European ancient druid and NOT have it be kinda weird like it was Baldur’s Gate 2.” Other candidates included Dammon, the kindhearted forge master who helps fine-tune Karlach’s infernal engine, and Alfira, a teifling bard so popular that many players called for her to replace Halsin as a fully-fledged camp member. Other players wished that Raphael had a similar setup to Mizora, allowing you to romance him towards the end of the game. It’s probably best we don’t unpack that one too much.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal awkward reasons for sparing evil party member Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players now need to think up reasons for the metagaming decision that’s needed to recruit an evil party member in the latest patch. Most of the party members in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be recruited with ease, but keeping hold of them is another matter, as some will leave you if you’re too evil, or if you deviate too far from their personal interests. The most difficult party member to recruit and keep in Baldur’s Gate 3 is Minthara, the Drow Paladin who acts as an antagonist in Act I. This is because she can only join the party if you go the evil route, side with the goblins, and wipe out the Druid Grove and its defenders. While fans have found glitches and loopholes to recruit Minthara, those are no longer necessary, as there is now a legitimate way to hire her during a good playthrough. Unfortunately, it requires a bit of metagaming to pull off convincingly. Baldur’s Gate 3 players need justifications for sparing Minthara after the latest patch A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has asked fans their reasoning for knocking out Minthara, rather than killing her, as making her unconscious is a key part of recruiting her following the Patch 5 update, but is out of character for a lot of runs. “You could always just headcanon to her surviving her injuries, Thats how it played in my head” one user wrote, while another said: “My Last Character was a Female Drow so I looked at it as her thinking she could have easily ended up in Minthara’s position if she had made different choices in life.” One player invoked D&D lore, by saying, “I’m playing as a good boy Seldarine Drow and even though she is super evil and bad, I couldn’t bring myself to kill another misguided Lolth-sworn Drow. This time just misguided by a different god.” In Baldur’s Gate 3, players can toggle lethal and non-lethal damage when using weapons. However, this option is rarely used, unless a quest specifically calls for it. As such, many players aren’t likely to have a reason to spare the obviously evil leader of a cult, at least not without knowledge they shouldn’t have. At the very least, this new recruitment method allows even more players to recruit Minthara without needing to kill lots of innocent people in the process. It’s just a shame that it involves players metagaming, rather than the devs giving them a reason to save the life of a random foe.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players request major camp feature Tav characters are missing Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have requested one big addition to the game’s campsite after a fan pointed out a glaring exclusion surrounding the main protagonist. In between big adventuring sessions in Baldur’s Gate 3, players and their party members can return to their campsite to relax, recuperate, and chat with each other. While at camp, each party member has their own dedicated space, complete with a personal tent designed to fit their tastes and personalities—except for the main character. Now, one BG3 player humorously theorized how each companion character manages to continuously set up their extravagant campsites and why the ‘Tav’ is always asking for a bag of holding. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans want their own tents A post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit titled, “THAT’S why Tav is always asking for a bag of holding,” humorously highlighted the omission.” Because you’re the only one without a tent,” they explained. “The only logical explanation is that everyone else each has a bag of holding that they are using to carry all their stuff. But poor Tav is the only one who has to carry everything the regular way.” For those who may not know, the player character sometimes mentions they wished they had a Bag of Holding when picking up random items. As the name implies, a Bag of Holding is an iconic magical item present in D&D, which essentially contains a pocket dimension inside of it. Many fans expressed a desire to have their own camp space. “Okay but now I want a customizable campsite. Just a little plot in all the camps for us to put up a sh*tty tent or something. Throw down some knick knacks,” said one fan. Another noted that even when playing as an Origin character like Shadowheart or Lae’zel, you lose your own tent. “I wish in a companion Origin you keep your tent. Shadowheart shouldn’t be homeless.” While BG3 doesn’t have a dedicated player housing feature, some fans have been able to pull off some impressive feats of decorating. Unfortunately, decorating the campsite and leaving will remove any placed items. Considering Larian Studios has continued to update Baldur’s Gate 3 with new features, maybe someday down the line players will finally be able to customize their own living space in camp.