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Baldur’s Gate 3 players hate how Shar influences Shadowheart romance Larian StudiosWorshiping an evil deity isn’t the best choice for a Baldur’s Gate 3 romance, as players are upset with how Shar, goddess of darkness, influences Shadowheart’s romance questline. Loving Shadowheart isn’t always easy in Baldur’s Gate 3, as her romance quest can last throughout most of the game, with multiple opportunities for players to get locked out of it. The worst decision many can make is allowing Shadowheart to follow her ambition of becoming a Dark Justiciar, as this can shut down the romance quicker than some expect. In Baldur’s Gate 3, Shadowheart starts out worshipping Shar, the goddess of the night and the Lady of Loss. Shar is one of the most powerful deities in the Forgotten Realms, representing a primordial evil that consumes all approaching her. Shadowheart can turn away from the path of Shar and follow Selune, the goddess of the moon. Most good players will ensure Shadowheart abandons Shar, but what about the fans encouraging her to tread further on the path of darkness? Shar can ruin Shadowheart’s romance in Baldur’s Gate 3 Users on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit are venting their disappointment at allowing Shadowheart to become a Dark Justiciar and follow the path of Shar, as this kills the romance questline. This is because Shar expects her worshippers only to follow her, as love is a lie meant only to deceive them. “Are you saying that a zealous follower of the goddess of night, loss, pain, and forgetfulness isn’t inclined to live in a happy relationship?” one user writes, while another points out, “What exactly did you think people meant when they called her the Lady of Loss? It bears mentioning that it’s possible to see one more romantic scene with Shadowheart after she embraces Shar, but it’s possible to miss it. There’s a scene near the end of the game, before the climactic battle, where Shadowheart takes Tav to deface a statue of Selune, which can lead to a romance scene. While Shar doesn’t play as big of a role in the main storyline of Baldur’s Gate 3 as the Dead Three, her influence can be seen all throughout the game world. Shar’s influence destroys all it touches, which is true of Shadowheart. A Dark Urge player might think that having a powerful worshiper of Shar on the team makes sense, but it also means potentially losing the heart of the character they’ve fallen for.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players hate having to make a major Wyll decision Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are frustrated with one major decision in the game that requires them to make a choice regarding the fates of Wyll and his father. Over the course of Baldur’s Gate 3, players will have to make plenty of choices that determine the final outcome. Among them are crucial decisions relating to the companions’ storylines, such as whether to allow Shadowheart to embrace her goddess or what to do about Gale’s explosive orb. These choices are generally not straightforward ones and come with good and bad consequences regardless of what you decide. Still, there’s one particular Wyll choice that players say they hate having to make. Note, spoilers for Wyll’s storyline to follow. Baldur’s Gate 3 players want Wyll to choose what to do about Duke Ravengard and Mizora After trying to save Duke Ravengard, Wyll’s father, for much of the game, players will finally have the chance to do so in Act 3. However, this quest comes with a pretty hard bargain. The Warlock’s infernal patron Mizora presents Wyll with the choice of saving his father in exchange for his own soul. However, while the choice is technically presented to Wyll, it’s the player who decides whether Wyll should break his pact and save himself or sacrifice his own soul to save his father. The fact that this is left entirely up to the player has rubbed some the wrong way. “It should be Wylls decision not the players,” the original poster argued in the comments. “it should be like the shadowheart scene with the night song you should be able to stay silent and let Will make the choice.” In the Shadowheart example, the player can encourage Shadowheart to kill or spare the Nightsong, or they can allow her to make that decision for herself. Considering other major personal choices give the companions some agency, many players feel it doesn’t really make sense that such an option isn’t presented here. “I think that this scene was written with the vision of Wyll the origin character as opposed to Wyll the companion and it just didn’t translate as well to other MC points of view,” suggested one commenter. Another joked that the player is Wyll’s lawyer following an Act 2 conversation with Mizora. Ultimately, there is a way to save both Wyll and his father for those intent on sparing as many people as they can. However, the fact that Wyll doesn’t really get to make a major choice that involves his and his father’s fate is just another reason why many players feel that Wyll “deserved better” than Baldur’s Gate 3 gives him 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 hate “completely useless” companions cantrip Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are slamming two companions’ “useless” cantrips with many wondering why they even had them in the first place. Along with the thrilling storyline, expansive world, and stunning character creation, one of the best parts of Baldur’s Gate 3 is its companions. Whether you’re playing solo or with friends, you’re bound to fall in love with the likes of Gale, Astarion, Shadowheart, Karlach, and everyone in between. However, if you’re not playing with three others, you’ll be able to take this love onto the battlefield, fighting side by side with beloved characters. That is until you land yourself two companions with a “completely useless” cantrip. Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam “useless” companion cantrip Sharing their frustration on Reddit, one user slammed Astarion and Shadowheart’s starting cantrips, explaining how it would be so much better if “Astarion and Shadowheart were wood Half-Elves and had 5ft movement instead of non-respectable int-based Fire Bolt.” As a Cleric and Rogue, both companions don’t use their intelligence in battle, and therefore it’s pretty low – meaning the Fire Bolt does less damage and has less of a chance to hit, so it can feel useless to many, especially given the other options. While many players discussed changing the races of the two companions, tons of fans took to the comments to share their thoughts regarding the “useless” cantrip. “I feel like minor illusion would have fit the two better than Fire Bolt” commented one player. It’s easy to see how these would be better, with both opting for the more subtle works rather than bolts of bright fire. Although, then there would be a distinct lack of damage spells for them at lower levels. One user highlighted how there could be a reason for this decision: “I saw a theory that they did it so you’d always have a reliable way to ignite barrels and other explosives haha. I believe it!” After all, barrelmancy is a key tactic for Baldur’s Gate 3. “Speak for yourself” joked one player, going on to say that “the occasional fire bolt to set off a fireworks shop matches perfectly with chaos agent astarion.” Even if Fire Bolt can feel a little useless, there’s always a character-accurate way to make the cantrip a little more enjoyable.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players hail key Rogue subclass as weakest in the game Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has a multitude of classes that you are free to choose to run your playthrough. However, there is one Rogue subclass that most fans agree is the weakest in the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a diverse game as it allows players to choose anything they want but considering the massive variety BG3 comes with, it’s natural that certain classes are not as strong as the other counterparts. This seems to be the case with one Rogue subclass called the Arcane Trickster. A lot of players agree that this is the weakest class in Baldur’s Gate 3 and needs buffs in future updates. Baldur’s Gate 3 players feel Arcane Tricker is the weakest subclass The discussion surrounding the topic was initiated by a Reddit user who asked the Baldur’s Gate 3 community to give them a suggestion on the weakest class in the game. This is because they wanted to go for an Honour mode run with the weakest and worst class available as they were looking for “a new challenge”. Several fans joined the conversation and mentioned Arcane Tricker was one of them out of several options listed. A player joked how the Arcane Trickster class is “so weak it’s almost totally forgotten that it even exists.” Another user chimed in, “I am currently playing an Arcane Trickster and it s***s.” A player pointed out an issue where Arcane Trickster “is missing its most defining features of mage hand legerdemain like pickpocketing, lockpicking, and stealing. “ Some players seemed confused about the comments surrounding Arcane Trickster and claimed that they played it in the first playthrough and it was quite good. “Yeah, Arcane Trickster is bad as a dipping class,” one of them clarified. Therefore, it is safe to mention that a lot of the users had similar thoughts about Arcane Trickster where it has its fair share of strengths, but other classes outperform it quite comfortably.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players gutted by tragic epilogue note about Karlach Larian StudiosOne rare Baldur’s Gate 3 epilogue note is breaking players’ hearts, especially those who love the companion Karlach. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are having their hearts broken by a note from Dammon that can only be found if the fan-favorite companion Karlach dies at the end of the game. Shared by Reddit user Megazupa, the post includes a screenshot of the letter in which Dammon shares his feelings on Karlach’s death, titling it “Larian why would you hit us with these feels.” In the letter, Dammon says “she was unforgettable. I can’t help but blame myself.” He also vows to learn more in case someone else like Karlach ever needs his help, but says “how could there be another? She was absolutely singular.” To get the letter, you have to make sure Dammon survives until the end of the game and allow Karlach to die after taking out the Netherbrain rather than going to Avernus with the player or Wyll. The letter also stands out since you can only find it during the epilogue party, which is, for the most part, a happy affair where you get to reunite with your companions and catch up months after the adventure. Reactions to the letter reflect players’ love of Karlach, with one saying, “Larian doesn’t seem too worried about hitting us repeatedly with the feels.” “This is why I refuse to let her have any other ending other than going back to Avernus with either Wyll, or a tav romance,” said a different player. Another commenter pointed out some sad dialogue that only plays if Karlach dies, saying, “Wait until you hear Withers talk about her.” If you speak to Withers during the party, he’ll tell you about Karlach in the afterlife, recounting that “In the Fugue plane, her soul burns so bright, it pains the Gods to look upon.” Ouch. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to avoid getting this letter. The best is to make sure Karlach goes to Avernus, but if you really want to go the chaotic evil route, you could just make sure Dammon dies.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players go off on “worst” NPC in the game Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are voicing their displeasure with one of the NPCs in the game that they view as “a pretty stupid character…” Baldur’s Gate 3 has a lot of NPCs that players have fallen in love with and have been debating which ones stand out as the best of the best. However, not every character has proven to be a fan favorite, with many of them being argued as the worst ones you can interact with. Now, it looks like some Baldur’s Gate 3 players have found their least-favorite one and are discussing their reasoning on social media. Baldur’s Gate 3 players hate “worst” NPC in the game The discussion is happening over on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, where a fan has posted the following thoughts: “Aradin really is the worst.” They go on to explain their reasons for hating Aradin, saying that he continually makes mistakes, starting from nearly getting killed by goblins to attacking a group of heroes later on. “Sounds like a pretty stupid character to me. I regret saving him in act 1.” The Baldur’s Gate 3 community seems to agree with this sentiment, with one user responding; “Ngl his voice was hot but then it hit me that he was stupid after reading the « contract »…. I wish I can dispose of his body laying in my camp though.” Others have taken the chance to list off their reasons for disliking Aradin, with many of them pointing to his apparent ineptitude as a mercenary and a leader. “He is stupid. I don’t believe he’d have a chance at finding the Nightsong even if he did prep better beforehand. He just has no brain outside of fighting.” Some have pointed out that Aradin, when met in the game’s third and final act, is only at level 3, meaning that he is the weakest one of his group as well. Of course, having an NPC that is so hated is not a bad thing for the game, and it’s clear that Aradin isn’t stopping players from enjoying Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players frustrated with Patch 3 changes & bugs Larian StudiosThe latest Baldur’s Gate 3 patch is proving controversial, as players are noticing changes and bugs that were not previously part of the game. Baldur’s Gate 3‘s most recent update makes a multitude of changes. Most significantly, Patch 3 adds the Magic Mirror, allowing players to change their appearance whenever they visit Camp, and Mac support. In addition to these long-promised features, the patch includes some new content (like one questionable weapon) and bug fixes, including one that improves gameplay surrounding the Origin character and companion Karlach. However, not everyone is happy with Patch 3. Patch 3 makes some controversial changes and introduces new bugs In a thread titled “Patch 3 kinda sucks?”, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are sharing their issues with the update. Among them are frustrations with the shared stash feature. In an attempt to address players losing track of important items when switching characters out, the patch makes it so the main character gets all of the dismissed character’s belongings – which frequently leads to them becoming encumbered. It’s also making players feel like their main characters are their companion’s pack mules rather than leaders. As one user put it, “Every time I swap off Astarion he takes off his shoes and hands them back to me without a word. Does he think I’m his butler? I think he thinks I’m his butler.” There are also aesthetic changes that some Baldur’s Gate 3 players aren’t happy with, such as the previously hairless cat His Majesty getting fur and Raphael’s “bad dye job.” Beyond that, it seems there are new bugs. Some are reporting that they can’t finish Wyll’s story in Act 3 following Patch 3, Gale is repeating lines, and intimate scenes are being censored even when the “Show Nudity” option is on. These issues are undoubtedly frustrating, but on the positive side, there’s a good chance the problems players are encountering will be addressed. After all, the option to change your appearance wasn’t available until Patch 3, and it was fan feedback that convinced Larian Studios to implement the Magic Mirror. The developer has also been very good about communicating with players and squashing bugs in a timely manner, so Baldur’s Gate 3 fans have every reason to believe Patch 3’s issues will be addressed soon. 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 frustrated over one ally who “does nothing useful” Larian StudiosOne particular ally in Baldur’s Gate 3 has left players feeling frustrated having him join a fight and pondering if it’s even worth persuading him. Aside from your companions, you’ll stumble upon various allies in Baldur’s Gate 3 that can help you out in battles. One of them is Yurgir, an Orthon who has been trapped inside the Gauntlet of Shar in Act 2. If you plan to snatch some of the best loot in the game, that won’t be the only time you’ll see him. He later appears in the House of Hope, where you can convince him to fight with you against Raphael. While it’s great to have an extra helping hand, it’s no secret that sometimes NPCs do questionable things. Players have gathered in a Reddit thread to voice their frustrations regarding Yurgir joining their fight. One user described the experience as: “Kills Korilla turn one goes invis does nothing useful for the rest of the fight” to which another user replied with “Literally every single time.” A different user claimed that he “does nothing useful at best.” They added: “At worst, he uses his thunder blast around you and knocks your caster/Hope out of the orb of invulnerability.” “That’s my exact thought! I tried over and over again to get him on my side for the Raphael fight, and when I finally did, he just turned invisible and missed every single shot,” another chimed in. On the other hand, some players explained that he feels underwhelming as an ally in the House of Hope because he has the same stats from Shar’s Gauntlet. Not to mention, he also has a position advantage if you face him head-on inside his room in Act 2. Despite comments mentioning how having Yurgir as an ally was problematic in the House of Hope, some players argued that thanks to his fire immunity, he’s one of the best summons in the final battle.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players frustrated by most “infuriating” combat encounter in the game Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 combat is a complicated affair with a lot of moving parts, but sometimes the encounter will have a unique feature to make things even more interesting. Throughout the Three-Act structure of Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll run into everything from massive fights with just a single boss, to massive swarms of goblins who will completely outnumber you. Normally in fights like these, NPC allies are a welcome addition to the team. Can you imagine trying to assault Moonrise Towers without Jaheira demolishing half of the enemies instantly? However, not every friendly NPC in these situations is going to be an aid. In fact, in some situations, they can actually make the fight harder, especially when they’re someone you need to protect. Looking at you, Isobel. One of the worst examples of this happens in Act 3, down at the Steel Watch Foundry, where you’re tasked with rescuing some particularly helpless Gondians. Baldur’s Gate 3 worst encounter involves incompetent NPCs In a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, one player bemoaned the AI of the Gondians being forced to work in the Steel Watch Foundry, which you’ll need to infiltrate if you want to take down Gortash towards the end of the game. They said: “Absolutely unmitigated dumbf*ckery of the Gondians in the lower-level fight at the forge is the single most infuriating combat experience in the game minus the poltergeist fight before they fixed it.” Several other players agreed that the encounter was one of the most frustrating in the game, with another saying: “I worked really hard to keep them alive, and they waited until the last minute with the auto-destruct sequences to run right into the blasts. I just had to shrug my shoulders at that point.” It’s not the first time players have noted some of the stranger NPC reactions to danger. Their tendency to walk into obvious death traps has also been a sticking point for some players. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out the mod that lets you create a party with the Fellowship of the Ring.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players find vile ways to get rid of game’s most hated character larian studiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have revealed some of the more creative tricks they pulled off to get rid of the game’s most hated NPC, Wulbren Bongle. Baldur’s Gate 3 has no doubt some of the most evil and unpleasant characters we’ve seen in years. And despite that being the case, some of them still manage to earn praise from a portion of the community. The same thing doesn’t apply to Wulbren Bongle, though. One thing that has not changed since the game was released is how much players hate Wulbren Bongle to the point there’s an entire subreddit dedicated to hating him. This is all because of his personality and overall attitude in the game. While it’s possible to get rid of him using this trick in Act 3, players have gathered in a Reddit thread to share other unique ways they’ve dealt with the deep gnome. One user admitted one of the highlights of every of their playthrough is killing him near the docks before he disappears. “As soon as Wulbren storms off after the Steel Watch Foundry quest is completed, I follow him, kill him near the docks before he disappears, and dump his corpse next to the ruined building,” they explained. Another user mentioned, “I always take the gunpowder bomb that he gives me and throw it at him when he tries to confront me for helping the other side. F*** that guy, lol.” “Break the tieflings out myself and then fireball Wulbren in his cell,” one chimed in. On the other hand, a different user resorted to doing something even darker in their Dark Urge playthrough. Sharing their story, they said that they ended up grabbing Wulbren as an improvised melee weapon and fast-traveled to Moonrise before leaving him out there alone to be taken by the shadows. The beauty of Baldur’s Gate 3 is that there are just so many ways to approach situations in the game. Not just in terms of dialogue and combat but how you deal with characters and the world around you, which can make every playthrough feel different.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players find useful bug that gives infinite spell slots Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s spell slots are a valuable and limited resource, which makes a recently discovered exploit all the more useful for magically inclined players. One of the many mechanics Baldur’s Gate 3 takes from Dungeons & Dragons is the ideal of spell slots. A somewhat controversial mechanic that even the game’s director hates, spell slots determine how many times a spellcaster can use their magic before needing a rest. Spells and spell slots also have levels, with stronger spells being precious commodities thanks to their strength and the limited number of high-level spell slots you’ll have at any given time. However, players have found an exploit within the game that essentially gives them unlimited spell slots of all levels. Baldur’s Gate 3 Illithid Powers bug gives unlimited spell slots While there are ways to restore spell slots between rests – such as the Spellcrux Amulet and the Wizard’s Arcane Recovery class action – there is a bug with one Illithid Power that players can exploit to essentially get infinite spell slots. As shared by Ant_of_Doom on the BaldursGate3 subreddit, players who unlock the Freecast (an Elite Illithid Power that can be unlocked if you use the Astral-Touched Tadpole at the end of Act 2) can pretty easily use any spell of any level as often as they want. Though Freecast is supposed to be available once per long rest, there are ways to get it to reset more often. One requires you to have stolen the Idol of Sylvanus from the Druid Grove in Act 1. Simply entering and exiting the item’s radius will refresh Freecast. Another even simpler method pointed out by commenter tweaktheflow is to simply equip an item, such as a necklace or even underwear. This will also refresh Freecast, though it does require an action making it less useful in combat than the previous method. Either of these methods is pretty simple to pull off so long as you have Freecast, and the latter method is accessible to anyone regardless of whether they took the Idol. Like other exploits – such as one allowing you to get the Helldusk Armor as early as Act 1 – there’s a good chance Larian will patch this out in a future update. Still, it’s currently a useful trick that’ll be especially helpful for those who need all the advantages they can get in Honor Mode. 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 find one part of evil playthrough everyone needs to avoid Larian StudiosEvil playthroughs in Baldur’s Gate 3 are there for players to freely enjoy all their impulses without worrying about the ramifications, but one choice is best left ignored. From the moment the Dark Urge character was announced for Baldur’s Gate 3 players were planning how they’d enjoy the game in their first evil playthrough. After all, just like Dungeons and Dragons, players love acting on impulse and seeing just how much havoc they can wreak upon the world in front of them, no matter what their companions think. However, even in an evil playthrough you need to act carefully, as there are vital elements players should definitely avoid during these evil runs. Baldur’s Gate 3 player warns others to avoid one evil choice Sharing their warning on Reddit, one user revealed the “one thing not worth doing on an evil playthrough.” They went on to explain that it’s “siding with Kar’niss the Drider and following him to Moonrise.” While that action is okay, it’s the lantern that really messes up players’ experience. Instead, the player begged users to “Kill him, take the moon lantern, and free the pixie, i.e. the “good” option.” They went on to explain how “not having the pixies’ blessing and having to carry around a stupid lantern the entire time in Act 2 is just not worth it. Just got to Act 2 in my 2nd evil playthrough, and I just immediately killed Kar’niss as soon as he showed up. Astarion and Lae’zel disapproved of my releasing the pixie, but screw them! It’s worth it.” The Moon Lanterns is a key point of frustration for many players since you’ll need to stay in close proximity of whoever holds the lantern in order to not contract the Shadow Curse. This is extremely annoying, especially when companions have a tendency to wander off or stay in one spot while you’re still moving. While many took the player’s advice, one user shared their truly evil way of getting around this part of the story: “I play as a Bard and convinced him to give me the lantern. He then proceeds without it and gets cursed. You can hear the faint screaming. Later a cursed form of him ambushes you and has to be killed then… I think convincing him to give you the lantern, getting cursed, and then killed by you later is very fitting for a bad run.” While that’s certainly evil, it’s clear the pixie needs to be freed in order for players to safely and efficiently pass through the cursed lands. One good deed will allow you to complete many worse ones in the future without succumbing to any curses.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players find classic OP DnD spell for Gale Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have been relentless when it comes to exploring every corner of the game. As it happens, one such player has come across a classic overpowered DnD spell for Gale in the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive game and when it comes to exploration, you will keep finding new things even several years in the future. This goes not just for the main character, but the NPCs as well whom you will meet during your journey through the game. One such player has come across a really powerful DnD spell for Gale which is considered a classic. As such, the community is ecstatic about it and is busy discussing it in great detail. Baldur’s Gate fans have a newfound love for Gale on account of this spell The discussion regarding Gale’s spell was started by a Reddit user named choonties21. The player claims that Gale’s Fireball is a classic and is a solution no matter the situation. In fact, they mention in the original post that “I usually rolled with mainly melee crew. Not anymore, I got my homie Gale with me. Because why? Fireball” while showcasing their newfound affection for the character. This post received a favorable response from the fans as it is sitting with 3.7k likes and 927 comments. One such player commented “An arrow may have your name, but a fireball is addressed as to whom may concern” as they wanted to join in the discussion with a creative meme. Another player also commented “Ahhhh I miss the old 2E AD&D fireball, which was explicitly 33,000 cubic feet of flame” as they dived into the nostalgia. One player also proposed a strategy with the comment “Open door, cast fireball, close door. Listen for noises, open door, cast fireball again just to be sure, close door” on how to use this spell. Lastly, a player commented that “Elemental adept feat will let the fireballs ignore resistances, too” as they proposed an idea to make the spell even stronger.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players find brilliant historical reference on Ketheric Thorm’s armor Larian StudiosAfter a Baldur’s Gate 3 player pointed out what they thought was a meme on Ketheric Thorm’s armor, another explained that it’s actually an art history reference. Baldur’s Gate 3 has an incredible level of detail that’s so impressive that players are still finding new things months after launch. While looking at the villainous Ketheric Thorm, one player spotted engravings on his armor, including what seemed to be a meme reference. However, after sharing their find with the Baldur’s Gate 3 community, another fan was able to identify a more likely (and more fitting) inspiration for the artwork. Note, spoilers for Ketheric Thorm’s backstory to follow. Thorm’s armor references medieval art, not the Skull Trumpet meme Reddit user GrumpyMcFrumpy shared a closeup of Thorm’s armor focusing on a depiction of a skeleton playing the trumpet. They compared it to the Skull Trumpet (or “Doot Doot”) meme that was popular in the early 2010s. However, another user by the name noirsongbird explained the more likely inspiration for Thorm’s armor, which comes from art history. Given how much Baldur’s Gate 3 – and the fantasy genre in general – draws from the Medival period of European history, it makes sense for Larian’s trumpet-playing skeleton to be a reference to Danse Macabre rather than a meme. It’s also particularly fitting for Ketheric Thorm, who has a strong association with death, as the loss of his wife and daughter drove him to darkness. His armor is even called “Reaper’s Embrace,” which is perfect for a historical art genre that’s all about the universality of death. In any case, the fact that this much detail and thought was put into a single character’s armor is another example of how much care Larian put into every part of Baldur’s Gate 3. 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 find bizarre new use for Gortash’s corpse Larian StudiosPlayers in the final stretches of Baldur’s Gate 3 have found a strange use of Gortash’s corpse, which relies on using the Speak with Dead spell. Speak with Dead is a testament to how detailed Baldur’s Gate 3 is. Most dead NPCs in the game will have several dialogue options to go through that let you learn more about the circumstances they died in as well as their history. Provided you weren’t the one who killed them, of course. It’s a great way to learn more about Faerun and the lore of Baldur’s Gate, but it can also lead to some strange and sometimes creepy interactions, and even though the game has been out for months, players are still stumbling across them. One of the more ominous situations comes when you use Speak with Dead on Gortash in Act 3, if you decide to kill him. Baldur’s Gate 3 players test out Speak with Dead on Gortash As if being killed by a bunch of companions with one brain cell between them wasn’t enough, Gortash doesn’t get to rest in peace, because if you use Speak with Dead on him you can commune with Bane, God of Tyranny, who selected Gortash as his chosen of the Dead Three. One player who highlighted the interaction showed it off, saying it was “so cool how the game considers every tiny little detail.” Unfortunately, Ketheric and Orin don’t leave behind a corpse, so there’s no way of using this tactic to chat with Bhaal or Myrkul- not that you’d want to talk to the gods of murder and necromancy anyway. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3 and its antagonists, check out why players are calling for more Ketheric content in Act 2.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players find a loophole for DLC story content Baldur’s Gate 3 fans have found a loophole for post-story DLC content, as one character in the party can ignore all of the established endings. Baldur’s Gate 3 is the kind of game that’s tailor-made for DLC, as there are tons of races, subclasses, monsters, magic items, and spells that could be added to the game. There’s also another eight levels worth of content from D&D 5E that Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t use due to its level cap. The big problem would involve post-story DLC content. This is due to Baldur’s Gate 3 featuring multiple endings, with several characters having defined endpoints that would make it difficult for them to return. Larian Studios is making Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC, but it won’t be released for a long time. In the meantime, Baldur’s Gate 3 fans have devised their own solution for the DLC problem, as there’s a way to continue the story while accounting for the endings. Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC can happen as part of one of Volo’s stories A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit named Dizzy_Boss6933 has proposed an idea that the community has agreed with. The concept involves Volo, the famous writer who accompanies the party throughout most of the game, telling the story and embellishing the details, as he’s known to do. “Larian could pull ME3 Citadel levels of crack and fanservice and still get away with it,” one user writes, “because Volo is known to be a very unreliable narrator.” This concept isn’t totally new, as users in the thread pointed out that Dragon Age 2 and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands use similar ideas, where a storyteller exaggerates their tale and is called out on it by other people. In the case of Volo, it fits the character perfectly, as he spends most of Baldur’s Gate 3 bending the truth in his stories. Someone could ask him for the tale of Tav, with the player forced to survive all of the hellish challenges Volo thinks up on the spot. Volo can die in Baldur’s Gate 3, but characters in the greater D&D 5E lore (like Elminster) have plenty of ways of cheating death and coming back later. This means there’s nothing stopping the Forgotten Realms’ most feared orator from coming up with the story for the Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players finally discover true wealth of Gale in overlooked detail Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have spent quite a lot of time studying the various characters within the game. As such, they have recently come to a conclusion about Gale’s wealth and his power in the game. The characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 are exceptionally deep when it comes to lore. All of them have a massive background in the game and you can spend going through it for days without running out of materials to find. As it happens, players have recently come across Gale’s background where they realized the overall wealth of Gale in the game. Naturally, upon looking at Gale’s past it was not very hard to figure out the reasons behind his wealth either. Here is what the community has to say regarding the matter. Baldur’s Gate 3 players discuss Gale’s wealth in the game The discussion regarding Gale’s wealth was started by a Reddit user named don’t_knowwwwwwww. The player claimed, “Man has his own private tower with a full wine cellar and library, and it’s also right on the water with a perfect balcony view of the sunset over the ocean.” He also continued, “He is ridiculously wealthy compared to like every other companion in the game, and yet none of them ever seem to bring it up like ever.” Other players also joined the conversation as they wanted to discuss the reasons behind Gale’s massive wealth. One such Reddit user commented, “Dude was an Archmage. Archmages have 9th-level magic. Min level for that is 17. Lvl 17 wealth by level is 129,745g.” Another player mentioned, “Well Tara says Gale left in a hurry with no forwarding address so I assume yes, he literally left with minimal amount of stuff and then got kidnapped by squids in Yarta.” One user chimed, “If you play as Gale origin Tara brings you an ultra-rare (pink outline, I am blanking on the actual name) item on your first long rest!” Lastly, a player mentioned, “Look it absolutely occurred to me while dating him. He is the one with the unquestionably best ending. Marry the handsome kind wizard with a tower in the best city… like you’re set. SET.” One Reddit user also claimed, “He was f****ng a god and no one seems to ever really bring that up either. It’s just wizard s*it.” Therefore, it seems like players had a hunch that he was wealthy, but nobody ever gave it a thought. However, he was also a really powerful wizard who had a relationship with a Goddess. Therefore, his wealth is quite understandable.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players finally discover time-saving shortcut after hundreds of hours Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are only just discovering an inventory management shortcut that saves lots of time despite playing the game for hundreds of hours. While Baldur’s Gate 3 adapts the D&D 5E rules to the video game format, it still changes many things to make the gameplay more interesting. One big change involves the magic items that the player loots along the way, as there are far more available than in the average D&D campaign. In Baldur’s Gate 3, you can expect to find countless magical weapons, suits of armor, scrolls, potions, and arrows that will help you on your journey. This assumes you can hold onto them before Gale consumes them for their magic. As such, you’ll be carting around many items on your journey, especially between trips to town, where you can sell gear to merchants. This means lots of messing with the inventory management system, as you try and keep everything straight. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are just discovering the equipment menu shortcut It turns out that some players have been making it harder for themselves than necessary. A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has revealed that they just found out you can bring up a list of equipable items by clicking on the equipment slot despite playing for over fifty hours. What’s surprising is that other people missed this despite playing for a lot longer. “300 hours…,” one user wrote, while another said, “’50+ hours’ Some players seem to have been going through their items one by one in the inventory itself and equipping them from there. This can be an arduous process, as so many items are spread across the entire party’s inventory, not to mention all of the moving gear, to avoid the weight limit. This seems to be more of an issue on PC than on console. It’s harder to navigate the menu with a controller than with a mouse, so controller players are likelier to have tested out the shortcuts on the side of the screen just to avoid lots of pointless clicking. The benefit of using the equipable item slot is that it will bring up a list of relevant items from across all inventory screens, severely cutting down on time while comparing gear. It’s a shame that some players missed this and were forced to do things the long way while picking the best magic items for the party.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players finally discover OP enemy after hundreds of hours Larian StudiosThere are threats hidden all throughout Baldur’s Gate 3, with one fiendish foe now being discovered by players who have spent hundreds of hours exploring the game’s dungeons. A rather sad fact about the Baldur’s Gate 3 fanbase is how few players have actually finished the game. This is due to its sheer length and the overwhelming desire to start a new character that often overcomes fans, especially when they reach Act 2. As such, Act 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3 is the one that’s the least explored by players, as most never make it to the gates of the titular city. This means that fans were shocked by a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, revealing an incredibly powerful devil who is hidden in the last hours of the game. “Wow, just finished my 3rd playthrough and I have never seen that imp before this post. This game will never cease to surprise me,” one user wrote, while another said, “I’m on my 5th playthrough right now and I have no idea who or what this little freak is.” The reason why this Cursed Fiend is so feared is due to its Caustic Retort power, where all damage dealt to it is instantly reversed back at the attacker and transformed into the Acid element. This isn’t a single-shot Reaction, like the kind seen in D&D 5E rules: this happens for EVERY attack. Luckily, players worked out a pretty easy way to deal with this unstoppable being from the Nine Hells. “Best way to deal with it is to throw it over the side. Then the damage comes from falling,” one player explained. Unfortunately for the Cursed Fiend, you face it on a ship, meaning you can instantly kill it by throwing it into the sea. The acid counter attack won’t work, because you’re not the one damaging it: the environment is. Larian Studios hid all kinds of amazing secrets in Baldur’s Gate 3, but you actually need to play all of the game to see them. While starting over with a fresh Tav may be tempting, you should aim to finish the story at least once and seek out everything hidden on the streets of Baldur’s Gate.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players feel Larian “dropped the ball” with one veteran NPC Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 fans are calling for justice for one veteran NPC after highlighting how Larian “dropped the ball” with her personality, preferring a quick villain over the detailed character seen in games before. With over 100 hours worth of gameplay inside each story, Larian certainly had their hands full with Baldur’s Gate 3. After all, each location and storyline is filled with tons of lovable companions, NPCs, and even villains, with some finding themselves enamored with many questionable personalities. However, with such an extensive world inside this game, there are always going to be a few characters that get a little left out, especially since a lot of BG3 NPCs have previously been seen in other Baldur’s Gate games. For many, they’re certain Larian missed a great opportunity with one key veteran NPC. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans slam Larian for making key NPC a “cartoonish villain” Sharing their frustrations onto Reddit, one user slammed Niantic for dropping the ball on previous fan favorite, Viconia. They went on to explain how, much like Lae’zel, Viconia was a problematic character in Baldur’s Gate 2 who “fled the Underdark because she refused to sacrifice a baby to Lolth” and attempted to live the rest of her life alone and in peace. Throughout the events of BG2, Viconia turns to Shar and leads a rather insecure life, antagonizing herself to the player to save them from the wrath of Lolth. However, you can push past that and romance her in the end. However, in Baldur’s Gate 3, her role is much shorter, with Viconia appearing in Shars temple as what one user describes as a “cartoonish villain for five minutes.” On top of this, the user highlighted how they were surprised “to see Viconia, a woman who defied Lolth to save a child, is now someone who would kidnap a child, torture her and her parents to no end, brainwash her, and inflict her with a curse as long as her parents live?” Ultimately, the poster explained how “Larian erased the entirety of her good writing in order to make her a cartoonish villain for 5 minutes in BG3… I just wish they let her rest instead of making such a terrible cameo of her.” The community seemed to echo the poster’s thoughts, with many upvoting the opinion and highlighting how they “feel like the Mother Superior could really have been any new character. There was no need to make her Viconia.” Viconia was likely an homage to games gone by, with Larian perhaps choosing to add her in as it made sense to see her acting as the Sharran Mother Superior, but it seems fans are less than pleased to see her story end in this way.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players “feel bad” bringing certain allies to final battle Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 culminates in a huge final battle in which you can summon many of the characters you’ve met along the way, but some players are pointing out issues with the options available. The final boss fight is where the Gather Your Allies quest you unlock early in the game really matters. Based on your decisions – such as whether to save Wyll’s father or side with the tieflings or goblins – you can end up with a small army or find yourself all on your own with only Withers to judge you. However, certain potential allies have players thinking twice before calling on them for help. As one player asked the BaldursGate3 subreddit, “Does anybody else feel bad calling allies in the last fight?” The user explained that, while some characters like Voss and the Nightsong are clearly ready for battle, they feel guilty calling upon the Owlbear cub and Duke Ravengard. While the Owlbear does get armor for the fight, the player says “Poor little thing lost his parents, you nursed him to health and now he has to fight the most vicious and powerful entity in the Realms,” also adding “I don’t want Scratch to puppy-cry if his best friend doesn’t come back.” As for Duke Ravengard, the user says: “Do we really need to endanger [Wyll’s] dad?” – who, after all, was brainwashed and imprisoned for much of the game. Many fans agreed, saying they don’t pick some of the more vulnerable options, not wanting to use them as “cannon fodder.” Though some said calling on these allies is justified even with the scope of the threat – with one noting that Duke Ravengard would probably regret not fighting for his city and his son – others pointed out a more irritating aspect of the final battle. “My one issue with the whole thing is that you still can’t call your other companions,” they said. Despite being able to call upon so many others, players are still limited to Baldur’s Gate 3’s regular max party size of four. That means, assuming you’ve recruited all or most of the game’s companions, several will be stuck in Camp for the endgame. This design choice is likely a result of balance concerns – after all, bringing up to 11 level 12 characters into an encounter is bound to trivialize the fight. Still, it does seem odd that characters you’ve likely spent most of the game with sit out the last fight especially when, as fans have pointed out, other games with party limits like Persona 5 Strikers have found ways to make sure everyone gets in on the final boss battle action.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players fed up with “annoying” bug after recruiting Minthara Larian StudiosRecruiting Minthara in Baldur’s Gate 3 can lead to this particular bug that makes an additional NPC engage in combat with you, but there’s a catch. Much like any other game, Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t without its fair share of bugs. Though some of them can be quite harmless or even hilarious, like leaving you glued to Halsin or seeing a massive-sized tadpole, a portion of them can be downright annoying – even more so when the bug is related to combat. One example of the latter, is a bug that can trigger after recruiting Minthara, as revealed in a Reddit thread discussing a certain NPC appearing in combat. Thanks to this recurring bug, Cerys, one of the Tiefling refugees in Baldur’s Gate 3, appears to join combat encounters with your party, but there’s a catch. Regardless of where you are on the map, the bug causes the camera to cut over to her during her turn, even when she’s nowhere near your party. “Anywhere I fight she is added and she’s always at The Light Inn. Even my fights in Moonrise Towers basement she is added. Getting annoying,” explained the OP. Others have shown that OP is indeed not alone when it comes to getting this bug. “She disappeared for me after the first Ketheric fight, but it was so f****ng annoying cutting to a loading screen once per round,” mentioned another user. Regarding this bug, one user explained that this happens when you tell Minthara the grove’s location, betray her at the gate, and knock her out before recruiting her at Moonrise Towers. There’s always a chance players who want to go down this route will experience this bug, but others in the comments have shared some ways they’ve dealt with it. “Leave your party at your camp and go solo. Not sure what class you’re playing but I’m playing as Monk and killed her in one turn. Guards will start a convo, choose the option to go to jail then just break out. Long Rest so they stop being hostile. EZPZ,” one user wrote. Meanwhile, other players suggested luring her into the portal from Halsin’s quest, which could lead to her getting killed in the process. With Patch 7 arriving later this year, players can expect more bug fixes to come to the game aside from new evil endings.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players “extremely sad” as Larian are done with Baldur’s Gate franchise Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 developers Larian Studios moving away from the franchise has disappointed worldwide fans severely. This has led to players showcasing their grief and worry for Baldur’s Gate in the hands of Wizards of the Coast while also hoping for even better games from Larian Studios. The discussion surrounding the topic was initiated by a Reddit user who posted a screenshot of the tweets by Swen Vincke and also mentioned, “Well, Swen has spoken, but the good news is that.” Naturally, several players flocked to the tweets, most of them showcasing their disappointment while a few hoping for a brighter future. One such disappointed player stated, “I am extremely sad right now – probably more sad than one should feel about this. I am not ready to let these characters go.” Another user chimed in, “This game will stay with me forever, it is one of those few precious things that really touched my soul on a different level.” A second disappointed user also commented, “I’m just not ready to say goodbye to all the characters and the world I’ve immersed myself in.” However, there were a few players who are hopeful that the developers at Larian Studios will make something even better in the future. One such hopeful user mentioned, “Larian said that their next project will dwarf BG3, so I am really looking forward to it.” Finally, a second hopeful player claimed, “Based original IP incoming 2028.” In case you are unaware, Larian Studios is completely moving away from the Baldur’s Gate franchise and anything related to Dungeons and Dragons. Wizards of the Coast will control this game and a future Baldur’s Gate 4; instead, Larian Studios will move to new projects. Players are devastated by this news on account of the impact Baldur’s Gate 3 had on the community. Apart from that, players are worried that Baldur’s Gate will not receive the same love from Wizards of the Coast. However, it is tough to make claims on how things will turn out and all that we can do is hope for the best.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players explain why True Strike is game’s worst cantrip Baldur’s Gate 3 fans are roasting the True Strike Cantrip, explaining why it’s one of the worst spells in the game and how it hasn’t been improved over its equally disliked Dungeons & Dragons counterpart. Baldur’s Gate 3 only gives spellcasters a limited number of Cantrips (weak spells with unlimited uses), and players have been breaking down why True Strike is the worst choice in the game due to how it hogs the action economy. True Strike has a cool name, but its effects are less than impressive. It’s a Divination Cantrip that requires the spellcaster to concentrate on its effect. Once True Strike is activated, the caster gains Advantage on their next Attack roll against a target. Every spellcasting class (save for Clerics and Druids) can choose True Strike at character creation. True Strike often lets down those tempted by the allure of a more reliable aim, as its effect doesn’t live up to the name. For this reason, players have expressed displeasure with the True Strike online, especially as Baldur’s Gate 3 limits the Cantrips spellcasters can take. Baldur’s Gate 3 players break down why True Strike is the worst cantrip in the game A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has outlined the reasons why True Strike is a terrible Cantrip, with other players rushing to kick the spell while it’s down. There are many reasons for this, mostly relating to how it interacts with the game’s action economy. One fan outlined the issues, “You could use the cantrip before combat to get advantage for the first attack or a rogue could use true strike and use the bonus action to attack with sneak attack. But you could just hide to get advantage and true strike uses your concentration. So you can’t use Haste, Bless, Hex or any other concentration spell with true strike.” These problems extend to D&D 5E, as another user claims, “As far as I know, True Strike is one of the most famously terrible spells in all of D&D.” The issue is that True Strike takes an Action to use, which means the player is sacrificing their ability to attack or cast a spell in that same turn. It’s usually a lot better to just cast an attack Cantrip, or if you’re concerned about spell slots, then use a spell scroll instead. The same problem exists in D&D 5E, as better options are available for the same cost. There are other ways you can gain Advantage on attacks without wasting a turn, especially as maintaining True Strike uses your concentration, which could be saved for better spells. Luckily, new playtest material for the upcoming D&D 5E revision hints that a better version of True Strike is in the works. Developer Larian Studios changed several D&D 5E rules when making Baldur’s Gate 3, with some things being drastically improved over their tabletop equivalent, such as the Ranger class. It’s a shame that True Strike didn’t get the same treatment, as it’s condemned to be as bad in Baldur’s Gate 3 as it is in D&D 5E.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players explain why they’d never pick a human Tav Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have revealed they outright refuse to play races such as humans when starting up a new game Baldur’s Gate gives players near-infinite possibilities to create a unique character from scratch. Although some of these choices go relatively untouched by the player base. One of these choices heavily affects the way the player progresses through the game – race. The race that the player chooses may lock them out of some choices or make certain NPCs aggressive towards them from the start. Out of all the races, there are a handful that receive no love from the community. When players weighed in with their feelings on choosing races, the short varieties were among those less chosen. Dwarf, Gnomes, and Halflings were among those that got the most of the hate. The reasoning? Mostly due to the uncanny feeling players get when looking at them through cutscenes. Which makes sense when all the main companions are decently tall. “I don’t use the short races because the body proportions look too uncanny to me. Like the gnomes’ heads look too big and things like that. I’ll get over it one day and be unstoppable.” said one commenter. But overall the race that was universally disliked was the human race, mostly due to its blame storyline in the game. Storyline aside, humans also lack a lot of the special capabilities that come with other races. “I will never be a human. I’m human in real life, why would I want to experience that in-game? Let me be a sexy little person or with badass horns and a tail or breathe acid. Human life is too boring.” explained one user. The race chosen is ultimately up to the player and what experience they want to have. Although sticking to the dungeons and dragons theme and going for a more whimsical character is never a bad choice.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players explain why the Dark Urge needs to be even more evil Larian StudiosSeveral Baldur’s Gate 3 players have blasted the Dark Urge for being “too easy” to resist, arguing that it needs to be much harder to not murder people. There are a lot of different ways to play Baldur’s Gate 3, but one of the more interesting ones is the bespoke “evil” campaign that you can access if you play as the Dark Urge, or the Durge, as the community has affectionately named them. For this origin character, you’re a Bhaalspawn filled with an unquenchable desire for murder, which leads to some very awkward conversations around the camp. Throughout the game, you’ll be tempted to kill major characters, and sometimes, you can’t resist the drive. However, some players have pointed out that it’s a little too easy to stop the murderous urges from taking control, which is weird, seeing as it’s the will of a god. Baldur’s Gate 3 players brand Durge as too easy to resist One player on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit highlighted this issue, saying: “Besides Alfira, you can beat the game with your urge claiming zero lives (excluding everyone durge kills before the game of course). “All you need to do is spare Isobel and then pass some Wisdom checks, and avoid certain interactions with animals. It’s way too easy to resist the influence of a god and a lifetime of murder! “I think that resisting your urge should almost always require a save, and that each time you succeed a save, the next one will be harder, with the dc increase resetting every time you fail a save or choose to indulge the urge.” Several players said the suggestion was a good one, with one comment suggesting: “I would like a debuff or something! Durge talks a lot about headaches and nausea due to resisting (and the head trauma). It would be interesting to get some random debuffs related to it in order to give it more challenge.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 players explain why Paladin is game’s most popular class Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have shared what makes Paladin the game’s most popular class, and it’s not just their charisma. Baldur’s Gate 3 has been a smash hit for Larian Studios, with critics and gamers alike praising the lengthy RPG for its complex characters and riveting story. The game also offers loads of replayability not just via the different story paths and dialogue options players can choose, but also thanks to its expansive class system. Still, despite there being so many classes and builds for players to experiment with, one has emerged as a clear favorite with fans of the game. A post on r/BaldursGate3 from a new player posed the question to the community, “Why do so many choose” Paladin? Accompanying the post was a screenshot of player class choices, showing Paladin leading the charge. According to the stats, around 220,000 players have chosen Paladin for their BG3 play-through. So, what is it that makes the class so popular? There were a few different reasons put forth in the comments. Among them the high survivability of the class, and their ability to “be a good party face”. However, there was one reason which dominated the discussion: the skill, smite. In fact, a post that simply said smite in all capitals was the most upvoted response in the thread. “The sweet crackling sound smites make is reason alone to play paladin,” said one. Most commenters seemed to agree the skill was one of the class’s biggest draws.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players explain why major villain is ‘the real hero’ Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community is examining Orin the Red’s role in the game, particularly how she inadvertently foils her own plans. Of Baldur’s Gate 3‘s various villains, arguably the most memorable is Orin the Red. Since her reveal pre-launch, the brutal favored of Bhaal has grabbed players’ attention almost as well as she grabs their companions, inspiring stunning cosplays and even some copycats. Now, though, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are discussing Orin’s role in the game and the ironic way she unintentionally sets in motion the plot that ultimately takes her and her allies down. Note, spoilers for the Dark Urge storyline to follow. Baldur’s Gate 3 players say Orin “saved the world” from the Dark Urge As the Dark Urge’s storyline reveals, the character is actually a Bhaalspawn created from the God of Murder’s own dead flesh. Prior to the start of Baldur’s Gate 3, they were the God of Murder’s favorite and working with Enver Gortash and Ketheric Thorm on the plan to enslave the Elder Brain and turn everyone into mindflayers. However, a jealous Orin attacked the Dark Urge, infecting them with an illithid tadpole and causing their amnesia. As Reddit user kalik-boy points out, though, Orin’s betrayal ultimately backfired – and she may have accidentally “saved the world.” “Out of jealousy she put out comission arguably the most dangerous person in the realm,” they explain. Since the Dark Urge still exists whether you play as them or not, this applies to any Baldur’s Gate 3 run. As the poster further explains, “If you don’t play as Durge, he’s dead, thank goodness, but if you play as them, they are so busted and whacked in the head that they don’t remember shit! Giving them an opportunity to change their personality and alignment.” By replacing the Dark Urge, Orin inadvertently upended the plot. Not only does the Dark Urge have the chance to fight their instinct and choose to be a better person, but Orin’s own chaotic actions show she’s not a great leader. As one commenter puts it “Orin, in her stupid bhaalist dumbassery, thwarted her father’s plans and saved the world.” Some went even further, joking that this makes Orin the true hero of Baldur’s Gate 3. Of course, this is still Orin, a bloodthirsty descendant of Bhaal who relishes in the beauty and cruelty of her kills, so she definitely doesn’t deserve that much credit.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players explain why blowing up this NPC is the morally good option larian studiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have admitted that they would rather let this particular NPC get blown up rather than rescuing him, claiming it’s the morally good thing to do. As you journey through the Underdark in Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll stumble upon a dwarf named Derryth Bonecloak, searching for her missing husband, Baelen. After a bit of exploring in Underdark, players will find that Baelen’s situation is much worse than simply being missing. The mushroom picker had ended up getting trapped by himself, surrounded by dangerous explosive mushrooms with nearly no way out. One wrong move and literally everything will blow up to pieces — and it’s up to your party to save him. Initially, if you’re playing as a good character, naturally, you’d want to land your hand to get him out of the situation. However, in a Reddit thread poking fun at “accidentally” blowing up the mushrooms, players admitted that they’d rather leave Baelen to a cruel fate rather than rescue him for the sake of his wife. “Once I learned that if you blow him up, Derryth loses (1) one abusive husband and gains one (1) adorable cat (with your assistance). BIBBERBANG,” commented one user. For the uninitiated, freeing Baelen can be considered one of the “morally misleading choices” in the game. This is solely because while Baelen appears confused and suffers from memory loss when you first meet him, a bit of digging later on in Act 3 can reveal that he’s been an abusive husband and a heavy drinker. As such, players are going out of their way to make sure the dwarf doesn’t see the light of day. One user even jokingly described the situation by writing: “Baelen: Help me…!!! Tav: OK. IGNIS!” Meanwhile, another user mentioned: “‘yo BIBBERBANG WATCH OUT-’ Me grabbing the Noblestalk before it blows away to feed Shadowheart.” “I saved him the first time. Then found out he’s an abusive d****wad and kinda wanted to murder him. Next playthrough just let him die,” one chimed in. At the end of the day, it’s up to the player to choose whether they want to rescue him and give him the Noblestalk. Though if you’re romancing Shadowheart, it’s worth giving this to her as it will allow her to restore her memories.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players explain why betraying NPCs early is a morally better choice Larian StudiosBetraying Baldur’s Gate 3 NPCs in an evil run can be hard, but according to some players, this can be equivalent to doing them a “favor.” One of the challenges of doing an evil run in Baldur’s Gate 3 is betraying and slaughtering characters that you’d normally help in a good playthrough. Hence, it’s not for the faint of heart, as there are just so many vile choices you can make throughout the game. This is exactly what one player is going through. Sharing their story in a Reddit thread, they claimed that their evil playthrough is already “crushing” them despite only being in Act 1. Seeing Zevlor’s reaction when you betray him, the Tieflings getting slaughtered, and Karlach being beheaded, among other things, made it “increasingly harder” to keep going. However, despite that, some players in the comments assured them that betraying and killing these characters early is actually a morally better choice than doing it later in the run. One user wrote, “Although if I understand it correctly, anyone you betray and murder in Act 1 is someone you won’t get to betray and murder in Acts 2 and 3, so presumably, it levels off at some point.” “I read it once ‘don’t think of it as dying, think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush’ – Death, the day before the Apocalypse,” they added. Following this take, a different user claimed this is “ironically true if you’re taking control of the brain.” They explained, “If you kill people, they go to the afterlife, and if they fulfilled some easy requirements while they were alive, they get to go to a relatively nice afterlife because in Forgotten Realms there’s a million gods all with their own custom afterlives.” Meanwhile, if those people are still alive by the time you dominate the brain, “they become a part of the Grand Design, either as thralls or illithds” – leading them to a fate worse than death. Other users brought up some of the fates of their companions. “If you let Wyll die before Act 3, you can’t tell him to continue his pact and then kill his father in front of his eyes, which is probably the most targeted and vile decision against Wyll,” commented one user. A similar thing applies to Karlach, according to some players. “If you kill her she keeps her soul. Otherwise she becomes a mindflayer. So actually, you’re doing her a favor.” While playing an evil playthrough can be hard for some players, seeing the additional content you won’t normally see in a good run can be worth it.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players encourage each other to ‘save-scum’ all the time Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have been discussing the merits and drawbacks of ‘save scumming’, with many in support of the practice. In Baldur’s Gate 3, you are bombarded with choices and perilous situations. There are a lot of things that can go right, and twice as many things that can go wrong. Perhaps you’re ambushed and get on a particularly unlucky streak during combat, or you miss a vital roll on a character moment you really had your heart set on. There are endless situations where you might want a do-over. That’s where “save scumming” comes in. This is a practice as old as RPG video games themselves, but one that remains somewhat contentious. This is the art of saving the game before a big fight or decision, allowing you to return to it if the outcome isn’t what you want. Essentially, it’s a way to guarantee you get the result you want, as long as you have the patience to keep reloading. Some go as far as to see this as cheating, as consequences become inconsequential. However, players of the game are openly admitting to using the practice to improve their own experience. Players encourage each other to save and reload A Reddit thread titled “Raise your hand if you save scum the S**T Outta this game” has received over 1.9k upvotes at the time of writing. In it, Players are discussing how they’re using the tactic. User KevinRyan589 said: “Not for choices or anything like that but sometimes encounters just go so horrifyingly bad that it’s not even worth finishing them.” For some, saving is just a safety net they never hope to use. As one user pointed out. “Who else saves 300 times per hour just in case they have to reload but almost never actually does?” Another stated, “I never do it to get the best outcome. But like you, I do reload if combat starts going south. I get no enjoyment continuing a fight I know I’m going to lose.” One user was critical of people chastising the method. They said: “Save scumming is such a dumb gate keeping phrase I wish I could take it and throw it into the sun.” Ultimately, as long as you are playing alone, the threshold for save-scumming is only yours to decide. You can challenge yourself and never use it unless your team dies, or you can use it frequently to amend choices that don’t go how you want. Finding your own line is important, and as long as you’re having the most fun possible, you’re playing right.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players “embarrassed” they only just discovered simple gameplay features Larian StudiosEven with 100s of hours of gameplay under their belts, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are finding glaring gaps in their game knowledge. With its richly involved gameplay, Baldur’s Gate 3 goes a long way to replicating the depth and replayability of Dungeons and Dragons. However, unlike in the beloved TTRPG, you don’t have a Player’s Handbook or a know-it-all Dungeon Master to set you on the right track. So, it’s to be expected that certain game features could float under your radar. As a result, players took to the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit to share some of their most facepalm-inducing examples of missing out on obvious gameplay systems. From simple quality-of-life features to combat tips that can turn the tide of battle, there are plenty of valuable chunks of game knowledge that players have missed out on. Of course, there’s no shame in admitting if this is your first time discovering them too. Beginning the thread, u/ThatsJustPeachyKeen admitted that after 200 hours of playtime, they had just figured out they could cancel concentration spells while outside of combat. They chalk this late discovery up to getting “distracted by Gale’s boots”. Which is a reasonable excuse, to be fair. Another user shared the particularly painful realisation that they didn’t have to trudge to a waypoint to fast travel, and in fact, they had the convenience of being able to fast travel from everywhere the whole time. This was after more than 100 hours of gameplay. Yikes. Baldur’s Gate 3 players share the gameplay systems they came across “embarrassingly late” Still, there are plenty of more obscure tips that will come as news even to veterans of the series. One Redditor shared a clever way they found to buff their party’s weapons until your next long rest: by throwing a vial of toxin and then dipping the weapons in the puddle. Even a player who was 590 hours and six playthroughs in cited this as “brand new information” for them. Other headaches for players included figuring out how to hide helmets to make their companions less “uggo” (harsh), finding out how to quickly group and ungroup unruly party members, and discovering how to sell their unwanted junk en masse. One user even shared their plight of playing the entirety of Act 1 without taking a single rest; which not only made combat unbelievably punishing but locked them out of plenty of content. But hey, every day you learn something new.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players down bad for NPCs they can’t romance Larian StudiosPlayers are harboring some unrequited romantic feelings towards these Baldur’s Gate 3 characters and they want Larian Studios to act as their wingman. Providing a welcome reprieve from strategy, combat, and high-stakes storytelling, Baldur’s Gate 3 also offers the comfort of having your character fall in love with some of the lovely folks of Faerun. However, romance is mostly limited to members of your party, the occasional plot-central character, and workers at Sharess’ Caress. This restriction prompted a player to take to r/BaldursGate3 to confess what character they’d want developer Larian to make romanceable if they had the choice. As it turns out, much of the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit community has their eye on some forbidden NPC babes too. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are on their knees for these NPCs One white-haired bad boy doesn’t seem to be enough for Baldur’s Gate 3 fans, as one of their dream romance additions is He Who Was, one of the Shadar Kai NPCs. Judging by other players‘ requests to “f*ck the pain priest”, they also got pretty attached to Abdirak during the little sado-masochism session you can share with him in Shattered Sanctum. Meanwhile, some players are embracing their Halsin side and hoping to butt into the established relationship between Dame Aylin and Isobel. “They can stay a thing, I would be more than happy to be right in the middle of that thing of theirs. More than happy.” On the other end of the spectrum, there are plenty of players who are into Exxvikyap — a golden-scaled Dragonborn trader you can meet in Rivington. She’s arguably one of the most adorably chipper and personable NPCs in the entire game so it’s clear where the appeal lies. Although, it might be a challenge to direct her away from the crush she has on her boss. Of course, not all of players’ romance requests are born of attraction. In some cases, the idea of getting down with characters for the sheer taboo of it is entertaining enough: “Duke Ravenguard, purely for the funny idea of that awkward conversation with Wyll. Guess who has a new stepmother, devil boy?” Given how wholesome Wyll is, romancing his dad and then bragging about it somehow feels more evil than anything you could have ever done in a Durge run. Not cool, guys.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players don’t want a DLC – they want a masquerade ball Larian StudiosWhile there’s, unfortunately, no hope for a Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC, with Larian confirming they won’t be creating one, this hasn’t stopped players from calling for other, more lavish additions before the game’s final major update. In a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, the community began dreaming of their ideal DLC locations, storylines, and features, with many calling for the likes of Avernus, the Underdark, Candlekeep, or even just more of Baldur’s Gate in general (like Act III wasn’t big enough). However, one user revealed their idea for a new feature, skirting the lack of a DLC and instead suggesting a small new location, perhaps as a brand new ending, or even a quest in the game’s third act. “A ball in the upper City. We were robbed of a gorgeous formal ball” commented one user. Their idea quickly gained popularity, with over 4k fans agreeing with it. Others were quick to echo the idea, adding how they’re “Really wanting a Dragon Age: Inquisition type of ball.” Others even highlighted the story implications it could have: “I enjoy a good mystery at a ball, and I loved dancing with the villain and revealing the plot in the middle of the ballroom. Peak gaming right there.” Another suggested, “How about a ball during a heist! Party can either take part or thwart it in the vaults below while the ball takes place in the palace above.” When it comes to D&D, most players are always thrilled to partake in a masquerade ball, often there’s romance, mystery, and a fantastic subplot that always leaves room for a little fighting, or tense roleplay. As such, it’s clear the fans would adore a similar element with their favorite companions or even a powerful Villain or hero. After all, it’s hard to deny how well Raphael, Astarion (making it a Vampire at the Masquerade, get it?), or even Wyll would fit into a ball setting in Baldur’s Gate 3. Naturally, there’s no DLC coming, but there’s not been any mention of new features. Thanks to the early Patch 7 notes, we do know some new endings are coming, and while it’s unlikely we’ll get as big of a feature as a ball, there’s always a chance.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players divided over which companion is favored by the devs Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are debating who Larian’s most favored companion is in the game, but not all agree on the same person. One of the best elements of Baldur’s Gate 3 is its companions. They provide the majority of the story and allow you to fall in love, fight, and even save each other’s lives on occasion. Thanks to that and their unforgettable personalities, Companions are an intrinsic feature in BG3. However, not all these characters were created equally, with many fans in the Baldur’s Gate 3 community arguing that certain companions have been undeniably favored over others. Although, not all players agree on the same person. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans are split over who’s most favored Sharing their thoughts on Reddit, one user stated: “Don’t you dare tell me he’s not favored,” attaching an image of what many would assume are the quest lengths represented in book form. Standing as the thickest book is Astarion’s quest, The Pale Elf, showing they feel Astarion is the most favored in the game. Plenty of the community agreed with the poster’s thoughts, explaining that “it is remarkable that Astarion has so much when you consider he doesn’t have any ties to the main plot.” However, others argued that Astarion wasn’t the only companion with a larger questline, highlighting how “Shadowheart, Lae’zel, and Astarion definitely have the most game content, but I feel like Shadowheart and Lae’zel take the top spots as favorite just for how intertwined with the main plot they are.” Naturally, if a companion was to be favored by the developers, then they’d likely be integral to the plot, meaning Shadowheart or Lae’zel could be at least an honorable mention. One user explained why Astarion may have had a longer questline, highlighting how it wasn’t necessarily because he was favored, but because he’s a longer-standing companion: “Karlach was added a year before release, and Wyll was completely revamped compared to his [early access] version. Astarion was there from the beginning and remained mostly unchanged. So yeah, makes sense his content is more developed and stable.” Despite many agreeing with the poster, one sentiment rings true,” “Shadowheart and lae’zel have way more content than any of the rest of them.” It’s clear that, as far as the community feels, it’s actually Shadowheart or Lae’zel who’s the most favored companion in Baldur’s Gate 3, with a storyline integral to the plot, and many finding their quests to be the longest.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players divided over romance being “nerfed” in latest update Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have been left divided after the recent patch nerfs romance and companions’ advances. Since its arrival out of Early Access in September, Baldur’s Gate 3 has received tons of hotfixes and large patches, with the aim of making the game much more enjoyable for players, removing all those tricky bugs, and even adding in new elements. However, all the changes made to Baldur’s Gate 3 aren’t going to be popular among the community, with certain elements being removed or nerfed. One such nerf is romance, which serves to reduce the speed and intensity of the companions’ advances – but it’s not a change everyone wants. Some Baldur’s Gate 3 players upset as update “nerfed romance” Sharing their frustrations on Reddit, one user explained how the “Stupid patch [is] de-hornying everybody” and that their second playthrough isn’t allowing them to romance their companions as easily or quickly. Many other players felt the same frustrations, explaining how “This new patch fix really has ruined my second play through, not only is the romance nerfed but none of [the] companions react or give s**t about anything happening” perhaps hinting to a larger change than many realized. “Patch 3 really was a rough one, man” stated one Baldur’s Gate 3 player. Explaining how, despite having a high approval, players were shot down by companions. However, others gave an alternative perspective as to why this change was made: “Last patch they nerfed romance. Reasoning was that people were complaining they were constantly getting hit on. Need higher approval now, they won’t say they want to taste the sweat dripping off your muscles anymore when they have a neutral or negative opinion of you. Need that high approval rating.” Such a change is certainly a nerf, but it’s also arguably more natural for many players. Interestingly, some players suggested other ways Larian could reach the approval of all players, explaining how they “wish there were obvious flirty dialogue options that would trigger romance routes instead of approval making them want to jump my bones. Like I’m just being friendly guys.” Others suggested adding a “libido slider. Let us adjust how rampagingly horny our companions are.” It seems, in both real life and video games, romance is a hotly contested topic that’s never as easy as it seems.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players divided over game’s best voice actor Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players can’t seem to settle on which the best voice-acting performance in the game was, given how crowded the field is. In a game crowded with great characters, it’s only natural that players would be spoilt for choice with the voice-acting performances, especially when the lines they’re given to work with are so good. And you’d be forgiven for thinking that the matter of the best vocal performance in Baldur’s Gate 3 was settled. After all, Neil Newbon’s win at the Game Awards beat not just the rest of the Baldur’s Gate cast, but also industry titans like Yuri Lowenthal, nominated for his work in Spiderman 2. However, the issue isn’t as settled as that, and as the dust has settled after the game’s release and players have had more time to explore other characters aside from the party members in more detail, other contenders have emerged. Baldur’s Gate 3 players spoilt for choice with voice actors Characters like Raphael have always remained popular since the game launched last year, but now some players are wondering if his voice actor, Andrew Wincott, is secretly the best in the whole story. One player suggested that it “might be an unpopular opinion”, but maintained that Wincott stole the show. “As great as Neil Newbon did as Astarion, an award-winning performance, I really think Andrew Wincott did an even better job as Raphael. “The charisma that just oozed from that character and performance was just on another level. I thoroughly enjoyed every time Raphael showed up. The song also slapped.” Several other players said that it was extremely hard to decide between any of the performances, with one comment reading: “I mean, in regards to which VA was the best, there really aren’t many “unpopular opinions” when it comes to the main cast.” For all the latest news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out some of the funnier moments from Shadowheart’s Dark Justiciar storyline.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players divided by characters’ D&D alignment chart Larian StudiosA fan-made D&D alignment chart has Baldur’s Gate 3 fans debating where each character actually belongs. While Baldur’s Gate 3 is a pretty faithful recreation of Dungeons & Dragons, the game does lack one famous part of the iconic TTRPG: the alignment system. D&D’s alignment system has transcended the game itself, categorizing player characters, NPCs, and creatures by their ethical and moral values. This has existed since the first edition, starting with lawful, neutral and chaotic before expanding to good and evil to create the nine alignments we know today. Since Baldur’s Gate 3 does not assign its characters alignments, players have their own views on where their favorite characters fall on the chart. Baldur’s Gate 3 players debate where Astarion, Karlach & others fall on the D&D alignment chart The discussion began with a Reddit post by YakEvery4395, who shared their version of a Baldur’s Gate 3 alignment chart with one character assigned to each alignment. This features most companions (save for Gale, Jaheira, and Halsin), plus the Dark Urge and Orin the Red. While most seem to largely agree with the chart, certain characters’ placements have split fans. For example, several commenters argued that Astarion should be evil rather than neutral considering how he behaves early on. As one user put it, “There is NOTHING neutral about him, he actively approves of most amoral/evil decisions, and actively disapproves of most unambigously righteous ones.” Another pointed out that Baldur’s Gate 3 does, indirectly, tell you where the Origin characters fall in terms of good, neutral, and evil alignments based on how they respond to siding with the Goblins. There’s also some debate over whether Karlach and Minsc should be swapped. As a returning character from the first two BioWare-made Baldur’s Gate games (which did use alignment), Minsc is the only one with a canon alignment; he was neutral good in BG1 and chaotic good in BG3. To some, the fact that Karlach primarily values her freedom makes her more chaotic than Minsc, who largely tries to do the right thing for its own sake. Of course, Minsc mostly does what Boo tells him, leading one commenter to joke that he should be lawful because he “sticks VERY firmly to the ethical code delivered to him by his hamster.” Ultimately, these debates are a pretty good sign that Baldur’s Gate 3 was right to do away with alignment and just focus on character development through story rather than mechanics. The fact that, after nearly 50 years, fans still can’t agree whether, say, chaotic alignments are about personal freedom, recklessness, or both speaks to the limits of the alignment system in general. In a game as massive as Baldur’s Gate 3, where characters can change dramatically between runs based on player choices and dice rolls, it seems like alignment is best left to fan discussion rather than canon. 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 disgusted after spotting disturbing Act 2 boss detail Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has shared a full image of Thisobald Thorm’s body, which has led to others being both stunned and disgusted. Baldur’s Gate 3’s Act 2 has some of the most interesting fights in the game. This is mainly because a portion of them can be skipped entirely, assuming that you nailed the checks. One that comes to mind is, of course, the encounter with Thisobald Thorm. The most straightforward way to get this fight over quickly is to continue to drink with him until he bursts into his own death. As such, his entire body is almost a rare sight to see, as he is usually shown behind the counter. However, one user in a Reddit thread claimed that they failed their roll during Honor Mode, which led to them having to fight him and noticing one disturbing detail about the undead boss. And that detail is none other than the “Bloated Bloke” apparently having four legs “to hold himself upright.” Many players in the comments were stunned and even disgusted by the image of Thisobald’s Thorm’s entire body. “Thanks, I HATE it,” said one user, while another said, “Oh. Gross.” “I literally had him chasing me around in my last play-through and didn’t even notice this, eek,” commented a different user. Meanwhile, one user took the opportunity to write, “Built like a water bear,” while attaching an image of the creature, to which another replied, “Wait, that’s crazy accurate.” “And yet he can’t keep himself upright on icy areas. A well-placed Sleet Storm and maybe a few Thunderwaves and he will never reach you,” one chimed in. According to one player, it’s strongly implied in the game that Thisobald was “made out of body parts of other Thorms,” which just adds to its even more gruesome detail.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discuss why Astarion and Lae’zel got such different receptions Larian StudiosFan treatment of Baldur’s Gate 3 companion Lae’zel has sparked a conversation on the double standard female characters face that has Dragon Age creator David Gaider weighing in. Baldur’s Gate 3 has a deep storyline and fleshed-out characters that players will meet along their journey across the Sword Coast and beyond. One of the game’s playable characters is Lae’zel. Players who don’t select her as their Origin character will meet her in the first area. The Githyanki fighter is quite abrasive and violently inclined, generally approving of evil choices and scoffing at acts of sympathy and mercy. Lae’zel’s personality has put off many fans, but she isn’t the only companion to act this way. Now, fan treatment of her is sparking a conversation on how female characters are treated by fandoms, a topic that has Dragon Age co-creator David Gaider weighing in. Dragon Age creator says fans would treat Lae’zel differently if she were male The conversation was started in response to a tweet by PleasantKenobi. The streamer said that, while Lae’zel gets quite a bit of development over the course of the game, her behavior was too frustrating to be worth the time it takes to get there. Reactions to the tweet have been mixed. While many agree that Lae’zel can be coldhearted and mean to the players, she’s no different from most other Baldur’s Gate 3’s companions. For example, Astarion is just as cruel as Lae’zel. However, he’s pretty consistently been lifted up as a fan favorite. As some have pointed out, the main difference between them is that Astarion is a conventionally attractive male character, while Lae’zel is neither of those things. This discussion over Lae’zel and how Baldur’s Gate 3 fans view her, especially in comparison with Astarion, got the attention of David Gaider. The creator of the Dragon Age franchise and its world of Thedas pointed out that the same scenario happened among fans of that series. While Gaider doesn’t cite any Dragon Age characters as examples, many fans compared Lae’zel to Dragon Age: Origins companion Morrigan. For Gaider, though, the specifics of who the characters are and how the game frames them are irrelevant. In both Dragon Age and Baldur’s Gate 3, players were far more lenient and willing to give male characters second chances, while female characters who were not immediately appealing were permanently marked as bad or unreasonable. The conversation surrounding Lae’zel, and female characters at large, is an important one, though not one with a satisfying resolution. Fortunately, not all online debates regarding Baldur’s Gate 3 are so contentious, as fans are also discussing which D&D setting Larian Studios should tackle next.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover which class has the most arrogant dialogue Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has a ton of classes and races to choose from, but players have identified which class has the most smug dialogue. The flexibility of Baldur’s Gate 3 is what makes it so successful as an RPG. If you want to take an evil path, it’s there for you to take, and the game won’t judge you for it. However, what if you weren’t interested in doing the evil stuff? What if you just wanted to role-play as someone smug? Each class, race and background brings unique dialogue that crops up here and there depending on the situation, and players have discovered which class will give the most arrogant quips: the Sorcerer. Sorcerer crowned as “most arrogant” class in Baldur’s Gate 3 Thinking about it, it’s probably no surprise that the magic class based on charisma is considered the most arrogant. Clearly there must be something about inherent magical gifts that inflates your ego. One player summarised this sentiment perfectly on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, where they recommended the class for anyone looking to roleplay as an arrogant protagonist. “Sorcerer is the best class for an arrogant protagonist. I love the sorcerer dialogues; my favorite one is when you meet the toll lady and she asks ‘What do you bring?’ And you can respond with ‘Pure unadulterated arcana’ like it’s not that serious. Probably my favorite class.” Another player shared a scenario where their sorcerer character got in a heated fight with Jaheira because of the additional dialogue options. If this is the kind of build you’re interested in, you can check out our wizard guide here. And for more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out the player who tricked an all-powerful god with a simple disguise.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover where the Durge is during normal playthrough Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player has found the Dark Urge origin character during their normal playthrough, and fans can’t believe they didn’t spot them before. The Baldur’s Gate 3 Dark Urge origin character is filled with mystery when you first choose to play them, thankfully, as the story progresses players learn more about the character and their background. Naturally, these stories are just as disturbing as many would expect from a creature as twisted as this, but that’s not to say they don’t hold a soft spot in many hearts. However, if you’re playing as traditional Tav, you usually won’t come across the Durge character, which is unlike the other origin options as they appear as companions. That was until one player spotted the recognizable twisted mind in their normal playthrough, and players can’t get over how fitting it is. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans spot Durge location in Tav playthrough “So that’s why the Durge isn’t anywhere in a Tav playthrough” posted one user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit. Along with the revelation, they posted an image of the typical Durge character lying dead in a bloody symbol of Bhaal, right next to Orin’s bed. As many Durge mains will know, the Dark Urge was a Bhaalspawn, and was once the leader of the Cult of Bhaal, but they were quickly betrayed by their sister, Orin, and cursed with amnesia so she could take over the power. It seems in a normal playthrough, rather than being cursed and betrayed, they were simply murdered and used as an offering to Bhaal. After posting the revelation, fans were shocked that they hadn’t previously spotted the recognizable character: “Wow how did I never realize that! I remember thinking there must be more to this story but it never clicked.” Others found the offering to be pretty offensive, with many commenting: “Look how they massacred my boy” and “Damn bro, Orin really just left them there? Like smh, the least you could do is center the corpse properly you goddamn slob. Classic inbred shapeshifter behavior.” Regardless of the slight misplacement of Durge’s body, adding in such detail only heightens the love for Baldur’s Gate 3, with many constantly discovering new secrets and easter eggs like this one.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover very well-hidden reference to first game Larian StudiosA single line of dialogue in Baldur’s Gate 3’s epilogue is actually an obscure references to the development of the original game in the franchise. In the first Baldur’s Gate, when the player delves into the Nashkel Mines (the game’s first story dungeon), they encounter Xan, an elven mage wielding a glowing moonblade. If the player frees him, he can join the party, using his enchantments to control the minds of their foes. It was revealed in an interview with IGN that during the development of Baldur’s Gate, Xan was meant to be a Githzerai. This was changed for game balance reasons, which backfired as Xan is a notoriously terrible party member, thanks to an incredibly low Constitution/hit point score. A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has pointed out a connection between this Xan race tidbit and the events in the post-launch epilogue scene. During Baldur’s Gate 3, you have the chance to procure a Githyanki egg as part of a quest. If you choose to keep it, Lae’zel will adopt the child when they’re born, naming them “Xan”, in what is likely a reference to the origins of the old party member. This isn’t the only time that Xan is referenced in Baldur’s Gate 3, though the other one is a bit more risque, as he’s discussed in a romance novel. As another user in the thread pointed out, “Also, you may know this, but one of Withers’ hirelings is Xan’s son: Zenith, once an optimistic Evereskan Graycloak, journeyed to Faerûn in search of a new sunrise. An Absolute warband proved his dour father right: Zenith was doomed!“ Other users in the thread praised the discovery, “I haven’t played the previous BG games, this is awesome trivia to know! Hopefully, at some point, I’ll get the chance to play BG1 and 2 in the future so I can pick up on more of these little references.” Xan might not have been a powerhouse in Baldur’s Gate, but the developers of the third entry clearly had some affection for him, considering the subtle references to the poorly mage and his incredible magic sword that he can’t use. He’s overdue for a return. Maybe he’ll show up in one of the new D&D books.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover unlikely candidate for funniest companion Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community might have finally settled on the funniest companion in the game, and somehow, their name doesn’t rhyme with “Bastarion”. Turns out there’s more to comedy than being a sassy vampire. Who knew? While Astarion might have captured the attention and hearts of the vast majority of the Baldur’s Gate 3 playerbase, that love (and lust) doesn’t always convert into comedy gold. Depending on who you ask, Gale’s verbose speeches and dry observations might be the thing that tickles your funny bone, or Lae’zel’s… unique approach to diplomacy and negotiation. However, it’s the Drow paladin herself who’s emerged as a dark horse for this category, because Minthara can be a great source of comedy for those who listen to her. The unlikely comedy of Minthara The writing for all of the companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 is stellar, as acknowledged by its sweep at The Game Awards, but there’s something about Minthara’s matter-of-fact delivery that hits different. Her current resurgence in popularity was prompted by several subreddit threads about some of her voicelines, performed by the incredible Emma Gregory, one of which plays when she passes a perception check on a trap. The voiceline reads: “A trap. Let us send forth our least favourite, to be sure. Many players quickly concluded that she likely means Gale, who she has little to say about in her dialogue with Tav. Wizards simply blow up too easily, so they may as well be used to test for traps.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover the most uncomfortable scenes in the game Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players reckon they might have discovered some of the most uncomfortable moments in the game- and not in the areas you might expect. Baldur’s Gate 3 manages to balance both lighthearted whimsical content and serious horror thanks to its three-act structure, which allows for rapid tonal shifts between areas. Add in a wide range of characters and personalities, and Baldur’s Gate 3 is able to put you in just about any kind of situation you can think of. Some of these are naturally going to be creepy and horrifying, but not all the situations freaking players out are designed to be scary. Baldur’s Gate 3’s creepiest scene found in Act 2 Obviously, Act 2 is going to be the first place you think of when finding the game’s more horror-based encounters, and for one player on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, this was home to the most uncomfortable moment in the game. They said: “For me it was walking in on Malus Thorm and his “nurses” in House of Healing. I was already creeped out to my core walking in that dark place, I keep hearing howls, I got ambushed by shadows – it’s a whole f*cking thing and then you walk in on that monstrosity.” This clearly makes sense as one of the game’s most uncomfortable moments, as the scene is clearly designed to be unsettling. However, there’s another situation that stresses players out just as much- and it’s not quite as scary as this one. The top-voted response to the original post claimed that turning down the advances of companions was the most uncomfortable they’d gotten during their playthrough, mostly because they didn’t like to disappoint them. They said: “Any scene where I have to turn down one of my companions. Their disappointment is too well-written and animated. Puts a knot in my stomach every time.” It’s a testament to the writing and acting in Baldur’s Gate 3 that scenes like this have such a strong effect on players. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out which feat players reckon is the strongest.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover the grim consequences of not rescuing Counselor Florrick Larian StudiosThere were plenty of time-sensitive quests throughout Baldur’s Gate 3, but one specific task would leave dire consequences if left unchecked. Once players get to Act 3 and finally breach the city gates in Baldur’s Gate 3, they will hear about Counselor Florrick’s imprisonment. The quest will request help to break her out of Wyrm’s Rock Prison. Unfortunately, this task will have a time frame of just five days. If players end up getting distracted or forget about her, she will be executed. While fans knew of her fate in words, one player in the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit didn’t realize they could spot Counselor Florrick hanging in the gallows for all to see after neglecting her rescue. The stunned fan explained how their jaw dropped at the sight of Florrick. This made them feel even worse for forgetting to save her. The replies to this post were just as shocked, with one admitting “I found her before I even knew I had to rescue her because I’m that guy who has to go every direction before I go straight ahead.” Another response mentioned Wyll’s father, The Grand Duke, and if he had any say in this decision: “Do we think he pardons the public officials responsible for carrying out Florrick’s execution or nah?” In a reply to this question, one player reminded everyone “He is the one who ordered Florrick’s execution.” This led to other comments about how they didn’t like Wyll’s father due to this. Although the majority of replies were sympathetic to Florrick, she does have a history of being deemed the game’s most “useless” NPC, so it wasn’t shocking that some responses only cared about what items were on her body. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans have learned the hard way not to leave time-sensitive quests to the last minute since no one enjoys reloading hours-old saves and losing progress.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover shocking truth of Bhaal’s voice actor Baldur’s Gate 3Baldur’s Gate 3 players were shocked to discover that the voice actor for Bhaal, one of the Dead Three, is also well-known for his other work in high fantasy games, most notably The Witcher. The Dead Three make up the primary antagonists of Baldur’s Gate 3. Between Orin, Ketheric and Gortash, the gods Bhaal, Bane and Myrkul make lives very tricky for those living on the Sword Coast, especially for Tav and his party. Perhaps the most intimidating of these is Bhaal, god of murder, whose chosen Orin is definitely the least stable of the three. The voice acting in Baldur’s Gate has always been one of it’s strongest selling points; just look at Neil Newbon’s win at the Game Awards 2023 for his portrayal of Astarion. Still, players were shocked to discover that Bhaal’s voice actor is none other than Doug Cockle, voice actor of Geralt in the Witcher games. One player posted about their “sudden realisation of who Bhaal’s voice actor actually is” on the Baldur’s Gate subreddit, and was met with a chorus of surprise. While Bhaal isn’t the most talkative of gods, you can have a decent chat with him if you’re playing as a Dark Urge character. Once you defeat Orin in Act 3, he’ll appear to claim you as his rightful chosen and favourite child, putting Doug’s superb voice-acting skills on full display. Beyond the Witcher and Baldur’s Gate 3, Doug has also been busy doing voice work in Payday 3 and Alan Wake 2, where he plays Robert Nightingale

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover key Dream Visitor detail in Act 1 Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 fans have noticed one small detail about the Dream Visitor that gave an early clue to their true nature. Many fans who’ve played Baldur’s Gate 3 will remember the game throws players right into the action, crashing a giant nautiloid ship and free-falling onto a deserted beach. However, Larian Studios quickly introduced a guiding hand of sorts during the early hours of Act 1 through the Dream Visitor or Guardian. While many players initially view this character as a source of comfort, some eagle-eyed players have noticed one detail that gives a hint towards the Dream Visitor’s true nature very early on. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans spot important Dream Visitor detail A post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit highlighted the detail in a thread titled, “Is it just me or did anyone else notice this too?” The OP explained, “I’ve recently started a new play through and had my first encounter with the Dream Visitor… I’ve done a couple play throughs and how am I just now noticing that Gale is the only one who calls the visitor a ‘she.’ Everyone else just says ‘the dream visitor’ or ‘they.’” They then asked the community if they were the only ones who spotted this tiny detail, with some other fans picking up on it as well. “Yeah they look different for each character,” noted one fan. “Gale’s is female and Karlach sees them as ‘The golden paladin.’” Another player said, “They also behave differently for each companion based on the companion’s personality. Lae’zel, for example, mentions that her dream visitor showers her with admiration and adoration.” Those players who’ve reached Act 3 know exactly why this hint is a big deal, as the Emperor finally drops its ‘Dream Visitor’ mask once the final act begins to take off. The Emperor also outright confirms they change their appearance to better gain your trust during a certain bit of dialogue. Impressively, it was all subtly foreshadowed at the very beginning of the adventure.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover how OP the Bard class actually is Larian StudiosBard is one of the classes that you can choose to play in Baldur’s Gate 3. However, players have discovered that this class is probably the most OP in the entire game. Baldur’s Gate 3 has a wide range of classes that you can choose to play with. Each of these classes has its pros and cons and you will have to adjust your gameplay depending on which you choose to proceed forward with in your playthrough. However, players have concluded that the Bard class is probably the most OP in the entire game. It seems this particular class can deal with almost every possible situation and players are quite happy with their findings. Baldur’s Gate 3 players feel Bard is the most OP class in the game The discussion surrounding the topic was initiated by a Reddit user who posted a screenshot of some extremely favorable dice rolls. Additionally, they wrote a sarcastic statement that “Life is really hard as a bard”, though it was clear they were joking. Other users joined the conversation as well as a lot of them had similar feelings about Bard. One such user jokingly mentioned, “The real reason they don’t give us a Bard companion is to prevent people from finding out how good a class it is.” Another user demonstrated the strength of this class with an example of a dice roll, claiming, “41 is the highest roll I ever had as a bard, only needed like a 10, haha.” One user also joked about this topic similar to the owner of the post with the statement, “It’s hard, It’s so incredibly hard So inconceivably, unbelievably hard, It’s hard to be the bard.” Therefore, it is safe to say that players are convinced that Bard is the strongest class in the game. Most of the comments in this post agreed on the topic as it seems the versatility of this class opens up a lot of options when compared to other classes.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover how disgusting the city actually is Larian StudiosThose exploring every inch of Baldur’s Gate 3 are realizing that the city must smell pretty awful, even by medieval city standards. As pointed out by one Reddit user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, Baldur’s Gate itself must smell pretty terrible thanks to the Steel Watch. Note: Spoilers for the Steel Watch Foundry to follow. Those who explore the Steel Watch Foundry in Act 3 will learn the truth behind the massive Constructs that police the streets of the city. Created by Enver Gortash, the Steel Watchers actually contain zombies whose brains were removed and infected with mind flayer tadpoles and controlled by Banite cultists. Since each Construct contains a rotting corpse and there are so many patrolling the streets of Baldur’s Gate, the poster asks “shouldn’t the Steel Watch smell absolutely awful?” Others have chimed in to say the Steel Watch isn’t the only factor that would make the city pretty disgusting to actually have to live in. As one commenter adds, “there was an entire ‘murder house’ that reeked of corpses in that city and the guards couldn’t even be bothered to knock.” They also pointed out the various other “murder basements” you can find that would contribute to Baldur’s Gate’s terrible odor. Anyone who’s made it to Act 3 can tell you that Baldur’s Gate has a murder and corpse problem – and that’s not even counting anyone who gets in the way of your party, especially when playing as an evil Dark Urge. Of course, Baldur’s Gate 3 draws from the same medieval history and fantasy as other settings in the genre – and medieval cities certainly weren’t known for their hygiene. Still, the zombie-controlled metal creatures and corpse-filled basements mean the city probably smells pretty awful even by those standards.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover “Hitman” style Underdark battle Square EnixOne Baldur’s Gate 3 fan has discovered a brand new way to get rid of enemies in the Underdark using a classic “Hitman” style – proving just how creative fans and the game can really be. Baldur’s Gate 3 inspires a jaw-dropping amount of creativity from its players. With such an expansive storyline, world, and character creations, fans can pretty much be anything they want to be. Naturally, this can create some extremely OP builds and inspire a few ideal ways to get around tricky enemies. In fact, it’s not just characters that are inspiring players in battle, but other games. One player used their creativity from Hitman to craft the perfect concoction for Underdark enemies, rendering those battles incredibly easy. Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds way to get rid of enemy in typical “Hitman” style “So many times in Underdark, and I just realized you can…poison Ward Magmar and Ward Pistle, the two Duergar bullying Skickpit next to the lift, and kill them without actually attacking them” revealed one player on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit. The Underdark is far from simple in Baldur’s Gate 3, and certain battles can leave you and your party overwhelmed, so approaching it like this will keep those attacks at bay and let you clean up the enemies once they’ve taken a drink. Naturally, fans were thrilled to discover this new technique, with many taking to the comments to write: “That’s amazing” or that the idea is straight out of “Hitman: Underdark.” Others highlighted how shocked they were to find this idea out: “400 hours and I never knew that. Guess I’ll have to start another one to try it.” One fan got so close to unknowingly doing this themselves, and are now praising the poster for highlighting this new attack idea: “Omg, I tried interacting with that keg multiple times, wondering wtf I was “allowed” to put in the ‘insert’ box! Now I know!! Thank you” While the technique is certainly stealthy and creative, it only goes to show how detailed Baldur’s Gate 3 really is, especially with the methods it lets you use to solve problems.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover hilariously evil way to torment poor Withers Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have discovered a way to torment Withers using a nifty trick that lets the player chase him around camp, leaving him an theoretically infinite chain of being terrified of holy light. The winner of Game of the Year has seemingly endless possibilities when it comes to interacting with NPCs. From throwing them off cliffs to making them fall in love, players can do almost anything in Baldur’s Gate 3. That also means getting to terrorize the boney man in your camp who has little to say and just simply won’t leave. One player on Reddit discovered the use of the Cleric spell Spirit Guardians would cause Withers to move out of the way. Spirit Guardians is a spell that casts a yellow circle with Spirits around the character that casts it. The ring doesn’t damage friendly NPCs. However, it’ll scare the living daylights out of poor Withers. He’ll move out of the circle if you have it set to Radiant damage, allowing the player to chase his old, rickety bones around the camp as long as they want. “Seems our favorite bone man doesn’t appreciate being within a radius of Spirit Guardians. Set the damage to radiant, and he’ll run out of the way of the spell when you get too close. Simply follow close behind to watch the cute little bone man run. Who needs chicken chasing?” said the original Reddit poster. A majority of the comments beneath the other post were pleased to hear that they would be able to bother Withers to their heart’s content, with some even sharing other ways that they had tortured him, like throwing him down the river. Others urged players to “leave him alone” and that torturing the poor man was “Dark Urge” behavior. The discovery of Spirit Guardian’s power opened up the conversation of what all can be done with Withers while he is in the player’s camp. “Also, if you trigger a Wild Magic Surge near him that transforms all in range into animals, he takes the shape of a black dog with saddlebags and a scroll around his neck. The attention to detail Larian has is uncanny and awesome,” said one commenter. The next time you want to give Withers some attention, try out casting Spirit Guardian and watch him run laps around camp. If you’re an evil person.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover hidden shortcut to find Karlach early Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have shared a tip for those players who want to recruit the Tiefling companion, Karlach, early on in Act 1. Despite Act 1 of Baldur’s Gate 3 being available for players to go through since the game was still in Early Access, fans are still discovering new details about the large map. Notably, Act 1 is where players can recruit many of the game’s companions like Astarion, Gale, and the Tiefling Karlach. Though Karlach is usually the last companion players recruit thanks to her location in Act 1, fans have discovered a neat trick to get her fairly early. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans find shortcut to Karlach in Act 1 The tip comes from a player on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, who made a post titled, “TIL you can jump to Karlach from Zevlor’s room in the Grove.” As fans who’ve started Act 1 know, much of the storyline centers around the Druid’s camp in Emerald Grove and the Tieflings who are taking refuge there. After encountering a fight with Goblins at the Grove’s gate, the player will gain entrance to Druid camp and meet the Tiefling Zevlor, who will eventually move to a secluded office in the Grove. The skip takes place from Zevlor’s office. After taking the ladder out of the office and exiting out onto a cave, where you can actually see Karlach in the distance. According to the Reddit post, players can, “simply jump across the river.” Though thanks to the distance players may need a bit of assistance from a Potion of Glorious Vaulting or the Enhance Leap spell. Additionally, fans noted that fans can locate her by jumping over stones through the nearby river, negating the trip through the Blighted Village. “You can also find her by going to where Scratch is located and jumping across the river there. In both cases, she is basically locked until after you fight the goblins outside the Grove for the first time.” Now, all the Karlach fans eager to recruit her in subsequent playthroughs have a convenient trick to do just that.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover hidden potential of most “underrated” class in the game Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has a huge amount of player choice and variety when it comes to character creation, but one class has always lagged behind in popularity. Monk has never really been the star of the show. Let’s face it, when you could be playing as a Paladin, or an Eldritch Knight, is a Monk build really the most appealing choice? Even a Bard has more going on under the hood. But despite being one of the less-picked classes for players making their own character, Monks do have a lot going for them. They’ve got great potential for stealth builds via Way of the Shadow, and make great use of dexterity and constitution. For one player, these traits allowed them to create a build strong enough to take down one of the final enemies in the game- without disabling any of their security. Monk build allows players to assassinate late-game boss easily In a post on the official Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, one player outlined how their Monk build was able to assassinate Gortash without even getting rid of the Steel Watch, which led them to the conclusion that “Monk is the most OP class in this game”. “I built a shadow monk and basically assassinated Gortash without even deactivating the steel watch by fighting him within my darkness. Stun lock, flurry of blows, repeat. “It’s funny because Monk in DnD is one of the weakest. The magic items really benefit the monk well, especially the ring that prevents blindness. Wear that ring and cast darkness every fight and you can basically solo any encounter.” Some players in the replies concluded that the real power behind this build was the Darkness spell, which makes attacking under cover much easier, assuming you have immunity to the blinding effect. If you’re looking to unleash the power of a monk build, or if you’re just looking for an excuse to start a new save file, check out our in-depth guide to playing as a monk here.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover hidden animation most missed YouTube/Naughty GamingBaldur’s Gate 3 players have discovered a subtle animation that most missed, as it involves zooming in close to the party members while in a dangerous area. As Baldur’s Gate 3 is a turn-based RPG that lets you use the environment as a weapon, the player is encouraged to have the camera zoomed out as much as possible. This is even more important when facing many enemies in massive arenas later in the game. The developers did a great job bringing the characters to life, as did the actors and mo-cap artists. These details are best shown in cutscenes but don’t come across as much when exploring dungeons or fighting monsters. This means that a subtle detail included in the Grymforge dungeon was missed by many players, especially as they were busy getting their backsides handed to them by its notoriously difficult boss fight and its associated puzzle. The Baldur’s Gate 3 cast will sweat near lava (except for one party member) A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has created a thread to point out a subtle detail that most fans missed while exploring the Grymforge. Thanks to all of the lava in the area, the characters will noticeably sweat when you talk to them in cutscenes. Fans met this discovery with applause: “The attention to detail in this game is astonishing and I love it. So much,” one user said, while another wrote, “Yup! haha its the little things!” Thanks to her natural fire resistance, one companion doesn’t sweat in the Grymforge. Karlach, the Tiefling Barbarian who lived in Avernus, isn’t bothered by the heat caused by manmade devices. After all, she experienced the fires of the Nine Hells, so a little lava doesn’t bother her. These small details are incredibly easy to miss, especially when your party members are in a dungeon, as they’ll usually have their bodies covered by armor and equipment. The danger of hanging out in the Grymforge also means you’re not likely to pay as much attention during cutscenes. The fact this was included shows how dedicated Larian Studios was at immersing the player in its world. The existence of something as normal as sweat in a hot location might seem mundane, but it brings a funny spark of realism to the fantasy world of Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover great reason to wipe out Githyanki Creche Larian StudiosThe Githyanki encountered in Baldur’s Gate 3 are mortal enemies of the Mind Flayers, but their behavior makes it hard to side with them, especially when they’re grilling famous monsters from D&D lore. Fans of the older Baldur’s Gate games are likely familiar with Minsc and Boo, the Ranger and Hamster duo. According to Minsc, Boo is actually a miniature giant space hamster, though most people believe it to be just a regular hamster. Unbeknownst to the cast of the Baldur’s Gate series, giant space hamsters are actually a thing in the Spelljammer campaign setting, as Gnomes created them to power their spaceships by running through giant hamster wheels. Unfortunately for the Spelljammer fans of the world, there is at least one miniature giant space hamster in existence, but it’s been killed and grilled. A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit found a cooked relative of Boo in the Githyanki Creche, which can be used for camp supplies. “I am now justified in genociding the Githyanki, besides the whole ‘reclaiming the Monastery for Lathander’ thing,” one user wrote, while another said, “The most egregious of Githyanki war crimes.” It turns out that it might not actually be a sibling of Boo. “If it makes you feel better, I don’t think these ones are actually ‘miniature giant space hamsters,’” one user wrote, “Lae’zel mentions that she had never heard of a miniature space hamster until meeting Boo, despite being acquainted with the larger variety. “The other Gith probably aren’t even aware of standard hamsters, so they assume they’re mini space hamsters.” The surprising thing about the Githyanki meal is that it provides 10 Camp Supplies. That means the little creature provides the same benefits as a raw steak, honeyed ham, or a whole pumpkin. Thankfully, you don’t get Minsc until the final act of Baldur’s Gate 3, whereas the Githyanki Creche can be accessed at the start of the game. If he were with the party at this time, then he and Boo would go on a roaring rampage of revenge for the deceased hamsters.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover glaring Withers plot hole larian studiosBaldur’s Gate 3 fans have noticed a strange plot hole involving Withers, the helpful undead who hangs out at your camp and says lots of mysterious things. Baldur’s Gate 3 expects players to take a party of adventurers out into the world, but these warriors and wizards aren’t your only friends in the game, as Withers will be pulling you back from the brink of oblivion whenever needed. You can first encounter Withers in a tomb near the start of the game, where he is chilling in a sarcophagus. He will go on to hang out in your camp, where he will resurrect dead allies, bring in fresh hirelings, and allow you to respec characters from scratch. There are many lingering mysteries surrounding Withers, but there’s one that occurs throughout the whole game, yet most players never notice it, partly due to the UI and partly due to his unusual dialogue when engaging with party members. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are wondering how everyone learned Withers’ name A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit asked others: “When did the party collectively decide to call him Withers?” He never mentions his name, yet he’s referred to as Withers by other characters and is mentioned by that title in the UI. Users in the thread quickly had comedic answers in response to this plot hole. “They read his name above his head,” one user suggested, while another said, “My headcanon is that they all just collectively decided to call him that as a nickname.” “As soon as one character thinks of it, they all know it because of the tadpoles,” one user explained, “It happens constantly throughout the game that you’ll experience a story event and characters in camp that shouldn’t have a way to know about it talk about it like they saw it first hand. It’s all tadpole stuff.” This error could be because Withers had several different names in the Early Access period of Baldur’s Gate 3. Larian might have wanted to keep the intro scene vague so that they wouldn’t need to change any dialogue in the future and then forgot to include a moment where he actually said his name. The strange case of Withers’ name could also be because he’s heavily implied to be someone else. Larian might not have decided whether they would reveal this secret in-game, so he never formally introduced himself, but other characters somehow knew the name. Withers might be the strangest character in Baldur’s Gate 3, with a hidden agenda that the party is unaware of. The mystery of the name is just one in a long list of bizarre traits held by this powerful undead mage and is one that’s unlikely to be answered.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover dire price of breaking Karlach’s heart Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has gone through which dialogue choices lead to the most disapproval, and some of the options are particularly heartbreaking for Karlach fans. One of the best parts of Baldur’s Gate 3 is how relationships between the player character and their party members play out throughout the game. The many choices players make throughout the game impact how their companions feel about them, gaining or losing approval accordingly. Additionally, some dialogue options lead to more disapproval than others. One player went through the script to find the most disapproved of choices in Baldur’s Gate 3, and some of the options are incredibly heartbreaking, especially for those who love Karlach. Baldur’s Gate 3 really punishes players for breaking Karlach’s heart A post shared by Reddit user sudosussudio, goes over the options that lead to the greatest amount of disapproval. Specifics may be different in the current version of the game, as the script they got the numbers from is for version 1.0. Still, there are some options here that may make Karlach fans want to romance her again (or at least give her a big hug). By far the most disapproved option is sleeping with Karlach and immediately after telling her it was a mistake. In addition to just being plain cruel, it leads to -100 with her. This is double the next lowest option, which is -50 with Jaheira and/or Minsc for telling Sarevok at the murder tribunal that you’re offering one or both of them as sacrifices to Bhaal. Karlach appears a couple more times on the list, with telling her “I had my fun with you. That was enough for me” when breaking up being another super cruel option. Another character who appears a few times is Gale. Obtaining the book on the Crown of Karsus but refusing to let him look at it will hurt your relationship, as does telling him you’ll never give him a magic item to consume after he’s begged twice. Equal to refusing Gale the magic items he needs to survive is lying to him as Astarion. If you keep denying that you’re a vampire, Gale will say “You’re a dishonest vampire, and that’s far worse” – even though Astarion is a vampire spawn and only telling a half-truth. Speaking of the fan-favorite vampire spawn, Astarion will, understandably, disapprove of players who are less than empathetic toward his concerns about sex. He also doesn’t like when players refuse a certain late-game option. Fortunately, most of these terrible choices are not ones players are likely to make by accident. Unless you’re in the middle of the most evil of playthroughs, you’ll probably never see the gutwrenching consequences of callously breaking Karlach’s heart. 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 discover dire consequences of ruining Withers’ party Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players who ruin Withers’ epilogue party with violence have found the skeleton does not take such offenses lightly. When developer Larian Studios teased that Baldur’s Gate 3 would be getting an epilogue in Patch 5, it did so by sharing an invite to “Withers’ Epilogue Party Extravaganza.” The graphic even includes Withers in a party hat and telling players (or perhaps warning them) that “Fun is mandatory!” Now that Patch 5 is out, players have found that Withers’ was dead serious about that last part. As it turns out, there are some serious consequences for ruining Withers’ big party. Withers punishes Baldur’s Gate 3 players if his epilogue party gets violent In a video shared by Reddit user camilams, causing a deadly explosion during the epilogue party triggers a cutscene in which Withers confronts the player. In his eerily calm way, Withers tells the player “Thou hast ventured long with thy comrades; shared food, fire, and friendship, but even such adamantine bonds could not prevent thee from ruining my party.” The undead then creates a glowing green portal and pushes the player through before closing it in a giant blast. Where exactly he sends offending players is unknown, but given his fury and how powerful Withers really is, it’s bound to be bad news. PC Gamer’s Harvey Randall was able to confirm in his own video that just causing some trouble in Camp won’t trigger the cutscene; actually killing another guest is what causes him to intervene. Given how much content is in the new epilogues, it’s no wonder Withers is so upset. He clearly worked hard to plan and schedule the party, and murdering someone there is bound to ruin the vibe. Ultimately, the punishment here confirms something Baldur’s Gate 3 fans should already know: Don’t mess with Withers. 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 discover brutal detail about Tav’s affair with Mizora Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 fans have realized an uncomfortable detail surrounding Wyll should players have an affair with Mizora. In Larian Studio’s expansive RPG, Baldur’s Gate 3, fans can romance many of the game’s companions — as well as some side characters to the main story. One of the side characters that players can romance — though only briefly — is Zariel’s cambion assistant and Wyll’s infernal patron, Mizora. While each Tav can undertake a steamy affair with Wyll’s tormentor for one night, some fans have realized a subtle detail that emphasizes just how brutal this is for Wyll. According to a player on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, Wyll’s disapproval messages during the Mizora romance cutscene points to the warlock watching the whole affair. “While I was having a ‘steamy’ encounter with Mizora, I suddenly get ‘Wyll disapproves’ and I was like…he caught us and then… ‘Wyll disapproves,’ ‘Wyll disapproves,’ ‘Wyll disapproves,’ ‘Wyll disapproves.’ Dude didn’t just catch us in the act, he was watching us do it…” the fan theorized. Others in the comments supported the OP’s line of thinking and noted that Wyll’s stone eye may be the linchpin in proving the theory correct. “He has a sending stone from Mizora. I wouldn’t be surprised if Mizora purposely showed him the vision of your affair to anger him,” one player said. “I am fairly certain, Mizora only sleeps with the player to stir up drama.” This is true, as players can discover that Wyll received his stone eye from Mizora after losing it fighting cultists. While it functions as a normal eye, it also allows Mizora to keep tabs on everything Wyll is up to. Considering Mizora’s romance scene is a bit hard to trigger, it wouldn’t be surprising to learn that many who played Baldur’s Gate 3 never even had this interaction at all. Of course, that may be for the best for those who want to save Wyll some heartache.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover Asatarion can literally draw blood from a stone Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have discovered that Astarion the vampire is able to draw blood from a literal inanimate stone statue. Larian Studios Baldur’s Gate 3 has burrowed its way into the hearts and minds of players everywhere. The multiple-act RPG has gained massive popularity, becoming a strong contender for one of the best games released in 2023. Part of the charm of Baldur’s Gate 3 comes in the form of it’s companions. Everyone absolutely adores one of them in particular though, and that’s the Rogue vampire Astarion. With his sarcastic quips and prods, Astarion has become a fan favorite of the Baldur’s Gate 3 player base. Of course, being a vampire, Astarion comes with a few quirks for better or worse. He needs to be able to draw blood from either yourself or his enemies, granting him a nice buff. However, that leaves your character a little woozy. Fortunately, players have discovered a new workaround for this issue, involving a statue made out of stone. BG3 players discover magical blood statue to feed Astarion Reddit user Angry_Stranger discovered that the statue players can purchase from Boney and Stoney in Act 3 can have its blood drunk. This makes absolutely no sense since the statue is made completely from stone. However, we’re not complaining as it does work as a fantastic solution to save your blood for yourself. Players have theorized that the statue was made by cloning the player and freezing it, which would allow it to have drinkable blood. The only issue with this newfound solution is that in order to purchase the statue from Boney and Stoney, you’ll need to cough up around 5,000 gold which could definitely deter some from this option. With Larian constantly updating and releasing fixes for the game, it’s likely they remove this magical blood stone in future patches, until that time, feel free to feed the vampire as much as you’d like.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players disappointed they can’t use enemy weapon from Act 3 Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are expressing frustration that they can’t actually wield some giant weapons found in Act 3. Baldur’s Gate 3 allows players to create pretty much any kind of character they want and provides a multitude of options to craft your build. Of course, a huge part of any RPG character build is your weapon. There are so many options to choose from, many of which come with added bonuses like stat boosts or spells. However, there are some weapons you can find but not actually use, which has some players disappointed. Baldur’s Gate 3 players want to use Steel Watcher weapons During Act 3, players will encounter the Steel Watchers, a race of giant metal constructs that guard the city on behalf of Enver Gortash. Defeating one is no easy task. Steel Watchers have various resistances and immunities, and after taking significant damage, they will self-destruct, damaging those nearby. When they die, they don’t drop their weapons, meaning you’ll need to disarm them during combat if you want a Watcher Greatsword or Watcher Crossbow. However, even if you can pick one of these up, you won’t be able to use it, as they can only be used by Steel Watchers, something that’s led one Reddit user to jokingly call developer Larian Studios “cowards.” Considering how much damage they’re capable of dealing – a whopping 3d12 slashing for the Greatsword and 3d10 piercing for the Crossbow before any modifiers or bonuses – it’s obvious why players would want to use them. Of course, the fact that these weapons are made for massive metal constructs and weigh 100 lbs probably makes them hard to realistically use. As one commenter pointed out, a glitch in a previous patch allowed players to equip Watcher weapons, and a screenshot from the time shows the Greatsword hilarious dwarfing the usually intimidating Lae’zel. Still, considering there are ways to make your character bigger and exceed the typical 20-point limit on Strength, it certainly would be cool if the game let those who put the effort in use the Steel Watcher weapons. Fortunately, Baldur’s Gate 3 patches and hotfixes have been relatively frequent and often incorporate fan feedback, so perhaps a future update will let players use these ridiculously large weapons.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players disappointed by Spore Druids Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 Circle of Spores Druid players feel as though the subclass is lacking a key element. The 12 classes and 46 subclasses available to choose from in Baldur’s Gate 3 not only provide players with plenty of freedom when it comes to combat but also introduce some unique roleplaying elements. Whether you’re a Barbarian raging out or a Cleric praising your God, there are several opportunities to express your character’s calling in their dialogue. However, not every subclass reaches its full potential when it comes to feeling well integrated into character actions and speech. That is, according to players who chose to play as a Circle of Spores Druid. Baldur’s Gate 3 Circle of Spores Druid lets down players One Baldur’s Gate 3 fan explained on the game’s subreddit that the game’s lack of special interactions for Circle of Spores Druids has resulted in the “only time” they’ve felt disappointed during their playtime. One of their motivations for adopting the subclass was their hope that they would experience some specific dialogue exchange with members of Act 2’s Myconid colony. Yet, when their Spore Druid spoke with Glut, Sovereign Spaw, and the other Myconids, they found that there were no Spore Druid-specific dialogue options. As a result of them being ignored by the Circle of Spores subclass, the Myconids have some pretty awkward moments with the player. For example, they reject the player’s request to be taught how to Animate Dead using the power of fungi even though Circle of Spores Druids already have this ability by Level 5. While this is a relatively minor failing, Baldur’s Gate 3 has established such a reputation for quality world-building interaction that it’s held to a higher standard than many other games. As one player commented, “Just considering how many unexpected, off-the-wall, unique class and race dialogue options the game provides, it really is a shame that there isn’t one here. In most games, it would be unremarkable, but in BG3, I’ve come to expect better.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 players disappointed by “puny” realistic weapon Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has many fantastical weapons, but one of the realistic ones is weirding out players, as it seems too small to be effective. As Baldur’s Gate 3 uses the D&D ruleset, the weapons aren’t meant to be fully realistic. In real life, swords are a terrible weapon when used against an armored foe, but D&D ignores that for the sake of the rule of calm, as blades are popular in fantasy media. One weapon that appears in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the War Pick, which is a pickaxe designed for use in combat. A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has shared their disappointment with the weapon’s size, with others commenting that it needed to be that big to be effective. “Believe it or not, but war picks needed to be weapons, not single-use cranium diggers,” one user commented, “Larger picks could lodge themselves too deep, and given their weight it would be hard to remove in the heat of battle.” “It looks realistic. Fantasy weapons are always over the top and huge and weigh 3x as much as they should,” one user wrote, while another said, “That’s a normal-sized weapon made for a normal-sized man, not a 7-8 ft tall giga chad of an Elf/Half-elf.” “I think you’re suffering a bit from fantasy weapon syndrome,” another user explained, “Real weapons are, in general, rather small-sized so you can swing them quickly and with great agility. there are some exceptions to it, but they’re are known for leaving the wielder open for attacks.” It’s no surprise the War Pick looks weird, considering the number of huge magical weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3 that have fire or lightning running along their edge. Something small, but practical, is going to be out of place next to the Everburn Blade used by a devil from Hell. You’re free to make your Baldur’s Gate 3 character look like a spiky-haired JRPG hero, as it’s a fantasy game in a world teeming with magic. Just don’t be surprised if every weapon you find isn’t a Buster Sword from Final Fantasy 7 with the serial numbers filed off.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players disappointed by lack of unique subclass dialogue Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are sharing examples of places where the game lacks special dialogue options based on the player’s chosen subclass, and some of them are no-brainers. The conversation was started by a post to the BaldursGate3 subreddit, where one player said they were “Disappointed with cleric of Vlaakith,” specifically during the Githyanki Creche questline. As they shared, “I just cleared Crêche Y’lleck, and there were zero dialog options specific to a Vlaakith cleric. Zero!” Considering Vlaakith is the ruler of the githyanki and viewed by them as a deity, the player expected a Cleric who dedicated themself to her service would have some unique lines when speaking to other gith. However, the only special options were those available to any Githyanki player character. Making things even weirder is that players can actually meet Vlaakith at this point in the game, but “the PC’s reaction is no different from any other non-gith.” The player even needs to be told to kneel by Lae’zel, something a Cleric of Vlaakith would presumably already know. This led the poster to call it an “unfortunate missed opportunity,” prompting others to share places where they saw clear gaps in dialogue options. “Another one that disappointed me, is being a spore druid,” said one commenter, as there are “no options when talking to the myconoids.” The race of sentient fungi can be found in the Underdark, but despite including the Circle of the Spores as a subclass, these Druids don’t have any unique interactions with them. Commenters have also pointed out that the Cleric of Lathander lacks specific lines when finding the legendary Blood of Lathander weapon in Rosymorn Monastery despite the mace having the god’s name and drops of his blood. Players even have to pass a Religion check to recognize Lathander’s iconography, meaning you could fail to recognize your own deity’s symbols. With so many deity options coming up short in Baldur’s Gate 3, one player suggested the only option worth picking is Selûne “just for interactions with [Shadowheart] in your party.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 players disappointed by lack of early-game clothing options Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have been disappointed by the RPG’s lack of early game cosmetic customization options, with some branding it “the lamest thing about the game.” By now, Baldur’s Gate 3 has firmly established itself as one of the best RPGs in recent history, and it’s looking like it’ll sweep the Game Awards. With near-universal praise across the board, it’s easily one of the best releases of the year. However, that doesn’t mean that the game is free from criticism, and some players are saying that they feel limited by some of the early game role-playing elements. Obviously, most of the best equipment is gated behind progress through the game, so your Tav doesn’t get insanely powerful right out of the (Baldur’s) gate, but the community has started pointing out that that doesn’t mean you need to wear one shirt in camp for the whole game. Baldur’s Gate 3 players call for fewer early-game clothing restrictions One player took to the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit to voice their frustrations about these limitations, saying: “The lamest thing about Baldur’s Gate 3: Having to wait until the end of the game to get the best stuff. The best clothes, underwear, armor, weapons, dyes etc. Larian please… let me look my very best early on.” While not everyone agreed with the idea of accessing endgame weapons right away in Act 1, several players felt they had made a good point about clothing. One commenter said: “I get that we can’t get the best stuff, but I wish there was more early variety of the camp clothes.” Another wrote: “I don’t mind there being special clothes and dyes you can only get in the city (in fact I like it) but it sucks that the first two acts there are only like 3 outfits available. and then you get to the end of the game and there are 20 new options. should’ve been spread out a bit more.” For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out this player’s pure damage halfling build.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players disappointed by “horrendously underpowered” NPC Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 is starting to realize that one of the game’s seemingly-strong NPC’s is much weaker than her lore and story implications would have you believe. There are some powerful characters that players can encounter in Baldur’s Gate 3, as in god-like beings. These are the NPC’s that, when in a person’s party, can completely change the tide of a difficult battle, or at least that’s what people usually think. This is what’s happening to one NPC that, by all means, should be a very powerful ally going by lore implications. In practice, however, this isn’t the case in the opinion of many Baldur’s Gate 3 players. Dame Aylin has left many a player disappointed. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are shocked by weak NPC A Baldur’s Gate 3 fan took to the subreddit to voice their surprise – and frustration – with how underpowered Dame Aylin is, considering her mother and background. “You’re a daughter of Selûne and you can’t survive 3 turns in combat against a… wizard? Disgusting.” For context, Selûne is a powerful deity in the game, which makes people assume Aylin would have her own fair share of power. Due to Aylin’s lack of power, the player had to lower the difficulty to get through a fight with her in their party. Many others in the Baldur’s Gate 3 community understand their pain, with one user saying: “She does often seem weak. With Ketheric, she spent the whole fight Charmed – attacking my guys – then after I kill him she does that ridiculous stomping like it was all her.” One person pointed out that Aylin is quick to be disarmed in battles, and she is unable to pick it back up because she is only controlled by the computer. However, there are some players who came to Aylin’s defense: “In my playthrough she did 80 dmg to Lorroakan in one hit. So yeah, I think she’s good.” It seems she is a glass cannon, that can do a lot of good damage but doesn’t have a ton of defense. “She doesn’t have much hp but she hits really hard. She one-round soloed phase 1 Ketheric in my current playthrough with an assist from Shart casting Slash the Weak. I was shocked at how fast it happened.” It seems Aylin is somewhat of a personal preference, where some players are fine with what she provides, while others are less than impressed with her power.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players dig into the real consequences of eating Tadpoles Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is a game where choices matter a lot, and they will often have consequences. Here is what players feel is the major impact of consuming Tadpoles in the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the deepest and most diverse games that you can play in the current environment. The game features multiple storylines, a plethora of companions with life-related issues, complex relationships, decisions that have far-reaching consequences, and a power struggle. As it happens, one such decision that has a consequence in the game is whether you agree to consume a Tadpole or not. Players took to this topic and decided to dig in and inspect whether the consequence is massive or something you can safely ignore. Baldur’s Gate 3 players discuss the consequences of eating a Tadpole The discussion was initiated by a Reddit user who claimed, “Idk why I keep seeing this parroted around that there’s no consequence for consuming tadpoles.” They further continued, “I recently tried an honor mode where it was my first time experimenting with illithid powers. I was told I was gimping myself without using them and wanted to give them a shot in my HM run.” They also stated, “It actually DID have a huge consequence later in the game forcing me to become half illithid.” They felt that this is a major consequence and they are unsure why other players feel it is no big deal. A lot of Reddit users joined into the conversation though several of them did not agree as they feel the the user of the original post has mixed up by what others mean. One such user commented, “That consequence is a speed bump when you might be expecting a land mine. Thankfully, whether or not you use the tadpoles is really only a momentary dilemma.” Another user chimed in, “Being half-illithid is just a cosmetic change with no story implications and is reverted on killing the elder brain, I’d argue it’s the definition of ‘no consequences’.” Finally, a player mentioned, “It is an extremely small consequence that comes with huge benefits and is also able to be avoided with a single skill check.” Therefore, it is safe to say that most players did not agree with the creator of the original post. They feel that the consequence is a cosmetic change, and unless you are too worried about how you look, it is no big deal. In fact, you become much stronger, which is always good in a game as difficult as Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players devise controversial way to guarantee key House of Grief roll Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 fan has cracked the code on how to guarantee a successful roll to get a huge buff that can be a game-changer in Honor Mode. Baldur’s Gate 3 can be pretty difficult at times, especially when playing on Honor Mode, which increases the challenge and makes death permanent. However, there are a few moments in the game that have become sources of useful buffs that may as well be required for these tough playthroughs. One of these sources is the Mirror of Loss, which requires some tough rolls to get its +2 buff to any stat, but one Baldur’s Gate 3 player believes they have found a way to make this roll a guaranteed success. Baldur’s Gate 3 fan finds method for Mirror of Loss success The method is currently being discussed on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, where one player claims: “You can guarantee the Mirror of Loss Religion check in Act 3.” They then lay out the steps of their strategy, which involves using Withers to respec their character to be a Cleric, multiclassed into a Rogue, and then investing points into the proper areas. Then, with the right companions and spells cast, they believe this will make the check a success every time. They even say that players can then respec back into whatever they want, as the buff stays. Much of the community is intrigued by this strategy, as they believe Honor Mode requires a different mindset than a normal playthrough would: “Min-maxing and meta gaming is sorta the play with Honor mode – it’s all about challenging the difficulty, not deep roleplay,” writes one user. One Redditor points out how much this player must understand how Baldur’s Gate 3 works, as they say: “This guy Baldurs Gates – he said unironically.” However, some don’t approve of this method, as a lot of fans really enjoy the roleplaying aspect of the game. One person makes their feelings very clear: “Respec to make a check is soooooo lame.” Some users feel this method is too much, and one player points out how at that point in the game, a buff of +2 is negligible to where their character should be at: “What’s even the point in using the Mirror though? By that point in the game, you’re basically already at your endgame build and you shouldn’t need an extra +2 at all.” Regardless of whether or not players agree with this strategy, it is clear this person did their homework on how to game Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players devastated they can’t romance this beloved companion Larian StudiosPlenty of Baldur’s Gate 3 players think Larian missed a trick by not allowing one key companion the chance for romance with Tav – but not all fans agree. Romance is a key aspect of Baldur’s Gate 3. Sure, the characters may have a life-altering Mind Flayer tadpole in their brain that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear at any moment, and the fate of Baldur’s Gate lies in their hands, but there’s always time for a bit of love. For many, romance wouldn’t be as important, if the companions weren’t so lovable. After all, how can you not be won over by Astarion’s amazing hair, Shadowheart’s hilarious personality, and Karlach’s, well, everything? However, one key companion cannot be romanced, and many players think Larian missed out on a key opportunity. Baldur’s Gate 3 players think one key companion should have been romanceable Sharing their frustration on Reddit, one user asked: “Why can I not romance Jaheira? Bro she is a total gilf and I can’t romance her at all. Truly saddening.” Jaheira is a classic companion from the previous Baldur’s Gate games and has been beloved throughout the franchise. However, in Baldur’s Gate 2, after the loss of her husband, you could romance the popular half-elf, leaving many wondering why they can’t do so in this game. While the poster was convinced it should have been added, the comments were split. One user explained how they “wanted the same thing” using her “great sense of humor and conviction” as her main lovable qualities. “I was also disappointed because I like her the most. She’s got such attitude and confidence but isn’t naive like Karlach can be sometimes” highlighted another user, finding Jaheira to be one of the more wise and mature companions. However, with her being a little more mature and wise, many didn’t see her as a romanceable companion: “She is one of my favorites, although I prefer her as a best friend sorta figure. She literally reminds me of my older sister with whom I’m really close, but would therefore find it weird to romance.” Interestingly, one user explained how “Swen said in an interview that they talked about it but ultimately it was something they decided not to do because the game’s content was already expanding out of control.” This interview took place with IGN, where Swen highlighted that they simply “ran out of time.” While some are certainly eager to fall in love with Jaheira, it’s clear others think she’s perfect just as she is – and who knows, with all the patches and additions to the game, Baldur’s Gate 3 players may eventually get a date with this badass half-elf.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players devastated Alfira is “one-night kinda thing” in Patch 7 Larian Studios/DexertoIn the final patch notes for Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios confirmed Alfira’s fate as a “one-night kinda thing” – and players are not happy about it. Back in July, Baldur’s Gate 3 fans buzzed with excitement over a Community Update hinting at a “certain bard” joining the player’s party temporarily. Though the update was vague, most players speculated that this referred to Alfira, the popular Tiefling bard NPC met in Act 1. Fast forward to September’s Patch 7, and Larian’s final update for Baldur’s Gate 3 has delivered on its promise. But while the patch introduced a toothless Gale and a selection of grim endings, it crushed hopes for Alfira as a permanent party member. Patch notes clarified: “We remember stating…a certain bard would now be able to join the party as a controllable character at camp if there’s an empty slot, TEMPORARILY.” This means Alfira will only stick around for one night. They closed off this note with a playful message that made it painfully clear: “There are no new companions. There is only death.” The backlash was swift and stinging. On Reddit, players voiced their devastation. One user noted, “Thinking about this implementation, if it was my first time playing and I could even control Alfira in camp, I would have really believed she was joining my party. It would have stung even more the next day.” Another added, “Those evil bastards at Larian love twisting the knife.” Optimists among the players clung to hope, with one saying, “Don’t worry. I’m sure someone will find a way to break the game to keep her.” Another said they hoped that the modders would fix it. Patch 7 also adds a modding toolkit for Baldur’s Gate 3, so we might still see Alfira join the party full-time – official or not. As Baldur’s Gate 3 wraps up its patching saga, we bid farewell to quirky patch notes letting us know a new Show Cinematic Nudity toggle can keep our playthroughs “very demure, very mindful.” With Larian shifting focus to new projects far from Faerun, players will cherish the memories – and the mods – that keep the spirit of Alfira alive.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players demand happy ending for Gale in next patch Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have a plethora of things they want to see added in the game’s next patch, but expanding Gale’s story seems to be a standout. Baldur’s Gate 3’s story is already extensive and culminates in a nice ending that largely wraps things up for players and their companions. However, there are things that fans feel like were left out of the game and would love to see those added in. And as many players list all the things they want to see changed or added, a consistent amount of them want to see Gale reunited with a loved one. Baldur’s Gate 3 players want Gale to be happy with next patch A post was recently made on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, which asked the community what their top three “wishes” were for the game’s next patch. The original poster shared their three things, including some fixes to game mechanics and more cosmetics for characters at camp. But the most interesting proposition came in the responses to this post, and it involves Gale and a character he knows well. “Gale should be able to ‘Find Familiar Tara’,” is the comment that started it all, and the other players took off with it. For context, Tara is a winged cat that Gale created when he was a child. They’ve grown up together and when Tara does visit Gale, they speak to each other fondly. However, when the game ends, Gale and Tara are not reunited, whereas many other companions get to see their loved ones again in some fashion. Another fan points to Minsc’s friend, Boo, as another character who has an animal friend they get to have. They believe that is Minsc can have Boo be with them in the end, then “Gale can have Tara!” Many Baldur’s Gate 3 players mention that there are mods available to do just this, but many others want it to be an official part of the game. Despite there not being an official date, the Baldur’s Gate 3 community expects the next patch to arrive sometime next month.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players demand change to “tedious” encumbrance system Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are sick of dealing with the game’s encumbrance system, as it can grind gameplay to a halt, thanks to all of the inventory management it creates. As Baldur’s Gate 3 adapts D&D 5E rules into the video game form, the developers could cut anything that didn’t work. This includes managing non-magical ammunition for ranged weapons, which is present in D&D but not Baldur’s Gate 3. Unfortunately, one of the least popular aspects of D&D made it into Baldur’s Gate 3, as encumbrance and item weight were included. This is despite most D&D groups scrapping encumbrance rules, except when players want to carry large items. As Baldur’s Gate 3 gives the party lots of items they need for battle, such as weapons, potions, magic arrows, scrolls, and barrels, the player needs to manage them in each character’s inventory. This means they’ll soon be running into the encumbrance system, and not everyone is happy about it. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are sick of dealing with the encumbrance system A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit has shared their biggest complaint about the game, as they think encumbrance adds nothing to the experience. Other users quickly flocked to the thread to share their issues with the system. “I’m going to be 100% honest – I use cheats to get rid of it. Inventory management sucks already. I don’t need stupid weight limits slowing me down,” one user writes, while another says, “Inventory is the worst part of the game, closely followed by the camera,” A lot of players use mods to deal with Baldur’s Gate 3’s encumbrance system, as it can be used to give every party member unlimited inventory weight. Unfortunately, this is restricted to the PC platform, so PlayStation 5 players are out of luck. What’s frustrating about this system is that there’s a D&D item that could fix the problem: the Bag of Holding. This TARDIS-style item is bigger on the inside than the outside, so it could have been included to reduce inventory management. It’s not in the game, though. Having to swap items around to stop characters from becoming encumbered in Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most tedious aspects of the game, and fans are hoping that an option will be included to get rid of it. Hopefully, a future patch will give players a choice to switch it off and end the tyranny of encumbrance forever.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players demand answer to why shopkeep has one “God-level” stat Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are asking why one relatively minor NPC has perhaps the highest Constitution score in the entire game. Baldur’s Gate 3 is full of powerful allies and foes you’ll meet on your journey across the Sword Coast. Most are obvious, such as the villainous Orin the Red and devilish Raphael, whose stats and abilities lead to epic, challenging boss fights. However, there are some characters whose power may take you by surprise, including a shopkeeper with one ridiculously high Constitution stat. Baldur’s Gate 3 players confused by Felogyr’s Fireworks shopkeep’s 30 CON As seen in a screenshot shared by Reddit user jayelled, Avery Sonshal of Felogyr’s Fireworks in Baldur’s Gate has a Consitution score that far exceeds what is typically possible. The level 9 human shopkeeper’s CON is 30 – 10 points above the usual maximum of 20 – leading the posted to call it “God-level.” The poster puts this into context by comparing him to purposely powerful creatures from Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dungeons & Dragons. For example, the undead dragon Ansur has a CON score of 23, and the final boss of Baldur’s Gate 3 has 22 CON. In Dungeons & Dragons terms, this random man has the same CON as a Tarrasque, which is generally considered to be the strongest, most dangerous creature in the entire game. This has players wondering why developer Larian Studios would give such a high CON score to a relatively minor NPC. Some speculated in-game reasons for the fireworks shopkeeper’s godly power, such as one who joked, “every day he trains, exploding himself with bigger and bigger fireworks.” Another commenter suggested a game mechanics-based reason, saying, “They knew players would want to explode the place and kill him instantly. So they want to give him special treatment.” Since Constitution impacts your hit points maximum, bumping the score up to 30 would certainly make him more durable. Still, given that the rest of his stats are nothing exceptional, it’s not too hard to kill him quickly with his own merchandise. It’s also entirely possible that this is an oversight. Unless we see a change in a future update, though, this Baldur’s Gate 3 mystery will likely remain unsolved.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players demand a “party” at the end of Act 2 Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community is voicing their desire for there to be some kind of celebration at the end of the game’s second act. Baldur’s Gate 3 has a lot of big moments that are deserving of celebration both by players and the characters in the game. While this kind of celebration does exist at the end of the game’s first act, there is a surprising lack of anything to bring a conclusion to the second one. Because of this, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are speaking out about how they want one in the game for a variety of reasons. Baldur’s Gate 3 players want celebration to end Act 2 The idea was proposed on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, where a user took the time to air their grievance about the transition from Act 2 to Act 3. They explain how at this point the Shadowlands have been rid of their curse, and they want to be able to explore that. “Why isn’t there a big party at Last Light after I literally killed the guy who ruined the whole place? Like… I get it, the mission isn’t over but I can’t go for a jog in the sun in the place I literally just did 95% of the liberating in?” It seems that other Baldur’s Gate 3 fans would agree, as the top comment says: “Act 1 ends with a party, it would be nice to end act 2 with one as well. Pour one out for the tieflings lost along the way. Plan another ballad with Alfira. All kinds of options.” Some, however, point to the fact that this wouldn’t make a lot of sense with the game’s narrative at that point, as an army is marching towards Baldur’s Gate. “Yeah, you won a big fight… but you know a crisis is occurring—and there’s a bigger, scarier fight ahead.” A more realistic explanation, though, is also mentioned by several players: developer resources. As one user explains, “For it to be worthwhile and not just slapping ‘sunny day’ lighting on the already pretty grim setting .. they would have to create an entirely new map.” They explain that the devs simply don’t have the time or capabilities to create the environment that players are wanting. Regardless of the logical explanation, it is clear that some Baldur’s Gate 3 players at least want the chance to forget about the impending danger and just party for a bit.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players delighted by Karlach’s nicknames for Origin characters Larian StudiosDuring a Shadowheart playthrough, a Baldur’s Gate 3 player was delighted to learn Karlach has specific nicknames for the other Origin characters. Since Baldur’s Gate 3 released last year, its resident tiefling barbarian Karlach has become a fan favorite, and for good reason. Not only can she wipe the floor with foes in combat, but her positive attitude is refreshing in a game that gets pretty dark. Karlach is known for calling the protagonist “solider,” a nickname that’s become an iconic part of her character. However, as players have noticed, Karlach actually has more specific nicknames for each of the other Origin characters that you’ll only hear while playing as one of them. Baldur’s Gate 3 players learn Karlach has special nickname for Origin characters Reddit user Valuable_Ant_969 was delighted to find this little detail while playing through a Shadowheart Origin run, saying “We all know Karlach’s fun pet name soldier, but holy crap, I’m doing a Shadowheart origin run and she calls us ‘fringe’!” The nickname, of course, references Shadowheart’s hairstyle with its distinct bangs. This led others in the comments to share Karlach’s nicknames for other Origin characters. “She calls Gale ‘magic man’ and Lae’zel just ‘Lae’ sometimes,” shared one user. Others reported hearing Karlach call Astarion “fangs,” though it seems that might only occur when playing as a custom avatar or when playing as Karlach. Several players who have done Wyll Origin runs say Karlach still calls them “Solider,” though that makes sense given his role as the Blade of Frontiers. Karlach’s nicknames are both an endearing part of her character and yet another example of the developer’s attention to detail. That players are still finding things like this on repeats playthroughs shows just how much is hidden within Baldur’s Gate 3 and why it’s never a bad idea to start a new save.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players delighted by “awesome” battle-altering spell Larian StudiosThere are plenty of powerful damage spells in Baldur’s Gate 3, but one “awesome” utility spell has absolutely delighted fans, changing their battles forever. Accompanying the tricky battles, unique companions, and variety of classes, are the hundreds of spells players can use in Baldur’s Gate 3. Sure, the amount of different damage, control, healing, and utility spells can be a little overwhelming for certain classes, but once you master them and know what works, it can make your game so much easier. However, despite plenty of players knowing exactly what to use for their Druid, Cleric, Wizard or otherwise, one spell has revealed itself as potentially battle-altering, with tons of players sharing their experiences with Arcane Lock. Baldur’s Gate 3 players love “awesome” Arcane Lock spell Much like the opposite to the popular Knock spell, Arcane Lock serves to lock someone in a location or stop them from getting through a certain door. Naturally, Baldur’s Gate 3 players have been comiing up with some incredibly creative ways to use this spell, with most using it to transform a tricky battle in their favor. Sharing their story on Reddit, one Baldur’s Gate 3 player, aptly called ArcaneLocks explained how, while fighting Dribbles the Clown “his henchmen [went] and opened up the cages containing a displacer beast and a velociraptor. The displacer beast got out before my wizard had initiative, but the raptor was still within the cage so I took my wizard and misty stepped over to the cage, closed the door, and arcane locked it with the raptor inside.” After doing this, “All he could do was roar and attack the cage door for a bit of damage before I took him out with ranged attacks after I killed all his friends.” Making what could have been a deadly encounter so much easier, all because of a simple second level spell. Other players took to the comments to share their experiences with the spell, explaining how “when you fight Auntie Ethel inside her home before she flees to her base you can use Arcane lock to lock the fireplace, she won’t be able to run away.” This means you can take her down much quicker and in a safer location than many are forced to fight in. One user reported the use of the spell in late-game battles, using Arcane Lock to separate enemies from each other: “Arcane lock made a certain Act3 massive battle somewhat trivial…got the one target I wanted out on a balcony, locked everyone else behind a door.” Such a small spell in terms of level, and the fact it’s not concentration certainly means users can adapt it to almost any situation. One comment summed up the community’s realization after hearing those stories: “I was wondering where and when I’d use Arcane Lock but now it seems so obvious now that you explained one such scenario.” It’s clear many players will be focusing on manipulating the battlefield rather than simply trying to deal as much damage as they can in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players delighted as fan-favorite character wins major award Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players were overjoyed as the actor, Neil Newbown, behind one of their favorite characters, Astarion, won the best performance award at The Game Awards for his representation of the vampire rogue. Baldur’s Gate 3 and the game’s developers, Larian Studios, had a successful showing at The Game Awards 2023, winning six awards. The epic fantasy RPG had maintained its success after its initial release thanks to its replayability, with Larian Studios still releasing quality-of-life updates to the game like the addition of the new “Honor” difficulty mode. Its popularity with both gaming fans and critics alike showed at The Game Awards 2023, and the Baldur’s Gate 3 community was overjoyed as Neil Newbown, actor for the vampire rogue Astarion, won Best Performance for his work in Baldur’s Gate 3 as the character Astarion. Baldur’s Gate 3 community celebrates Astarion award Baldur’s Gate 3 fans celebrated The Game Awards 2023 giving Neil NewBown the Best Performance Award for his work as one of their favorite characters Astarion: “Neil Newbown has Won Best Peformance at The Game Awards 2023.“ Baldur’s Gate 3 fans felt the award was well “deserved,” and congratulated on his acting effort, deeming his award win a “success.” “Absolutely deserved for our vampire spawn,” one fan commented. “CRITICAL SUCCESS,” another player joked and congratulated. Fans also loved Newbown’s speech alongside the feeling that the award was deserved, finding the actor’s nervousness and genuineness applaudable. “Neil’s voice cracking, then saying the line Astarion says to Dark Urge… Oh gods, I ugly cried. What a pure soul. So deserved,” one fan said. “Loved how he credits Astarion’s writer every time he is praised,” another applauded Newbown’s humility. As noted, the Best Performance was only one of six awards Baldur’s Gate 3 was awarded on the night. You can see a full breakdown of the results of The Game Awards, here.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players declare some rare armor too ugly to wear Larian StudiosA Reddit post has Baldur’s Gate 3 players discussing which armor designs they find too unappealing to be worth equipping. Baldur’s Gate 3 gives players plenty of ways to customize their characters both in terms of builds and aesthetics. The massive RPG has plenty of armor, helmets, accessories, and other clothing options, with rarer ones coming with massive benefits that go beyond what tabletop Dungeons & Dragons can reasonably offer. However, not all of Baldur’s Gate 3’s gear is particularly glamorous, meaning players who care about their character’s appearance may have to make some difficult choices. Baldur’s Gate 3 players dislike the look of Helldusk and Dark Justiciar armor sets In a post, Reddit user n0753w asked the BaldursGate3 subreddit “What gear will you not wear due to its aesthetics/looks?” regardless of how strong or useful it is. For them, it’s the Helldusk armor, which is obtained by defeating Raphael in the House of Hope, calling it “downright creepy.” Examples of other widely disliked gear designs include the Dark Justiciar helmet, Grymskull Helm, and Ketheric Thorm’s Reaper’s Embrace, particularly on good characters. Many players seem to generally dislike putting their party in helmets, with one commenter saying “I didn’t spend an hour in character creation for nothing.” However, there are some exceptions. As one user shared “I think the only ones I keep on are the tiaras cuz everyone looks fabulous in the tiaras.” Others mentioned putting helmets or hats on characters with horns like Wyll and Karlach for the humor of seeing how the horns clip through the gear. Fortunately, no matter how ugly an armor set looks, Baldur’s Gate 3 does give you the option to toggle visibility on armor and helmets. This allows you to get all the benefits of the gear while wearing your Camp clothes instead.

Baldurs Gate 3 players decide fate of the Emperor and it’s not good Larian StudiosSome Baldur’s Gate 3 players are not fans of the Emperor character, and have decided that he needs to meet an unfortunate end. There are a lot of beloved characters in Baldur’s Gate 3, with their personalities helping them to become fan-favorites. However, given the game’s sheer amount of characters, there are always going to be some that won’t connect with some fans. Such is the case with the Emperor, a prominent character who arrives late in Baldur’s Gate 3, and it looks like some players are just not fans of him. Baldur’s Gate 3 players decide the Emperor needs to go A post was recently made on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit that was aptly titled: “I F***ING HATE THE EMPEROR.” The poster goes on to explain that the Emperor’s choices as a character and their motivations have made him one of their most disliked characters in the game. A good chunk of the responses to the post have been in agreement as well, with one user saying, “I know, and yet people still side with him instead of Orpheus.” It appears that his actions are the leading cause of people to dislike him, and yet, he still has a fair contingent of players who do like him. The Emperor, as a character, is very goal-driven and cares very little for anyone who may stand in his way. In order to accomplish his goals, he has imprisoned Orpheus, another character that the Githyanki revere. His cold demeanor and lack of remorse for his actions, have made him a target of some players’ scorn. “He was a pragmatist and selfish, but also I think quite realistic. Not everyone will be a knight in shining armor and I’m actually impressed he does not betray you in the end, unless you betray him first or stop working with him.” One person even comments that siding with the Emperor can lead to one of the game’s most powerful endings: “If you follow his path, you get to eat Orpheus and become the most powerful being in existence.” When a game has such a wide cast of characters to interact with in Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s only natural that some of them are disliked by some, while liked by others.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players debate which feat is the most OP Larian StudiosPlayers are discussing which of Baldur’s Gate 3’s dozens of feats are overpowered, giving characters a clear advantage. Baldur’s Gate 3 gives players plenty of options for building their characters that come straight from Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition. This includes feats, which can be important parts of any character build. The game includes over three dozen feat options that give players new skills or improve their abilities, such as proficiency with different weapons and armor types or new spells. Some classes get feats at certain levels, but any character can choose to take a feat instead of an ability score increase at levels 4, 8, and 12. With so many options available, players are discussing which ones are the most useful – as well as which ones are perhaps too strong. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans agree Alert and Tavern Brawler are great feats In a Reddit thread, players are debating which of Baldur’s Gate 3’s feats are the most OP. The original poster proposes Alert for the title thanks to the way Larian chose to handle initiative. Unlike in tabletop D&D, which has players roll a d20 when starting combat, Baldur’s Gate 3 uses just a d4. This means Alert’s +5 bonus to initiative makes a huge difference, almost always guaranteeing that the character goes first. Other players highlighted feats that work well depending on the character’s class. Many mention Tavern Brawler, which adds double your Strength modifier to damage and attack rolls when making an Unarmed Strike, using an improvised weapon, or throwing something. This is especially useful for Monks and Barbarians, though any character who relies on their Strength can see a huge benefit. One player also pointed out a feat that is often OP in D&D but is less so in Baldur’s Gate 3: Lucky. While those Luck Points you can use to give yourself advantage or force an enemy to use your roll (or in BG3’s case, reroll) come in handy in the tabletop game, it’s less important in a game where Inspiration allows you to reroll and is pretty easy to obtain. Based on this discussion, it seems there’s a pretty good case for giving the title of most OP feat to Alert. Turn order is crucial in a game like Baldur’s Gate 3, and Alert can help improve any character, unlike other feats that are more class or build-specific. Still, with so many options available, there really is something that’ll help any Baldur’s Gate 3 character reach their full potential. 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 debate usefulness of “completely terrible” spell Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community has long been split on whether or not the spell Hold Person is a broken tool in the game or completely useless, but players are finally realizing how useful it can be. The second-level spell is meant to hold a target in place, making them unable to move for a single turn and giving all attack rolls against them an advantage. Since launch, players have been divided on whether or not Hold Person is worthwhile, but now, many are realizing the ability is more useful in Baldur’s Gate 3 than they originally thought. In a thread on the game’s subreddit discussing which spells players found most disappointing, the poster included Hold Person due to “the lack of humanoid enemies beyond the goblins/leaders.” Some agreed with this sentiment, claiming Baldur’s Gate 3 has “hardly enough” humanoid enemies for the spell to be worth it. One even pointed to the spell Tasha’s Hideous Laughter as a better option to accomplish what Hold Person can do at a lower level. However, many Baldur’s Gate 3 fans defended Hold Person, with one user going so far as to call the spell “OP.” “I used it on the leader at the Creche. Killed him in one turn from stealth before anyone could roll initiative,” one person explained. Another responded by saying they don’t understand the hate for it. In their opinion, the humanoid limitation isn’t that bad, and the spell can be incredibly useful in Act 3. One person even listed the other humanoid enemies the spell can work on, such as Githyanki, Paladins, and Drow. After listing this, they claimed that Hold Person is, in fact, one of the “best spells” in the game. This point is excellent, as the third act has some incredibly powerful humanoid enemies and bosses to fight. It is useful to be able to stop them in their tracks and unload more damage on them. While using certain spells in Baldur’s Gate 3 primarily comes down to personal preference, it seems that Hold Person possesses more utility than some players claim.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players debate the game’s very best item Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community has been discussing the game’s best items on social media, and there are a few that everyone seems to consider top picks. Much like everything else in Baldur’s Gate 3, the game boasts a wide and versatile selection of items players can pick to kit out their Tav. The range of options is so varied, you can even play through the whole game wielding a stick of salami. But, of course, not every item is created equal. So, which items does the community think are the top picks? One player offered their opinion on the Boots of Very Fast Blinking. Naming them the game’s “unironically, best item” in a thread on Reddit. And plenty agreed with the opinion, despite the item’s cursed requirements needing the character to remain butt-naked while wearing them. But there were those who put forward alternate suggestions, too. “In my totally unbiased and not-at-all subjective view, Blood of Lathander is the best thing in the game.” Another fan suggested. Others agreed, “Blood of Lathander is busted and you get it very early.” “Arrow of Many Targets is the best item in the game,” was a different fan’s suggestion. And the Arrow of Many Targets has its fair share of fans too. Although all these items are top-tier picks on any playthrough, we thought we might offer a couple of options of our own. Like the Amulet of Misty Step, which might not be infinite use like the boots, but if your Tav keep their clothes on while using it. Or, there’s also the Smuggler’s Ring, another great early-game find.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players debate Intimidation versus Deception checks and their uses Larian StudiosThe Baldur’s Gate 3 community has debated the merits of using Intimidation versus Deception after hearing one player’s experience. Baldur’s Gate 3 is an absolutely massive RPG that lets players navigate the world in a variety of ways. Most conversations with NPCs out in the world can have drastically different outcomes depending on how you approach them. Characters can use prior knowledge to sway NPCs, pass Intimidation, Persuasion, and Deception checks to get their way, or simply attack straight away. However, some players have started to debate the uses of Initimidation versus Deception, after one player detailed their RP-breaking experience after they failed an Intimidation check against a prison guard. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans debate Intimidation versus Deception A post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit gained traction after one fan shared an unsatisfying conclusion to an interaction after failing an Intimidation check. According to the OP, they were locked in prison and attempted to intimidate the prison guard into letting them out. However, upon failing the Intimidation check, they were “teleported back” into their cell with no consequences. “In what galaxy does someone who just threatened to rip a person’s throat out for not letting them pass, and MEANT IT, respond to ‘Sure, buddy – now back in your cell.’ …Because they did mean it – otherwise it would have been a Deception check,” they explained. They also argued that failing an Intimidation check should be more akin to failing to make a threat scare them, and should result in combat more often than not. However, players were split on whether that specific outcome should become the norm. “I disagree that an empty threat should be Deception, tho. Obviously Intimidation and Deception overlap a little bit, but threatening someone into compliance relies in how scary you are/look while deception relies on sweet talking/fooling them,” one fan explained. Others argued that the specific outcome shouldn’t really be that immersion breaking. “I mean, if you fail to intimidate someone and he thinks ‘Aw you’re cute trying to act tough,’ just him dumping you back in a cell thinking you’re an idiot is kind of a possibility.” Considering Baldur’s Gate 3 allows for so much freedom of choice on the player’s part, it’s no wonder that some can feel let down when specific outcomes don’t go as expected. Still, that’s all part of the game when the dice don’t exactly fall your way.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players debate if Dark Urge ‘ruins’ custom characters Larian StudiosThe popular Dark Urge Origin character has Baldur’s Gate 3 players discussing whether it’s even worth playing custom characters with such a fleshed-out physically customizable option available. While most Baldur’s Gate 3 players choose to create their character from scratch, there’s a popular option for those who want to mix the lore of a pre-made character with the customization of a Tav: the Dark Urge. This Origin character is unique, as the player can select their race, class, and appearance, but there’s plenty of backstory and lore to uncover – just like there is for characters like Astarion and Shadowheart. Now, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are discussing whether it’s even worth playing as a Custom character when the Dark Urge is an option. Baldur’s Gate 3 players discuss whether it’s worth playing a Tav over a Dark Urge The conversation was started by Reddit user happymasquerade, who said “The Dark Urge has ruined custom characters for me.” As they explain, the Dark Urge comes with “so much additional content” while still allowing players to choose their own path. The poster also struggles to find any drawbacks outside of additional gore, which is already a part of Baldur’s Gate 3 regardless of who you play as. While most commenters agree that the Dark Urge is well crafted, many rejected the idea of the Origin making custom characters irrelevant. “When i want to play a character struggling with murderous thoughts and amnesia, it is superior. But not when i don’t,” one put simply before going on to explain how playing such a character in tabletop Dungeons & Dragons could get incredibly frustrating. As many concluded, the Dark Urge is great for storytelling, but Custom characters are superior for overall roleplaying potential. “The Dark Urge is The Dark Urge. It is highly flexible in races, classes, appearances – but at the end of a day You are just wearing their skin,” said another player who similarly feels Custom is ideal for those who “prefer to spin their own stories, without a baggage of being an abomination.” Others pushed back on the idea that the goriness of the Dark Urge is in line with any other playthrough. As one commenter pointed out, “Some of the narration is especially unsettling.” While the Dark Urge Origin definitely has its merits and is worth a playthrough (or two, or three), the fact that both it and fully Custom characters exist is a good thing. Though some may prefer the Dark Urge and others wouldn’t go near it with a 10-foot pole, having so many options available lets players shape their experience in true D&D fashion. 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 cry out for missing customization feature they “really need” Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 fans are absolutely thrilled with the game’s launch but even with the outpouring of love for the game, players want one thing: A re-do for character creation. Baldur’s Gate 3 has had one of the most successful launches of this year eclipsing even the developers’ wildest expectations. The game has shot to the top of Steam Charts even cracking the top-ten highest concurrent player-counts of all time. The new release offers a massive amount of player choice as befits its roots in Dungeons & Dragons. The comprehensive character creator has even been responsible for some genitalia-fuelled jump scares on Twitch. The only problem players seem to be having with the character creator is that they only get to experience it once per playthrough. A number of posts on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Subreddit are begging Larian to add a feature that lets players redesign their character mid-campaign. Baldur’s Gate 3 has the option to respec a character’s skills and traits. The lack of a way to alter your character’s appearance midway through is a bit of a surprising one for a game with this much choice. The game’s Subreddit is full to the brim with discussions about the shocking absence of the feature. “Disappointing you can’t change appearance,” one user admitted “The more I look at my custom person the less I like them visually.” On another post, a player lamented that their “stupid ugly f**k” of a half-orc was causing some immersion issues. “Shadowheart ain’t ever touching this stupid named, ugly ass half-orc’s penis,” they mourned. Still, Larian has a documented history of hearing out their playerbase and fans are confident that the feature is possible. “Larian are good listeners,” a user explained. “They will definitely hear this constant cry.” The feature was added by Larian to Divinity: Original Sin 2 so it’s not farfetched to think that it could come to Baldur’s Gate 3. There’s also the game’s dedicated community of modders to rely on. There’s nothing more disappointing than character creator’s remorse but a close second is build-remorse. If you don’t want to deal with the fuss of constant respeccing in Baldur’s Gate 3, why not check out our list of guides and save yourself the hassle?

Baldur’s Gate 3 players cry out for major feature Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have taken to a Reddit post to appeal to the developer directly to add one prominent feature. Baldur’s Gate 3 will undoubtedly be one of the games of the year. Its unbelievably broad and branching narrative choices, intuitive gameplay, and memorable cast of characters combine to make it a true standout in the genre. The scope of the game is undoubtedly one of its most impressive achievements, but one of the side effects of this is that it creates more issues that need addressing. One player’s post on Reddit sought to underline one of these issues, leading to significant calls for the addition of a major feature that would drastically change how dialogue in Baldur’s Gate 3 plays out. Baldur’s Gate 3 community call for party-based conversation choices Interactions between the player character and NPCs are the central dynamic that affects how the story plays out. In a slightly bizarre decision, developer Larian Studios has made it so that the character closest to the NPC is the one that will lead the conversation when dialog starts. When one user posted their thoughts on why this was a bad call, others were quick to respond with a potential solution. User Voidbearer2kn17 proposed that allowing other party members to chip in during conversations could alleviate the issue. Others were quick to agree, with one reply saying: “Yeah, this whole issue would be solved with the simple ability to pass a conversation to another character. Pick up a weird book? C’mere Gale. Need to Kool-Aid Man through a door? Karlach, you’re up. Need to tell the guard you definitely didn’t just put that +1 Spear down your pants? Bard Tav, your turn.” It’s certainly true that not being able to involve everyone at a given point undermines the idea of using a balanced party. It also subjects the story to a fair amount more RNG than just dice rolls. With the developer notably proactive in dealing with issues and adding highly requested features, it’s not beyond the realm of possibility that Baldur’s Gate 3 could have a more complex interaction system soon.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players credit game for spicing up sex life Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is having an unintended side effect on its players, as many have credited the game for reigniting passion in their real-world relationships. One Baldur’s Gate 3 player has taken to Reddit to share how the game has unexpectedly spiced up their marriage. The player wrote, “This game has done wonders for my sex life,” explaining that playing the game with their wife has had one “absolutely amazing side effect.” “We love talking about our characters, adventures, and our sexual exploits in the game,” the player shared. “But one absolutely amazing side effect of this complete immersion has been its impact on our intimacy. We are far more adventurous than we’ve ever been all while working towards our first child together.” And now the player is even considering naming their first child after a Baldur’s Gate character. “Honestly the timing of this game’s release could not have been better. Do we give our firstborn a Baldur’s Gate name? Suggestions?” the player asked. The game seems to be having an impact on many different relationships, as well, as other players chimed in, noting similar effects on their relationships or even inspiring them to pursue one. Baldur’s Gate 3’s romance scenes have been a major talking point since its release. Players can romance multiple companions in the game, with each relationship providing unique interactions and outcomes. Some fans have even commented on the game’s romance mechanics being almost too good to be true. One particularly wild romance scene involving a Druid shapeshifting into a bear became so popular that even the game’s director was trolled over it. It seems that Baldur’s Gate 3 is not only providing players with an epic role-playing experience but also having an impact on the lives of players as well.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players create adorable Scratch Origin run concept Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have come up with a brilliant idea for how the good boy Scratch could work as an Origin Character. Of all the characters in Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s not a stretch to call Scratch one of the most beloved. The adorable and loyal dog can be found early in Act 1 and, barring any fetch-related incidents, will stick with you for the entirety of the story. Scratch’s surprising amount of depth for an option animal companion led one player to call him “the Real Main Character,” sparking a discussion on what a potential Scratch Origin character run could look like. Baldur’s Gate 3 players devise perfect Avatar Scratch idea Reddit user SteveTheCleric explained why Scratch is the true protagonist of Baldur’s Gate 3, citing the dog’s role throughout the game, his backstory, and the fact he’s modeled after game director Swen Vincke’s own pet. This prompted a commenter to say, “Scratch origin run when,” leading to a host of ideas on how Faerûn’s goodest boy could join the ranks of Astarion, Shadowheart, the Dark Urge, and others. “Scratch origin run where you get find familiar for the other characters and run around with four party member ‘familiars’” suggested one user. Whether Scratch would be summoning existing party members or other animals like the Owlbear cub, Gale’s Tressym companion Tara, and the Strange Ox is unclear, though either paints a pretty hilarious image. Some have even found workarounds for Scratch’s lack of a mindflayer tadpole. While the simplest solution would be to give Scratch a tadpole (opening up the door for some incredible skill checks and bizarre potential transformations), leaving him tadpole-free could make him more compelling. As the original poster argues, “He has his own agency. The players are drawn to Baldur’s Gate because the Absolute wants them there. Scratch goes ‘cuz he wants to.” Though unlikely, getting to play as Scratch would certainly put a unique spin on a Baldur’s Gate 3 run. Even if Origin Scratch doesn’t become a reality, we can only hope future updates give the Forgotten Realms’ best boy more opportunities to be a hero.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players convinced Withers is secretly plotting your downfall Larian StudiosAfter speculation about what Wither whispers to Arabella, the Baldur’s Gate 3 community is realizing she may be far more dangerous to them than they thought. Arabella is a young character in Baldur’s Gate 3 who is sent away from the camp by Withers, but not before she receives an unknown message from him. This moment stuck out to one player who took to social media to ask what it is that he tells the young girl before she leaves. But what they found out was that Arabella might be a character much more important – and detrimental – to their plans than they thought. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans believe Arabella has a powerful future The original question about Withers’ comment was brought to the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit where they explain how Withers sends Arabella away after whispering something to her. “So what filthy lie did Withers tell Arabella? Or maybe he knows something I don’t and this playthrough doomed?” While plenty of people are taking the time to come up with humorous answers to that question, the biggest answer has tough implications for the player: “That she’s gonna be the one to take you down.” Another Baldur’s Gate 3 user goes on to explain how the game takes place in the Forgotten Realms of Dungeons & Dragons, which means that there will always be a group of adventurers that will rise up to take on the powers at be. “That is not a maybe. It’s basically the cosmic order here.” The original poster doesn’t seem to want to accept this reality, as they claim they are the “main character” of this world. But that’s not an excuse for other people, as one player says: “Do you think every future story set in faerun is going to be set in a world dominated by the netherbrain? lol. You’re pretty obviously doomed to fail offscreen before the next campaign.” The Baldur’s Gate 3 playerbase may never officially know what Withers tells the young girl, but if their theories are correct, it doesn’t bode well for any power-hungry fans.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players convinced this is “hardest part” in game Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have been digging into the game since its release earlier in the year. After several weeks of studying the game, they seem to have finally come to a conclusion regarding the hardest part of the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 can be a fairly complicated game as it involves a lot of strategy building. If you are new to the genre, you might struggle even more since the game is turn-based. As it happens, after going through all the difficult aspects of the game, players seem to have finally realized the hardest part of Baldur’s Gate 3. According to players, the biggest challenge they have faced so far is talking to companions without creating a misunderstanding that you are trying to make romantic advances towards them. Baldur’s Gate 3 is heavily dependent on dialogue options and the way you talk to companions can often determine your future with them. Baldur’s Gate 3 players feel talking to companions is the hardest part of the game The discussion regarding this companion issue was started by a Reddit user named skyarsenic. The player claimed that the hardest part of the game is, “choosing the right answer so that some of your companions don’t get the wrong idea that you wanna f*** them.” They expanded on this statement claiming, “And by “some”, I meant Gale.” Other players joined in the conversation as well to discuss the topic. One such player commented, “Somehow, Gale will always understand the belly rub one as Tav wanting to have s** with him and there’s no option to tell him it was just a joke.” Another player chimed, “I once made a mistake of asking Laezel why she’s looking at me differently all of a sudden.” One player also mentioned, “Awww Gale. My poor, sweet, lonely, awkward idiot.” Lastly, a player claimed, “It’s harder with Halsin. Dude just randomly pops up with “I want to f***” in ACT 3.” One Reddit user also mentioned, “I noticed that for the girls, you need to approach them first with a dialogue option.” Therefore, it seems like a lot of players have faced this issue where NPCs are bound to get the wrong idea when you are talking to them. However, there is no doubt it leads to funny and awkward interactions with your companions in the game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players convinced they were “catfished” by Guardians NexusMods: ItzEvieBaldur’s Gate 3 players believe they were ‘catfished’ by the game’s developers when given the option to fully customize their Tav’s Guardian. Released in August 2023, Baldur’s Gate has taken the gaming world by storm. Not only was it crowned Game of the Year, but it also won Best RPG, Multiplayer, and Community Support. The game takes players on a wondrous journey to and around Baldur’s Gate. With the ability to customize every aspect of the main character and determine the story’s outcome, Baldur’s Gate gives players the ultimate RPG experience. One of the biggest draws to Baldur’s Gate has been its character creation. Once completed, players can create their Tav’s Guardian, who will watch over the character throughout their journey. But Guardians are not what the community originally expected. Fair warning – spoilers ahead! Baldur’s Gate Guardians aren’t what players expected A post to the official Baldur’s Gate Reddit called out Larien Studios for giving them a false sense of security when creating Guardians. What were once considered to be the overseers of their character became a reality nightmare. “Larian knew exactly what they were doing, giving players the opportunity to customize their dream Guardian at the start of the game,” said the poster. “I spent almost an hour customizing my perfect waifu with lots of eyeshadow and black lipstick, only to get to act 3 and find out that it was a GODDAMN MINDFLAYER the whole time.” Mindflayers are the main ‘antagonists’ of the game, who take the main characters hostage at the start and implant Mindflayer parasites into their heads. With a ticking timebomb in their heads, the characters have one of two options – break free from the control or succumb to it. “The dream guardian is a really clever piece of psychology,” responded one person. “The game asked me to make them, so they must be trustworthy and reliable. They could have made them a standard pick, male or female, but no, making you design them has that greater emotional pull.” The Act 3 twist had many commenters beneath the post with a mix of shock and awe. Some thought creating your own enemy was devious, but others thought the storytelling could not have been more fitting. Either way, customize your Guardian carefully during your next playthrough.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players convinced one companion is game’s “biggest mistake” Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have been left frustrated over one companion that you can only recruit late in the game and after a major quest. Baldur’s Gate 3 has various companions, each with their own distinct personalities that make them memorable. While that’s the case, not all of them are getting equal amounts of attention, according to the community. The problem with certain companions in the game is that some of them lack content, while the others simply take too long before you can recruit them. With Halsin, you’ll need to wait until you finish a significant quest in Act 2. Minsc, on the other hand, requires you to keep Jaheira alive and find him in a specific location in Baldur’s Gate. With so many hoops to go through to get him to join your camp, one user in a Reddit thread has claimed that Minsc being available in Act 3 is the game’s biggest mistake – to which many players agreed. “Yep, it’s really silly. And unless you make a beeline for his quest, you get him so late in Act 3 that it’s not even worth the time to level him up and fit him in, even if you are willing to replace someone,” commented one user. Another user explained: “Recruiting companions so late in a game always kind of sucks. They’re fine as characters, but it’s harder to build a run around them because you’ve already played half or more of the game without them.” Meanwhile, one user said: “Not only at Act 3, but you need to complete a big chunk of it as well. I am sure he has to have many lines for Act 3 that most of us will never hear.” “I recruited Minsc.. and then right after, it was just one quest and the end of the game. Wtf man,” one chimed in. Some players in the comments even claimed that he’d be better off not being a recruitable companion in the first place due to the circumstances. The game’s Act 3 is already incredibly massive. With so many buildings and hidden locations to explore, it’s so easy to get overwhelmed by all the quests and miss out on Minsc. And that’s assuming your Moonrise Tower raid went well, as you need Jaheira alive to recruit him.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players convinced majority of Feats “aren’t worth taking” Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 fans think most of the Feats in the game aren’t worth taking due to some being incredibly useful and the rest being underpowered. Baldur’s Gate 3 makes one of D&D 5E’s optional rules canon, as characters can select a Feat every four levels, while some classes, like the Fighter, get some extra Feats over their progression. Feats are special powers outside your class, giving you more customization options for your heroes. The most basic option is Ability Improvement, which lets you increase your stat points, while others offer new abilities you couldn’t acquire from your race/class choices. As Baldur’s Gate 3 has a maximum level of 12, players will usually only acquire three Feats throughout the game. Unfortunately, not all Feats are worth taking, leaving little room to create interesting character builds through Feat selection. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans think most Feats aren’t worth taking A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit created a thread outlining why they think most of the Feats in the game are worthless, as only a handful are worth taking. Other users in the thread outlined Feats like Ability Score Improvement, Tavern Brawler, and Alert as being the most worthwhile. “Does anyone pick any of the Mage Initiate feats, or Martial Adept (one whole Superiority Die, you spoil me Larian), Performer, or Charger?” one user wrote, while another said, “Making ASI a feat just makes character building less interesting across the board.” One of the issues is that Ability Score Improvement is too useful. That +2 to any stat is a tangible bonus that all classes can benefit from in most situations, especially spellcasters. While there are a few other ways to raise stats in Baldur’s Gate 3, they are few and far between, so the Feat is more useful. The fact that you only get a few Feats throughout the game also means there is less incentive to experiment, especially if you want to play on a harder difficulty mode, where combat efficiency is vital. D&D 5E changed things over time to improve Feats, with the later books introducing Feats that give you spell slots and other special abilities. The Feats in Baldur’s Gate 3 mostly come from the Player’s Handbook, so they feel underpowered compared to the tabletop game. Baldur’s Gate 3 is set to receive more updates in 2024, not to mention possible future DLC, so there are plenty of opportunities for Larian to buff existing Feats and introduce new ones, giving players more opportunities to create exciting builds.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players convinced Larian doesn’t want you to long rest in Act One Larian StudiosWhether you’re in Baldur’s Gate 3 or Dungeons & Dragons, long rests are important – but sometimes it seems like Larian would much rather you stayed awake exploring instead. Conveying urgency in a game like Baldur’s Gate 3 while still having a campaign that takes around 70 hours to complete is a tricky situation. On one hand, you have a tadpole in your brain that could turn you and your party into Mind Flayers at any minute, and on the other, you have tons of quests to complete and companions to romance. Interestingly, neither of those can be done without players heading into camp, and according to the fanbase, long resting is something Larian apparently doesn’t want you to do in Act One. Sharing their discovery on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, one player mentioned that it’s “kind of amazing how hard the game discourages long resting.” Along with it, they revealed various reasons why a new player may think a long rest is a bad idea. They cited the lack of companion event alerts until you get into camp, the berating by your first companion if you rest too soon, the imminent danger of the tadpole, timed events, and of course the camp supplies which suggest a limited number of times you can rest. The poster wasn’t the only player who avoided long rests in the first act. Others took to the comments to share their own experiences, with one saying, “I didn’t camp on my first run until I’d collected every single companion and explored a sizeable amount of the map because I was pretty convinced I had a limited number of rests unless I progressed the story to a certain point.” They went on to add that Larian “really don’t make it clear that it’s not real urgency.” “I assumed ‘camp’ was a place I had to physically find, not teleport to” added another player, citing the lack of instructions as a key problem. Another fan shared, “It is genuinely bizarre that long resting contains something like half the story beats in the game, but the game makes someone who isn’t metagaming think they need to long rest as little as possible. It would be nice if the scenes you unlock could all cue on the same long rest or something” Of course, there isn’t a specific number of times you can long rest and no danger usually comes by doing so, but as the fans have realized, new players could be easily discouraged from setting up camp thanks to all the added elements present in Act One, therefore missing out on several key lore components.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players convinced key NPC is “worst” healer Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has multiple NPCs who play a variety of roles and come in handy during your journey. However, there is one NPC in the game whom players claim is the worst healer ever. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most expansive games when it comes to NPCs. All of these NPCs play a valuable role in the story and they will often assist the play character in one way or the other. However, there is one NPC in the game whom players seem to hate as they feel that she is the worst healer ever. The NPC under question here is Nettie and it seems like Baldur’s Gate 3 fans are not very fond of her. Baldur’s Gate 3 players think key NPC is the worst healer The discussion surrounding the topic was initiated by a Reddit user named Mewnbugg. The user posted, “After numerous playthroughs I decided to see what would happen if I (a bard) tried to heal the bird Nettie is seeing to before speaking to her.” They continued, “Bird thanked me and started flying around. But when Nettie heals her she says “it’s up to her now” and the litrle thing can hardly move still..and we are trusting her with the tadpole in our heads?” Others joined into the conversation as quite a few of them were in favor of this topic. One such user mentioned, “A half ogre barbarian can heal that bird better then Nettie can. I am pretty sure anyone in the Grove can, even that snake that kills kids.” Another user chimed in, “She has no problem hauling a giant flaming sphere out of her back pocket a few minutes later. She could have managed a Healing Word.” One player also claimed, “Nettie is radically incompetent. And really wants you dead.” Finally, a player commented, “She could use the spell slot on the bird or she could save it incase goblins injure someone. I would choose the latter.” Hence, it is safe to claim that players are not exactly in favor of Nettie. However, that is the charm of Baldur’s Gate 3 as not all of the NPCs are good at their jobs, but it also enhances the immersion level of the game by a lot.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players convinced it “deserves” GOTY despite Starfield hype Larian Studios / BethesdaThe success of Baldur’s Gate 3 has fans convinced that the title will win Game of the Year, despite 2023 being one of the strongest years for popular releases. From the moment Baldur’s Gate 3 entered early access, it was clear Larian Studios were onto a hit. Then, in August when it was fully released, that hit was released, with the game going from record to record and hitting an unprecedented amount of success. Along with the high reviews and constant praise, many players are now comparing Baldur’s Gate 3 to the likes of previous and upcoming GOTY contenders. Some are waiting to see Starfield fully take off before making a decision but most players are convinced that “BG3 deserves GOTY.” Baldur’s Gate 3 fans predict GOTY win despite Starfield & TOTK Posting onto Reddit, one Baldur’s Gate fan shared their reasoning regarding Baldur’s Gate 3 deserving GOTY, stating how: “It is downright incredible to see a CRPG from Larian (which while a large and well-known company still don’t have the same degree of recognition and brand loyalty as Bethesda) compete and even surpass the first new IP that Bethesda has created in 25 years on its launch day.” Naturally, being posted onto the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit page, plenty of comments were in support of this statement, explaining how the ratings can give a good indication about the popularity of its competitors: “BG3 is the highest rated game on Metacritic this year, and in the top 10 all time. Starfield isn’t even in the top 10 this year.” Naturally, it’s worth noting that Starfield has only recently come out, while Baldur’s Gate 3 has had almost a month of release and even more in early access, so the Metacritic scores are still subject to change and we could see Starfield increase greatly after people have had the chance to experience it fully. Others fully agreed with the original poster, exclaiming how “If [Baldur’s Gate 3] doesn’t win game of the year, game of the year means nothing.” However, despite the comments being filled with support, some took a more neutral perspective, wondering “Why do people compare BG3 to Starfield…I love both games.” Showing how tricky the GOTY completion will be. Some fans even went as far as saying that they don’t think BG3 will even make the cut, highlighting how they “enjoyed Bf3 but act 3 kinda didn’t make an impact as act 1 and 2.” Rather than labeling Baldur’s Gate 3 or Starfield as the winners, they posted how they “feel totk will win unless spider man 2 is good.” Ultimately, there’s no telling what title will make Game of the Year in a time as busy as 2023. There are still tons of exciting games to come out and plenty more hours to spend in Baldur’s Gate 3, Tears of the Kingdom, and Starfield – but it’s clear many already have their winner.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players convinced Helldivers 2 soldiers are “agents of the Absolute” Helldivers 2, Baldur’s Gate 3Baldur’s Gate 3 players claim they’ve spotted a connection to Helldivers 2 with a new mission type that sees players escorting a larva, one that’s giving BG3 players some flashbacks to mind flayers. These two fandoms have come together thanks to a worm. Baldur’s Gate 3 players, already familiar with tadpoles that infect brains and make their hosts pawns of the Absolute, see similarities in Helldivers 2’s latest update. The teaser for Helldivers 2’s Escalation of Freedom update showcases a new backpack with a crying larva. BG3 fans took to the game’s Reddit forum, drawing parallels between the two games’ lore. The owner of the post asserted, in Lae’zel’s voice, “Tsk’va, the helldivers are agents of the Absolute.” One cheeky player remarked, “I just know Lae’zel would have 3000 hours in this game.” Another added, “Lae’zel would be the person flamethrowing allies and then refusing to reinforce them if she feels they aren’t carrying their weight.” One player came to Helldivers 2’s defense, explaining, “Uh, they’re capturing it for research purposes so they can be more effective at killing the bugs. They totally would drop a 500kg bomb on the Absolute.” Considering that Helldivers 2 focuses on battling alien threats to reclaim human-colonized worlds, that statement seems spot-on. Even in the original Reddit post from the Helldivers 2 subreddit, players weren’t completely sold on this worm backpack. They’re puzzled as to why players are tasked with collecting bugs instead of blasting them. Despite the playful banter and wild speculation, both games are thriving. Baldur’s Gate 3 is gearing up for Patch 7, while Helldivers 2 fans eagerly await the Escalation of Freedom update. It’s delightful to see the communities intersect, even if it’s just over an invertebrate connection. It seems worms can bring people together, or at least get them talking.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players convinced Astarion should have been a different race Baldur’s Gate 3Some Baldur’s Gate 3 fans have argued that Astarion’s backstory would have been a bit more impactful if he wasn’t a High Elf. Baldur’s Gate 3 has many companions that fans can undertake their journey with, but the High Elf Astarion may be the most popular of the bunch. Thanks to his roguishly charming personality and compelling backstory, many players often make a place for the Vampire in their main party. However, some fans have argued that Astarion’s personal story could have been a bit more captivating if he was a different race thanks to some specific factors. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans argue Astarion shouldn’t have been a High Elf A post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit sparked a discussion among fans after one player shared their opinion on Astarion’s backstory. In the thread, titled, “Thought: It was an odd idea to make Astarion a High Elf,” the OP argued that Astarion’s enthrallment to Cazador was underwhelming thanks to the innately long lifespan of High Elves. “Astarion was 39 when he was turned into a Vampire Thrall and, to paraphrase the man himself, ‘learn the downsides of immortality’… Astarion could STILL have expected to be living for hundreds and hundreds of years before reaching ‘middle age.’ It’s odd that he considers 200 years an eternity, when even without being bitten he would probably look the same right now (minus the fangs and red eyes).” The players fleshed out their thoughts further in the full post but believed that making him a Human or Half-Elf would have made his character more consistent. Some fans agreed with the OP, like one fan who said, “I also think it’s an odd choice, but for another reason. Astarion looks f*ck all like an Elf. He looks absolutely human. I legit forgot he was an Elf literal dozens of times through the gameplay.” However, many argued that despite having a much longer lifespan as a High Elf, enthrallment to Cazador for 200 years would still be considered hellish. “The torture probably had something to do with it feeling like an eternity,” argued one player, while another said, “This poor man has been tortured for like…85% of his life. That’d be eternity to me.” While some may view Astarion’s enslavement as only a portion of his overall lifespan, the horrors he endured during those 200 years likely made it feel exponentially longer.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players confused by Mizora detail Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are questioning why Mizora doesn’t use a human disguise when walking around in public like other cambions. At several points in Baldur’s Gate 3, players can meet Mizora, the fiend who serves as Wyll’s Warlock patron and plays a major role in his storyline. The manipulative, devilish woman has a striking design with pale blue skin, vibrant red hair, black eyes, and massive horns and wings. But despite cambions being shown in-game to be capable of disguising themselves with more human appearances, Mizora will show up in all her infernal glory even if she’s confronting you in the middle of a busy street, much to the confusion of players. As one Reddit user pointed out, “Mizora should be using her human guise for her public bouts,” especially since Larian did design a human form for her. In early access, Mizora took on a human appearance with pale skin, natural-looking eyes, and no horns or wings. However, she doesn’t take on this form in the game post-launch, even when she appears in public during Act 3. Other players agreed with the poster, with one saying, “It’s so weird to see a full blown devil in the middle of Wyrm’s Rock, just standing there. We have the human skin for a reason, Mizora!” Making it more confusing is the fact that you have to convince Counsellor Florrick – a character players dislike for a variety of reasons already – that Mizora is a devil who can’t be trusted despite it being so incredibly obvious. Mizora not taking on a human form is especially odd because Baldur’s Gate 3’s other major cambion, Raphael, does use one when you first meet him and during other appearances outside of the House of Hope. The fact that Mizora walks around undisguised strikes players as odd, though some felt the lack of reaction to her was justified given how strange of a place Baldur’s Gate is. As one commenter pointed out, “its Baldurs Gate, there are flying elephant detectives. They don’t care.”