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Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds way to keep Wyll human without killing Karlach Larian StudiosOne savvy Baldur’s Gate 3 player managed to find a way to keep Wyll alive and human alongside saving Karlach—and it’s surprisingly simple. In Baldur’s Gate 3, one of the earliest conflicts among companions is between Wyll and Karlach and players will have to make a choice that will drastically alter the party. As Wyll is under a pact that necessitates killing Karlach, refusing to do so leads to him turning into a devil. Opting to kill Karlach naturally makes it so fans can’t bring her along for the rest of the journey. However, one savvy player has found a workaround to Keep Wyll human and keep Karlach alive throughout the entirety of Baldur’s Gate 3. According to a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit by a user named FranLivia, the entire scenario can be circumvented by one simple method and a lot of perseverance. “The only way I found throughout Act 1 was to knock Wyll out before touching the bedroll to long rest every single night,” the BG3 fan explained. “In Act 1 the Mizora cutscene won’t play when Wyll is knocked out. As soon as I went into Act 2, Mizora only asks you to save her associate and doesn’t mention punishment or Karlach at all.” While the player prefaced they were unsure of how long this would work, it seems they haven’t encountered any problems before Act 3. Of course, many joked about the role-playing ramifications of continuously knocking out Wyll before every long rest. “I’m internally chuckling at the idea of RPing this,” said one player. “Before every long rest Tav is looming behind Wyll holding a cast iron pan: ‘Shh, sweet prince, it’s for the best… *BOP*’” Another fan said, “It would be amusing if Larian saw this possibility and made Wyll brain-damaged by Act 3.” While remembering to knock out Wyll before every single long rest sounds like an arduous task, those deadset on keeping Wyll a human while keeping Karlach alive can try out this workaround for themselves.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds way to get late-game legendary armor early Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player found a way to get OP legendary armor as early as Act 1 by following some specific steps. One of Baldur’s Gate 3‘s most memorable characters is the enigmatic Raphael. Raphael appears throughout the game and, without going into spoilers, can yield players one of the best armor sets in the game late in Act 3: the Helldusk Armor. However, a Baldur’s Gate 3 player has discovered a way to get the Legendary armor as early as Act 1, giving players a potentially OP item that provides a huge benefit for those difficult Honor Mode runs. Baldur’s Gate 3 player shares how to get Raphael’s Helldusk Armor early Reddit user Hope_bringer came across the strategy during an Honor Mode run and shared their find with the BaldursGate3 subreddit. As they explain, knocking out Raphael when he’s in your Camp will allow you to loot him for the highly-coveted Helldusk Armor, along with some other loot. The post went on to clarify that you need to do this in your Camp, which requires you to make specific choices depending on how early you want to get it. Getting Raphael into your Camp in Act 2 is fairly easy, as you simply need to have Astarion make a deal with him at the Last Light Inn. After completing the task, Raphael will show up at Camp. It’s also possible to get him to visit your Camp in Act 1, though it’s less straightforward. While there are various places you can trigger your introduction to Raphael, he’ll only go to Camp as a last resort if you don’t speak to him early. The poster notes that they attacked him before having a conversation, causing him to leave and show up at Camp later on. While the latter method may take some effort to pull off, the Helldusk Armor is certainly worth it, especially in the early game. The Legendary Armor is one of the best options in the entire game, with an armor class of 21, fire resistance, the ability to burn those you succeed on saving throws against, and access to the Fly spell. But what really makes the Helldusk Armor so good is that it grants the wearer proficiency with Heavy Armor, allowing any character to wear it without the usual consequences. Considering Patch 5 removed the experience players could previously get from knocking out Raphael, there’s a good chance this is an unintended exploit that will be patched out in the future. For now, though, this is a great way for those struggling with the game to get a major advantage early on. 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 player finds unique way to save party with Scroll of Burning Hands Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 often offers players unique ways through which they can fight against enemies and clear quests. However, one player managed to use a Scroll of Burning Hands in the most unique way possible to protect party from wiping in an Honour mode run. Honour Mode is a special difficulty level in Baldur’s Gate 3 where you get only one chance to clear the game. If you wipe, you will need to start right from the beginning once again. This is a challenge and it often requires a lot of preparation and innovation. As it happens, one player was invested in an Honour Mode run with their friends. Their party was on the verge of wiping and one of their friends decided to throw a Scroll of Burning Hands on the enemy. This ended up defeating the boss and saved the party from wiping. Baldur’s Gate 3 player figures unique way to use Scroll of Burning Hands to save party from wiping The discussion surrounding the topic was started by a player named Sadeindustries. The user claimed, “So I’m attempting an honour mode run with a few friends (onto our second attempt after a poorly planned Owlbear encounter ended our first run). We’re in the middle of an insanely tense fight with the paladins hunting Karlach. Went in at level 3, the main guy insta drops two of our PCs (oh oh).” They continued, “This friend (who’s got over 150hrs in the game) is smart enough to get the distance to disengage, and he successfully revives one of us at Withers (I was stabilised so stuck in a weird combat round loop with no one doing anything). He comes back with reinforcements, and we nearly wipe again, so off he goes back to Withers, while I’m patiently stuck in endless combat loops (think we ticked 100 rounds of combat for this fight.)” They concluded, “Comes back, is out of spell slots, luckily I find a scroll of burning hands for him to use, and he PROCEEDS TO THROW THE SCROLL at the paladin. Thankfully, a lucky blow downed the big guy, and we were able to finish off the other two.” The post garnered a lot of attention from the fans as many of them found it interesting. One such user commented, “Sounds like something my int 8 sorc would do.” Another user chimed in, “This sounds so painful lol. Get a cleric in your party, when you guys get downed, heal then sanctuary.” One player also claimed, “If you get Anders’ sword away from him the fight is cake. Heat metal, command, disarming strike, whatever you can do to get that sword and his little trio is toothless.” Finally, a player mentioned, “If you throw a health pot on the ground near your party, they get healed by splash damage.” Therefore, it is safe to say that even though the act was heroic, players decided to advise the post owner with tricks that would make the fight easier. This is because failing an Honour mode run can be painful and it is always better to remain prepared.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds the saddest lines in the game Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has found heartbreaking voice lines that play in the event that the worst happens to the game’s goodest boy Scratch. Baldur’s Gate 3 gives players an unprecedented number of branching paths they can take to complete the game, translating the true spirit of Dungeons & Dragons into a video game. Impressively, the game really changes based on the player’s choices, with various options and even companion reactions to incredibly specific circumstances. As an example, fans were amazed and amused when a player found an Astarion scene that only occurs if he dies under certain circumstances in an area that isn’t even mandatory. Now, a fan going through Baldur’s Gate 3’s dialogue files has found what may be the saddest and rarest lines in the entire game. Baldur’s Gate 3 characters have heartbreaking reactions if Scratch dies As shared by Reddit user snowolf_, in the event that the dog Scratch dies and the player throws a ball in Camp, your Companions will respond. Each Companion has several lines that can play acknowledging the dog’s absence. Most of these lines are fittingly tragic for such a horrific loss, with Minsc’s “Scratch, come and… oh. How could I forget he was gone, Boo?” and Shadowheart’s “It’s silly… part of me felt like Scratch might still show up for his ball” standing out. Despite the awful situation, there are a couple of funny lines in there, such as Astarion saying “Does it have a sad squeak now? Is that even possible?” in reference to the ball Scratch used to play with. Astarion’s reactions in general come off as pretty cold, but they do hint at a secret affection towards the dog. Perhaps the best reaction is Minthara’s “Everyone assumes I killed the dog. I liked the dog,” which is pretty appropriate for Baldur’s Gate 3’s evil Companion. Unsurprisingly, Scratch has become a fan-favorite character. The adorable dog can be found early on and, depending on how you interact with him, can join your Camp. Spending enough time with Scratch unlocks the option to summon him as a familiar. While Scratch will always come back if he falls as a familiar, there are other ways for him to die permanently. Killing Scratch is obviously something any reasonable Baldur’s Gate 3 player would want to avoid at all costs, even in an evil run. These lines show that Scratch means just as much to the party as he does to fans. This good boy is just so lovable that even cat lovers and callous vampires would miss him if he were gone. 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 player finds surprisingly simple shortcut through Gauntlet of Shar Larian StudiosOne ingenious Baldur’s Gate 3 player has found a deceptively simple route through the Gauntlet of Shar after only one trial. Baldur’s Gate 3 took the RPG world by storm when it was released back in August. The depth of its storytelling and intuitive gameplay mechanics combined to provide an experience that players have rarely, if ever, seen. One of the more experimental sides of the game is finding different ways to progress through areas. Though this may result in the narrative playing out differently, it can also lead to secrets or skips. Now, one player has shared how to skip significant portions of the Gauntlet of Shar. And, rather than being some sort of hidden shortcut or game exploit, their solution is deceptively simple. An elevator tip significantly shortens the Gauntlet of Shar The Gauntlet of Shar is a series of trials culminating in a boss fight. The temple it takes place in is dedicated to Lady Shar and occupied by her Dark Justiciars. However, upon repeat playthroughs, going through the same puzzles you already know the solution to can get a bit monotonous. However, in reply to a post complaining about this section of the game, one user pointed out that players do not need to subject themselves to all of the trials, saying: “You only need one gem for the lift and can blow up the final door with explosives, no more trials necessary!” This simple tip eliminates the need for players to complete all of the trials and the boss fight to progress through the dungeon. Instead, they can simply blow the door open and walk right through. The same user who dropped the tip had further recommendations: “Yup! I do recommend either grabbing the gem from the Self-Same trial as you can easily cheese the fight and get a killer ring for it OR dealing with Yurgir somehow for the rewards in his quest/drops.” With the variety of choices on offer to players, it’s little wonder that they continue to find tips and tricks to make each run easier. Thankfully, the community is as extensive and collaborative as ever, so those little secrets don’t tend to stay hidden for too long.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds surprisingly appropriate alternative class for Gale Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player has discovered an alternative class for Gale and it’s just a perfect combination. Each Baldur’s Gate 3 companion just feels perfect for their pre-prepared classes. Many don’t see Wyll or Karlach as anything but a Warlock and Barbarian, especially since their storylines fit so perfectly for their classes and personalities. However, that doesn’t always stop players from feeling a little shut down on occasion, especially when dealing with your character being the same class as a key companion. This is entirely the case for Gale, who often overshadows any other wizard in the game. That was until one player created the perfect alternative class for everyone’s favorite magic eater. Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds perfect solution to Gale overshadowing Sharing their idea on Reddit, one player suggested doing the following if you find Gale to be a little overshadowing: “Turn Gale into a wild magic barbarian, all of his dialogue becomes f***ing hilarious because he becomes this deranged lunatic who thinks he is a wizard because of the random magic stuff that happens to him.” They went on to explain how funny it is when Tav also chooses wizard, “because all of his relationship dialog is about how amazing of a wizard he is. Which means Tav/Durge is just like “Yeeeeeeees you are ha very powerful wizard *pats head while he eats your boots*” The post quickly took off, with thousands of fans loving the idea of a wild magic barbarian who believes he’s actually a powerful wizard. One fan, who’d already given it a go revealed a bonus element to the amazing creation: “You get to hear his barbarian scream. He sounds like he found out about an overdue library book.” Others then discovered how funny his storyline becomes when he’s not actually a real wizard, explaining how it’s “even funnier because he thinks Mystra liked him because he was a prodigy when really it’s because he’s a magic himbo” Whether you’re on your first or fifth playthrough, there’s always room for another attempt, especially when it includes Gale as a wild magic barbarian magical himbo.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds “rarest” ending where characters are dogs and cats Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player joked that their fiancée may have found the rarest possible ending for the game when Wild Magic turned everyone into dogs and cats for the final cutscenes. With literally thousands of possible endings, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive game with a lot to see. Some endings give characters hopeful resolutions, while others are quite tragic. Some even result in missing out on hours of content just to roll credits sooner. However, one player may have found the rarest possible ending thanks to a hilariously timed Wild Magic Surge. Baldur’s Gate 3 Wild Magic causes bizarre ending where the party turns into animals Reddit user gwiguig shared their fiancee’s weird and unexpected ending. According to them, Wild Magic Surge triggered on the very last turn against the final boss. One possible effect Wild Magic Sorcerers can trigger is Wild Shape, which turns every creature within 30 feet into a dog or cat – which is exactly what happened here. The ending then played out with the normal dramatic cutscenes, though with a twist – the surviving party members were still dogs and cats. This includes a moment between the player and their love interest, Gale, in which both are playing out the scene while emoting as well as a dog and cat can. Considering how emotional Baldur’s Gate 3’s endings are supposed to be, it’s pretty hilarious to watch them play out with dogs and cats delivering the lines. Given the randomness involved, this might be one of the hardest Baldur’s Gate 3 endings to achieve, whether Larian intended for it to be possible or not. For their part, gwiguig and their fiancée seem to be amused by situation, thanking developer Larian Studios and calling Baldur’s Gate 3 “game of the decade.” This ending may be strange and kind of undermine the emotional impact of finishing the journey, but it’s still the kind of charming quirkiness that makes fans love Baldur’s Gate 3 and Larian. 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 player finds out Goblins can be friends far too late Larian StudiosA new Baldur’s Gate 3 player who jumped in blind ended up realizing this complex game has multiple ways to approach and clear various zones upon encountering the Goblin Camp, but it was far too late. After 18 hours of intense struggle, this Baldur’s Gate 3 player took to Reddit to share their experience. The issue started after reaching the Goblin camp as all their efforts to fight through failed. They realized there were several ways to clear the Goblin camp that did not require combat and were baffled to learn it was easier to be friends with the Goblins and play smart instead. They stated, “This game seems amazing but my little pea brain can’t comprehend the different ways you can beat this game.” The player couldn’t believe “how different” this game is from anything they’ve ever played before. Several players joined the conversation as they encouraged the player to keep trying. One such user commented, “It does get harder, but also easier when your class comes online at higher levels.” Another user chimed in, “Play at explorer difficulty, there is nothing wrong in that.” One player also mentioned, “I can tell just by the way you wrote this, you’re an fps player because I play fps games and most of the people who play those games have no brains for strategy.” Finally, one of the players claimed, “At no point is the game hard if you think about how to approach things. But just going around picking fights can get difficult.” Based on the comments it’s clear everyone encouraged this user to keep going despite struggling while also providing valuable information that will help make fights a lot easier later.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds most hilariously cruel way to cross a broken bridge Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has taken a unique approach to crossing a broken bridge, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Baldur’s Gate 3 presents players with a variety of problems and infinite ways to approach them. In the weeks since its release, players have shown incredible levels of creativity. From builds that can deal thousands of damage each turn to respeccing companions into Bards just to hear them use Vicious Mockery, players are finding some impressive and hilarious ways to push the limits of Larian Studios’ game. However, one player has found a surprising way to deal with a common RPG challenge: crossing a broken bridge. Baldur’s Gate 3 players can use Druid’s Wild Shape in creative ways In a game like Baldur’s Gate 3, players can approach a broken bridge in two ways. While many will choose to look for another way to get where they need to go, others instead seek out creative ways to get across anyway. Many will likely use spells to increase their jump distance or teleport to the other side, but Reddit user lucidity5 shows how the Druid’s Wild Shape mechanic can be used to cross broken bridges. After showing that the distance is too wide for their character to jump across, the player Wild Shapes into a cat. From there, Astarion is able to pick up his now much lighter companion and literally throw them onto the closest ledge. The fall damage breaks the Wild Shape, turning the cat back into its regular form. Lucidity5’s unconventional bridge-crossing method shows both a creative use of the Druid’s signature mechanic and how versatile basic mechanics like throwing are. Certainly, the developers didn’t implement these with the intention of letting characters chuck cats around, but the fact that it’s possible shows how much freedom Baldur’s Gate 3 gives its players.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds loophole to recruit Minthara without being incredibly evil Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s most controversial companion is usually gated behind some unspeakably evil acts, but some players have found an insanely complicated loophole that lets you recruit her without doing them. Minthara has been a hot topic among Baldur’s Gate 3 players since the game launched. On the one hand: cool hot drow woman. On the other hand: she asks you to commit a couple of genocides. It’s very tough to decide what to do with her. If you want to recruit Minthara, or see her survive Act 1, you’d normally have to destroy the Druid village and the tiefling refugees taking shelter there, which is a tall order for most players, especially considering how popular some of the tieflings are. However, the Minthara simps have been out in full force trying to find a way to get her on your side that doesn’t require mass murder, and it looks like they’ve finally cracked it Minthara fans push Baldur’s Gate 3 to its limit trying to recruit her In a post on the official Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, one player posted a guide that detailed how to get Minthara in your party without killing the tiefling refugees. It’s the most complicated plan in the world, but it works. Somehow. The eight-step plan includes knocking Minthara out in Act 1, turning her into a sheep with Polymorph, teleporting her to Moonrise Towers, learning Dominate Beast to bring her into your party, then triggering the judgment scene with Ketheric while she’s still a sheep. After that, it’s just a matter of splitting your party into two groups so you can rescue Minthara (who might still be a sheep) from the underground jail. The poster also noted that this was extremely buggy, and probably not intended to be in the game. Still, it doesn’t need any mods to do properly. A full guide is available here. The top comment on the post said it all: “Most sane Minthara simp”. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out the one companion players are glad you can’t romance.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds hilarious way to replace Gale Larian StudiosAfter Gale left their party, a Baldur’s Gate 3 player found a creative way to replace him using one of the game’s hirelings. Baldur’s Gate 3 gives players some great companions to travel the Sword Coast with, but not all of them are guaranteed to stick with you for the entire game. Some decisions – such as making evil choices, failing certain skill checks, or general mistreatment – can cause companions to leave the party. This can lead to some gaps in your roster if, say your main magic user decides to split. One player found a hilarious and creative way to fill the void after Gale left their party, and the solution is delighting other fans. Baldur’s Gate 3 player replaces Gale with customized hireling Reddit user Sludgeycore shared how they handled the loss in a post titled “Gale left my party, but we’ve adapted.” The image features a gnome who has been given Gale’s hairstyle, plus similar features and clothing. Perhaps most amusing is the little guy’s name: New Gale. As for how this was pulled off, players are able to recruit Hirelings by talking to Withers. These are premade characters – one for each class – that you can pay to have join your party. Plus, Hotfix 9 added the ability to use the Magic Mirror on hirelings. While you can’t change their race or gender, you can change just about everything else, allowing this player to turn the rock gnome wizard Sir Fuzzalump into New Gale. New Gale has delighted other Baldur’s Gate 3 players, with many comparing him to memes. While hirelings are, by design, never going to live up to the real thing in terms of personality and story content, it’s good to see they really come in handy in a pinch. New Gale will certainly be a great asset to this party, even if he looks like bargain brand Gale. 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 player finds hilarious dev note to Astarion actor for romance ending Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player found a note from the developers to Astarion actor Neil Newbon that provides hilarious context to one of the character’s final romance scenes. Since launch, Astarion has become a clear fan favorite among Baldur’s Gate 3’s companions and romance options. On top of great writing and a powerful storyline, this love for the elven vampire is fueled by a strong performance by actor Neil Newbon. Astarion’s heavy and hilarious moments alike are memorable, earning Newbon plenty of praise, particularly for some perfectly over-the-top line deliveries. Now, a fan going through the game’s script has found a note from the developers aimed at Newbon with a quick direction for Astarion’s final romance scene – and both the note itself and the way it’s written are pretty funny. Note, spoilers for Astarion’s romance to follow. Baldur’s Gate 3 devs gave Astarion actor Neil Newbon a great note for that last romance scene As spotted by Reddit user Team_Purple, Larian Studios included a dev note in the script for Astarion’s final romance scene, part of which is very clearly aimed at Newbon. In addition to providing context for where the characters are in this moment to help with his performance, Larian felt the need to say that Astarion is “Slightly horny,” immediately adding, “ONLY SLIGHTLY, NEIL.” What really makes this note so funny is the switch to all caps and comma before “NEIL” that really make it clear Larian means business. Anyone who has romanced Astarion will know there are plenty of moments where the Pale Elf sounds more than just slightly horny. It’s not really surprising that Larian would feel the need to emphasize (jokingly or not) that a moment where Astarion declares his love for the player and their relationship after a complex arc with evolving motivations should be less overtly sexual. It’s also fun to see that the little jokes Larian puts into its patch notes for the community seem to be part of the company’s DNA and how they communicate internally with their developers and performers. 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 player finds genius way to avoid Counting House vault puzzle Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has shared a simple trick that allows you to skip the Counting House vault puzzle while still reaping the rewards. Baldur’s Gate 3 is packed with puzzles that, once solved, yield pretty great rewards. However, many of the solutions are not obvious and might take some trial and error to complete. One of these is the Counting House vault, which must be unlocked by either rolling a natural 20 while lockpicking or completing a potentially difficult puzzle. However, there is another, much easier way to open the door that just about any party should be able to replicate. Baldur’s Gate 3’s Counting House vault puzzle can be solved with water and lightning As shared by Reddit user When_is_, it’s possible to get into the Counting House vault without luck or puzzle-solving skills. The trick is to simply use water and electrify it with lightning magic (in their case, the spell Shocking Grasp) to short out the lock. Considering how accessible Water and Lightning magic are thanks to items, magic arrows and spell scrolls, odds are you’ll have what you need to pull this off on you already. The poster says they decided to try this after reading a note found in the area. The Cleaning Staff Note warns employees that “NO more water is to be used to clean the floor” due to “lightning mishaps with wet pressure plates.” While it’s not much of a secret, rather an alternate puzzle solution that the developer left hints for to reward those who read every note in the game, this strategy is definitely easier than finding the code and stepping on the plates in the right order. 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 player finds Emperor note that changes the story Baldur’s Gate 3A Baldur’s Gate 3 player has found a note in the game that completely changes how people are viewing the Emperor, and the story as a whole. Despite being out for several months, Baldur’s Gate 3 is still hiding plenty of secrets that the most dedicated of players are finding. From Easter eggs to new dialogue options, the game is revealing things that fans had never encountered in hours of gameplay. Now, a player has found a note in the game’s third act that has others completely changing the way they view the character of the Emperor, and the entire story. Baldur’s Gate 3 note flips player’s perception of Emperor A post was made on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, with a the poster asking if anyone had found a certain note in the game. They explain that they found a note in a vault in the Counting House that reveals the Nautiloid ship that the characters are imprisoned on at the beginning of the game is being piloted by none other than the Emperor. “I screamed at my tv. I took a walk. I screamed at a tree. I came home and went to sleep. I awoke and screamed into the void.” Many other players seem to have never seen this note either, as one commenter wrote: “I am several hundred hours into the game, I never read that note.” Others indicate that this means the Emperor was under the control of the Absolute at the time, meaning that his story of how he broke free of its command isn’t all true. This changes the way many of them view the Emperor, as he is now the one who directly infects players with the Illithid Tadpole, putting them all on this journey from the start of Baldur’s Gate 3. It also expands on the Absolute’s actions throughout the entire story, as the lore states that “the Emperor was placed on that ship by the Absolute specifically so that he would be in proximity to the Astral Prism, which the Absolute knew he would use to break free and rebel by going after the Netherstones, which would inevitably free the Absolute, which was its goal.” It’s the small things like this that have massive implications for the lore of Baldur’s Gate 3 that have made it so endearing to so many players.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds D&D book Easter egg Larian StudiosA player has noticed one important Baldur’s Gate 3 NPC may have been named by using a Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition sourcebook. As a game based on Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition, Baldur’s Gate 3 draws a lot from the iconic tabletop RPG. Beyond the game’s world and mechanics – including its confusing spell slot system – Baldur’s Gate 3 will feel incredibly familiar to players who have enjoyed different versions of the Forgotten Realms. One player has even found an Easter egg of sorts that may hint that developer Larian Studios was looking through 5e sourcebooks when developing the game’s characters. Auntie Ethel’s name can be found in Volo’s Guide to Monsters As noticed by Reddit user Sapowski_Casts_Quen, one resource for helping Dungeon Masters create their own hags includes a name Baldur’s Gate 3 players may recognize. The book Volo’s Guide to Monsters includes a table DMs can use to come up with hag names either by picking their favorites or rolling a d12. Included among the suggestions are “Auntie” and “Ethel.” Baldur’s Gate 3 players will recognize Auntie Ethel as an important NPC in Act 1. While she seems like a normal old woman at first, players will quickly realize something darker is going on. Auntie Ethel presents players with a difficult choice, and pursuing her questline also reveals she is a hag. In D&D lore, hags are evil and powerful dark fey creatures known for making bargains and corrupting others for fun. This little tidbit is made more fun by the fact that the book Sapowski_Casts_Quen found this is written from the perspective of Volo, who also appears in Baldur’s Gate 3 as an NPC. In-universe, it’s possible Volo at some point encountered Auntie Ethel and later included her name in his book. Interestingly, Volo also presents players with a similar choice to Auntie Ethel’s, though with a far more positive outcome. Whether this is intentional on Larian’s part or a coincidence is unclear, but it is another example of how deep Baldur’s Gate 3 is and how rewarding it’s been for fans willing to really dive into it. 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 player finds clever way to get Lae’zel to be quiet in Camp Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has discovered a creative way to stop Lae’zel from sharpening her sword and making a racket at Camp. In Baldur’s Gate 3, your Camp is a place to rest and check in with your companions between adventures. It’s a relaxing place – for the most part – that provides a respite from all the dangers of the rest of the game. Still, sometimes, you may find it frustratingly hard to relax with all that racket your companions are making. Luckily, one player has found a super simple way to get Lae’zel to quiet down in Camp. Stop Lae’zel from sharpening her sword in Camp by taking it away Those who have been adventuring with the Githyanki warrior will know that she takes good care of her weapons. So much so that she’ll spend a lot of her time in Camp sharpening her sword. Realistically, this makes a sharpening noise that can be rather distracting or downright grating after a while. Fortunately, Reddit user Avelera discovered a very simple solution and shared it on the BaldursGate3 subreddit: taking her sword away. As they say, “equipping Lae’zel with a hammer or mace or otherwise non-edged weapon does in fact stop her from constantly wandering over to the whetstone as an idle animation.” This in turn stops the sharpening noise from disrupting your peaceful Camp. After all, “You can’t sharpen them! And neither can Lae’zel!” It’s a remarkably simple, if not somewhat obvious solution to the problem. Beyond that, the fact that Lae’zel changes behavior based on what weapon you give her speaks to the level of detail and forethought developer Larian Studios put into the 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 player finds clever hack to open any locked chest Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player has discovered a clever and relatively destructive hack to ensure those failed lockpicking attempts become a thing of the past. There’s so much to do in Baldur’s Gate 3 and with such a long storyline and expansive world, it comes as no surprise to see secrets and little hacks popping up within the community. Some are using the save button to their advantage while others are taking down difficult bosses using an age-old trick. Now, one player has discovered a rather clever hack for opening those tricky chests, without the need for a lockpick or an insanely high-leveled Rogue. All you need is the chest, someone strong, and a very high up cliff edge. Players discover alternative way to lockpick chests in Baldur’s Gate 3 Posting onto Reddit, one user shared their trick to “open any chest without lockpicking.” To do this, they told fans to “simply pick up the chest, (store it in your camp for later if it’s too heavy) find a cliff, and simply push the chest off of it till it crashes to the ground.” They went on to explain that “with the insane damage from really long falls, even the strongest toughness will be overcome!” Continuing in the comments, the poster shared: “I felt so smart when I figured this out. Now I regularly have chest shoving breaks where I push like 5 chests off a cliff and get to bathe in the sweet loot pile that follows.” It sounds rather therapeutic after a heavy battle. The post quickly took off, with tons of players reveling in this hack and others providing their own ways to open the chest. “With great weapon master extra damage my barb can roll high enough to just bash most things open,” joked one user, using their Barbarian class and a handy feat to open their chests. A few fans were extremely excited to hear this trick, with one stating, “I wish I’d read this before using god knows how many thieves’ tools unlocking this one chest that was level 20 to complete a small quest,” something that’s a common frustration in a game like Baldur’s Gate 3. It seems whether you use your Barbarian to smash the outside of the chest or drop it from a height, there are always alternative ways to get loot. Just be careful, while it’s not been confirmed yet, destroying the chest may damage loot, with some fans feeling cautious regarding the potential consequences.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds bug by learning too many spells Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player taught their Wizard so many spells that it caused a bug while trying to level up. Like in D&D, Baldur’s Gate 3 contains a multitude of spell scrolls. These single-use items allow any character to use magic regardless of their class. When playing as a Wizard, however, these scrolls are even more powerful. Wizards can spend gold to permanently add spells to their spellbook, so long as the spell is one the class can learn. While incredibly useful, a Baldur’s Gate 3 player who took full advantage of this class feature encountered a flaw in the current version of the game: knowing every spell may make it impossible to level up. Baldur’s Gate 3 bug makes it impossible for Wizard to level up if they can’t learn new spells Reddit user Yourigath encountered the bug while trying to level up their Half-Elf Wizard to level 10. Because the character already knew every available spell, Yourigath was unable to select two more as required for the level-up. With the section left blank, the game registered it as “choices pending,” making it impossible to move on from the screen. While a cautionary tale for Wizard players who may be tempted to learn every spell, this bug is pretty easy to avoid. For one, not all spells (especially lower-level ones) are really worth using a spell slot for. Fortunately, Yourigath was able to find a workaround using a Baldurs’ Gate 3 mod, pchiller12345’s “Ritual Casting for Wizards”. This implements a D&D Fifth Edition feature that allows Wizards to make certain spells always prepared. By downloading the mod, booting up the game, saving, removing the mod, and saving again, the player was able make their character forget their ritual spells by essentially tricking the game into thinking they had come from the mod. It’s also likely Larian Studios will sort out the problem soon given how many hotfixes have already been pushed out to solve problems like save games getting so big they caused issues and male Gnome Sorcerers missing their underwear.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds brilliant way to rob NPCs Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player shared their trick for robbing NPCs, which makes clever use of a powerful Cleric spell. Baldur’s Gate 3 allows players to interact with its world however they see fit, meaning you can be a law-abiding citizen or an unrepentant criminal who steals whatever they want. However, those who take the latter route will need to get creative to avoid facing the consequences of their actions. One popular method for pickpocketing NPCs involves casting the spell Hold Person and talking to them, allowing another character to rob them blind while they’re locked in place. The downside is that many NPCs with the best loot, especially later in the game, are surrounded by others who will catch you in the act. Fortunately for any aspiring Thieves, one Reddit user has shared their brilliant pickpocketing method that blends the Hold Person method with a surprising Cleric spell: Spirit Guardians. As the poster explains, “even tho it does no damage to a friendly NPC they will still forcibly walk out of the way of it, this essentially lets you sheep herd an NPC into another secluded location and then rob them blind.” The Redditor also used this strategy at Last Light Inn to rob Quartermaster Talli, who has great items like the Incandescent Staff, Shield of Devotion, and various dyes. Spirit Guardians is a third-level spell Clerics can use starting at level 5. Bards can additionally gain access to it using Magical Secrets, which they get at level 10 (level 6 for Lore Bards). Casting it creates a 10 ft radius of spirits around the user that deal either Radiant or Necrotic damage to any foes who enter its area-of-effect. That makes it a great combat spell, especially for defending the portal to the Shadowfell as part of Halsin’s questline. However, this strategy shows Spirit Guardians has utility outside of combat, even if it’s not how Baldur’s Gate 3’s developers expected players to use it.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds brilliant way to avoid difficult Act 2 boss fight Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has shared the creative way they avoided some difficult encounters in the Gauntlet of Shar – including the boss fight against Balthazar – using a couple of easily accessible spells. Baldur’s Gate 3 encourages players to think creatively by allowing them to overcome (and even avoid) its challenges. By using the game’s mechanics in innovative or unexpected ways, players have managed to avoid or simplify challenging encounters, such as puzzles and even boss fights. Now, one player is sharing the simple and creative way they handle the meeting with Balthazar during Act 2’s Gauntlet of Shar, which allows players to essentially skip two difficult fights. Baldur’s Gate 3 player avoids Balthazar boss fight with the Knock spell Normally, players have to defeat Dark Justiciars before the door to Balthazar’s room opens and they can meet with the necromancer. There’s also a good chance you’ll end up fighting Balthazar later on, even if you agree to help him. Both of these encounters can be pretty challenging, but Reddit user livefoodONLY shared their brilliant strategy for avoiding both on the BG3 subreddit. This involves using the second-level spell Knock on the door after triggering combat to unlock and open it. Once the door is open, Balthazar and his minions will join the fight, but they will be aggressive towards to Justiciars, not the party. From there, the player and their companions can simply wait in the room and hide, allowing the NPCs to kill one another while keeping the party safe. There are a couple of downsides to this method. For one, it means you won’t be able to complete certain quests related to Balthazar. It also takes quite a while for the Sharrans and Balthazar’s forces to kill each other, and you’ll be stuck in combat the entire time even if you use Arcane Lock to relock the door. Still, this is a creative and easy-to-replicate strategy that allows players to circumvent two difficult, potentially deadly fights. The player also confirmed the method works in Honor Mode, and since survival is vastly more important than storytelling there, the Knock strategy is perfect for those trying to obtain that coveted golden d20. 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 player finds brilliant musical Easter egg in epic boss theme Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has drawn attention to a musical Easter egg which can be heard in the theme music of Raphael’s boss fight. The soundtrack for Baldur’s Gate 3, composed by Borislav Slavovhas, has no shortage of amazing songs. From ambient tunes to high-throttle battle music, fans have heavily praised the game’s musical score. But one player has discovered a brilliant Easter egg hidden inside the melody of one of the game’s major boss themes. Raphael’s theme is composed in G minor, and its melody begins in this root note. However, it then moves to a C sharp. This unique movement is known as a tritone, and it was pointed out recently by artist and Tumblr user, supertonicat. The post goes on to explain a tritone is “the most dissonant interval,” and because of its “creepy” and “unsettling” quality it came to be “known in Western music as “the Devil’s Interval.” That’s certainly an apt musical movement for a boss like Raphael — who’s literally a devil. The discovery soon made its way to other social media sites too, with one Twitter user tagging in Slavovhas, calling him a “genius”. Despite clever Easter eggs like this one hidden in the game’s soundtrack, music was one of the only areas where Baldur’s Gate 3 failed to nab an award at the recent Game Awards. Though its many well-hidden secrets helped it piled up the silverware, including 2023’s coveted Game of the Year award from Geoff Keighley, and us too with Dexerto’s own awards.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds a hilarious Avatar: The Last Airbender reference Nickelodeon / BiowareWhile playing as a Monk, a Baldur’s Gate 3 player encountered a cabbage merchant who hilariously references an iconic Avatar: The Last Airbender running gag. Baldur’s Gate 3 may go down in history as the most replayable games of all time. Despite the main story alone being 75 to 100 hours long, the fact that characters respond differently to players depending on their actions, race, class, and more means no two playthroughs will be the same. If the game already wasn’t impressive enough, one player found a great Avatar: The Last Airbender reference that seems to only be accessible by speaking to a certain NPC while playing as a specific class. Baldur’s Gate 3 references Avatar: The Last Airbender’s “My Cabbages!” gag While exploring Baldur’s Gate 3, Reddit user Persies came across a merchant named Geezer Loryss standing next to a toppled cart yelling about thieves who had ruined his wares. That alone would be enough to amuse Avatar fans, but the joke goes further. Persies was playing as a Monk, and the merchant quickly caught onto that fact, noting their “stoic stance” and “calming presence.” After identifying the player as a “monastic type,” Loryss tells them to “stay clear of [his] cabbages” as “your sort have done enough damage as it is.” It’s not clear what traumatic interactions Geezer Loryss and his cabbages have had with Monks, but it’s safe to assume his experiences resemble those of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s cabbage merchant. On several occasions, Aang managed to destroy or damage one unfortunate man’s stock, causing him to hilariously scream “My cabbages!” Though intended to be a one-off gag, the creators and fans were so amused by the cabbage merchant that he became a recurring character. He went on to appear in several more episodes of the original series, as well as the graphic novels, comics, and video games. Sequel series The Legend of Korra also references the cabbage merchant, who went on to found a manufacturing company fittingly named “Cabbage Corp.” This Baldur’s Gate 3 Easter egg is just another example of how deep Larian Studios’ RPG is. Just about every choice – including race, class, and background – comes with some bearing on the story and dialogue. Players have already found a reference to one of Final Fantasy XIV’s most tragic moments when playing as a Folk Hero, and they will certainly be finding more for years to come.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds a ‘broken’ weapon after 500 hours Larian StudiosSometimes you luck out in your Baldur’s Gate 3 run and find a busted weapon that crushes the opposition. Other times you find an actual busted weapon. This is one of those times. While adventuring in Baldur’s Gate 3, a player discovered a weapon they had “never seen” in their 500 hours of playtime. Trust us when we say that this weapon is Broken. No literally, it’s the Crooked Wand of Fireballs and the reason it’s crooked is because somebody broke it. Fortunately, you won’t need our guide on how to add fire to weapons for this one. It’s built-in. Reddit user u/Impressive-Time8757 found the Crooked Wand of Fireballs on the corpse of a gnome in the Underdark. We probably don’t need to tell you but its uses are pretty limited. The weapon’s effect reads: “You can use an action to cast a Fireball from this (broken) wand. All (very) nearby creatures must make a Dexterity Saving Throw. Targets take 8-48 Fire Damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.” In layman’s terms, the wand blows you up. It’s a perfect example of Baldur’s Gate 3’s humorous approach to adventuring and it all feels very D&D. “It always felt like more of a story item to explain what happened to the corpses there,” explained one user in the thread. That’s because you find it surrounded by a bunch of charred bodies. One player did offer an interesting strategy so it’s not entirely useless. “Combined with the Oil Barrels in the Selunite Outpost and some Smokepowder, you can one-shot the head of the Dueger. But the person using the wand will die. Or at least that’s what happens every time I do it.” So, if you’re looking for a broken weapon for your next Baldur’s Gate 3 run, you can’t get much better than the Crooked Wand of Fireballs. If you want a powerful weapon, we’d recommend the Orphic Hammer.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player finally uncovers mystery of what happened to Wyll’s mother Larian StudiosAfter hundreds of hours of gameplay, one dedicated Baldur’s Gate 3 player has discovered what happened to Wyll’s mother, and it’s left them absolutely devastated. One of the best elements of Baldur’s Gate 3 is its attention to detail. As it is in typical Dungeons & Dragons, plenty of the characters and NPCs are fully fleshed out with backstories and motivations regarding why they got to where they are in the story. The companions of Baldur’s Gate 3 are no different, and each has a distinct backstory, revealing why they’re there in the first place, and giving players a little more room to fall head over heels for them. However, with such a detailed backstory, some elements can be missed by players, even those hundreds of hours in, just like Wyll and the case of his mother. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans can’t get over what happened to Wyll’s mother Sharing their realization on Reddit, one user revealed that they discovered a new “dialogue option with Wyll I’ve never seen before, where after he talks about really wanting to find Arabella’s parents.” They went on to say that “you can ask why he’s talked on and on about his dad but not word one about his mom” After this, he’ll reveal exactly why this is the case. Thanks to the video, fans were able to witness a previously unseen dialogue option where it explained that Wyll’s mom “died when I was born” so was therefore never really in his life. After this it cues a dialogue with Wyll “wondering how his life would be different, if he’d still be in the city, if her being there meant he’d have never entered into that pact with Mizora.” Naturally, the poster explained to the other players that they just “want to give him a hug so much right then” and that it’s changed their whole perspective on Wylls story and his reasonings behind his actions. They went on to explain how they were “so utterly utterly delighted at how many little nuggets and gems and character moments that you can still only see for the first time legit 300+ hours into this game” yet again praising the immense details inside Baldur’s Gate 3. Many other fans were equally as thrilled to learn more about everyone’s favorite Warlock, with one explaining how it’s “So cool you found that op. I just started an origin play through as him and I wasn’t sure how to design his guardian so I thought I’d make it his mom, and this info just makes that decision have even more weight to it.” One thing’s for certain, the more you play, the more you learn about Baldur’s Gate 3’s companions, and who knows how much is yet to be discovered.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player figures out how to permanently ditch Ascended Astarion Baldur’s Gate 3One Baldur’s Gate 3 player found a unique way to rid themselves of a particularly intolerable Ascended vampire: selling him to a monster hunter. Astarion is a snarky vampire spawn with a vendetta against his master, Cazador. In your playthrough, you can choose to help him remain a humble (and somewhat tolerable) vampire spawn or aid him in ascending to become a Vampire Lord. The catch is that Ascension requires the sacrifice of 7,007 souls, including Astarion’s vampire spawn siblings, to eternal damnation. That’s a hard pill for many to swallow, even for those doing an evil run. One bold player took the plunge and helped Astarion ascend, only to regret it instantly. In a Reddit post, they shared, “I killed him. I didn’t like his dialogues after ascension…when I met Gur I just agreed with them to get rid of him. So, he is gone for good and cannot be revived.” The decision to permanently erase Ascended Astarion by handing him over to the monster hunter has stirred up quite a reaction from the BG3 community. “What did you expect, honestly?” one player chided. “Sorry you killed 7000 people and then you decided to make a moral choice?” another added. The general sentiment seems to be this: You made your bed, now lie in it – with a Vampire Lord ready to bite. Players argue that not helping Astarion ascend is the kinder choice, even if it goes against his wishes. “Spend any amount of time with him in-game and you see he’s very much against slavery,” a player explained. “The ascension mainly seems to appeal to him beforehand because of freedom from Cazador and the limitations that come with being a vampire spawn.” Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to shine thanks to game design that promotes player creativity and a story that poses moral quandaries. It seems the community will never run out of weird paths to explore, heads to kick around, and excuses for their violent decisions.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player fails Last Light Inn by taking one item too seriously Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player found themselves brutally struck down by paying far too much attention to one simple item in the Last Light Inn. The Last Light Inn in Baldur’s Gate 3 is mostly a place of peace. Players often see it as a light in the storm, and in many cases, it is. It provides protection from the Shadow Curse and is where you first meet Jaheira, along with reuniting with a variety of the Tieflings you may have saved in Act 1. However, the peace doesn’t last long, when Ketheric Thorms allies descend upon the haven to steal one specific NPC. Naturally, it’s up to you to stop them before they achieve this, which can prove to be almost impossible if you make the same mistake as this player. Baldur’s Gate 3 player follows rules & gets killed because of them Sharing their tale on Reddit, user knightlady201 explained how they first got to last Light Inn, stating they “saw a sign at the entrance that said something like ‘please put your weapons down here, no weapons inside’. So naturally, my dumb self thought ‘oh okay we’ll just put our weapons in this cabinet’. Then we chat with every single npc in the building and in the end with Isobel, and some winged dude suddenly attacks us with a bunch of enemies AND WE’RE JUST STANDING THERE WEAPONLESS.” After listening to the sign, this player and their team were left defenseless with a famously tricky battle in front of them. Thankfully, the player reloaded their save, but they also took the time to laugh at their mistake, asking the community: “Did anyone else do this or is it just me that’s this dumb? I swear I just innocently thought we were at a safe place, and I believed that if a sign says put down my weapons that I actually need to put them down…” It seems that the poster wasn’t the only one to make this mistake, with some fans taking to the comments to explain that they “did the same thing, but noticed that other people had weapons, so I went back and retrieved mine.” Others shared how grateful they were that someone also made the same mistake, saying: Oh thank goodness, I thought I was the only person who did this! I thought that if I wandered around with weapons out I’d catch hell from the Harpers.” However, many players couldn’t help but laugh at the poster’s mistake, stating that they “assume the sign was meant for when the inn was an actual inn? And not a base for harpers/flaming fist” going on to exclaim how “it’s so funny bc you just happen to do this unknowingly heading into one of the more difficult fights in the game. At least if you’re trying to keep Isobel alive too.” Ultimately, despite the hilarious misstep most players were either sharing in their confusion or labeling the player “the nicest and most polite Tav ever.” It seems there are more ways to go about the game than many expected, with a direct opposite of the Dark Urge being shown here.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player fails Honour Run in “stupidest way” possible in Act Three Larian StudiosAnother Baldur’s Gate 3 player was left dumbstruck after failing their Honour Run after forgetting to get the Orphic Hammer, leaving them stuck and unable to free Orpheus. Baldur’s Gate 3 Larian Studios released a new difficulty mode after complaints that Tactician was too easy. The new difficulty setting, titled Honour Mode, offered a whole house of new challenges to veteran players, like Legendary Actions and only a single save file. Players who have been brave enough to enter Honour Mode have been finding it insanely difficult but also very fun, and it has also resulted in some pretty hilarious and shocking failures. One player had managed to survive all of these trials and tribulations that come with Honour Mode, reaching Act 3 as they tried to free Orpheus, only to realize they had forgotten the Orphic Hammer and were stuck. Yet another Baldur’s Gate 3 player gets stuck in Act 3 Honour Mode One Baldur’s Gate 3 player was befuddled after they realized that they might’ve failed their Honour Mode run in a way that they never expected: “I think I just found the stupidest way to fail an honor run.” The distraught player detailed their mistake after forgetting to take the Orphic Hammer, leaving their party in ruin. “We’re in a red zone, can’t camp and The Emperor closed the gate when he left. So now we’re all just stuck in here with only are farts for company for the rest of time, I guess. Maybe we can cut off his arms and free him that way?” Most of the Baldur’s Gate community were just as shocked as the original poster themselves, not realizing that the situation could even happen. “Tbh I’m amazed there isn’t a fail-safe here, like Emperor not leaving if you don’t have the hammer or something similar.” One said. “Wow! Noted: Don’t forget the Orphic Hammer when freeing Orpheus. Sorry mate, that sucks. Well at least enjoy the Astral view.” However, the player wasn’t alone in their peril as there have been other shocking mistakes in Honour Mode, like the time when a player lost after leaving the final boss at 1hp. The poster also wasn’t the only player to succumb to this mistake, as others have also experienced this “softlocking,” and players hope that Larian Studios will release a patch for the issue soon.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player fails 80 hour Honor mode run in the “most stupid” way Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has fallen victim to the game’s pesky continue bug after it caused their 80-hour honor mode run to fail in the “most stupid” way. Baldur’s Gate 3 is known for it’s immersive, albeit lengthy, narrative. Players have long praised the level of detail developer Larian include in the game. There are countless gems hidden behind conversation checks and story beats. And because each choice shapes the story a little differently, there’s plenty of reasons to replay. Those who want a replay experience that will really put them through their paces tend to opt for the games honor mode — BG3’s hardcore game setting. In Honor mode, players are tasked with completing the entire game story without suffering a single party wipe. And, if the player dies, there’s no reloading from that last save, it’s a permadeath. One Baldur’s Gate 3 player slogged through an 80-hour honor mode run, only to be undone by what they described as their “own sheer stupidity”. “I honestly think there is a new level of stupid after what I did…” The OP began, explaining the situation to the r/BaldursGate3 subreddit. According to the thread, they carefully planned the circumstances of their run, and tackled earlier challenges without too much difficulty. However, once they reached the end game, a strange scenario occurred. They explained once they began the dialogue with the Emperor to demand the release of Oprheus, they decided “to point out the Emperor’s lies and illusions…” But then what happened next was something the player couldn’t believe. After, the Emperor answered with “some words in a random order”. Then, according to the player “the next dialogue was singled out to one single option: ‘continue’. I pressed the button, and I saw my Tav giving the stones to the squid!” Of course, handing over the stones to the game’s final boss is definitely a failure. But it may not actually have been the fault of OP at all. Users were quick to point out rather than stupidity, it was a bug which caused the failure. “OP got trolled by the continue bug,” one thread goer posted, referencing a glitch players sometimes experience where dialogue options don’t show correctly. The OP updated their original post to thank other Redditors for cutting them some slack and making them aware of the bug. “Not sure if this makes me happy or even more sad…” they joked.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player fails 0 skill check sparking online hilarity Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has taken to Reddit to share their incredible misfortune, as they failed a 0 skill check thanks to the game’s dice mechanic. Baldur’s Gate 3 was initially released in August and was met with immediate acclaim from all corners. Its deep, branching narrative and seemingly endless ways to play combined to make the game one of the most outstanding genre entries ever. Within that, one of the main mechanics are dice rolls. One of the main features in the Dungeons & Dragons TTRPG was ported across to add a sense of luck and create story threads that players otherwise may have avoided. Though some ability modifiers make success more likely, one player was recently on the wrong end of a particularly unforgiving mechanic. One player impossibly failed a 0 skill check in Baldur’s Gate 3 For those unfamiliar, the game considers a roll of 1 a critical failure. This means that rolling a 1 is always a failure regardless of any modifiers. This can be tough to take generally, but the devastation went a step further in one recent case. In a post on Reddit, a user shared their critical failure experience in Baldur’s Gate 3. The roll took place next to Cazador’s coffin (without Astarion present). Needing a roll of 0, the player’s roll of 1 still counted as a failure despite being a higher number. Though many offered sympathy, others were quick to criticize developer Larian for including Natural 1s and 20s. The obvious flaws with the system are clear, with one person saying: “Honestly, I don’t know why Larian decided to use nat 1 and nat 20 in skill checks. It’s just awful and promotes even more save-scumming since technically you can pass every check without any point investment in skills.” Others decided to take the opportunity to laugh instead: “Had a 5% chance to fail it, and you went all in, what a champion.” Divisive, though it may be, the chance to succeed or fail in any circumstance is undeniably thrilling. It’s also arguably the most direct influence from D&D in Baldur’s Gate 3. With thousands of players still enjoying the game, it’s only a matter of time before more bizarre stories emerge.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player exposes hidden dark side of community’s love for Astarion TumblrA Baldur’s Gate 3 player discussed a different approach to romancing Astarion, leading to a debate in the community about his character. Astarion might just be the most popular character in Baldur’s Gate 3. Sure, you could make a case for Shadowheart or Karlach, but no one quite comes close to the instantly recognizable vampire spawn voiced by Neil Newbon. Astarion is the companion that even people who didn’t play Baldur’s Gate are familiar with, and as the most-romanced male character in the game, his love life is one of the most well-developed, and Larian has put a lot of effort into his backstory and character. However, one player on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit posted an “unpopular opinion” about romancing Astarion, suggesting that players who romanced him were treating him in a similar way to Cazador. Baldur’s Gate 3 community debates ethics of romancing Astarion The player said: “He’s an excellent character, for sure, and I am emotionally invested in helping him find closure. But given what he’s dealing with, the idea of romance with him at this juncture feels awfully predatory. “Further, seeing the way people online are simping over him feels gross. Yes, he’s pretty, and charismatic, two traits that his abuser took advantage of for over 200 years. “Astarion was forced to use his body on behalf of Cazador, his entire questline is about coming to terms with years of abuse and parts of the fandom have reduced him to little more than object of desire. I don’t know. It feels icky and as a character he deserves better.” However, others disagreed, with one Astarion enjoyer suggesting: “It’s all about how you play and interpret the interactions. Could having a relationship with Astarion be predatory given what he’s going through? “Yes, but you can also view it as him reaffirming his sexual autonomy and personal agency, something he’s been unable to do for the past 200 years.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains why you should never examine characters Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player making their way through Act 2 discovered that examining certain characters can actually spoil a major part of the game’s story. Act 2 is where the narrative of Baldur’s Gate 3 really gets going. Once you enter the shadow-cursed lands and head to Moonrise Towers, some big questions start getting answered, like the real power behind the Absolute. The core of Act 2’s part of the story focuses on Ketheric Thorm, one of the Dead Three and by far the biggest threat you’ve faced up until now. He serves as the act’s final boss, and the narrative of Act 2 mostly focuses on you finding out how to stop his immortality. Players who are doing repeat playthroughs (or who just restarted the game without finishing Act 3) will of course know that the Nightsong, the legendary weapon you were searching for in Act 1, was actually Dame Aylin, and the source of Ketheric’s immortality. But if you didn’t know this, there’s a chance you could get the whole thing spoiled for you. Baldur’s Gate 3 player describes how examining characters can ruin the story One player on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit noted that “examining characters can spoil the story” while highlighting a screenshot of Ketheric in the main chapel area of Moonrise Towers. Like most things in Baldur’s Gate 3, this screen is incredibly detailed, and it even shows the details of why he is immortal. The status clearly reads: “Ketheric is immune to all damage while he has the Nightsong imprisoned”, explicitly stating that not only is the Nightsong a person, but that they are why Ketheric can’t be killed. Another player said a similar thing happened with Wyll’s storyline in Act 2, which involves rescuing Mizora from the Absolute base underneath Moonrise. “On my first run I forgot to free “Zariel’s Agent” before approaching the Ketheric boss fight,” they said. “The narrator is straight up like “You didn’t free Mizora, Wyll will die, u sure?” And that’s how I found out that it was her”

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains why you should always change companion subclass Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are taking a second look at some of the subclasses assigned to their party members, and not a lot of them make sense. Subclasses are a big part of Baldur’s Gate 3’s flexibility and replayability. On top the wide range of classes you can play as, each one also have a set of subclasses that drastically change how you play. Choosing the right subclass can be tricky, especially when you don’t know what they do, and a lot of players are tempted to just leave the origin characters as their default. However, this creates a major problem: many of the default subclasses are awful. Take Astarion’s subclass. By default, he’s an Arcane Trickster, a fascinating subclass made even more interesting due to its complete lack of damage. Having this in your party is like running around with a second cleric who doesn’t heal. Considering how powerful assassin builds are on him, you’re definitely better off switching it over. Several players have noticed this for other companions too, and one made a list of some of the worst culprits. Baldur’s Gate 3 players consider alternative companion subclasses A player on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit put together some of the worst subclasses in the game, as well as some choices that were just downright confusing. They said: “There’s a couple that make sense, and then a couple that absolutely do not. Astarion defaults to Arcane Trickster, while levelling up Rogue on a Tav would otherwise default to Thief. Halsin and Jaheira are both druids, but Halsin defaults to Circle of the Moon and Jaheira defaults to Circle of the Land. Minsc defaults to Hunter Ranger, while levelling up Ranger on a Tav gets you Beast Master, instead. “With Lae’zel, I can understand her being a Battle Master, but I would have thought she would fit Eldritch Knight better. However, some of the others make no sense. For instance, why is Karlach a Wildheart Barbarian? “It’s interesting to me that her background was initially Soldier, but they changed it to Outlander on the release of the game – it seems like they want to emphasize some connection with nature, maybe from before she served Zariel, but she grew up in Baldur’s Gate, so Wildheart doesn’t exactly make sense.” Another player said that they had also seen the light by respeccing Astarion into an assassin, saying: “Astarion defaulting to Arcane Trickster kind of makes sense, I just find it clunky as a player so I run him as an Assassin.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains why you can never trust Shadowheart as one specific class Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have found a strange interaction between Shadowheart and one specific subclass in the game, and it can have a massive impact on your playthrough. Shadowheart has always been one of the more morally dubious companions in Baldur’s Gate 3. Something about being raised in a torturous night cult doesn’t make for the best upbringing. And right from the beginning of Act 1, Shart makes it very clear that she has no time for Selunites, the worshippers of Shar’s sister and greatest foe. However, there’s a class in the game that can channel Selune’s power specifically. If you decide to play as a Cleric (which is the least popular class in the whole game, interestingly) you can choose Selune as the deity to draw your strength from, which also unlocks some unique dialogue options with Shadowheart. It also means you’ll have two Clerics in your party, so you’ll do almost no damage during any encounters, but the extra dialogue is worth it. Trust us. Shadowheart won’t listen to Selunite Clerics However, one of these interactions could really mess up your playthrough if you aren’t one for save-scumming. Freeing the Nightsong is one of the most consequential decisions you make in Act 2, and it’s interwoven with Shadowheart’s relationship with Shar. But if you try to convince Shart to spare the Dame with Selune dialogue, she’ll do the opposite of what you ask, and become a Dark Justiciar. One player said: “I’m playing a Cleric of Selune while romancing Shart for the enemies to lovers LOLs. I chose to not interfere with her decision regarding Nightsong, as usual, when she randomly asked me what she should do. “I saw two options for a Selunite Cleric, and chose the one saying something like ‘spare her because Shar will never stop demanding more of you.’ And then Shart f*cking stabbed Nightsong.” Clearly, Shar worshippers don’t like being told what to do by uptight Selunites.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains why unlikely Astarion ending is his worst Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have highlighted one of the more unlikely endings to the game as the worst possible for him, and it’s the one that requires the least amount of effort. By now, it’s pretty clear that Astarion is one of the most popular companions in Baldur’s Gate 3. After Neil Newbon picked up an award for best performance at the Game Awards last year, his place as the most recognisable character in the game is well cemented. A massive part of his popularity (outside of voice acting, style and romantic potential) is his story, which reaches its peak during the confrontation with Cazador in Act 3. From there, players have to decide if they’ll let him ascend, or keep him tethered to reality, but relegated to being a spawn forever. The conventional wisdom is that ascended Astarion is actually the worst outcome, as he becomes more cruel and callous, even if he does get his reflection back. He gives into his insecurities and lust for control, rather than overcoming them, and for many players, it hurts to see that happen. However, some players believe it might actually be worse for Astarion if they never do his quest in the first place. Baldur’s Gate 3 players debate the worst possible ending for Astarion One player posed the question on the Baldur’s Gate subreddit, saying: “I want to start a tav in which I turn everyone into their worst possible self, so for example ascended Astarion, he’s alive but I’d consider it one of his “bad endings”. So which ending for each character would you say is the worst outcome for them?” The top reply said: “The worst ending for Astarion has to be where you don’t do his quest at all, it’s heartbreaking to hear him beg you to kill Cazador at the epilogue party and see how scared he is.” Many other players agreed, with one comment saying: “I don’t think I want to do that ever but I also want to see it out of morbid curiosity”. It’s not the only time a companion will react like this if you don’t do their quest. If you leave Act 2 without helping Halsin lift the shadow curse, he’ll mope around in the departing cutscene. However, it hits different when it’s happening to Astarion.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains why bizzare death bug actually improves the game larian studiosLarian Studios has put a lot of effort into taking as many bugs and glitches out of Baldur’s Gate 3 as possible, but what if one of them actually adds to the feel of the game? Like most games with as many moving pieces as this, Baldur’s Gate 3 inevitably has some bugs here and there. While the worst offenders have been removed in patches over the months, some of them still persist. One of the more entertaining ones (or creepy, depending on your perspective) will make NPCs loop their death animation and sound effect when an area is reloaded. if you’ve ever walked back into an area you just cleared only to be met with a massive cry of pain from all the enemies you just dealt with, you’ll know what this bug is like. However, according to some players, this is one of the rare occasions where a bug adds to the tone of the game, because it makes the world feel more like a DnD game. Baldur’s Gate 3 death animation bug adds to “DnD feel” One player went to bat for the bug, saying that the repeated animations added to the feel of a real-life Dungeons & Dragons game. They said: “I for one, enjoy when dead NPCs repeat their dying animation Seriously, it makes it look like everyone in the game is LARPing. “They pretend to die, get back up and take their smoke breaks until the player comes back and they’re thinking “Oh no! We’re supposed to be dead!” and make dramatic death poses. It fits DND, change my mind.” Despite the support for this idea, several players maintained that the cumulative screams of the deceased crying out all at the same time could actually be quite frightening. One reply read: “It is very hilarious but when it happens at the wrong time it can be super scary. It has made me seriously jump out of my chair before.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains why siding with the Emperor is completely idiotic Larian StudiosThe Emperor in Baldur’s Gate 3 plays a major part as he is one of the key players in the story. However, one player feels that siding with the Emperor is not a pragmatic option, but rather an idiotic one. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of those games that offers massive freedom to the players. You have the option to decide what kind of ending you are willing to go for in the game and the emperor plays a key role in that regard. Siding with the emperor has often been considered as a pragmatic option. However, one player feels that siding with him is not pragmatic but rather idiotic. As it happens, quite a lot of players are supporting this player’s statement. Baldur’s Gate 3 players think siding with the Emperor is “logic breaking idiocy” The discussion surrounding this topic was initiated by a Reddit user who claimed that siding with either of Orpheus or the Emperor requires a leap of faith. However, they feel that most players often claim that siding with the emperor is considered a pragmatic option. According to this player, “there’s no reason to trust Emperor” as all of his decisions were influenced by the Netherbrain. In short, the Emperor is not a strategist, but instead a puppet who only continues to make the Netherbrain stronger. Additionally, this user also suspects that “letting him consume Orpheus” was probably a master plan by the Netherbrain. This is because Orpheus was immune to Illithid powers and the only form of protection for the players. Hence, this user concluded that “choosing the Emperor is not more “pragmatic”, it’s logic-breaking idiocy.” One player agreed to this idea as they claimed, “On the Emperor’s side he’s been lying and manipulative the whole damned time.” Another player chimed in, “The biggest factor for me in this decision was Lae’zel, I felt the emperor was genuine but out of his depth and Orpheus was a total unknown but with Lea’zel I understood her motivations and I liked her.” Finally, one of the user claimed, “This is why I have zero time for all the Emperor simps constantly splitting hairs and making ridiculous exceptions for him.” Therefore, it is safe to claim that a lot of players feel that siding with the Emperor is probably the wrong choice. Some of them decide to go with it regardless, but the fact that the Emperor is manipulative is something that most players do not enjoy.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains why romancing Lae’zel “ruined” their experience Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player says their experience playing the game was “ruined” once they decided to romance Lae’zel. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a Dungeons and Dragons-style RPG that gives the player near-infinite possibilities to tell their character’s story. From romantic Bards to stone-cold Tieflings, there is a path for everyone to explore. The 2023 Game of the Year winner continues to impress fans with its rich storyline. Most of these get shared on the official Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit page. It’s the perfect way to share the ups and downs of the story and get insight from others within the community. One user made a post to Reddit sharing their experience with Lae’zel and how romancing her has changed the way they see the game forever. Baldur’s Gate player calls other romance options ‘boring’ The thread’s poster explained that they chose Lae’zel as their romantic companion during their first playthrough – although, like many other players, they initially had their eyes on Shadowhart. “I just can’t bring myself to romance other characters,” said the poster. “Furthermore, all of them – Shadowhart, Karlach, Minthara, even Mizora – now seem to be sort of bleak, boring, unattractive, and uninteresting. I don’t care if they die or if they approve/disapprove of my actions. Only Bae’zel matters.” The user said they felt they were missing out on different gameplay factors because they had narrowed their options to surround just one character. However, other players had some encouraging words for the poster. “Played BG2 for 15+ years,” said one user. “Never romanced anyone other than Viconia. You’ll be fine.” Others agreed with this sentiment, saying that the fear of missing out does not make or break the gameplay. However, other romance options will open new avenues and cutscenes as you travel to Baldur’s Gate.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains why Gale is the “real” protagonist Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player is making the argument that Gale is actually the real main character of the game, citing his story’s similarities to those of other companions. Baldur’s Gate 3 allows players to create the Dungeons & Dragons characters of their dreams or select one of the game’s Origin characters as their avatar. Of the latter, Gale has consistently been the most popular according to data shared by developer Larian Studios. While there are a variety of reasons players may choose Gale over other Origin characters like Shadowheart and Astarion, such as wanting to play as a Wizard, one player seems to suggest another explanation for his popularity: He’s actually the main character. Gale’s story has a lot in common with other Baldur’s Gate 3 companions In a post to the BaldursGate3 subreddit, user Sarcasism goes over the major elements Gale’s story shares with those of the other Origin characters. In the poster’s words, this makes him “the real Tav.” While the explanation for Lae’zel is a bit of a reach – pretty much every character in the game wants to destroy the Absolute – the rest are pretty compelling. Karlach and Wyll’s in particular are major overlaps that are pretty unique to these characters. In fact, the original post arguably doesn’t go far enough, with one commenter arguing, “he actually one ups everyone in all of these.” They cite examples like Gale having what is essentially a nuke in his chest with the potential to wipe out parts of the Sword Coast versus Karlach’s infernal engine and Gale being the former lover of an actual goddess over Wyll’s complicated relationship with his devil patron. Of course, this is a bit of an oversimplification of all of these character’s complex and distinct stories. Still, this breakdown of how high the stakes really are in Gale’s storyline does help explain the character’s popularity among Baldur’s Gate 3 fans. 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 player explains why Cantrip keeps missing Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players are pointing out why one specific Cantrip keeps missing, as it’s used by party members who are poorly optimized. While Baldur’s Gate 3 has many character creation options for the protagonist, the same cannot be said for the party members. This is due to the limited options that are available if the player chooses not to re-spec them in the camp. Chances are, most players will keep Astarion and Shadowheart in their party. This is because Astarion’s Rogue abilities are useful both in and out of combat, while Shadowheart is the best healer available. The melee fighter and arcane caster roles have multiple options for the other party members to fill. Astarion and Shadowheart have something unusual in common: they can cast the Fire Bolt Cantrip, despite not being arcane spellcasters. This is due to their elven heritage, which grants them a free Cantrip from the Wizard spell list. Astarion & Shadowheart are really bad at using Fire Bolt in Baldur’s Gate 3 (and you can’t change it) A post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit by a user named abramcpg explained why Astarion and Shadowheart are so bad at using Fire Bolt. This is because the Cantrip’s attack bonus is tied to their Intelligence stat, which is low for both, with Astarion adding +1 and Shadowheart adding nothing. The only other modifier they add to Fire Bolt is their Proficiency Bonus, but it still has a low chance of hitting. This means there are far better options for spending their Action on their turn, with Astation favoring ranged weapons and Shadowheart her magic spells. What makes this situation worse is that players can’t respec this aspect of their character. Withers can only change a party member’s class, not their racial features, which means Fire Bolt cannot be switched out. Fire Bolt does have one purpose, as it can be used to ignite flammable surfaces. This is extremely useful when coupled with the Grease spell or explosive barrels. That being said, there are plenty of other options for lighting fires in Baldur’s Gate 3, including the abundant Fire Arrows. D&D 5E accounted for this issue in later books, as Cantrips provided by racial features can receive a bonus from Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma. If this concept had been included in Baldur’s Gate 3, Shadowheart would have had an amazing Fire Bolt, as it could be coupled with her high Wisdom stat. It’s a shame that Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t give Astarion and Shadowheart more fitting Cantrips, like Friends or Minor Illusion, which would be useful additions to their arsenal. Hopefully, a future patch will let players respec NPC racial bonuses, giving them better Cantrips for the game’s early hours.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains what makes popular companions so compelling Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has pinpointed what separates the most popular companions in the game from the rest of the crowd- and it’s all about their story. The party members in Baldur’s Gate 3 are undeniably the strongest aspect of the game. You’ve got a wide array of adorable personalities to explore the world with, and each one has stellar writing and performances behind them. However, it was inevitable that some of these characters would become more popular than others, and it can be hard to find love for party members like Wyll and Halsin when everyone is fawning over Astarion and Shadowheart. One player decided to analyze the difference in each of the most commonly used party members, and concluded that the big reason why characters become so popular is that they get to be vulnerable during the story. Baldur’s Gate 3 player outlines why Wyll falls behind other party members In a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, one player said: “I see often that Wyll comes at the bottom of peoples ranking of companions and whatnot but I feel that one of the big reasons for that is that throughout the entire game, he’s pretty much fine. Like all the companions have something that they open up to us about.” They argued that story aspects like Gale’s relationship with Mystra and Shadowheart’s conflict with Shar worship make them more vulnerable and understandable for players, and that characters like Wyll and Halsin didn’t have that kind of story beat. Another player added that they felt like Wyll had little agency in his own story compared to the other party members, saying: “What you said and the agency issue really is what I see as Wyll’s biggest issues, and they are most visible because every other companion gets to open up and decide their paths for themselves, if you stay out of it and let them make their own choices. “Wyll, though? He doesn’t open up, and he doesn’t get to choose. It’s such a missed opportunity for a character who could have fascinating arcs.” For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out this easily missible unique weapon that could help your playthrough.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains how to get a Critical Hit on 11 Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player has discovered a way to land Critical Hits on rolls of 11 or above, practically guaranteeing destruction wherever they go. Overpowered builds are plenty in Baldur’s Gate 3, and players have managed to create some epic characters that deal hundreds of points of damage in one turn, have tons of attacks, or an armor class that even the Elder Brain couldn’t hit. However, one element that can really set you above the rest is your Critical hits. They give you the chance to deal some devastating damage without any specific features needed. However, with the right build, those crits increase and you end up becoming almost a God. Here’s how one player managed to do just that. Epic Dark Urge build means players can crit on rolls of 11 or more Sharing their cruel creation on Reddit, one Baldur’s Gate 3 player revealed how they managed to get Critical Hits on rolls of 11 or above. They explained their exact build: “With Daddy’s Blessing in the final fight plus all the crit gear I was wearing. Full breakdown for anyone interested: -2 Bloody Inheritance -1 Sarevok’s Helmet -1 Shade Slayer Cloak -1 Bloodthirst -1 Knife of the Undermountain King -1 The Dead Shot -1 Champion Fighter -1 Elixir of Viciousness” As for the rest of their character, the poster shared more details in the comments, revealing: “4 Assassin, 5 Gloomstalker, 3 Champion Fighter – Alert and Sharpshooter feats. Also the Surgeon Paralysis Amulet, Killer’s Sweetheart ring, Caustic Ring, Ichorous Gloves. Mindflayer – Cull the Weak, Luck of the Far Realms. I would buy up Arrows of Many Targets whenever I saw them, poison the arrows then crit/apply poison and acid to every group of enemies.” Essentially, using the buffs you gain as a Dark Urge, some useful feats, and carefully selected armor, the player is able to destroy enemies with ease. As soon as the idea was revealed, fans adored the creation, with hundreds heading to the comments to show their love for the build: “That is disgusting lol I love it.” “This build would have to be game-breaking surely” commented one fan, with many agreeing that it could make the battles much easier, although pretty satisfying at the same time. With a crit chance at 11, one user revealed that “with Advantage, you must be crit-ing like 75% of the time” proving just how useful the build really is – if that’s the moral standing you want to achieve during your next playthrough.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains best method to create the perfect Guardian DexertoAfter spending hours in the character creation menu with your Tav, creating a Guardian can be taxing. However, one fan has figured out an ingenious way to circumnavigate the struggle with hilarious results. A Baldur’s Gate 3 player managed to find the best and most hilarious method for Guardian creation. Fans are no strangers to interesting and funny Guardian designs, but this one may take the gold medal. In a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, a player explained that after a suggestion from someone else online, they have continued to make their Guardian a carbon copy of their Tav – with the addition of a mustache. In writing, it may not sound that funny. But as soon as you view the images provided by the poster, you start to understand why this would make for an amusing playthrough. This player selected a red-skinned Tiefling, whose Guardian was a mirror version of them. The only difference was the handlebar mustache, which made it difficult to take them seriously. The replies to this post then talked about their methods of Guardian creation. One fan admitted that they made their Guardian “an exact copy of my first character but aged many years.” This would not only be funny to look at, but the player could make up a story reason behind their Guardian being an elderly version of their Tav. Another reply explained how they made their Guardians look overly unsubtle with “Purple Scales/Skin, purple eyes, purple hair, purple tentacle tattoos, the works.” Why blend in when you could stand out? Apart from sharing Guardian stories, others loved the concept and wanted to replicate it for themselves. One commenter also stated that it looked like the Guardian was mocking their Tav with the mustache. The main takeaway for players was to make your Guardian as serious or silly-looking as you’d like. Baldur’s Gate 3 leaves the customization of most situations in the fans’ hands, and the results are just as unique and fun as every player jumping into the game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains bad habits carried over from D&D Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player who also plays Dungeons & Dragons has warned others that you can pick up some bad habits from the tabletop game if you’re not careful. Baldur’s Gate 3 borrows heavily from D&D’s fifth edition rules, with much of the combat and gameplay working in a similar way to how D&D games pan out. You might think this gives D&D players a big advantage over players who are new to the setting of Baldur’s Gate, and for the most part, you’d be right. However, one player has demonstrated that you can actually carry over some bad habits from D&D depending on how you play. For example, Short Rests and Long Rests are some of the most important mechanics in Baldur’s Gate, allowing you to quickly regain health and spell slots. But what if you played D&D by avoiding rests as much as possible? Dungeons & Dragons player warns of bad habits in Baldur’s Gate In a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, a D&D veteran explained that they had developed an aversion to Long Rests and Short Rests because of how their friends played D&D. They said: “For the first couple of hours, I didn’t use short rests or long rests due to how I thought about them from D&D with my friends. We never short rest because most of them see it as a waste of time. “So I just had this aversion to hitting the short rest button and went around everywhere with like 5 hp. Then my DM has conditioned me so much that long rest equals a night encounter and levels of exhaustion, plus punishing us by saying we failed quests because we took too long. “But so far, both options are completely safe and necessary.” Let’s hope they get that much-deserved rest soon. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out what players think of the potential live-action Netflix adaptation for the game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player endlessly spams worst spell to conquer Honor Mode Larian StudiosAn intrepid Baldur’s Gate 3 player has overcome the game’s biggest challenge by casting its worst spell thousands of times. Baldur’s Gate 3’s Honor Mode is a later addition to the game that ups its challenge rather significantly. Functioning similar to a Hardcore mode in other games, if the player’s party is wiped, the run is over. There have been countless instances of hilarious ends to Honor Mode runs retold by Baldur’s Gate 3 players. Whether it’s Scratch being too good a boy for his own good or giving into base desire and becoming a sex slave, a lot can go wrong. Just getting to the end of Honor Mode in Baldur’s Gate 3 is a legendary feat which is what makes YouTuber Fracture’s latest challenge run so impressive. First picked up by GamesRadar+, Fracture overcame the game’s most difficult undertaking by only using its worst spell. In a video titled ‘I Beat Honour Mode by Casting True Strike 2,468 times’, Fracture details how they… well… beat Honor mode by casting True Strike 2,468 times. It’s pretty much exactly what it says on the box. They explain it best. “In this run, I didn’t use explosives. There were no necrotic corpse shenanigans. I didn’t attack my enemies or use weapon special abilities that deal damage,” Fracture elaborates in the video’s intro. True Strike is almost universally agreed to be not only the worst spell in D&D but also Baldur’s Gate 3. The spell gives you Advantage on your next action which sounds appealing until you realize it costs an action to cast and a lost opportunity for damage in Honor mode is incredibly punishing. Fortunately, Fracture had a solution. They acquire an item that gives True Strike Reverberate. That means that every fifth cast of the skill deals 1-4 lightning damage. Truly a devastating upgrade. The short of it is that for every combat encounter that Fracture finds themself in, they have to spam True Strike hundreds of times. To mitigate this massive hassle, they spend most of their run outright avoiding combat through dialogue or sneaking. It’s tedious and arduous work, but also incredibly entertaining. Fracture manages to clinch the Honor Mode run without any other exploits, including opting for a quick finish via Gale explosion which many players do to seal the win. We won’t spoil it further.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player easily annihilates Goblin Camp thanks to evil item Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has a variety of items that can make you extremely strong. As such, one player managed to demolish the Goblin Camp in Act 1 solo with one really powerful item. Baldur’s Gate 3 has a variety of loot that you can often find scattered across the massive world within the game. Some of that loot is easy to obtain, while others can be hard. In fact, sometimes you need to play the game using one character to get access to certain loot. One such player got access to The Deathstalker Mantle, which turns you invisible for 2 turns after killing an enemy. This item is excessively powerful, and this player managed to solo the entire Goblin Camp with Astarion while wearing this cloak. This cloak is only available if you are playing as the Dark Urge Origin. Baldur’s Gate 3 player solo clears Goblin camp with overpowered item The discussion regarding this topic was started by a Reddit user named Pink-PandaStormy. The user posted, “The one that makes you invisible after killing an enemy for two turns?” They continued, “Yeah I just solo’d the entire goblin camp with Asterion while my party sat outside.” Other players joined in the conversation as many acknowledged the power of the item. One such player mentioned, “That cloak is easily one of the most op items in the game. I use it from act 1 all the way till the end.” Another Reddit user chimed in, “To be fair, there’s a lot of OP items in this game, but yeah, it’s really strong.” One player also claimed, “Same, that and the flight from being a storm sorcerer carried my solo durge run.” Finally, a user commented, “Yeah the cloak is really op on Astarion.” Therefore, it is safe to say that this item is exceptionally powerful and on Astarion it is on another level. If you are also looking to go for a similar run, picking up this particular item might be worth your time. Getting the item is pretty easy as well. All you need to do is play as a Dark Urge and befriend Alfira. If you do that, she will arrive at your camp and ask to join you. Once she does, go for a long rest once again, and you will end up killing her. Later, after another long rest, you will be greeted by Sceleritas Fel and he will grant you the Deathstalker Mantle.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player doesn’t realize that one common item can weigh him down easily Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have discovered that one of the most common and useful items in the game has a carry weight, leading to party members becoming encumbered. Carry weight is a major annoyance in Baldur’s Gate 3, especially for a party where the heroes have low Strength scores. Each character can only carry so much gear before becoming encumbered, which can drastically lower their speed. The encumbrance issue is one of the most frustrating aspects of Baldur’s Gate 3, to the point where mods exist to stop it from being a problem. It makes sense for carry weight to be in the game, as it prevents players from stealing everything not nailed down, but it’s a hassle to deal with. The player picks up so much treasure in Baldur’s Gate 3 that it’s easy to lose track of what’s heavy and what’s not, as the backpack gets filled with food, scrolls, potions, quest items, and ammo. In fact, one of the most common items in the game can be adding to your weight load without you realizing it. Baldur’s Gate 3 players have discovered that gold has carry weight A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has created a thread about their discovery regarding gold, as they just noticed it has a carry weight relative to the amount you own. They were swiftly joined by other players who also didn’t know that gold was heavy. “Wait wait…this makes sense why I’m always knocking on encumbrance,” one user writes, “That and I’m hoarding an arsenal of arrows and bombs.” Players are confused because many games don’t give their currency a carry weight, even ones with a strict inventory system. Usually, acquiring gold or its fantasy equivalent is intended to be useful, so players shouldn’t have to worry about proper accounting or making room for it. It should be mentioned that the Dungeons & Dragons 5E rules, which Baldur’s Gate 3 adapts, also have a carry weight and encumbrance system, but most people ignore it because it’s just not fun to manage. Unfortunately, Larian didn’t bring this lesson with them into Baldur’s Gate 3. The best way to solve the issue is to have one character (usually Karlach or Lae’zel) max out their Strength score as soon as possible, allowing them to become the pack mule of the group. That way, they can carry all the gold and you’ll never have to worry about encumbrance again.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player doesn’t get the hype about fan-favorite NPC Larian StudiosAfter hearing about how “attractive” a certain NPC character was, a Baldur’s Gate 3 player is unimpressed after finally meeting them. Whether or not they are the villains of the story, there are a lot of characters that the Baldur’s Gate 3 community latches on to. These characters are all well-known across the fandom and they love to share their stories about interacting with that character. However, not every favorite character clicks with every player, as is the case with one fan who is sharing their lack of amusement online. Baldur’s Gate 3 player unimpressed with fan-favorite NPC Right away, the post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit asks the question: “Why do people think Gortash is attractive?” They go on to say that they were excited to meet the character of Gortash after hearing so many people talk about him, but was let down when they finally came face-to-face. Their explanation as to why doesn’t hold anything back either: “Gortash looks like the oldest guy at a My Chemical Romance concert who isn’t anyone’s dad. He looks like the kind of guy who tells 14 year old girls they’re really mature for their age. He looks like he smokes cigarettes in his used car full of empty cans and fast food wrappers. It smells crazy in there and he never cleans it.” The community, as would be expected, are coming to defend why they love him so much, with one user saying: “I like my fictional men a little sleazy and pathetic.” Other Baldur’s Gate 3 fans are adamant that it’s the voice acting that really makes Gortash so alluring, as he is voiced by actor, Jason Isaacs. “If the voice was different I don’t think I’d see the appeal. But it’s like, you know he’s awful and terrible and looks like a dirty rat…. But it makes him so damn charming!” is one such explanation given. Others just like the sleaziness of him and can’t explain why they are drawn to him. Regardless of this poster’s opinion, it doesn’t seem like the Baldur’s Gate 3 fans are going to be stopping their love of Gortash anytime soon.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers Withers’ true identity hidden right in the game Larian StudiosThe mysterious Withers is one of the most helpful allies in Baldur’s Gate 3. Now, a player has found his backstory is hiding in the game – and it has deep ties to Dungeons & Dragons lore. Baldur’s Gate 3 allows players to gain allies to help them along on their journey. One of these is the mysterious Withers. After meeting him in Act 1, Withers will join the player’s Camp. There, they can ask him to recruit hirelings, respec characters, and even bring a fallen comrade back from the dead. While clearly powerful, the game doesn’t explicitly tell you who Withers is and why he can do the things he does. However, a player has found the truth hidden within some easily missed book in Act 3. Note, spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 3 and the game’s main antagonists to follow. Baldur’s Gate 3 Withers is secretly a powerful entity from D&D lore Reddit user Serbian-American went over their discovery in a post, revealing that the secret of Wither’s backstory was right in front of their face the whole time. According to them, by reading some books found in an underground mausoleum in the Baldur’s Gate Graveyard, players can learn that Withers is actually Jergal, Lord of the End of Everything and Faerûn’s original god of death. While the book doesn’t explicitly come out and say that Withers is Jergal, it’s heavily implied. In the book, Jergal says the same line Wither does upon awakening him from his slumber in Act 1. According to the book, Jergal ceded his role as the god of death, which lines up with existing Dungeons & Dragons lore. Another book found in the same room even explains his motivation for helping the player: He was usurped by Myrkul, one of the Dead Three who serve as Baldur’s Gate 3’s main antagonists. This information makes it clear why Withers allies himself with the party, as well as why he’s so powerful. Being the former god of death, it makes sense why he has stronger resurrection powers than even a high-level Cleric. That power can also explain how he can change just about every aspect of what a character is, save for their appearance. Perhaps a future update or potential Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC could go further into Withers’ story, but for now, this is a great reward Larian Studios has hidden for those players who check every shelf and read every book.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers why beloved Bard can’t write her eulogy song alone Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has pointed out that fan-favorite Bard Alfira’s stats leave a lot to be desired given her class and personal goals. Baldur’s Gate 3 is filled with great characters, from its Origin characters and potential companions to its villains. Beyond its main cast, though, there are some great NPCs that many players wish they could spend more time with. One of these breakout characters is Alfira, a tiefling Bard that players can meet early on at the Emerald Grove as part of a group of refugees. There are various ways Alfira’s story can go depending on your choices, but most players will first encounter her as she’s struggling to write a song dedicated to her late teacher. It’s a tall order, one that certainly comes with a lot of emotional hurdles, but one player has uncovered another reason why Alfira may be having so much trouble. Note, spoilers for Alfira’s quest to follow. Alfira’s stats are pretty terrible for a Bard in Baldur’s Gate 3 As pointed out by Reddit user ppppssrlm, Alfira’s stats don’t make a whole lot of sense for a Bard build. As they put it “no wonder she can’t finish her song.” Alfira’s stat block shows she has fairly evenly distributed skills, with everything being either a 10 or 12 – with the exception of her Intelligence, which sits at an impressive 16. Unfortunately for her, the Bard’s primary stat – which impacts their spellcasting and overall utility – is Charisma. In fact, many Bard builds in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dungeons & Dragons pick INT as the dump stat since it often doesn’t come up for the class. Based on Alfira’s stats, she would only get a +3 bonus to Performance checks – and that’s assuming she has Proficiency in the skill. Considering the player needs to roll a 15 and a 10 in Performance to help her write her teacher’s eulogy, it’s no wonder why she’d need some help. Ultimately, should the player succeed, Alfira writes “The Weeping Dawn,” which is easily one of the prettiest songs in a game full of excellent music. However, while many Baldur’s Gate 3 players wish Alfira could become a companion, it seems she needs to do some more training (and respeccing) before she’s ready to take her show on the road. 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 player discovers tragic new death after 1000 hours Larian StudiosDespite Baldur’s Gate 3’s main storyline lasting just under 100 hours, there’s tons of extra content to keep players entertained on their first, second, third, or even fourth run. In fact, even 1,000 hours in, fans are still finding new content, even if it could be a very unfortunate bug. Within the 70 hours of the main story, players have to make some difficult choices, which can lead to some unexpected or untimely deaths, companions leaving, or the players themselves being put at considerable risk. However, sometimes, those questionable choices are not the player’s fault, and certain failings can just happen if you visit quests in the wrong order or run into the wrong person at the wrong time. One player shared their tragic tale on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit: “Act 2, party ran into Rolan in the wild BEFORE freeing the Tieflings. Saved him because it’s Rolan. He says he’s going back to the Inn. OK.. continued on and finally got to the part of the prison break. Cal and Lia back in the inn. They are crying. Rolan is DEAD. He LEFT A NOTE. A NOTE. Our Wizard friend offed himself.” While some players insist this is a brand new feature, with many having “never heard of that happening before,” others are convinced it’s part of the buggy quest that surrounds poor Rolan. “That’s weird” commented another player, suggesting that his untimely death could be purely based on chance: “Wonder what triggered it or Rolan safely made it back to Inn is luck based?” Usually, the only real way to save Rolan is by freeing the prisoners in Moonrise and saving the Tieflings beforehand. Otherwise, Rolan will run off to save his siblings and could be in danger of succumbing to the Shadowcurse. So, when this player ran into Rolan before freeing the Tieflings, he was either determined to rescue his siblings or simply headed back to the Last Light Inn and succumbed to the Shadow Curse on the way. It just goes to show that no matter how far into the game you are, there’s always a different way to complete a quest… for better or for worse.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers the most “evil” choice isn’t even a Dark Urge option Baldur’s Gate 3A Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovered that the most “evil” choice isn’t even a Dark Urge exclusive. It turns out that any Tav can string together actions the community believes would shock Bhaal. The Dark Urge in Baldur’s Gate 3 lets players explore violent compulsions. These include gruesome acts like murdering a particular bard overnight. That said, you don’t need to choose a Dark Urge character to make “evil” choices. In a Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit thread, one player asked the community to share their favorite non-Dark Urge evil choices. The most upvoted response stunned everyone. This player detailed a horrifying sequence: “Release Nightsong, romance Shadowheart, save her parent, discuss a dream future with her, chat with her parents, then kill them in front of her.” The Baldur’s Gate 3 community was shaken. Reactions poured in quickly. One player exclaimed, “Calm down, Satan!” capturing the shock and horror of the rest of the playerbase. Another added, “Jesus Christ, bro answered the question and shook a relatively dark community.” When discussing how the gods would react to this act of torture, players agreed that not even Bhaal, the Lord of Murder, would approve of this act. As obscure as it sounds, Larian actually prepared dialogue for this scenario. “I did it at camp,” one player confessed. “She screams about how she just saved her parents and now you killed them, and attacks you.” The Baldur’s Gate 3 community doesn’t shy away from exploring grim scenarios. One Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovered you can play fetch with a certain companion’s severed head. Another decided to ascend Astarion, only to immediately regret it and kill him – after sacrificing 7007 souls in the ritual. With Patch 7 on the horizon, Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to expand on evil endings. In a sneak peek, Larian revealed that the improved evil endings will bring “even darker conclusions to your most sinister playthroughs.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers the hardest part of raiding the grove Larian StudiosChoosing to attack the Emerald Grove will see you pitted against some seriously powerful Druids. However, it’s Tiefling civilians that present a real challenge for Baldur’s Gate 3 players. If you’re a Baldur’s Gate 3 player hoping to recruit Minthara or are just roleplaying as a bit of a bad egg, you might choose to ignore the Tiefling camp’s pleas for help and instead side with the Absolute’s forces. Depending on how far you’ve leveled up, the raiding of Emerald Grove in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be a pretty formidable fight as you have numerous factions to take out in the area. That said, for some players, this battle is not only a martial struggle but a moral one. Embracing your dark side in this quest means you’ll have to wipe out everyone in the camp – even the children – which doesn’t make for an especially pleasant gaming experience. It’s made even worse when those you’re attacking don’t fight back. Baldur’s Gate 3 encounter makes evil runs even more challenging Sharing their regrets with the BaldursGate3 subreddit, a player described how difficult it was for them to complete the Raid the Emerald Grove quest. While they found the whole affair uncomfortable, they became legitimately upset when they came across a group of Level 1 Tieflings who “begged for their lives.” Commenters echoed how emotionally punishing they found the quest to be. One said, “I was trying to do an evil Durge run, but killing the Tiefling kids made me realize I legitimately couldn’t keep an evil run going. It just legitimately feels terrible.” Another horrific discovery for players was finding a teddy bear on the corpse of one of their Tiefling victims. While completing the brutal task would allow them to recruit Minthara, the player wished “there was a […] way of getting her that didn’t leave me in ruins.” Her presence is also incredibly divisive at camp and having her in your party will lock you out of having Karlach, Wyll, and Halsin. Given how hardcore and high-maintenance Minthara is, “Minthara simps” have taken the time to investigate how to recruit her with the least amount of genociding. If you want the mean Drow babe in your party and don’t want to get our hands dirty, there are thankfully a few ways to go about it.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers terrible fate of ignored party member Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has uncovered the grisly fate of a party member, should you not meet them in Act I and bring them into your camp. Baldur’s Gate 3 does a great job of setting you up with the standard D&D four-class setup at the start of the game. After the tutorial, you quickly meet Shadowheart (Cleric), Astarion (Rogue), Gale (Wizard), and Lae’zel (Fighter), giving you access to any job roles you need for your group. It’s possible to miss these characters, but only if you make a beeline for your objective markers and do as little exploring as possible. You can also choose not to hire them, which means missing out on powerful allies with interesting sidequests to complete. Not hiring one of the party members in Baldur’s Gate 3 is akin to writing their death sentence, as they will perish if left to fend for themselves. One player learned this to their detriment, finding the remnants of one of the most popular characters in the game. Astarion meets a horrible fate if you don’t recruit him in Baldur’s Gate 3 A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit never encountered Astarion in Act I and shared their experience finding his mangled remains in Act III, where his body is listed as “Zombie Astarion.” Users in the thread explained what happened to Astarion in this situation. “Astarion will tell you if you recruit him that Cazador is actively searching for him,” one user wrote, “He’s right, and if you don’t let him stay as a recruited companion the story implies that Cazador was able to track Astarion down and kidnap him for the ritual. “The zombie aspect has been interpreted by some to mean that Cazador tortured Astarion to the point of killing him as punishment, then resurrected him as a zombie to be able to complete the ritual.” In a normal playthrough, Astarion is a vampire spawn who was freed from the influence of his master, Cazador, by the effects of the Mind Flayer tadpole. You can track Cazador down in Act III and defeat him, either completing the horrific ritual he was planning or allowing Astarion to complete it in his place. If you never recruit Astarion, then he will eventually be tracked down and punished by Cazador, as he doesn’t have any allies to protect him. Luckily for Astarion, it’s incredibly difficult to miss him, and his naturally charming demeanor means that most players will use him in their group. The fact that he’s a Rogue also makes him an incredibly useful party member with a natural affinity for scouting traps and opening chests. Astarion’s story is one of the most heart-breaking in Baldur’s Gate 3, and that’s saying something, considering everything the party goes through during the story. Astarion’s tale can end on a sad note, so it’s up to the players to ensure he avoids his fate at the fangs of his former master.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers surprising Act 1 twist 500 hours in Larian StudiosAfter playing Baldur’s Gate 3 for 500 hours, one player has uncovered a surprise scene between Komira and Kagha. Baldur’s Gate 3 is well-known for its intricate and interweaving storyline. The rich narrative and replayability mean some players have put hundreds of hours into the game. And yet, it seems BG3 players still are uncovering pieces of the game’s multilayered story. One player with 500 hours under their belt recently posted to Reddit about their latest discovery. During a chaotic run-through of the game, they decided to let the character Arabella, a tiefling child who can appear throughout all three acts, die in Act 1. Although Arabella’s storyline isn’t vital to BG3’s main story, like all of the choices a player makes with their Tav, there are clear consequences According to the player’s post, they let Arabella die and chose not to attack the druid at her grove. “I’ve only gotten her killed on routes where I’ve not saved the grove so have never seen the aftermath,” they posted. Then they went on to explain that during the party scene which follows this quest, Arabella’s mother, Komira, showed up to take revenge on Khaga for the murder of her daughter. Although there is an option to stop Komira from attacking Khaga, the OP decided to let the Mother have her vengeance in their chaotic playthrough. “Kagha can be at the party?!” Was one thread-goers shocked response. “That’s what I’m screaming!” Agreed another. It turns out OP wasn’t the only player to have made the surprising discovery, either. Another player offered those wanting to see the scene themselves a cautionary tip: “If you’re playing a Vengeance Paladin, stopping Komira from killing Kagha will break your oath.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers secret way to avoid Ethel in Act three Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is a highly complex game, which means you are bound to find secrets hidden even after spending hundreds of hours. One such player came across a secret where you can completely avoid Ethel in Act 3 by performing a very simple task in Act I. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most expansive games that you can play in the current day. As such, it is normal to stumble upon secrets hidden within the game you miss out on during your initial playthrough. One player managed to discover a major secret where you can avoid Ethel in Act 3. In order to do this, you need to perform a simple task in Act I of the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 comes across a way to avoid Ethel in Act three The discussion regarding the topic was started by a Reddit user named Cptcodfish. They mentioned, “Maybe y’all know this already, but I haven’t seen this reported anywhere, so I thought I’d share. I recently discovered that if you leave Ethel to her business in Act I, she doesn’t appear in Act III.” They concluded, “At least, she didn’t for me. There was no Lora, no hidden area below the Blushing Mermaid, no witch hunters, and a Captain Grisly that leaves only a normal human corpse when killed.” Other players joined the conversation as well since this something that quite a few of them had no idea about. One such user commented, “Thanks for sharing. I didn’t know but it makes sense if you think about it. Why would she leave her teahouse if no one disturbed her peace and / or the deal she made with Mayrina.” Another player chimed in, “Wait, the entire hidden area below Blushing Mermaid just straight up doesn’t exist? Or it just doesn’t have her and the mind-controlled minions in it?” One user also claimed, “I was so sad when I realized this in Act 3. She was kind to my evil durge so I didn’t mess with her plans, but was hoping to side with her in Act 3.” Finally, a user mentioned, “Dang, I wish I had known that. Ah well, no Auntie Ethel for me this run.” Hence, it is quite evident that this is a secret that a lot of the players were unaware of. However, few users have faced this, and they had their ideologies when it came to leaving out Ethel. While some of them were happy, others missed her a lot and decided not to leave her out again.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers secret side to most controversial companion Larian StudiosA member of the Baldur’s Gate 3 community has revealed a tender side to one of the game’s spikiest companions, the drow paladin Minthara. Minthara has always been one of the more controversial characters in the game. Not only do you need to genocide a refugee camp in order to get her on your team, but she’s not exactly as open as some of the other party members. As a servant of the Absolute, Minthara is a lot more morally dubious than most of your companions, even giving Astation and Shadowheart a run for their money, but she doesn’t have the tenderness that have made those two some of the most popular characters in the game. However, players have discovered a softer side to her that makes her more redeemable than you’d first think. Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers Minthara’s softer side In a post on the official Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, one player said that they were “absolutely gushing over Minthara’s character” and that they found it to be bizarrely heartwarming in a way. “Her characterization is just so fun and strangely heartwarming? The way she opens up to your Tav and talks about feeling the burden of expectation really hit home for me. “While not a ‘good’ character, I don’t find her evil nature takes away from my own character’s nature. I had my doubts about her, but honestly, she’s becoming #1 for me.” Several other players who had seen the light also agreed, with one saying: “She’s honestly maybe a top 5 character in the game for me. It’s a bummer that she can sometimes be a little unreactive or have bugged dialogue, but the majority of the time she’s a goddamn delight to have around.” For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out our breakdown of the latest patch notes, including the changes Larian made to the Astarion romance.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers “sad as hell” Halsin lore Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have been left shocked after one fan discovered a “sad as hell” detail regarding Halsin’s backstory. Just like Dungeons & Dragons, Baldur’s Gate 3 is filled with deep lore, whether that’s for the players, NPCs, main villains, or lovable companions. It’s part of what many fans adore about the game, and makes scouring the world for smaller items, notes, or just different dialogue options so rewarding. Naturally, this lore not only heightens the immersive nature of the game, but can also introduce some pretty devastating stories if you’re willing to look deep enough. This is exactly what happened to one player when they dove into Halsin’s backstory. Baldur’s Gate 3 player shocked after discovering sad Halsin backstory Sharing their discovery on Reddit, one user explained how they discovered why Halsin is so dedicated to getting rid of the Shadow Curse and finding Thaniel. “Going through the different dialogue options, and hearing him talk about how Thaniel was his first friend, how he fought Ketheric Thorm, and how he became archdruid, it dawned on me” explained the player, revealing how Halsin “doesn’t just feel responsible for the Shadow Curse because he fought Ketheric the first time. He was born there, grew up there, and lived there for 2/3s of his life before the curse came down. He didn’t come to the Emerald Grove until after the Shadow Curse was cast after Ketheric’s first death.” As an Archdruid, Halsin is likely to be hundreds of years old when you first meet him, as the estimated life span is thousands of years. So, with him and Thaniel being so close for so many years, it’s understandable why he’s so dedicated to finding the boy, and given he’d spend most of his time in those woods, he’s essentially lost his home to Ketheric’s deeds, twice. It’s clear other players were touched by the lore with one commenting: “Yeah that whole Thaniel quest gets me in the feels every time. The way he feels so much emotion for Thaniel but also for the land and the life itself, to the point where he will march right the hell into the Shadowfell, a horrific land of colorless terror and undead, where he could easily die. That dude’s got the heart of a momma bear and is just as fearless as one too.” “Halsin is a much better character than I think a lot of people give him credit for” explained another, with many others praising Larian for creating such a well-rounded character with a rich backstory. Every companion has some deep lore behind them, but few are as tragic as losing your home, family, and friends in quick succession – at least you can hug Halsin in the epilogue.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers real reason for Honour Mode runs Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s Honour Mode is incredibly challenging, providing a reason to play that some fans have been looking for since launch. A person who boots up Baldur’s Gate 3 is quickly faced with the most difficult challenge in the game. It’s not facing dragons, mind flayers, or beholders; it’s getting through the character creator with a concept you like without starting over from scratch. Baldur’s Gate 3 features all of the character classes, playable races from the D&D 5E Player’s Handbook, and some new additions to the roster. This means players have a ridiculous amount of choice upfront before even considering the Origin characters. Once you have gathered your party and ventured forth, it’s hard to resist the urge to start over with a new character just to see how things are different. This isn’t helped by Baldur’s Gate 3’s long runtime, which can make it hard for the player to maintain their interest over such a lengthy story. Baldur’s Gate 3’s Honour Mode gives players an excuse to try out lots of builds A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has created a thread pointing out why they love Honour Mode, which is the new Ironman-style difficulty option where your save is wiped when you die. This is because it gives you a perfect excuse to try new builds when you die. “We all know it’s just an excuse to keep making new characters. I’ve genuinely made ten amazing new characters since I have started trying honor mode. I have died in so many amazing ways, and some not so amazing.” “I agree, I’ve been using the origin appearance edit mod too so I can run 4 new looking characters, I’m doing all one class runs and I’m down to druid now,” one user wrote, while another said, “I think its more about giving players as close to a real D&D campaign experience as possible.” As Honour Mode wipes your save file when your team perishes in combat, you must start over from scratch (or give up the run and continue as a regular game.) Once your party has died, you can jump back in with a whole new character and try out a new build. As pointed out by users in the thread, Honour Mode has elements of a roguelike gameplay loop, where players are forced to consider each action. Maybe a true roguelike mode is what Baldur’s Gate 3 needs, as it provides the ideal excuse to try out builds before putting them in the main game. Honour Mode is not for the faint of heart, as the enemies are punishingly difficult and the player is a slave to the results of their dice. The biggest positive to being OHKO’d in Honour Mode is that you can return to the loving embrace of the character creator and plan out another hero who won’t live to see the end credits.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers rare item they ‘never knew existed’ after 500 hours Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player who has already spent over 500 hours in the game has surprised the fanbase by finding an item most don’t know about. Even after hundreds of hours of playtime, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are still finding new secrets in the game. From hidden messages to easy-to-miss items, it seems there’s no end to what players can discover in this massive RPG. The latest discovery comes from a player who has spent over 500 hours exploring the Sword Coast and just now found another kind of Camp Supply. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are just finding new Camp supplies Baldur’s Gate 3 players will know that Long Rests require you to have Camp Supplies. These can be anything from Supply Packs to individual food items you find on your journey, each of which has its own Camp Supply value. As long as you have (and use) enough, you’ll get all the benefits of a Long Rest. However, as Reddit user yoboililj shared, there’s actually another, even larger variation of the Supply Pack: the Heavy Supply Pack. According to the poster, this can be found in Act Three on a shelf in Danthelon’s Dancing Axe, which is near the Wyrm’s Crossing waypoint. Of course, in many playthroughs, 80 Camp Supplies in one item is wholly unnecessary. However, those playing in Tactician and Honor Modes need 80 Camp Supplies per Long Rest rather than the usual 40. Custom Mode also allows players to decide whether to raise or lower the amount needed. As others have confirmed, the Heavy Supply Pack appears on all difficulties, regardless of how many Supplies you actually need. Given how many opportunities there are to find Supplies throughout Baldur’s Gate 3, the Heavy Supply Pack may not be strictly necessary, but it’s certainly useful for those playing on higher difficulties.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers one of the darkest Easter eggs in the game Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player found a tragic Easter egg that can be triggered after letting Arabella die, and it’s led to a darkly hilarious discussion among fans. Baldur’s Gate 3 presents a multitude of options that allow players to become epic heroes or arguably more evil than the villains they’re fighting against. A perfect example pertains to Arabella, a young tiefling girl players can encounter throughout the game. In Act 1, players can unlock a quest to rescue a kidnapped Arabella after meeting her worried parents. How the quest plays out depends on the player’s choices and skills, which determine whether the child lives or dies. If that wasn’t dark enough, Baldur’s Gate 3 players have found a tragic Easter egg that occurs if Arabella dies – and of course, some players are making it even darker. Arabella’s parents react to her corpse in Baldur’s Gate 3 As Reddit user Evoxrus_XV points out, Arabella’s parents will actually react if you return to them with her dead body. As they note, the parents will notice her and cry as they mourn their daughter. Of course, Evoxrus_XV wasn’t the only player to find this. In fact, one commenter discovered the same Easter egg in a much darker way. As they explain, “After letting Arabella die I wanted to kill her parents using her as a projectile and it stopped them running away as they had to mourn.” What inspired this player to throw a child’s body at her parents is probably best left a mystery. Developer Larian Studios’ foresight here deserves all the praise it’s getting. Sure, there are plenty of other instances where NPCs won’t react to their loved ones’ bodies being dumped in front of them, but the fact that it happens at all is impressive. And the fact that so many people have tested it out probably says far more about the fandom than it does Larian. 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 player discovers one act of kindness that pays off in Act III Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has quite a lot of secrets that you can come across during your journeys. One such player managed to stumble upon an act of kindness that paid off big time in Act 3. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most intricately developed games that you can play right now. As such, you are bound to miss a lot of things that you will be surprised to discover in subsequent playthroughs. One such player managed to come across the secret of the Moonlantern that you require in the Shadow Cursed Lands in their 4th playthrough. Additionally, they had no idea that freeing the Pixie would later net them positive results in Act 3. Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers secrets of the Moonlantern in 4th playthrough The discussion surrounding the topic was initiated by a player named Rarely-Posting. The player claimed, “After 3 playthroughs, slogging through the shadow lands with a Moonlantern, tossing it to help friends, getting stuck in Turn-based any time I moved too far away.” They continued, “I finally decided to let the pixie free. 3 times I went through act 2 with that lantern yelling at me, not once did I consider letting her go. I even commented to my wife this time how the shadow curse was one of the few not-fun aspects of the game for me, instead it was just work, only to find out an hour later that I never had to deal with it at all.” Other players joined the conversation revealing that this is something many of them have already done. However, the interesting part to consider here is that this particular decision has positive implications in Act 3 of the game. Looking to verify this, one Reddit user mentioned, ” The only time I’ve gotten to act three, I had released Dolly Thrice in Act 2, and the press immediately upon seeing me was like ‘Well hey there. You scratched my friend’s back… how about I just let you know right now we need to change this article for tomorrow?’” Another user chimed in, “If you let it go to press with bad news, your reputation with merchants takes a big hit. Prices go up. If you change it to favorable news, your rep goes up and prices go down,” before a different player claimed, “Yeah, you would just have to do a persuasion check first if you didn’t help her.” It seems like freeing the Pixie leads to pretty good rewards once players reach Act 3. However, this also shows that the game has a wide range of secrets to uncover and even amongst veterans, it’s easy to miss out on them.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers ominous item in base camp Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 players have spotted a suspicious item in one of the camps that you can rest at in between your quests. The camp in Baldur’s Gate 3 is meant to be a place of respite for you and your party. Unless you’re playing a Durge character, these moments away from the main map are a chance for you to rest up, speak to your companions, and restore any resources you’ve spent. It’s not always the safest place in the world, and sometimes the occasional demon or devil might show up there, but in general, the campsite is a place for chilling out and celebrating your latest victory. This is why one item, spotted by players exploring the Act 1 overground camp, is raising some eyebrows in the community, because it looks like our party seems to be plotting an invasion of the Sword Coast. Baldur’s Gate 3 campsite contains concerning plans for invasion In a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, one player showed a picture of a map on a table, labeled “Invasion plans for the Sword Coast.” The player asked: “Why are these in camp? What are we planning?” One player suggested it might be a prank from the developers, saying: “Larian must have a thing for invasion plans and maps that really don’t add anything to the game, because there’s almost as many of these as there are rotten baskets.” Other players joked that the plans would be in character for a Dark Urge playthrough, as they’d no doubt love to plan a full-scale invasion. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out the stealth mechanics that players are only now just discovering.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers “most useless” setting after 80 hours Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player has discovered what they’re calling the “most useless” setting in the game after 80 hours of gameplay. Baldur’s Gate 3 is an extensive game, filled with tons of settings for players to manipulate — from texture quality to depth of field, and so much more. Naturally, most of these settings are pretty useful for many players, and it give them the chance to alter the game so their PC runs it better or adjust things to their specific tastes. However, while most settings are useful, there’s one that stands out as being pretty “useless” and after one Baldur’s Gate 3 player spotted the setting, fans can’t get over its questionable addition. Baldur’s Gate 3 players question “useless” setting Sharing their discovery on Reddit, one user highlighted how “this feels like the most useless graphics setting ever” revealing the Cloud Quality graphics setting. “Because you can’t look up, I don’t think I’ve seen a cloud in the 80 hours I’ve spent in this game so far” they added, proving just how odd it is to see such an attention to detail. Other players were baffled too, and shared their thoughts in the comments: “YES! I always ask myself that. Why the F this setting even exists….” Another joked about the setting: “There are clouds in the game.” Thankfully, you do see clouds occasionally during cutscenes but due to depth they’ll usually be blurry, so that doesn’t make the setting too useful. However, one user highlighted just what the cloud setting could mean: “I believe this is referring to effect clouds created from spells and such. Poison clouds, noxious fumes, Fog Cloud, etc.” While this certainly makes sense, it’s not too detailed during the setting explanation. Either way, as well as using it for spells, using a handy camera mod for the game could be an ideal way to make this poor setting get a little more love.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers key NPC feature after 4 playthroughs Larian StudiosDespite heaps of time sunk into Baldur’s Gate 3, one player has come to an agonizingly late conclusion about one of the game’s NPCs. In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are a whole host of interesting characters you can recruit to your party, both on a permanent and temporary basis. While another member of the camp can bring some extra firepower to your crew, it means you also have another companion to worry about while playing the game. The Scroll of Revivify doesn’t work on NPCs or partial camp members. Withers can’t help you out in this regard either. So, while you might play a little more recklessly with your permanent party members, any additional allies should be treated with care if you’d like to keep them around. However, as one player explained on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, there are exceptions to this rule. Baldur’s Gate 3 player learns Dame Aylin’s secret After recruiting Dame Aylin as a partial camp member, the player said they exhibited the utmost degree of caution in battles to avoid her dying. This is a process that likely involved plenty of headaches and at least a smidge of save scumming. Spoiler alert regarding Dame Aylin! It wasn’t until their fourth playthrough of Baldur’s Gate 3 that the player came to the realization that as a demi-god, Aylin— save for a select few circumstances — can’t actually die. In canon, worshippers of Shar ‘killed’ Aylin over and over as part of their justiciar initiation. So, she’s not likely to be permanently felled by any of the enemies you come across in your travels. The player’s delayed realization has led to some playful ribbing from others in the community: “The immortal daughter of a god, who is enslaved to give Ketheric immortality, and who Lorrokoan wants to capture for the same reason, is in fact immortal.” Looking on the bright side, their unfortunate situation served as a useful reminder for players to use ‘Examine’ on enemies and allies to check features like statuses, resistances, weaknesses, and move sets. Regrettably, this is a mechanic that players admit to forgetting about all too often: “I suffered many headaches that would’ve been prevented had I only used Examine first.” Take these two lessons of the day, Baldur’s Gate 3 players: remember to use Examine and immortal demi-gods, are in fact, immortal.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers key new Halsin mechanic Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player has just discovered a useful new mechanic for Halsin that extends far past his cutscenes. With over 100 hours of gameplay in Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s pretty common to discover new items, weapons, or features on your second or third playthrough. It’s one of the elements that make the game so popular, with completionists and story lovers diving back into the adventure to see what they’ve missed. Naturally, some of those new discoveries are pretty useful for the fans, like a rare camp item one player previously discovered. However, it’s rare to see new features being revealed for the companions, especially ones like Halsin, who are only in the game for a short time. Baldur’s Gate 3 players find unseen useful Halsin mechanic Sharing their discovery on Reddit, one user revealed how they found a “neat mechanic when you first meet Halsin.” “So I just started doing an honor mode run and decided to have Astarion try to pickpocket the goblin trader. Didn’t work out so he got sent to prison. I figured I might as well kill all the goblins there and free Halsin since the fight is pretty easy, even with three people. After the fight and as I was healing, I was a bit confused as to why Halsin started going up the ladder towards where Astarion was locked up. Turns out him being able to break down cages isn’t limited to just a cutscene. He transformed back into a bear and freed Astarion without me even telling him to.” explained the player. They went on to state: “I know this gets said a lot, but the amount of detail in this game is insane. The animation was a bit weird though, since instead of the cage door being broken it just opened normally, but it was still cool to see regardless.” Essentially, if you have Halsin in your party and one of your companions or Tav gets locked up then the lovable bear will come to your aid and break down the cage. Many fans took to the comments to praise the game for its attention to detail, explaining how they’re “constantly blown away by things like this.” Others joked about how Halsin managed to get Astarion out, joking how it “would be funny if he just opened it and said, ‘it wasn’t even locked’. While Halsin’s new mechanic is certainly useful, it’s clear many fans are simply amazed about the new feature that’s been discovered this long into the game’s release.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers how to use soap (in-game) Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has a way to clean your Tav after a long day of murder, but it’s taken players a while to figure out how to use it. With all the things Baldur’s Gate 3 players get up to before a long rest, it’s not surprising that their characters end up covered in who-knows-what (it’s usually blood). Larian Studios, in their infinite wisdom, predicted this would be the case, and decided to add a bit of personal hygiene to the game. After all, you can’t romance Shadowheart for the 6th time in a row if you smell bad. It’s a big red flag. Still, leave it to Baldur’s Gate 3 players to not bother showering until months after the game’s release, because some players are only now realizing that soap has an actual use throughout the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 player finally learns how to wash themselves One player on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit highlighted the wonders of cleanliness, saying: “Just learned you can use a soap bar to clean yourself of dirt and blood. By browsing older posts I saw people saying to throw a bottle of water on yourself or long rest but I just stumbled upon a soap bar in the building next to the burning one in Act 1. “By right-clicking it to inspect its value I saw you could “consume” it. I hilariously thought my Tav would eat it but instead was pleasantly surprised when it cleaned me of my dirty face. Soap also stays in your inventory after use!” Another player added the revolutionary idea of using a sponge as well, suggesting: “You have a sponge in my inventory for this purpose and I use it surprisingly often. What the purpose of dying your clothes if they all look dark red after the first encounter? It took many people to make my clothes this red, yet it did not take long.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers how to remove traps 700 hours in Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 throws many deadly traps at the player, yet some are only now working out alternate (and sometimes violent) methods for disabling them. One reason Astarion is so popular in Baldur’s Gate 3 is that the Rogue is the game’s most vital class. You need at least one Rogue to deal with all the locked doors and trapped chests you encounter throughout the game. Luckily, you find many Trap Disarming Kits throughout Baldur’s Gate 3, so if you have a Rogue with a high Sleight of Hand skill, then you can potentially shut traps down before they explode in your face. You don’t need to rely on a Rogue’s skills to deal with traps in Baldur’s Gate 3, as there are alternate methods for clearing out dungeons. These methods have even surprised fans who are hundreds of hours into the game. As discussed by players online, some Baldur’s Gate 3 fans didn’t realize that many traps in the game can be destroyed with attacks or spells. These will either prevent them from going off entirely or can be done from long range, so the party isn’t in their threat zone. There are also traps on the ground that can be covered with heavy objects, such as barrels. This effectively prevents them from being able to go off, at least until the item is moved. Those with access to summoning spells can also use the old D&D tactic of conjuring a creature or animating an undead and sending it off to set off the trap. The summoned creature will just be sent back to its home plane, while the dead are easily replaceable, especially if you’re playing a Dark Urge run. If you don’t want to play Baldur’s Gate 3 with a mandatory Rogue in your group, you will still have plenty of options for bypassing traps, while keeping your spleen safely in your body.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers horrifying secret when talking to bed DexertoA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has found a scary secret dialogue option in Baldur’s Gate 3, through using the Speak with Dead spell on a bed. Baldur’s Gate 3 is filled with conversations that most players won’t witness. Many of the NPCs will have unique interactions based on the player character’s race or in response to an action the player took hours earlier in the game. The developers upped the ante by adding spells that let you communicate with animals and the dead. This means that every stray cat and long-forgotten corpse can have something to say, so long as you take the time to engage with them. Not all of the characters have pleasant things to say, however, as the Forgotten Realms can be a scary place filled with death and despair. Sometimes, talking to a hidden NPC will only lead to heartbreak. Yurgir’s bed in BG3 has a terrible secret A Twitter user named baldursfeyre made a terrifying discovery when they cast the Speak with Dead spell on Yurgir’s bed. Yurgir is a devil with a bed composed of corpses. This resulted in a strange conversation with the bed. In short, the bed is composed of followers of Shar, who were slain by devils in the past and had their bodies fused into the horrifying piece of furniture. As such, they talk in a Borg-like fashion, acting as one combined entity. “Just when I think I’ve heard all that this game has to offer, something else comes along that makes me realize just how massive it is,” one user commented, while another said, “The way I’ve played this game almost 4 times and I still manage to learn new stuff about it is insane.” It’s easy to miss that Yurgir’s bed can be spoken to with magic, as it’s in an area with a particularly difficult boss fight. Most players likely never spend much time thinking about it as they’re busy healing and looting enemy corpses. For those who do think of using magic to communicate with the bed, they’ll uncover a fearful glimpse into the horrors that occurred before the party’s arrival and of the dark deeds that occur in Shar’s holdings.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers hidden Shadowheart interaction in Act 1 Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 is quite massive which means it is easy to find a lot of hidden interactions, items, quests, and gameplay elements. As it happens, one such player managed to find a hidden interaction with Shadowheart that can be triggered right at the beginning of the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most interaction-rich games that you can play in the current day and age. There is just way too much content to explore in a world that has been developed for several years. Hence, even if you are running your fourth or fifth playthrough, you might discover new things. One such player managed to come across a hidden interaction that can be obtained right at the beginning of the game. This moment is easy to trigger, but it is hidden in plain sight which is quite unlikely to trigger. Baldur’s Gate 3 players comes across a hidden interaction with Shadowheart in Act 1 The discussion regarding the topic was started by Reddit user Luna- 298. The player mentioned, “If you wake Shadowheart with Astarion instead of TAV and try to convince her to join the party, she’ll say, Your not the one to talk to, are you? Not really. I can feel it in your head. You’re following someone elses orders. I’ll deal with them, not you.” They continued, “If you answer “What now?” She replies, I have to get moving, perhaps our path may cross again later, And runs off.” A lot of players joined into the conversation as quite a few of them have never come across it while others stumbled over it by accident. One such player mentioned, “Oh wow I bet 0.5% of players tried this. Thank you.” Another user chimed in, “Less than that. Who just leaves Shart on the beach while they go exploring?” One of them commented, “I leave SH on the beach. I really like her dialogue in the grove, when you don’t have Laezel in party and you saved her from the pod. She is so genuinely happy to see you, it’s the sweetest recruitment path.” Lastly, a user claimed, “I did on accident. My gf was chatting with me and I was not really paying attention – just kind of walking along the beach. She’ll be in the Grove. No biggie.” Therefore, based on the reactions it is clear that players are not very familiar with this, though some of them have come across it. However, the interaction is quite funny, although it does not affect the game as Shadowheart will simply move to the Grove.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers hidden Pokemon reference in book A Baldur’s Gate 3 fan found a subtle reference to one of the starter Pokemon from Gold & Silver in a random book uncovered in Act II. It’s understandable that most players wouldn’t bother to read the many books, notes, and scrolls found in Baldur’s Gate 3, as they contain a lot of text, not all of which is relevant to the story. It’s in these books where the developers hid a lot of funny messages, such as a prayer to avoid bad dice rolls, But Baldur’s Gate 3 has numerous references to different media franchises, some more obvious than others. Some of the references in Baldur’s Gate 3 are on the nose, like the cabbage merchant who references Avatar: The Last Airbender. But one fan has uncovered a Pokemon reference at the game’s mid-point, potentially hinting at a developer’s favorite ‘mon. A Baldur’s Gate 3 Fan Has Found A Pokemon Gold & Silver Reference In A Note Reddit user hagbound discusses on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, as a book in Act II features an iconic Pokemon name buried in a list of NPCs that the player can encounter in the House of Healing. It’s very easy to miss, but those who read all the documents in the game can find this nod to a certain Pokemon, Cyndaquil. The book lists a singer named Sinda who uses a quill. This is a clear nod to Cyndaquil, the Fire-type starter from Pokemon Gold & Silver, which has appeared in many games since. Cyndaquil later appeared as a starter in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, as its final evolution tied into the game’s ancient Japanese theme. Sister Sinda is one of the undead nurses that Tav and their allies can meet in the House of Healing, as the evil magic of Malus Thorm has transformed them. She mostly sits at the front desk and accuses the party of looking ill, making her more of a Nurse Joy than a Cyndaquil. The book in Baldur’s Gate 3 has another name that could be a reference, as there is a nurse called Geanne Marbles. This could be a shoutout to Youtuber Jenna Marbles, who retired from the platform in 2020. Geanne fights alongside Malus Thorm, so players will likely have to defeat her on their journey through Act II. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive game, with fans still discovering secrets months after its release. There are undoubtedly still easter eggs and references that haven’t been found yet, with more that could be added in future updates, so there might be more Pokemon nods buried deep in the Forgotten Realms, just waiting to be uncovered.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers gross way Orin was created Larian StudiosOne of the best things about Baldur’s Gate 3 is how deep its lore goes. However, that can be either a blessing or a curse, as many BG3 players realized after discovering how Orin came to be. From discovering the true identity of Withers, exploring who the primary Gods are, or just understanding more about the world around you, Baldur’s Gate 3 is rich in story. Sure, most players learn plenty from the original storyline, but the game is also littered with information in books, journals, and more. However, not all information is one most players actually want to learn, with some disturbing truths revealing themselves. Especially when it’s about everyone’s favorite Shapeshifter, Orin. Baldur’s Gate 3 has a surprising backstory for Orin’s creation Sharing their discovery on Reddit, one user showed a note they found in the game, detailing how Orin came to be. The note read: “The blood of Bhaal must never be wasted, only multiplied. I knew it from the moment of her birth, and every day thereafter. I watched the babe become a woman – Helena, my shapeshifting beauty, my daughter, and Bhaal’s waiting womb. In here I planted my Lord’s seed, and thus did we beget the blood-lamb Orin, the child of my child, and Bhaal’s sacrifice in waiting. I did not know that it would be Orin that Bhaal favored, not Helena, but it matters not. Orin would help to bring forth a new birth in Bhaal’s name – a world baptized in blood.” Essentially, the note reveals that Sarevok Anchev, the son of Bhaal, fathered Helena. He then impregnated his daughter, who gave birth to Orin, making Sarevok her grandfather and father at the same time and Helena both her mother and sister. Naturally, the Baldur’s Gate 3 community was shocked, yet not entirely surprised, given the rather questionable nature of the Bhaal followers. “Bhaal should just take the title ‘God of degeneracy’ because his followers go way beyond murder,” said one user, explaining just how normal this is for the worshippers. Ultimately, the Bhaal cult is extremely problematic, and many may even feel a little sorry for Orin, but likely only until they get to actually take her down.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers disturbing owlbear detail Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player learned an unsettling nature fact from a conversation with the owlbear cub. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a game that rewards players for exploration and experimentation, often with further information on its world and characters. However, sometimes when information is the reward, you may be better off without it. There are plenty of dark and disturbing details waiting to be uncovered along the Sword Coast – such as the disgusting way the villainous Orin was conceived. One player uncovered another upsetting detail after speaking to the owlbear cub that can be saved in Act 1. Baldur’s Gate 3’s owlbear ate its own young Reddit user Pekodes shared a screenshot of the conversation their Tav had with the owlbear cub. After telling the player that they like their Camp, the cub says that the dog Scratch reminds them of their big brother. When asked about their older sibling, the cub reveals his dark fate: He was eaten by his mother. Of course, nature can be cruel, and cannibalism isn’t entirely unusual among animals. Many species even eat their own young, just like the owlbear here. This isn’t even the only example of owlbear cannibalism in Baldur’s Gate 3. If you kill the owlbear in Act 1, that same cub you can adopt will get hungry and eat their own mother – perhaps in part as an act of revenge for their big brother. It’s not a super surprising detail given all we know about owlbears. Still, knowing the mama owlbear ate her son may help convince those torn between killing her and adding the cub to their Camp to make the right decision. 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 player discovers disturbing headless Karlach glitch Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has found a way to bring Karlach back from the grave after being decapitated by using a glitch, but she continues to move around without a head on her shoulders. In Baldur’s Gate 3, the player will be tasked with slaying Karlach, as a group of paladins claim she is a devil. Players have the option of siding with Karlach, as the paladins are actually cultists who serve Zariel, one of the rulers of Hell. Once the cultists are dealt with, Karlach can join the party. However, the players might believe that the cultists are actually paladins, and seeing as Karlach resembles a devil, they might decide to kill her without inquiring further. If the player goes this route, they must remove Karlach’s head and bring it to the paladins as proof of victory. A Baldur’s Gate 3 glitch lets Karlach return after having her head removed Baldur’s Gate 3 has a creepy glitch where it’s possible to revive Karlach after she has been killed and had her head removed as a trophy. Luckily, most players are unlikely to encounter it during a regular playthrough, as it involves a specific set of actions to pull off. A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit named CoolPork has unveiled a way of keeping Karlach alive after her death, but she’s missing her head. This means she’ll run around with nothing above the neck, with the game not registering the change as fatal. To perform this terrifying Baldur’s Gate 3 glitch, the player needs to kill Karlach and examine her body, bringing up the dialogue scene where they gain the option to remove her head. Then, switch to another party member and use a Revivify scroll on Karlach’s body, bringing her back to life, even though the protagonist is still in the cutscene. Switch back to the protagonist and select the option to remove Karlach’s head. A grisly cutscene will play, showing the main character performing the dark deed. When the cutscene ends, however, Karlach will be alive, except her head is missing. While this glitch might seem like it will only exist for one cutscene, the video shows that’s not the case. A headless Karlach is shown hanging out in the camp, dancing on the spot in her idle animation, without a care in the world. Baldur’s Gate 3 has no shortage of bugs, but some of them have proven to be amusing and even helpful at times. If a player wants to pursue Baldur’s Gate 3’s Dark Urge origin route, then keeping a headless Karlach in the party is definitely a way of staying in character, especially for those who want to serve the God of Murder in the later hours of the game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers dire repercussions of stealing Halsin’s clothes Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player got more than they bargained for after knocking out Halsin and taking his clothes in Act 1. It’s well-documented now that Baldur’s Gate 3 is among the steamiest games of all time. The game’s romances and sex scenes – especially the infamous bear one – have been widely discussed, and there’s even a speedrun category dedicated to taking a companion to bed as quickly as possible. However, despite nudity being a well-known (optional) part of the game, players are still being surprised by unexpected instances of characters in the buff. One player in particular got quite a shock when they took a potential companion’s clothes early on only for him to never get dressed again. Stealing Halsin’s clothes in Act 1 leaves him naked for the rest of the game Reddit user feral-cat-gremlin shared the mishap that occurred during their evil run of Baldur’s Gate 3. After knocking out Halsin in Act 1, the player stole his belongings, including his underwear. Not expecting him to end up naked, they returned his clothing, but he remained undressed. What makes this story more ridiculous is that Halsin never seems to get dressed again. In addition to showing up at the druid camp the next day in the nude, he appeared much later in the game at Moonrise Tower still not wearing a thing. As feral-cat-gremlin notes, Halsin being naked undercut what is a pretty sad scene for his character. Perhaps Halsin keeping his clothes off shouldn’t be too surprising considering that he is a druid. As many in the comments have joked, he may simply be embracing nature. Astarion does joke in the game that Halsin would try to outlaw clothing if he could, so this is the logical conclusion. 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 player discovers “deeply disturbing” toy to play fetch with Scratch Baldur’s Gate 3Baldur’s Gate 3 players have uncovered a darkly humorous way to play fetch with their loyal camp dog, Scratch…but the toy is pretty disturbing. Scratch is usually a source of wholesomeness in BG3; you pet him, hug him, and sometimes play fetch with him. In most instances, this involves throwing a ball for him to retrieve. Alas, in Baldur’s Gate 3, nothing stays innocent for long. Some players recently discovered you can play fetch using Karlach’s head. As in, detached from her body. If you decide to sacrifice Karlach during Act 1 for the “Hunt the Devil” quest, her noggin remains in your inventory. Next time you’re chilling at camp, just toss Karlach’s head, and Scratch will eagerly fetch it, bringing it back with a notice “Item Received: Karlach’s Head.” Player reactions have been a mix of horrified amusement and dark humor. One Reddit user quipped, “It’s what she would have wanted,” likely referencing Karlach’s good-hearted nature and darkly imagining her approval. If you feel like Karlach is too good of a companion to sacrifice, and since the headless Karlach glitch has been patched, you can just opt for another character. This isn’t a one-off gag. If you find yourself in possession of any other companion’s head – say, Gale, as another Reddit user mentioned – Scratch is just as happy to fetch those too. As another user pointed out, “Personally, I’m more of a Nere’s head kind of guy,” suggesting a more villainous character’s head might make for a less guilt-ridden game of fetch. Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t shy away from gruesome choices, some of which happen overnight at camp and without your consent. Whether it’s sacrificing your allies or playing fetch with their heads, BG3 continues to embrace its reputation for dark choices and twisted humor.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers creepiest way to deal with Druid Grove Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player managed to discover one of the most unsettling solutions to the problem of the Druid Grove in Act 1. One of the many strengths of Baldur’s Gate 3 comes from the game’s willingness to let you choose your own path through the story, no matter how morally questionable it might be. You’ve got a lot of freedom in how you approach any given scenario, which is vital for an RPG like this one. One of the earliest examples of this is the Druid Grove in Act 1, where you’re given several options on how to resolve tensions between some tiefling refugees and a band of druids. The solutions range from your standard heroics to a villainous goblin raid, but one player found an awful resolution that required very little evil-doing on their own behalf. Considering what happened, it’s only natural that they were playing as the Dark Urge. Baldur’s Gate 3 player finds unsettling resolution to Act 1 In a post on the official Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, one player outlined how their Durge character stole an artifact from the druids in order to escalate tensions between them and the refugees, prompting a unique cutscene and fight between the two groups. They said: “I intentionally stole the idol, not for the quest with Mol or because I wanted it, but just to fan the flames of conflict. “My Durge spore druid and her allies sat by and skipped turns, watching with approval as Kagha finished off the last of the tiefling refugees. Then, my Durge killed the small handful of druids who were left. “This, I think, is the most horrifying and evil way to handle Act 1 part 1. It was so bad that I definitely felt shaken after what I had witnessed.” This may not even be the most violent way to end the Grove conflict, especially if you want to add Minthara to your party, but this is definitely one of the creepier and more manipulative solutions we’ve seen. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out the player who went several hours into the game without resorting to using a Long Rest.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers “crazy” way to kill Hag in Act 1 Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player shared a “crazy” tip with his son about how to kill Act 1’s Hag before she can escape to her lair to set up a much harder fight. Baldur’s Gate 3’s gameplay systems allow players to pull off some insanely flexible feats, both in and out of combat. Thanks to the wide breadth of builds, abilities, and spells that characters can utilize, players have the freedom to approach scenarios in nearly any way their imaginations can think up. Recently, one Baldur’s Gate 3 player shared a “crazy” tip to kill the Hag in Act 1 early, which hinged upon one fairly niche spell. Baldur’s Gate 3 fan shares “crazy” Hag tip A post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit enlightened some members of the community after one user’s dad shared a handy tip with them about the Hag encounter in Act 1. The user said, “Well…My dad just dropped some crazy knowledge on me,” and shared a screenshot of a text conversation. In the texts, the user’s father told them they discovered a “new way” to kill the Hag, which involved casting Arcane Lock on the stairs that lead into her lair. Naturally, the OP and many fans in the comments were surprised that you could cast Arcane Lock on a set of stairs, but this tip works nonetheless. “You can lock the stairs?! I never even considered trying that,” said one player. Another fan was impressed at the application of the spell. “The wildest part about all this is that Larian made it possible,” they said. “I saw Arcane Lock and wondered ‘why would I ever need to lock anything?’ Haven’t cast the spell once. Might have to give it a second look.” In the comments, many offered their thanks as the Hag fight in Act 1 is undoubtedly one of the most difficult early-game encounters. “Holy sh*t, thank your dad for me. I’ve been save scumming with drow poison and smites but this seems way easier.” Anecdotes like these just continue to show just how fluid Baldur’s Gate 3’s gameplay systems can be.

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

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers bizarre new enemy 500 hours into game Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has been out for 3 months now and players are still discovering secrets hidden within the game. One such surprise that a player was subjected to was a boss named Justiciar Crusader in the Gauntlet of Shar. Baldur’s Gate 3 is such a deep game, that it is pretty difficult to figure out the secrets in a short period of time. This holds true for items, enemies, and quests that are hidden throughout the massive world of Balddur’s Gate 3. As it happens, one player has stumbled over a boss enemy called Justiciar Crusader. They found this boss in the Gauntlet of Shar and it seems a lot of players were unaware of its existence. The interesting part is that it took 500 hours for the player to come across this enemy. Here is what the community has to say about it. Baldur’s Gate 3 player stumbles onto new enemy after 500 hours The discussion regarding this boss was started by a player named DreadeDreamer on Reddit. The player claimed, “I’ve ALWAYS destroyed the umbral Tremors instantly, never getting more than like one guy to spawn.” They continued, “After a few turns outta nowhere a huge 10 foot tall Shar crusader spawns with 200 health, smashing apart skeletons and ghouls.” They ended their post with the message, “Don’t leave the portals!” As it happens, other players also joined in the conversation with some of the findings from their own end. One such player commented, “Just yesterday I learned if you attack Halsik, she spawns unique Enemies to attack you, like golden armored minotaurs.” Another player chimed, “That’s awesome! Definitely will leave one of the portals open the next time I’m in the Gauntlet.” One player also claimed, “I have about the same number of hours and I just saw him for the first time yesterday!” Lastly, a player commented, “There’s just so much content in this game it’s hard not to skip something, it hurts my head.” Therefore, it looks like other players are also eager to find new things. In fact, this discovery might be small, but no doubt there are several secrets still hidden that will be revealed in the days to come.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers adorable Minthara love notes Larian StudiosWhile “sweet” and “wholesome” are not words usually associated with Minthara, one Baldur’s Gate 3 player has found an adorable Easter egg related to the drow companion. Baldur’s Gate 3‘s Minthara is quite unique among the game’s companions. While all of the major characters have their flaws and gray morality, Minthara is the only one the game considers truly evil. Loopholes aside, you have to do some pretty despicable things to recruit the Drow Paladin, and you’ll miss out on quite a bit of content if she joins the party. However, a Baldur’s Gate 3 fan has uncovered a Minthara secret in Act 1 that’s pretty adorable – and surprisingly wholesome. One Baldur’s Gate 3 goblin has a sweet crush on Minthara As pointed out by Twitter user SongbirdN7, there are some adorable love notes to Minthara hidden in the goblin camp. In them, the writer attempts to express their love for the Paladin while also trying to determine what metaphors and compliments are appropriate for a drow. Further inspection reveals the author is Klagga, who can be found by the roasting spit. If you use Detect Thoughts on him, you’ll learn he secretly loves poetry but doesn’t want the other goblins to find out. On top of being weirdly cute, the notes themselves are pretty funny. Klagga may love poetry, but it’s pretty obvious he’s used to wooing other goblins. He laments that Minthara “ain’t got any scabs or boils” to compliment and assumes drow enjoy being compared to mushrooms. Klagga also considers sending her “some bit of people wot I killed” which, since this is Minthara we’re talking about, might actually help him. The love notes are a small detail, but a cute one that shows just how important Minthara is to the goblins. 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 player discovers ability to dual-wield sausages Reddit: RustyFebrezeBaldur’s Gate 3 players have discovered that it is possible to dual-wield sausages in place of clubs in the game. Baldur’s Gate allows players to craft their story through character customization and plot-driven decision-making. This opens the door for near-infinite possibilities within the game, including the addition of wielding unconventional weapons. Despite the game’s release in August, players are still finding hidden features they weren’t unaware of. Dialogue can change based on the relationship with the character and even what the character is wearing. With multiple swords, staffs, hammers, and wands available to wield, most players wouldn’t turn to camp supplies when needing a weapon. However, the concept of playing through the game with sausages is well-known by the community. Reddit shares tips for wielding sausages in Baldur’s Gate 3 One Redditor posted on the official page, asking users if dual-wielding was possible with sausages – a concept that, while funny, actually has a purpose in the game. “I noticed that you can wield a sausage as a weapon,” said the poster. “If you max out strength, get the tavern brawler feat, and take any and all magic items that will add damage bonuses for melee. Could you use them as your main weapons for the entire game?” The simple answer from the community was yes, and there are even YouTube tutorials from others showing what needs to be done to make it viable. However, one user warned that the sausage did not count as an improvised weapon, but instead was considered a club by the game. “An Eldritch Knight could make one into their Bound Weapon, which would make it return when thrown,” said one commenter. “Then Tavern Brawler would work because you’re throwing the weapon. There’s an item called the Ring of Flinging that adds 1d4 damage to thrown weapon attacks if you want to go that route. Also, Salamis are simple melee weapons, meaning Monks can apply their martial arts damage if it’s more than the weapon’s base damage.” Several steps are crucial for effectively swapping sword for sausage in your arsenal. But to answer the original poster’s question, it does seem like sausages could carry you to the end of the game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovers a trick to make the Dank Crypt a cake walk DexertoThe Dank Crypt in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be tough to get through, but one player figured out a neat trick to fight the onslaught of undead that rises within this dungeon. Act One‘s Dank Crypt contains a group of enemies guarding the entrance, a trapped sarcophagus ready to explode, and a surprise attack from undead Clerics. The one good part of this area is meeting Withers, but otherwise, it’s an arduous dungeon. Luckily, one Baldur’s Gate 3 player on Reddit shared a tip that helps take care of the undead horde. Before pressing the button near Wither’s tomb to raise the dead, this fan recommends you “light all the candles.” If you light each candle and brazier in the Dank Crypt, the undead Clerics will “only have a handful of HP,” as the original poster put it. The undead thrive on the darkness, so lighting up the environment will lower their HP enough to take them down easily. Most fans in the replies were shocked by this revelation, having been unaware that lighting candles could hinder undead enemies. In response to a reply saying they always lit up areas without knowing it changed fights, the poster explained how easy Honor Mode was after this revelation. Anyone doing a run on the game’s highest difficulty will surely find this tip helpful. A plethora of other replies added more Dank Crypt tips, as one fan recommended you “steal all their weapons before you wake them up.” This renders them unable to attack with melee weapons, although they still have spells. Another response mentioned the best trick for fighting this wave of undead foes: “Using improved weapon attack you can reposition them. I usually pile them up in grease then cook em.” Making enemies slip and fall on their backs is the most amusing type of countermeasure. Speaking of new findings, another fan ended up stumbling upon an “extremely missable” NPC after playing for 1,700 hours.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player disappointed by Act 1 Nautiloid interaction Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player was disappointed when their obsession with loot failed to pay off at what would have been a great moment of role-playing. Baldur’s Gate 3 has received widespread critical acclaim for its narrative and systems, which both contribute towards making the player feel like the world is adapting to their choices. One of the main ways players will interact with these role-playing opportunities is in dialogue with other characters, usually NPCs. Whether it’s based on your class, your background, or an action you took several Acts ago, there’s usually something unique you can say depending on the decisions you’ve taken previously. Which is why one player, speaking to an NPC in Act 1, was disappointed that their decision to constantly loot everything didn’t pay off with an opportunity to unlock some unique dialogue about the Nautiloid at the beginning of the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 player wishes being a loot goblin would pay off In a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, one player wrote about their dialogue with an NPC in Act 1’s Underdark, saying: “So in the Nautiloid, in the room where you meet us, there are several Ilithid Rune Slates, one of which contains Nautiloid schematics. Me being the loot goblin I am, I took every Rune Slate along with everything that wasn’t nailed down, and stashed most of it in camp as soon as I could. “Fast forward to the Underdark and I meet Omeluum, who is offering a magic ring in exchange for information on the Nautiloid, and I think “Oh wait, I’ve got some actual SCHEMATICS for you, lemme get them.” Only, after retrieving them and coming back, I found there’s no option to give Omeluum the schematics. “It would’ve been nice to give my boy exactly what he wanted rather than being put through a skill check.” For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out the players who aren’t sure if the Emperor’s actions are morally right or not.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player dies in first encounter after awful Wild Magic luck Larian StudiosArguably the greatest aspect of Baldur’s Gate 3 is its unique ability to provide surprising and unexpected outcomes at seemingly the most mundane of times. One unfortunate player found this out to their immense detriment. There are few games in history with a narrative as broad in scope as Baldur’s Gate 3. Larian Studios’ masterful epic has a main story of around 60 hours, with enough side-quests and tangents to comfortably fill twice that length. That’s not to mention the immense replayability of the game, as players try new class combinations and builds on each playthrough. Now, one player who was feeling particularly adventurous found out why one of the most high-risk playstyles in the game can bring any encounter down in an instant. Even one right at the start of the game. Wild Magic Sorcerer gets instantly killed by a Mephit In a post on Reddit, one Baldur’s Gate 3 player told the story of their first run as a Wild Magic Sorcerer. After emerging from the pod they cast Mage Armor to surround themselves with a protective magical force when the RNG gods intervened and spawned a Mephit. For those who haven’t played Wild Magic yet, it is a subclass of Sorcerer that grants them a direct connection with untamed and spectacular magic. While this can work out brilliantly, it can also have unintended and disastrous consequences for the caster. In this case, the Mephit would attack the player and, after a few unfortunate dice rolls, kill them in the very first room in the game. The responses to the thread were predictably unsympathetic, with one saying: “This would be even better if this was your first Honor run attempt.” Others recounted similar experiences in other games, including this hilarious outcome in Disco Elysium: “Reminds me of when I played Disco Elysium and died from a heart attack reaching for my tie in the absolute very beginning of the game on Iron Man of course.” Whether the player decided to press on with the class is unclear but the story is a prime example of what makes Baldur’s Gate 3 so great.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player devises speedrun for most frustrating part of the game Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has developed a new way to speed past one of the more annoying segments in the game, making repeat playthroughs much less tedious. Let’s face it. The Gauntlet of Shar isn’t the highlight of anyone’s Baldur’s Gate playthrough. There are a lot of frustrating tasks to get through, and even if it’s your first time round, it’s not quite as interesting as everything going on in Act 2. On repeat, each individual task only gets worse, because you already know the answers but still have to do it. Not to mention the fact that the Self-Same trial will always be as strong as your party is, so there’s no way of out-leveling it. For some players, this part of the game has been a barrier to replaying Baldur’s Gate 3, with one player on the forums describing the “Shar Olympics” as the one part of the playthrough they always dread. Baldur’s Gate 3 player creates speedrun for the “Shar Olympics” Luckily for them, another player concocted speedy solutions to each of the puzzles inside the Gauntlet of Shar, with some of them taking advantage of the game’s sometimes-shaky pathing mechanics. Their solution to the Soft-Step trial, which tests stealth, involves using Astarion’s sneaking abilities to path around the maze. While this is the slowest solution of the three, it’s still faster than having Karlach bump into the sentinels three times in a row. For the Self-Same trial, which is usually the longest, this strategy relies on sending the weakest fighter on the team (probably Shadowheart) in alone. And naked. Once her clone spawns in, it’s just a matter of reequipping some weapons and beating the defenseless clone up. Finally, for the Faith Leap puzzle, this player suggests move-clicking on the right-hand corner of the final platform, because “the game’s ‘walk to’ logic will auto-path over the safe tiles.” It’s still a hassle to go through the Gauntlet, but with these tricks, the trials should be a little easier for any budding Dark Justiciars. For more news and updates on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out the explanation for why so many players avoid the least popular companion in the game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player devastated after losing Honor Mode run without fighting Larian StudiosAn Honor Mode run is the greatest test of any Baldur’s Gate 3 player’s skill, with many still struggling to reach the game’s conclusion. Now, one player has found that the greatest threats often come outside of big fights and combat sequences. Honor Mode is essentially a permadeath version of Baldur’s Gate 3. It also limits players to a single save slot, makes bosses more difficult, and adds further rules that inhibit players as they make their way through the many dangers of Faerun. In a post on Reddit, one player shared how their run came to an end without a fight, as one decision led to an instant total party kill. In the game’s third act, players encounter the cunning and manipulative cambion Raphael. He offers the players a deal that sees them sign a contract in order to free Orpheus. This is an infernal contract that can have very dangerous consequences for those who cross its terms. Interestingly, the group made no attempt to steal the contract back or renege on its terms. Instead, they broke into Raphael’s house to steal other items before they were caught. With a quick snap of his fingers, he snuffed out the lives of the entire party in an instant. Responses to the post were filled with sympathy, with many stating their belief that situations like this are the primary cause of death in Baldur’s Gate 3 Honor Mode runs. One said, “Yeah, I’d love to see the numbers on Honour Mode death scenarios. “I’d be willing to bet that past the Apostle of Myrkul, 90% of game-overs happen in dialogue or without combat. People stress about Legendary Actions, but choice and consequence is the final boss of Honour Mode.” Another added, “F-around, and find out. It’s how many Honor Mode runs prematurely end. Try something new and sneaky in one of the deadliest parts of the game, and ka-boom.” Unfortunately, stories like the one above are part of the reason that the fabric of Baldur’s Gate 3 is so special. That said, it probably isn’t advisable to try risky new strategies during your next Honor Mode run.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player devastated after failing Honour Mode run at worst moment Larian StudiosHonour Mode has taken its toll on yet another Baldur’s Gate 3 player after they failed the run at the worst possible moment. When Baldur’s Gate 3 came out of early access, save scumming was a vital part of the game. It enabled players the chance to experiment with their choices, go back on mistakes, and cover themselves for any crashes or issues. However, the notion of save scumming is a hotly debated topic in video games, and many BG3 fans argued it shouldn’t be used. So, Larian Studios introduced Honour Mode as a way to bring a new challenge to the game. Honour Mode is an experience where you’re only allowed one save, meaning if your entire party dies, that’s the end of the game. While such a mode can be enjoyable, it can lead to some devastating moments when an unexpected TPK lands at a pivotal plot point. Baldur’s Gate 3 player gets Honour Mode TPK at worst possible point Sharing their unfortunate total party kill on Reddit, one user attached an image of the exact moment where their campaign ended, stating: “I’m gonna throw up.” The battle that did it was against The Netherbrain, which as many may know, was the final battle in the game. To make it worse, the image also showed how long they’d played that campaign, showing over 60 hours worth of adventure. While it’s not exactly the 100 hours many put into it, it’s still a painful amount of time for no true reward or ending. Other Baldur’s Gate 3 players were quick to understand the fan’s pain, commenting: “Yup this part is all about mobility and pure damage…I feel you, it is very painful.” One player offered an alternative solution to the TPK: “Out of all the things. I’d have just jumped off the side myself that way at least I could say it was my choice.” Interestingly, this unfortunate fan wasn’t the only one to suffer this fate with some sharing how they “thought you hacked my game, because I had this exact same party and lost at this exact same point about 2 hours ago.” Ultimately, many of the community feel terrible seeing such a horrid end to the game, and one comment in particular sums up most of the fan’s thoughts: “This makes me feel ill.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 player desperate to break up with Minthara after being “bullied” into relationship Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has found themselves in a tough spot as they are a “hostage” in a relationship with Minthara. The relationships in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be a surprisingly chaotic part of the game, as they can be triggered seemingly at random. This can result in some of the community’s favorite stories as they realize they’ve embarked on an unplanned romance. Such is the case with a Baldur’s Gate 3 player who is trying desperately to break up with Minthara after stumbling into a relationship with her. Baldur’s Gate 3 fan wants out of accidental relationship with Minthara The story is being shared on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit where the fan asks: “How do I break up with Minthara?” They explain how they were conversing with Minthara when she asked them how they viewed her. In giving honest answers, the player found themselves locked in a situation where the only dialogue option was to romance her. They followed along, expecting to break up with her later. However, they’re now unable to sever the union, as the option isn’t there whenever they speak to her. The story ends with the player resigning to their fate and living the rest of their life with Minthara, despite their heart wanting different. This decision was largely brought on by the community’s response to the story, with one user telling them: “Bullying you into being her lover seems very Minthara-coded and you should just accept it.” While there are plenty of jokes going around, Baldur’s Gate 3 fans honestly just don’t know what can be done to help. One Redditor said their conversations with her also lack the options that are supposed to be there, leading them to believe she is currently bugged. It’s a very in-character thing for Minthara to do, and it seems this poor Baldur’s Gate player will just have to wait it out.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player defies gravity with colossal sky throne Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3’s world is home to all kinds of magic, including spells that can rule over gravity. This could be why one player was able to build a horrifying leaning tower of crates with a chair on top, as its very existence defines nature. One aspect of BG3 that fans adore is the sheer number of ways you can solve problems. The game accounts for all kinds of mischief on the player’s part, such as filling the Goblin Camp with explosives and lighting them up. Baldur’s Gate players also love manipulating the environment as much as possible, including corpses and crates. When it comes to boxes, one player on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit managed to perform an incredible feat by stacking a shocking number of them on top of each other and sticking a throne at the peak. “Tactical thermonuclear Druid owlbear launch platform,” one player joked, referring to the overpowered owlbear aerial attack, which can deal over 800 hit points worth of damage. One player asked “How do you get up there? More than 3 boxes and I can’t reach.” Another player answered, “Place them with enough space between that the player can move.” When asked about the box limit, the OP responded, “It is possible to go a bit higher, but at one point the game goes to a loading screen. I think it wants to load another area, but due to the fact nothing is there it loads forever. “Fun fact: destroying the box below and making the player fall will fix the infinite loading screen as you fall back to the intended area.” There’s a lot of scope for messing with the world of Baldur’s Gate 3, but there’s only so far you can go without using mods. The game already struggles on some computers (especially the titular city) and throwing lots of junk on the screen will slow things down. Despite this, being able to create a massive structure that wouldn’t look out of place in Minecraft is still a huge achievement, even if all it does is let you take a cool picture and survey your domain before gravity catches up with you.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player defeats boss by making it so dumb it dies Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has defeated one of the most punishing bosses in the game by erasing its mind, making it so stupid that it drops dead. The Steel Watch in Baldur’s Gate 3 are among the most fearsome enemies in the game. They’re the robotic servants of Enver Gortash, which he uses to police the streets of Baldur’s Gate and spy on the civilians, using their incredible might to stamp out any resistance. Finding a way to defeat the Steel Watch is one of the most difficult tasks in Act III of Baldur’s Gate 3. Attempting to defeat Gortash without disabling his metal servants means you’re in for an incredibly difficult fight, as he is already a powerful foe and his robots make him nigh unbeatable. If you track down the Steel Watch Foundry, you can shut it down for good, but it’s well protected. Those who enter the inner sanctum must defeat the Steel Watch Titan, a formidable magic construct that will decimate unprepared adventurers. The Steel Watch Titan in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be defeated by absorbing its Intelligence stat It turns out that there’s a simple method for defeating the Steel Watch Titan. A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has revealed that you can defeat the Steel Watch Titan by making it so dumb that it dies. As Baldur’s Gate 3 uses D&D 5E rules, each character in the game consists of six stats: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. If you drain any of these stats to zero, the target instantly dies, regardless of their hit point total. The Steel Watch Titan has an Intelligence score of 6, so it was killed using Absorb Intellect, one of the Illithid Powers you can unlock. After having its Intelligence score drained to zero, the foe died despite being a magical robot and having no mind of its own. Usually, draining an enemy’s stats is a bad idea in Baldur’s Gate 3, especially for boss monsters, who tend to have the highest stats in the game. The Steel Watch Titan is a unique example due to its unusually low Intelligence stat, making it susceptible to Mind Flayer magic. One of the best parts about Baldur’s Gate 3 is its sheer number of solutions to problems. Few players would have expected to kill a massive robot by draining its brain, but the developers made it possible for those bold enough to attempt it.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player declares Scratch an enemy after dramatic Honor Mode end Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player saw their Honor Mode run end abruptly in Act 3 following a tough battle and a surprising intervention from Scratch. Since it was introduced in Patch 5, Baldur’s Gate 3‘s Honor Mode has become a popular challenge for players looking to prove their mastery over the game and its mechanics. The punishing game mode gives players just one chance to save the Sword Coast, leading to some heartbreaking and hilarious results. One of the wildest Honor Mode stories yet occurred recently when one Reddit user unintentionally triggered a sequence of events involving a difficult fight, attempted robbery, and Baldur’s Gate 3’s best boy, Scratch. Baldur’s Gate 3 player’s Honor Mode run ends over 600 gold Reddit user Remote_Bullfrog_3248 shared their chaotic story with the BaldursGate3 subreddit. The player had impressively managed to make it to Act 3 without incident on their first attempt at Honor Mode. However, things began to go awry when they decided to challenge the undead dragon Ansur. Unsurprisingly, this fight proved difficult, and the entire party went down save for Karlach, who was close enough to the exit to escape to Camp. However, what should have been a nice reprieve instead became the nail in the run’s proverbial coffin due to some poor decision-making. While Withers was in the middle of resurrecting the fallen party members, the player decided to steal back their gold. However, they were caught by Scratch, who turned aggressive. As a result, the player ended up in combat with Scratch, Isobel and Aylin, who quickly killed them, ending the run. It’s a pretty funny, though disappointing, way to end a run that led the player to declare, “I will never have Scratch or the owlbear in my camp in honour mode.” In response to a comment, the poster also joked, “Scratch is my opp,” solidifying the dog’s position as an enemy. This isn’t the first time Scratch has caused Honor Mode issues. The dog, while still a very good boy, has a tendency to try and play fetch with things that definitely aren’t toys, such as explosives. The real lesson, though, is the one the conclusion the player draws at the end of the post: “maybe it’s a sign to stop stealing from withers.” Given the character’s true power and how he responds to violence during the epilogue party, one thing is clear: Don’t mess with Withers.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player debunks myth about Gale’s magical appetite Larian StudiosOne Baldur’s Gate 3 player is fed up with the community exaggerating Gale’s unique dietary needs, stating that it’s “absurd to pretend like it’s an issue.” Baldur’s Gate 3 has emerged as one of the best games of 2023, captivating players with its rich storytelling, complex characters, and exceptional gameplay. Among the game’s many fascinating characters is Gale, who carries a mysterious and potentially devastating condition that requires him to consume magical items. Gale’s magical appetite has led to a variety of reactions from players, with some appreciating the depth it adds to the gameplay, while others have become annoyed or frustrated by the necessity to give up often-rare, expensive items. However, one Baldur’s Gate 3 player is now speaking up, claiming that too many fans are exaggerating Gale’s need for magical artifacts. In a detailed Reddit post, the player argues that the community is making too big of a deal about Gale’s appetite. “I’ve seen way too much content of people hating on Gale because he needs to consume magical items, ‘oh I love him but I hate how he needs to munch my hard-earned magical objects’.” The player challenges the idea that Gale requests and consumes far too many magical objects in Baldur’s Gate 3 by pointing out that he only needs to consume three items. They also argue that because of the abundance of magical items in the game, and the fact that some are class-specific and might be irrelevant to the player’s party composition, the sacrifice is minimal. “He needs 3 items total. That’s it. I don’t know how many magical objects are there in BG3 but I know it’s more than 3. I’m positive most of you don’t use all magical objects you achieve and some of them are useless to you (some only work for certain classes). It’s absurd to pretend like it’s an issue.” And many in the comments were quick to agree. “There’s also so many trash magic items too. I can understand when the game first came out and people didn’t know, but there are still people that complain,” one player shared. Others who agree think that Gale simply doesn’t consume enough magical items to make it interesting. “I wish he consumed more,” one wrote. Another player admitted, “In my first playthrough, I was terrified about Gale because I thought he would do that until the end of the game.” If you, too, are terrified of Gale requesting and consuming too many magical objects in Baldur’s Gate 3, just remember that three is the magic number.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player crushed after failing Honor Mode during epilogue Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player made it painfully close to completing Honor Mode but was crushed after losing their run during the epilogue party. Baldur’s Gate 3‘s greatest challenge is Honor Mode, a punishing maximum difficulty setting in which players must complete the game with a single save file and lose all progress if their party goes down. Since the mode was released as part of Patch 5, there have been plenty of stories of people succeeding or failing in shocking ways. Some have made it incredibly close before losing on the final boss, while others managed to win in ways that don’t feel particularly victorious. However, one player may be the first to lose an Honor Mode run after beating the final boss and during another popular Patch 5 addition: Withers’ epilogue party. Note, Baldur’s Gate 3 end-game spoilers to follow. Baldur’s Gate 3 player loses Honor Mode after beating final boss As shared by Reddit user kittykalista, their Honor Mode run ended after defeating the Netherbrain. Ahead of the final battle, the player chose to sacrifice Gale and let their character transform into a mindflayer. Everything seemed to be going smoothly throughout the battle and party until the very end when “As I finish speaking to the last companion, the narrator says how hungry I am.” At this point, the player had to make dice rolls to “resist eating my companion’s brain,” which they failed. Thinking they were in the clear during the epilogue, the players didn’t attempt to reroll with inspiration. That ended up being a mistake, as the entire camp became aggressive as a result of the brain-eating attempt. The player assumed Withers would intervene the way he does if the player killed anyone during his party, but he did nothing, allowing the party to kill the player. After reloading the file and rolling the credits, the player only received the Ceremorphosis achievement for turning into a mindflayer, meaning they’ll need to try again to get the coveted Foehammer and golden dice. It seems pretty fair to say this is, as the poster put it, “the worst possible way to lose an honor run” – something the seemingly endless thread of “F”s in the comments attests to. If any good can come from this, it’s the lesson that you can never let your guard down in Honor Mode, even if you’ve reached the epilogue.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player crushed after Astarion dumps them over crucial story decision Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player ruined their chances with Astarion after forcing him to drink the blood of another character. The winner of Game of the Year continues to impress players with its storyline twists and turns, which are still being discovered months after the game’s release. Baldur’s Gate combines Dungeon and Dragons’ customization into a solid RPG title that gives each player a unique experience. One of these experiences was discovered by a Redditor who was devastated to find out one key mistake left them without a partner. Astarion is arguably one of the most romanced companions in the franchise, with his devilish charm and tragic backstory. The latter is what gets the Redditor in trouble for not respecting some of the trauma Astarion has gone through in the past. Spoilers ahead! Baldur’s Gate player gets broken up with by Astarion If the player opts to make Astarion bite Araj Oblodra, it could lead to dire consequences for their relationship with him. Specifically, forcing Astarion to drink her blood may worsen their bond. “After I made him bite Araj Oblodra, we had a little debrief back in camp,” said the poster. “The breakup hit like a punch in the stomach. It had me scrambling to find an old save where I could scum the conversation and say the right things.” The sequence of events weighs heavily on Astarion’s background and the experiences that he has had in the past. There seems to be more than one option that players can choose that may result in Astarion breaking up with them. Regardless, he will reflect on whichever option is chosen when the player returns to camp. “I said he was his own person and said no to him biting her if he didn’t want to,” said one user. “Back at camp, he was still feeling really guilty like he should have done it, and saying he should have just put up with it and stuff. I think it’s easy to underestimate how messed up he was by Cazador and what he was forced to do.” If players want to keep their relationship with Astarion, they may need to pay closer attention to his feelings and backstory. Otherwise, they may suffer the same consequences as the original Reddit poster.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player creates party of eight bears Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player created the party of their dreams by making everyone summon and shapeshift into bears. Outside of its hundreds of hours worth of quests, Baldur’s Gate 3 lets players get into some pretty wacky hijinks – especially if they get creative. The game provides plenty of ways to craft the party of your dreams, whether that’s using the Origin characters, creating your own Tav, recruiting hirelings, or a mix of all three. One Baldur’s Gate 3 player recently shared their dream party, which makes the most of certain Dungeons & Dragons mechanics to create an entire family of bears. Baldur’s Gate 3 player turns party into family of bears Reddit user Minato_b shared their achievement in a post titled “Don’t let your dreams be dreams, play as a family of 8 bears.” While the player doesn’t say how they accomplished this, it’s not hard to figure out based on the game’s mechanics. First, for the party members to transform into bears, they each need at least two levels in Circle of the Moon Druid to unlock Wild Shape: Bear. On top of that, to summon the additional bears, everyone needs at least three levels in Ranger to select the Beast Master subclass. This unlocks the Summon Companion ability, which can be used to bring a bear on your adventure. Some commenters have pointed out that there is a way to add four more bears (one for each party member) by using the Ursine Reinforcements ability gained by reaching Beast Master Ranger level 11. However, since Wild Shape requires two levels in Druid and the game’s max level is 12, this will require a mod that raises or removes the level cap – which can come with some unforeseen consequences. Similarly, others have pointed out that mods that increase how many party members you can have mean you could further expand your bear family. Regardless of how this was achieved – or eight bears is really enough for a party – Baldur’s Gate 3 players can agree on one thing: Halsin approves. 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 player creates nuke to beat major boss Larian StudiosOne of the best things about Baldur’s Gate 3 is the ability for players to do whatever they want, like creating explosive ways to take down a main boss. There are plenty of thrilling battles in Baldur’s Gate 3, with many allowing players to utterly destroy some pretty nasty villains. While some battles are against simple goblins or cultists, others force the player and their group in front of some powerful enemies, whether that’s deadly wizards, Bhaalspawn, or devils themselves. Naturally, those boss battles can be a little tricky. After all, no fight against a major boss was ever going to be easy. That is unless you create and use a brutal nuke to destroy the boss, their minions, and half of your party in one go. Baldur’s Gate 3 player creates brutal nuke to destroy Raphael Sharing their extremely quick yet deadly battle on Reddit, one user showed off how they managed to “solve our problems with nukes.” The video in question showed off an epic nuke-style feat of barrelmancy. Essentially, the player managed to fill Raphaels battle room with Smokepowder barrels. Once they got into a fight, the player smartly cast Globe of Invulnerability on the party to protect them as much as possible, then simply shot one of the barrels. What followed was an insane amount of damage, fire, and death, with all of the enemies and most of the party succumbing to their injuries. Somehow the player and Hope managed to survive the blast, and thankfully the other companions falling is a job for Withers. The comments were filled with players loving the trick, with some joking that Hopes cutscene after the explosion was extremely fitting: “It is absolutely preposterous that any of us are alive’ Well said Hope. Well said.” Others saw the similarities between the player and Oppenheimer, joking that Withers may have said these words to them once they got back to camp: “Now thy have become Death, the destroyer of thy Worlds.” For better or for worse, creativity is a key element of Baldur’s Gate 3, leading to devastating yet speedy boss battles like this one.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player creates Astarion “skin” straight out of The Last of Us Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player managed to create a mushroom zombie Astarion skin that looks like something from The Last of Us. The vast number of options for completing Baldur’s Gate 3‘s various quests opens up the door for lots of strange possibilities. Those who know the game well have found creative ways to manipulate the game’s mechanics to create unique and interesting results. One player has even found a way to give Baldur’s Gate 3 companion Astarion a spore-covered zombie form that look like something from the world of The Last of Us. Baldur’s Gate 3 player kills Astarion to create “Zombified” version Reddit user femboty shared an image of their work on the BG3 subreddit and explained how they managed to turn The Pale Elf into some kind of pseudo-Clicker. The spores came from recruiting the Myconid Sovereign Glut as a temporary companion and having him use Animating Spores on Astarion’s corpse. Animating Spores only works on corpses and cannot be used on party members. This means that the player killed Astarion before recruiting him, carried his body around for most of Act 1, killed him again after Glut reanimated him, and used Revivify on him before asking him to join the party. When recruited, Astarion kept the spores on his body and the Spore Servant condition, creating an otherwise inaccessible “skin” of sorts. Given how this was done, theoretically, you could do this to any companion, provided they can be killed and revived before recruitment. Though it definitely takes some work – and means missing out on most of Act 1 with the companion or companions in question – this zombie Astarion does have some players considering if their next Baldur’s Gate 3 playthrough will involve Circle of Spores Druids. However, femboty has cautioned others against zombifying their own Astarions, saying “the interactions are wacky, sometimes Astarion is in my party, but only if Glut is in it, and sometimes he is by himself, sometimes he’s not in the party, but companions think he is.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 player creates army of spiders in their party Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has revealed how to create a party composed of twelve monstrous spiders, which they can use to take on the perils of the Forgotten Realms. Baldur’s Gate 3 lets players unleash the power of nature on their foes, be it through a Druid’s primal magic or with the Ranger befriending the animals in the game world and teaming up with them against monsters. While animals might not seem like powerful allies against Mind Flayers or dragons, they can surprise you with how strong they can be. The Druid’s Wild Shape ability is a great example, with their bear form allowing them to tear through foes easily. It’s also possible to wield the power of arachnids and insects, and while these might seem even weaker than regular animals, they can still decimate enemy monsters through their sheer numbers and ravenous hunger. A Baldur’s Gate 3 player created a mini spider army for their party A user on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Reddit has uploaded a video demonstrating their unique party, which consists of twelve different spiders. This might seem like the work of a Baldur’s Gate 3 mod, but it’s actually possible using class abilities. “Level 3 beastmaster, use Ranger’s Companion and Find familiar to summon 2 spiders.” The OP explained when asked about their method, “Multiclass to druid, 2 levels, to use Wild Shape: Spider, do this with every party member, and you have 12 spiders.” This method does allow you to unleash a horde of spiders, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have an incredibly powerful party. While the group would have the advantage in action economy, the individual characters would be quite weak, especially further into the game. Then again, a spider-focused party would make for an amusing challenge run. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are obsessed with conquering Honour Mode in unusual ways, so the Lolth-approved arachnid army would be a fun one. The beauty of Baldur’s Gate 3 is that it allows players to tackle its quests in strange ways. Obliterating the Goblin Camp or the Druid Grove with a posse of arachnids is the kind of thing most games wouldn’t allow, but in Baldur’s Gate 3, the devs are practically egging you on to do it.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player creates a Monk that travels at blinding speed… sort of Larian StudiosA Baldur’s Gate 3 player has found the ultimate combination of movement buffs to craft a lightning-fast Monk. It’s unfortunate nobody told the Monk that. Baldur’s Gate 3 players are constantly finding genius ways to twist its D&D-inspired rules to their favor. We’ve seen crafty players use gold for OHKOs and combine spells for Owlbear nukes. Usually, this involves a bit of math and a ton of prep time stacking various buffs. It’s how we get things like a 5,000-pound mega-Karlach. This time, YouTuber Chris Reven has managed to create a Monk build that can walk 800 feet in under 10 seconds… technically. We’ll explain why it doesn’t look as fast as it actually is in Baldur’s Gate 3. The reason we see what looks like a Monk walking at normal speed is because of how Baldur’s Gate 3’s turn-based action system works. Each action takes place in the span of 6 seconds of game-world time so when the Monk manages 880 feet in a single action, it’s technically walking at more than 100 miles per hour. Here’s how Reven pulled it off. Firstly race and class buffs from being a Wood Elf and a Monk give them an extra 20 movement and their near-nakedness gives them 10 for a base total of 60. The Crusher’s Ring and the Longstrider buff bring their total movement to 80 before they start applying a ridiculous concoction of buffs. First Haste raises their movement to 120 before multiple doubling effects from Step of the Wind, Two more Dashes, and Boots of Speed lands them at 880. All this in a single action causes them to be able to cross an entire zone of Baldur’s Gate 3 in a single turn. If only someone could mod in speed lines to make it look as impressive as it is on paper. Of course, there isn’t really a useful reason to buff your movement to this degree but Reven did explain this experiment was a ‘just for the fun of it’ type of deal. Shockingly, they think they can push it even further with certain armor buffs. If you’re after some more practical tips for Baldur’s Gate 3, try checking out our massive list of guides for the game. Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Warlock build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?

How many people play Baldur’s Gate 3? Player count in 2024 Larian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3 has quickly become one of the most popular games on Steam, but how many people are actually playing it in 2024? Well, our Baldur’s Gate 3 player count tracker has everything you need to know. Baldur’s Gate 3 has received a lot of attention from gamers around the world, particularly fans of D&D and meaty RPGs. The world of the Forgotten Realms is absolutely brimming with perilous quests, unique characters, and some absolutely bonkers builds. The sheer amount of player freedom and abundance of quests makes Baldur’s Gate 3 one of the most expansive RPG worlds we’ve seen. So, it’s not at all surprising that so many players have been delving into the game. So, if you’re curious to know how many people play Baldur’s Gate 3 or just wish to see how the figures stack up in 2024, then our player count hub has you covered. Baldur’s Gate 3 player count tracker According to SteamDB, Baldur’s Gate 3 player count currently sits at 117,848 players on the PC version of the game. While Baldur’s Gate 3 hasn’t broken the million players mark yet, it did smash its previous record of 814,666 on August 13, 2023, by securing a whopping 875,343 players. If that wasn’t impressive enough, these figures will likely rise once the PS5 version of the game is released on September 6. Cross-platform between both systems will also mean there are plenty of people to play with, so you won’t have trouble finding a party to team up with. Of course, like all games, Baldur’s Gate 3’s player count will fluctuate as time goes on, but for now, the game sits proudly in seventh place below the likes of Apex Legends, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike 2. Make sure you bookmark this page to stay up to date with the latest Baldur’s Gate 3 player count stats. In the meantime, head over to our Baldur’s Gate 3 page for all the latest news and guides. Best Sorcerer build | Best Bard build | Best Rogue build | Best Fighter build | Best Ranger build | Best Barbarian build | Best Druid build | Best Warlock build | Best Wizard build | Baldur’s Gate 3: What’s the max level cap? | Best Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list | How to revive characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Can you multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Soul Coins: How to get them & what they are | Baldur’s Gate 3: Fastest ways to get XP & level up | Baldur’s Gate 3: How to respec your character | Baldur’s Gate 3 Karmic Dice: What are they?