Baldur's Gate 3 - Guides Hub
It's going to be a long journey, so we've got tons of Baldur's Gate 3 guides to help you along the way on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Baldur's Gate 3 takes you to a massive world filled with many memorable characters, devious plots, powerful abilities, and well-hidden secrets. From the moment you begin your campaign, you realize that this adventure will take countless hours. Our Baldur's Gate 3 guides hub has you covered every step of the way. In addition to the existing PS5 and PC versions, Baldur's Gate 3 is now on Xbox Series X|S, having surprise-released during The Game Awards.
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Baldur's Gate 3 guides hub
Starter Tips
These Baldur's Gate 3 guides focus on aspects related to character creation, general mechanics, and basic tips you'll want to keep in mind early in your journey.
- Beginner's Guide - We've got some tips for newcomers.
- Half-Orc Race - This race is great for melee fighters.
- Dragonborn Race - Check out different ancestries and their elemental powers.
- Dark Urge Origin - There's traditional evil, and then there's vicious-with-a-dash-of-sadistic-glee evil. The latter is what you can expect from this murderous option for your character.
- How to Gain Inspirations - Specific tasks and achievements grant points that let you reroll the dice.
- How to Learn Spells - Learn and prepare magic for the battles ahead.
- How to Increase Initiative - Always start a fight with your characters going first.
- How to Get Soul Coins - This is a special currency forged from the fires of Avernus.
- Legendary Weapons and Armors - Before you head off into the unknown, don't forget to obtain some fabulous loot.
Everything About Classes
You've got a dozen classes, so you really need to see which ones are viable for your playstyle.
- Class Tier List - There are 12 classes to choose from, but which of those are truly integral for the campaign?
- How to Respec and Change Classes - You can change your entire class if need be.
- Bard Class - Play tunes and boost your allies.
- Cleric Class - Buff and bless your teammates.
- Druid Class - Command the forces of nature.
- Fighter Class - Make use of an assortment of weapons and maneuvers.
- Monk Class - Use fists of fury to defeat your foes.
- Paladin Class - Use sacred powers to smite your enemies.
- Ranger Class - Use animal companions and snipe foes from afar.
- Rogue Class - Sneak around and backstab your opponents.
- Sorcerer Class - Cast modified metamagic to lay waste to hostiles.
- Warlock Class - Empower yourself with demonic pacts.
- Wizard Class - Master the arcane arts.
Companions: Recruitment, Romance, and Quests
These Baldur's Gate 3 guides discuss all matters related to companions that you'd meet along the way.
Companion Recruitment
- How to Recruit Hirelings - These generic NPCs can fill out the gaps in your party.
- How to Recruit All Companions - You can meet several unique companions, and you can convince them to join your squad.
- How to Recruit Karlach - Bring this burning Barbarian to your squad.
- Where to Find Halsin (Act 1) - Infiltrate the Goblin Camp to locate this Druid.
- How to Recruit Halsin (Act 2) - Help Halsin with his objectives so that he finally joins your team.
- How to Recruit Jaheira - This returning character can harness the forces of nature.
- How to Recruit Minsc - Make this silly Ranger come to his senses.
Companion and NPC Romances
- Shadowheart Romance - This worshiper of Shar has her own secrets. Will she reveal them to a partner?
- Karlach Romance - This Tiefling warrior has survived the fires of hell. Can she survive the game of love?
- Minthara Romance - This Drow is devious and depraved, but has she finally met her match?
- Halsin Romance - Will this wild thing make your heart sing?
- Mizora Romance - Do you want a night where you succumb to the temptations of hell?
- Emperor Romance - Is this a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare?
- "Raphael" Romance - Do you really want to do this knowing the risks?
Companion Quests
- Shadowheart: Daughter of Darkness - Will Shadowheart embrace or reject the teachings of Shar?
- Gale: The Wizard of Waterdeep - Gale holds untold magic, though he does need to consume items.
- Karlach: Our Fiery Friend - Find Infernal Iron to fix Karlach's engine of a heart.
- Wyll: The Blade of Frontiers - Wyll might be a hero, but he has to make an impossible choice due to a pact.
- Astarion: The Pale Elf - Astarion is doing his best to control his vampiric thirst, but he might be tempted by the allure of power.
- Lae'zel: The Githyanki Warrior - Coming soon.
Illithid Powers
These guides are for the Illithid/Mind Flayer tadpole growing inside your character's brain, as well as the perks that come with it.
- True Soul and Illithid Wisdom - You can convince cultists to follow your beck and call.
- Illithid Powers - Unlock new abilities for you and other tadpole-gifted companions.
- Mind Flayer Parasite Specimens - These are dropped by a few bosses, and they grant you points for your powers.
- Dreamlover Guardian - Dreamlover come rescue me, take me up, take me down...
- Should You Help the Emperor - Does this character truly deserve your aid?
- High-Tier Illithid Powers - You might want to know how to get even stronger abilities.
Quest Progression, Bosses, and Battles
We look at various objectives and bouts that you can expect as you journey ever onward.
Act 1
- Druid Grove: How to Rescue Arabella From Kagha - This poor girl has been accused by someone who's hiding many secrets.
- Druid Grove: to Save the Tiefling Refugees - Can you defend the camp against the Goblin onslaught?
- Blighted Village: Search the Cellar and Necromancy of Thay - Acquire the book of the dead.
- Putrid Bog: How to Save Mayrina from Auntie Ethel - This swamp hag has kidnapped a woman, but she does have an offer for you.
- Underdark: Entrances and Secret Pathways - Delve deeper into an underground region filled with Myconids and Duergar.
- Underdark: Sussur Tree and Masterwork Weapon - Find a unique tree bark and use it to craft an armament.
- Grymforge: Nere Boss Fight - Do you side with this True Soul, or do you take his head?
- Grymforge: Grym Boss Fight - You have to lure this boss and crush it when the opportunity arises.
- Rosymorn Monastery: Blood of Lathander Legendary - Solve a puzzle to acquire this legendary mace.
- Creche Y'llek: Githyanki Egg - Steal a priceless egg, but be wary of Lae'zel's reaction.
Act 2
- Shadow-Cursed Lands: How to Reach Moonrise Towers - You have to travel the dark lands to reach this base.
- Shadow-Cursed Lands: How to Get Protection from Shadow Curse - The light is your friend against the encroaching darkness.
- Gauntlet of Shar: Dungeon Puzzles and Umbral Gems - This dungeon has numerous puzzles and trials for the followers of Shar.
- Gauntlet of Shar: Silent Library Puzzle - Can you solve this puzzle to acquire a special weapon?
- Gauntlet of Shar: The Nightsong - This interaction has far-reaching repercussions.
- Moonrise Towers: Balthazar's Bookcase - Reveal a hidden chamber that has a Ritual Circle.
- Moonrise Towers: Zevlor and Zariel's Asset - Find an old pal and a cunning foe.
- Moonrise Towers: Ketheric Thorm Boss Fight - Put the nail on the coffin of this relentless death knight.
Act 3
- Rivington: Help the Cursed Monk - Find this lost spirit's granddaughter.
- Rivington: Open Hand Temple Murders - Gather clues to solve two murders.
- Circus of the Last Days: Akabi's Jackpot Prize - You know the djinni is cheating, so why not even the odds?
- Blushing Mermaid: Save Vanra - A child is missing, and you'll encounter a familiar face.
- Lower City: Counting House Vault Puzzle - Find a code that allows entry to the vault.
- Lower City: Sorcerous Sundries Puzzle - There are several doors that you need to pass through.
- Lower City: Nightsong vs. Lorroakan - Will you betray an ally to get a new friend?
- Lower City: Dribbles the Clown - This poor fella is all over the place.
- Lower City: Sharran Lookout and House of Grief - Shadowheart must face the enclave, and they won't be happy to see her.
- Lower City: Investigate the Murders - Find a killer on the loose.
- Lower City: Murder Tribunal - Prove that you're worthy.
- Cazador's Palace: Vampire Ascendant - Find a way to stop Cazador's scheme.
- Sharess Caress: Deal With the Devil - Will you accept Raphael's proposal?
- Devil's Fee: Helsik Ritual - Place the items in the correct spots to open a portal.
- Another Realm: House of Hope - Pull off a heist that would make a devil so angry.
- Iron Throne: Save Duke Ravengard - Rescue Wyll's father and the other prisoners before this underwater prison collapses.
- Wyrmway: The Legend of Ansur - Legends tell of an ancient entity hiding in the depths of the city.
- Undercity Ruins: Orin the Red Boss Fight - This will be a bloody battle.
- Wyrm's Fortress: Lord Gortash Boss Fight - Beware of the archduke's bodyguards and traps.
The Finale
- Free Orpheus - Will you free this prince so he can help you, or will you acquire his power?
- Gather Your Allies - Everyone you've aided throughout your adventure will stand with you, ready for the final battle.
- Endings - This is the end of your journey. How did you fare?
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