Baldur's Gate III Guide - IGN (2024)

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October 6, 2020 (Early Access) August 3, 2023
September 6, 2023
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Baldur's Gate 3 is the official third adventure in the venerable Baldur's Gate role-playing series. A malevolent presence has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out, corrupting everything that remains in the Forgotten Realms. The fate of the Forgotten Realms lies in your hands as your choices shape the tale!

Our wiki guide provides everything you need to know about Baldur's Gate 3, including a full walkthrough of all main quests and side quests, an interactive map for all key locations and treasures, a full list of companions and party members, and more!

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Read about our main sections of the BG3 wiki guide below:

  • Beginner's Guide - Essential Tips and Tricks
  • Walkthrough
  • Side Quests
  • Romance
  • Companions and Party Members
  • Origin Characters
  • How To Guides
  • Builds
  • Races and Subraces
  • Classes and Subclasses

Baldur's Gate 3 Walkthrough

Follow IGN's complete Baldur's Gate 3 walkthrough to complete the storyline. And if you're just struggling with one quest, click through the link below to find some help.

  • Baldur's Gate 3 Complete Walkthrough
  • Prologue - Escape the Nautiloid
    • How to Rescue Shadowheart
  • Chapter 1
    • Finding a Cure
    • Get Help from Healer Nettie
    • Find the Githyanki Creche
    • Rescuing the Druid Halsin
    • Reach Moonrise Towers
    • The Scholar
    • Deal With Auntie Ethel
    • Tell Omeluum About the Parasite

Baldur's Gate 3 Tips and Tricks

Looking for some of the best tips and tricks to get an advantage in Baldur's Gate 3? Well, guess what, you're in the right place. Click through the link below to learn a few tricks you may not have known about. Our guide has advice for both new and advanced BG3 players.

  • Beginner's Guide - Essential Tips and Tricks
  • Things to Do First in BG3
  • Things Baldur's Gate 3 Doesn't Tell You
  • Combat Explained - Essential Battle Tips

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All Origin Characters in Baldur's Gate 3

Origin characters have their own unique stories that connect with the overarching narrative in Baldur's Gate 3. You may choose to play as them for your adventure or, aside from the fully customizable Dark Urge, you can recruit them to your party. Check out our guide for all seven Origin characters and an example starter build for each:

  • Shadowheart
  • Gale
  • Astarion
  • Wyll
  • Lae'zel
  • Karlach
  • The Dark Urge

Every Baldur's Gate 3 Companion

Learn about all the new companions in Baldur's Gate 3 to prepare your own builds. With only four slots in your party, which three companions will you pick for your journey? But don't worry, you can still recruit as many companions as you'd like and have them rest back in the camp. Click the links below to check out our companion guides.

CompanionRaceClassOrigin Character?Where to Find Them
ShadowheartHalf-ElfClericYesYou’ll come across Shadowheart by heading north up the Ravaged Beach. Depending on your choices in the prologue, she will either be passed out on the beach or bashing against an ornate door.
GaleHumanWizardYesAs you pass through the crashed Nautiloid ship to the Roadside Cliffs, Gale will teleport through a waypoint nearby.
AstarionElfRogueYesSouthwest of the Roadside Cliffs, you'll find Astarion near the western side of the Nautiloid ship wreckage on the beach.
WyllHumanWarlockYesHead to the Druid Grove where you'll encounter a battle with goblins. Speak with Wyll after the battle to team up.
Lae'zelGithyankiFighterYesNorth of the Roadside Cliffs, you'll come across Lae'zel in a cage hanging above two tieflings debating what to do with her.
KarlachTieflingBarbarianYesCross the bridge north of Blighted Village and follow the river east until you reach the waterfall. Karlach is hidden out of sight from the path.
HalsinElfDruidNoTake on a quest called Rescuing the Druid Halsin, which leads you to the Shattered Sanctum. He is being held as a prisoner.
JaheiraHalf-ElfDruid/FighterNoDetails available at full launch.
MinscHumanFighterNoDetails available at full launch.
MintharaDrowPaladinNoMinthara can be found in the Shattered Sanctum as you complete Rescuing the Druid Halsin. She is one of the goblin leaders.

Every Romance Guide in Baldur's Gate 3

If you're wondering how to romance each companion in Baldur's Gate 3 and then some, our romance guides below lend a helping hand. The developer has confirmed that every companion will be romanceable when the game is complete. Check out our romance guides for more details.

  • Shadowheart Romance Guide
  • Gale Romance Guide
  • Astarion Romance Guide
  • Wyll Romance Guide
  • Lae'zel Romance Guide
  • Karlach Romance Guide
  • Halsin Romance Guide
  • Jaheira Romance Guide
  • Minsc Romance Guide
  • Minthara Romance Guide

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Baldur's Gate 3 How To Guides

Not quite sure how to do something in Baldur's Gate 3 and looking for the answer to your problem? Our BG3 How-To Guides below are here to answer some of the most common questions people are asking.

  • How to Build a Character
  • How to Rest
  • How to Change Party
  • How to Prepare and Change Spells
  • How to Level Up
  • How to Respec (Find Withers)
  • How to Multiclass
  • How to Unlock and Recruit Hirelings
  • How to Revive Characters
  • How to Disarm Traps
  • How to Dye Armor and Clothing
  • How to Get the Owlbear Cub
  • How to Open the Gilded Chest of Selune
  • How to Solve the Defiled Temple Floor Puzzle
  • How to Find Infernal Iron
  • How to Destroy Cracked Walls
  • How to Cure Bloodless
  • How to Move the Scuffed Rock
  • How to Sheath Your Weapon
  • How to Get the Digital Deluxe Items
  • How to Change Your Dice Skin
  • How to Set Up Multiplayer

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All Playable Classes and Races

With 31 subraces across 11 races and 46 subclasses across 12 classes, there are plenty of options for creating a character with unique skills in Baldur's Gate 3. Our guides in the links below will provide all the details for each race and class in BG3.

All Races in Baldur's Gate 3
HumanGithyankiHalf-OrcDwarf
ElfDrowTieflingHalfling
Half-ElfGnomeDragonborn
All Classes in Baldur's Gate 3
BarbarianBardClericDruid
FighterMonkPaladinRanger
RogueSorcererWarlockWizard

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FAQs

What is the best class to start in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Bard, Cleric, and Paladin are the easiest classes for beginners in Baldur's Gate 3 due to their versatility and beginner-friendly mechanics. Each class has a unique role to play, with subclasses providing additional options for players to customize their characters to their playstyle.

Is there a guide to Baldur's Gate 3? ›

IGN's BG3 guide covers every main quest in the game- looking at everything from puzzle solutions and boss strategies, to critical lore points and even hidden pieces of loot.

Is baldurs gate 3 beginner friendly? ›

It's beginner friendly if you play on easy. the normal and tactician difficulty can be very formidable if you don't know much about how this sort of gameplay works. 12 AGO 2023 a las 6:45 a. m. But role playing are not friendly, however due too many choice that lead many drawback or downside, or not way you want it go.

What should I do first in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Things to Do First
  • Things to Do First in Baldur's Gate 3.
  • Rescue Shadowheart from the Nautiloid.
  • Defeat the Commander to Loot the Everburn Blade.
  • Loot Everything on the Beach.
  • Find a Shovel to Keep in Your Inventory.
  • Recruit All the Companions.
  • Find Withers' Sarcophagus.
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What is the most powerful class in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

The best classes in BG3 are Bard, Rogue, Wizard, Cleric, and Paladin, as they are the best at fulfilling their role. All five of these classes are able to accomplish their specialty better than any other, even if just by a small margin.

What is the best solo class in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Classes. The best overall classes for solo play are the Ranger, Barbarian, and Wizard. The Ranger has high initiative and can be multiclass with the Rogue for extra utility.

Can you become a vampire in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Players must first let Astarion drink their character's blood, then follow his quest line to the end, resulting in him becoming a more powerful party member. The player character can't fully become a vampire, but they can also gain some vampiric power after Astarion ascends.

How long is Baldur's Gate 3 full game? ›

How long is Baldur's Gate 3? According to Larian Studios' CEO and Baldur's Gate 3 Creative Director Swen Vicke, players should be ready to spend anywhere from 75 to 100 hours to complete a full playthrough of the game. However, that is only applicable when dealing with just the main story of the game.

How many hours can you get out of Baldur's Gate 3? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, Baldur's Gate 3 is about 66½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 159 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

What is the most fun class to play in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

We've added our video version of this article above, so you can take a closer look at some of the best classes to pick.
  • 2 Barbarian. Fighting Is What It Is All About.
  • 3 Paladin. Their Oath Is Everything. ...
  • 4 Sorcerer. They Are Born With It. ...
  • 5 Druid. Masters Of Nature. ...
  • 6 Wizard. ...
  • 7 Cleric. ...
  • 8 Warlock. ...
  • 9 Monk. ...
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Is Baldurs Gate 3 hard if you never played D&D? ›

"It's okay to miss."

If you're playing smash hit Baldur's Gate 3 but have never played a game like it or Dungeons & Dragons before, you may find it difficult and overwhelming. Baldur's Gate 3 can be a complicated and punishing experience, especially in combat.

What is the easiest character to play in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Baldur's Gate 3 offers 12 classes and 45 subclasses, making it difficult for experienced players to choose a class. The best classes for beginners are Fighter, Wizard, Rogue, Ranger, Druid, Barbarian, Cleric, and Bard.

What race to pick baldurs in gate 3? ›

The Duegar is the best race to select for a Cleric in Baldur's Gate 3. Any Dwarf would do because they get extra proficiencies for many different bludgeoning weapons. However, the Duergar is the best choice for a Cleric because they also gain advantage against being charmed or paralyzed.

How far can you get in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

What's the level cap in Baldur's Gate 3? The level cap was initially planned to be level 10, but a June 2023 Baldur's Gate 3 community update revealed that the cap would be increased to level 12. From the sounds of it, the cap increase was mostly so players can access a D&D 5E's set of 6th level spells.

How many levels can you get in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Summary. Baldur's Gate 3 is based on Dungeons & Dragons 5e but has a maximum level of 12, not the tabletop RPG's maximum level of 20. Expansion of the level cap is unlikely. Higher-level spells and stronger villains in late-game DnD make it challenging to continue Baldur's Gate 3 past level 12 in a video game format.

What is the most popular class in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Paladin is the most popular class in Baldur's Gate 3, surpassing other classes like Sorcerer by a significant margin. The Half-Elf is the most popular race, followed by Human and Elf, with these three accounting for a large majority of character creations.

What is the best race in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

The best overall race for Baldur's Gate 3 is the Half-Elf because they have good movement speed, darkvision, and Civil Militia, giving them access to essential proficiencies. They combine Elf and Human with all the best bonuses, making them the top choice for any class and playstyle.

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