As such a massive game, it’s no surprise that is bursting with all sorts of characters for the party to meet. However, not all of those characters are the nicest of people, leading to them gaining less than favorable reputations in the fan base. Although this is actually quite realistic, in a world of memorable NPCs, these characters have stuck in people’s memories for all the wrong reasons.
[Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3.]
From the very first moments of the game right through to the end battle of there will be a host of characters for the party to meet, some of which they will like while others will rub them the wrong way. Surprisingly, not all the most disliked characters are villains, with some simply earning the ire of the fan base because of their bad attitudes. When it comes to the kind of characters that are the absolute worst, these are the best examples.
It’s no surprise that the lich queen of the githyanki is a thoroughly awful person, which is only made worse the more is learned about her throughout. Everything about Vlaakith, from her childish temper tantrums to her complete disregard for the actual well-being of the githyanki people, is sure to have people gnashing their teeth when she is encountered. While Vlaakith is most definitely evil, she also has a tenuous hold on her sanity, and it doesn’t take much to set her off, which can lead to an unexpected and instant death in .
Anyone who has played the adventure will be familiar with the cute and very helpful hollyphant Lulu, who will join the party. Unfortunately for the party, the hollyphant in is the exact opposite, as Investigator Valeria seems completely disinterested in actually doing her job and solving murders. This tiny sleuth would rather go drinking than properly solve cases, taking the easy option of blaming refugees. But worse than that, when she is rescued from the Murder Tribunal she will show no gratitude, instead opting to shout and demand to be freed.
Mystra is an integral part of Gale's personal story, but the more that story is examined, the more Mystra is revealed to be a little more than problematic. It's hard to know where to start, whether it be with Mystra's grooming of Gale from a young age to her control over his ambitions or the general power imbalance that comes from a god interacting with mortals. However, what seals it for many is how quickly Mystra was to send Gale to his death and the reveal that she had the power to stabilize and remove the orb all along.
When it comes to creepy characters that need to learn the meaning of consent and respecting people's choices, then look no further than Araj Oblodra. Describing herself as trader in blood, Araj's questionable
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is packed with choices for the party to make at every stage of the epic game. From big decisions like whose side to take in a battle to small-scale ones such as choosing whether to talk to a particular NPC, the party are constantly changing the world around them. However, some choices in can have some very serious consequences later down the road which may have been unintended.
is filled with fascinating characters for the party to meet from the very first moment on the beach right through to the bustling streets of Baldur's Gate. However, there is one particular character that can be encountered who might not be all they seem. Following some clues scattered around, it appears that one key character might be an imposter.
Rogues in operate as they do in by attacking from stealth for massive damage bonuses. Whether choosing to play as one or relying on Astarion, most parties will have a rogue for battle and to handle those tricky locks. So which feats work the best when trying to sneakily save Faerûn as a crafty rogue?
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Lego has three new Super Mario sets launching on Aug. 1, and it teased Mario Kart sets coming in 2025. While it only showed a silhouette of Mario’s signature kart, it’s pretty exciting nevertheless. As for 2024 releases, Lego dropped a bunch of details on new sets as part of Nintendo’s annual Mario Day celebration. With every release, it seems like the possibility for antics multiplies. Case in point: Roy, King Boo, and Bowser star in these upcoming sets.
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All things are not equal in the world of’s companions with some getting significantly more love than others. With 10 potential companions to recruit, it’s hardly surprising that some have had a little more attention and care put into them than others. However, when the numbers are actually broken down, the discrepancies become staggeringly obvious, leaving some companions clear winners and others the losers.
A fan-made Honkai: Star Rail chart shows characters with the highest utilization rate in version 2.0 of the Pure fiction mode. Honkai: Star Rail players are now waiting for version 2.1, during which they will commemorate the game's first anniversary. According to the information provided by leakers, free-to-play players will receive at least 20 free pulls in the next update.