Baldur's Gate 3 News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

For those looking to play a martial class in , finding the right weapon is critical. When the goal is to deal out massive damage as a fighter or barbarian, then it is hard to go wrong with a two-handed weapon. The two-handed weapon category covers a wide variety of weapon types, and with so many on offer in, it's important to know where to find the best.

Vlaakith, the undying Lich Queen of the Githyanki, is a potentially deadly adversary in Baldur’s Gate 3, depending on whether the party obeys or disobeys her commands. The leader of the Githyanki is just one of the many gods and goddesses players can encounter. However, the decisions made when interacting with Vlaakith can shape the fate of your companion, Lae’zel, and the game's ending.

Although updates for continue to make improvements to the game, one issue with the game's multiplayer still has yet to be addressed. Despite building a good reputation for its deep RPG gameplay, ambitiously-sized world, and reactivity to player choice, has been plagued by numerous bugs and glitches since launch, and although many of the game's most major issues have been fixed by post-launch updates, some have persisted.

Players looking to have custom party members in can do that if they are ready to sacrifice some key elements of the game. Custom party members also get access to classes and backgrounds similar to your character in the beginning. In a sense, it offers more dialogue options and some unique interaction outcomes.

Ilyn Toth's Lair in is a secret cellar that you can encounter in the Blighted Village's apothecary. However, you cannot access this secret cellar without completing a few tasks. Ilyn Toth is not a living character, and he is only referred to via his journal, which isn't found that easily.

The best ending is incredibly rare. There are something like 17,000 possible endings to in the wide variety of quests, dialogues, and epilogues that can play out in its final chapters. Some are good, some are bad, and some are neutral, but they all come with at least a little bit of sacrifice. Whether it's choosing one lover over the other or one side of the central conflict, players are always missing out on something; there's no way to see absolutely everything on a first playthrough.

One important area you must enter in Act 3 of is Bhaal's Temple, where Orin the Red holds an important Netherstone. However, it is far from easy to reach this location as you fight through hordes of cultists that reside in the bowels of the Lower City. You also need a special item to open the path forward into the lair of the god of murder.

If wasn't great enough already, developer Larian Studios is going the extra mile by working on a modding system that should make tweaking the experience even easier than before. While there's already a healthy modding community available for players to explore on PC, the console versions of the game haven't quite had the same kind of attention. That's set to change with an upcoming update that should allow even more players to mod the Forgotten Realms to their heart's content.

Larian Studios has revealed that they are trying to make modding happen for Baldur’s Gate 3 – and they want to include consoles.

It doesn’t look like Larian Studios has any plans to release DLC for Baldur’s Gate 3 (at least not in the foreseeable future), but with e bevy of hotfixes and larger patches, the developer has supported the acclaimed RPG well since launch. Later this year, another major new feature will be coming to the game in the form of full mod support.

Larian Studios has released Hotfix #19 for Baldur's Gate 3, making this the third update the game has seen in a week. Like the previous Baldur's Gate 3 update, this one seeks to further correct issues seemingly introduced by the release of Patch 6.

Patch 6 brought plenty of appreciable improvements to , but it seems like this particular update may not be going over as smoothly as many of its predecessors. It's not uncommon for game fixes to introduce problems of their own, as even careful meddling with complex code often runs into unintended consequences. For the most part, however, has avoided making things worse with major patches, and an early hotfix that caused crashes for some players made the studio revise its approach to pushing fixes in general in favor of extreme caution.

While exploring the Shadow-Cursed Lands in, players may encounter the Shadow Cursed Shambling Mound: a horrific beast made of cursed vines. Fighting this particular boss is optional, but it’s far too easy for players to walk into the wrong area and trigger an ambush. The Shadow Cursed Shambling Mound often seizes the initiative, placing players on the back foot.

Baldur's Gate 3 released Patch 6 on February 16, and though it introduced a few notable improvements across the board, it also brought several bugs to the game, including a strange visual glitch that occurs in the main menu. Whereas Patch 5 for Baldur's Gate 3 had a stable launch by any measure, Patch 6 has been less than stellar from a technical standpoint. Players from across all platforms reported crashes in Act 3, while others had strange bugs such as NPCs, vendors, and even companions turning hostile.

The companions of have managed to impress players and critics alike with their intriguing backstories and nuanced personalities. However, as time goes on, the differences in companion content are becoming more apparent, with some key companions getting left behind as the game progresses. One important character, in particular, ends up with very little to do in the late game of in stark contrast to the earlier stages of the game.

The developer of the Fallout 4 mod Fallout: London has recently announced that Neil Newbon will play an unannounced role in the game. Newbon is known for playing the vampire Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 and his voice acting will probably be a fine addition to the ambitious Fallout 4 total conversion mod.

was a shining example of a game done right in a year plagued by industry troubles, and the developers behind the game seem to be keenly aware of the mechanisms behind these larger problems. Developed by Larian Studios, was able to draw on a legacy of strong RPG experience and the success that the company found in placing a big financial bet on The final product has won an impressive array of awards since its release, most recently claiming the title of Game of the Year from the prestigious DICE Awards.

With Patch 6 now live, there's never been a time to revisit . This is the first major update the game has gotten since 's Patch 5 last November, most infamous for introducing the ultra-hard Honour difficulty mode. But where Patch 5 sought to find cruel and unusual ways to punish players, Patch 6 is all about love — apropos of its just-after-Valentine's release date. Still, that doesn't mean there's nothing in it for those who prefer to spend their nights at camp alone.

Many Baldur's Gate 3 players are reporting a plethora of new issues following the game's newest update. Baldur's Gate 3's recent patch, which is unfortunately causing significant frustration, also introduced plenty of new features.

Just when you thought you know everything about this game, you’re proven wrong. One Baldur’s Gate 3 player realized that you can poison a keg in the Underdark, and then posted about it on Reddit.

The world of is full of scheming villains and horrific evildoers, but sometimes, the characters that are the easiest to hate aren't the ones that are doing the most wicked deeds. Although General Ketheric Thorm is one of the game's most diabolical characters, for example, the iconic vocal performance from J.K. Simmons and crackling dialogue make it easy for him to go down as a favorite. On the other hand, some equally well-portrayed characters just feature such annoying characteristics that comparatively good intentions can't save them from being the punching bags of the community.

Of all the classes on offer in none has been more popular than the paladin. Since the game's opening weekend, paladins have consistently been the most played in, with them offering that great mix of strength, healing and magic. While there is a lot of versatility when leveling up any character, there are some feats that natural pair better than other, and paladins are no exception.

's Honour Mode introduced a swath of changes to make its unique premise more challenging. One of these was giving some bosses in the game Legendary Actions, similar to bosses in. Of course, this has made several already difficult boss encounters much tougher now, as each has a special move that makes thinking tactically even more important.

is a massive game with content that changes depending on the choices that Tav and their party make. As a result, there are plenty of hidden interactions, dialogue, and cutscenes that end up being missed. And since some choices are more popular than others, that leaves a lot of these interactions unseen by the majority of parties.

One of the biggest side quests in is finding the long-lost Adamantine Forge in the Underdark. The Adamantine Forge can be found in the Grymforge and is the only source of Adamantine Gear items, among the best items you can obtain in Act One. However, while exploring the area, your party will encounter numerous hazards, including fields of bubbling lava, new enemies, and boss fights.

To successfully forge items in Adamantine Forge, players must first defeat Grym the Adamantine Golem, a fearsome and practically invulnerable construct. Grym is one of the toughest bosses in Act One, with a significant health pool and an array of immunities and resistances that make it challenging to take down. However, certain tactics can make this fight much easier, even on the tough new Honor Mode difficulty.

The highly acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3 has brought home yet another set of accolades after the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences announced its yearly DICE Awards winners. The recent victory comes after Baldur's Gate 3 dominated The Game Awards late last year.

just received a big update, and although it narrowly missed a release in time for Valentine’s Day, some of the changes and additions will be perfect for the romantic at heart. Major patches are no surprise to players at this point, as the tradition of dropping long lists of adjustments has been fairly steady since the game’s full release. The gap between Patch 5 at the end of November and the new Patch 6 has been longer than the others, but this long after launch, the rate slowing is something of an inevitability.

Isn’t it great when you get the appreciation you feel you deserve from others in your field? It’s not arrogant to want praise when you know that people liked your product, and as we revealed recently about Baldur’s Gate 3, people REALLY loved their product when it was released last September. The game has gotten acclaim from critics and fans alike, and it seems like it’s not stopping anytime soon. We say that because The DICE Awards happened last night, and as you might have guessed, the title from Larian Studios not only won Game of the Year but won several other awards, too! In other words, it was a great night for the team.

The romance options in got a lot more intimate with the arrival of Patch 6. The award-winning RPG by Larian Studios was released months ago but still receives updates that fix some issues in the game, while also offering new playable content for players to explore while venturing through Faerûn. While the content is not exactly DLC-worthy, there have been patches that added a new epilogue to , while others made it possible to recruit certain companions without making players betray their own moral standards.

A Baldur's Gate 3 player has defeated the Honour Mode final boss using an unexpected tactic: throwing a helmet. The feat showcased the many possibilities the game offers and the ingenuity of players in overcoming Baldur’s Gate 3's toughest challenges.

Though is a fantastic video game that uses the 5e tabletop RPG system, it does not actually teach how to play may actually make it harder to adapt to the pen-and-paper game. The original and used the 2e rules, which were arguably the most needlessly complex of any system ever produced. These games aided some players in understanding 2e mechanics, along with general concepts for character backgrounds and roleplaying, but does not fare as well as a springboard towards tabletop gaming.

grants players access to the immensely powerful Illithid Powers, butdoesn't make immediately clear whether they have any long-term consequences. These abilities are revealed and improved upon throughout the game. Some Illithid Powers are equivalent to other in-game spells or abilities, like Charm or Horrific Visage, but can be cast without magical ability or expending a spell slot. Others, like Inkblot or Aberrant Shape, are completely unique, reflecting their sinister and otherworldly origin.

Beating Baldur’s Gate 3 is a feat in itself, but beating Honor Mode is an incredible achievement. One Baldur’s Gate 3 player won Honor Mode in the craziest way possible, as described in a trending Reddit post.

Larian Studios is planning to open a new company branch in Poland, according to a recent report. The purported expansion could be a result of the incredible success of Baldur's Gate 3, which propelled Larian Studios to new heights following its August 2023 release.

Ever wondered what companions Lae'zel and Karlach would look like if they were human? No? Well, too bad. portrays a wide variety of fantasy races in all their unique biology, cultural differences, and complicated politics. Choosing just one for a custom character is difficult, but luckily, many of the setting's races are well represented in recruitable companions and NPCs. But as one Redditor recently dared to ask, what if they weren't?

Let’s rewind the clocks back a year, okay? 2023 was a hyped year for gaming because we KNEW there would be big titles released within it across multiple consoles and PCs. Whether it was going through a “modified” version of Hyrule, going to a field of stars, or cutting up zombies as a next-gen version of Leon S. Kennedy, gamers would have plenty to do. However, despite being in Early Access for years, Baldur’s Gate 3 became the title that everyone was talking about almost out of nowhere. It was the game that had gamers wanting more and having them do all sorts of playthroughs just to try and do things differently.

Hasbro has made $90 million off of Baldur’s Gate 3 since the hit RPG’s release in August 2023. Though it did not make Baldur’s Gate 3 directly, Hasbro has cashed in on its success via a licensing deal between Larian Studios and Wizards of the Coast.

Here’s a PSA for all Baldur’s Gate 3 players, don’t forget to use the Divine Intervention ability. Clerics like Shadowheart have this power at level 10, but it can only be used once in the entire game.

has no shortage of interesting summons to employ in combat, but one of the most useful ones can be exceptionally easy to miss. Unlike summons in some classic RPGs like, summons are more than just special combat moves, entering battle with a unique place in the turn order and featuring movesets of their own. Some aren't especially well-suited to battle, but others tend to thrive in the midst of the fray and can provide some serious assistance when needed.

Paladins are holy warriors, blending together the heavy armour and melee attacks of a Fighter with powerful martial magic. They're a hybrid between melee bruisers and spellcasters, and have many of the best qualities of both. Unlike all of the other classes in the game, Paladins are also bound by Oaths, which can be upheld or broken by your narrative decisions.

has its fair share of memorable characters, but there's one in particular whose resilience can extend beyond the pale to cement a tirelessly annoying presence. It can be all too easy for games to focus on the characters who move the main story and neglect the rest, filling out a world with NPCs who do nothing more than parrot the news or make trite remarks. avoids this pitfall with ease, and some of the most interesting figures can be found idling in the streets or waiting behind shop counters.

Shadowheart just got a new kiss animation in Baldur's Gate 3 and lots of fans are likely planning a new romance with her as a result. Larian Studio's latest RPG released last year, but it's still drawing fans back for more playthroughs, and gamers are still raving about it. Baldur's Gate 3 was one of the biggest hits of 2023, and it looks like players could make it a major part of 2024 as well.

It's rare for a character, even the hostile Gekh Coal, to be just what they seem. Nearly every choice matters in, and the party will often be presented with the opportunity either to help a character in distress or leave them for dead. Sometimes, they even have the choice to kill a character outright if it best serves their needs. Ultimately, the right choice is whatever makes the most sense from the characters' standpoint, but sometimes, knowing the options and their consequences can influence the decision.

Warlock magic can be greatly amplified by multiclassing with Bard in . Warlocks cast a few powerful spells at a time. By combining that with the College of Lore, the options and magical frequency greatly expand.

'sstory is intricate and amazing to experience, especially with the options that the player is given to influence the path the party takes. However, with a game as massive as in both scale and vision, not everything that could've been an option makes it into the final version. And that means that there are multiple story opportunities that end up being missed. Given the scale of updates regularly receives, though, some of these could be added in the future, if unlikely.

has no shortage of equipment options for every member of the party to choose from. While some pieces are certainly better than others due to the stats and bonus effects they have, they don't look the same. Since each piece of gear has a unique look, certain combinations of pieces can give the party both power and style.

Throughout , cutscenes are used to further the story, allowing the plot to be conveyed clearly in beautiful cinematic scenes. Playing out like a movie, these scenes will deliver important information, move questlines along, and sometimes lead to romance. While these cutscenes can take place in many different locations, some of the most important will happen back at the party’s camp as the team beds down for the night.

One of the more unique puzzles called "" in requires you to figure out who can be trusted by a group of ghosts instead of interacting with the word. This puzzle will test your ability to read other people and find out who is trustworthy. You will need to search for clues and use wise judgment to determine which ghost is the «enemy of the city.»

The 2023 RPG hit took some liberties with the fifth edition system it adapted, but some of its strangest elements come directly from the official rules of the tabletop RPG, highlighting some truly questionable design choices. Many RPG fans have become acclimated to the 5e system for nearly a decade, so the more baffling decisions have become familiar, but presents them in a new context. It is common knowledge that magic items are poorly balanced among the overly broad rarity tiers defined in the, but the presence of stat-replacing items stands out as an archaic throwback.

Astarion's nature as a vampire spawn makes him one of the most interesting companions, but it also leads to a difficult choice when he asks to drink the protagonist's blood. No matter how fascinating this high elf rogue can be, turning over one's blood to a third party is never a comfortable prospect. This choice can have both upsides and downsides in, and it's best to have a thorough understanding of both of these possibilities before making a final decision.

Did you know that there are Easter Eggs about Larian Studios’ other games in Baldur’s Gate 3? I didn’t! One BG3 player collected all the Divinity: Original Sin 2 Easter Egg portraits.

Solving the Legend of Ansur book’s puzzle in can be quite complicated, especially if you do not know where to look or are having a hard time connecting the dots left by the clues in the manuscript. Like most parts of the game, the Legend of Ansur book does not explicitly tell you where to go and what to do but leaves behind some hints that can eventually grant you special items. By following this optional side-quest, you can grab the Legendary Helm of Balduran, considered one of the best helmets in .

If you're wondering how you can Respec and change your class in , there is a way to do that. The game doesn't tell you outright how to do it, but you can do it for a small fee. Picking your character's class is the first important decision you will take. However, there might be a point where you might want to switch things for a different experience.

A Baldur's Gate 3 fan has shared their cursed creation, which turns all the main characters from the game into actor Nicolas Cage, with some terrifying results. Baldur's Gate 3 remains immensely popular following its August release, and fans have wasted no time sharing their interesting creations based on the game.

A talented Baldur's Gate 3 fan has shared their amazing creation, which shows the game's cover recreated with LEGO figures. Baldur's Gate 3 has been a colossal hit for Larian Studios, with the game already building a devout fanbase for a franchise that had been dormant for some time.

allows you to multiclass from different archetypes as you level up, which can help create extremely powerful builds for a Rogue character. One specific path players have discovered combines all the traits of two classes to form a terrifying set of strengths. Combining the stealth features of the Rogue with the combat prowess of the Ranger gives your character a strong sense of synergy.

Amassing an interesting library of weapons is one of the most exciting parts of progression in , but one sword that could be the crown jewel of any collection remains unfortunately off-limits. For martial classes, weapons with unique attributes help add flavor to combat, especially for those who lack any access to spells that can often make higher-level play especially fun. The amount of freedom that offers generally provides avenues to acquire and use anything that seems like it could be in reach, but sometimes it’s the rare exclusions that sting the most.

Balthazar, a dark priest, is one of the tougher bosses in that you can beat at two different points in the story. Balthazar can summon undead and use powerful spells that can be very dangerous for your party. However, if you decide to take the boss down, you must have a party that complements each other with the right spells and attacks.

In Act 2 of your party of misfit adventurers enters the Shadow-Cursed Lands, a small but dense region home to many of the game’s most important quests and secrets. However, the land is cursed with lingering darkness, making exploring rather challenging. This list should help you keep track of everything you need to do before rejoining the road to Baldur’s Gate and Act 3.

Honour Mode can make into a complete nightmare, but there's one method that can surprisingly circumvent its most challenging limitation. Originally implemented as a feature in the games from developer Larian Studios, Honour Mode ramps up the difficulty of a campaign by turning it into an Ironman run, where a total party kill means game over. It also tweaks the challenge in a variety of subtler ways, like giving bosses Legendary Actions inspired by tabletop that let them interrupt the turn order for extra maneuvers.

One incredibly skilled Baldur's Gate 3 speedrunner managed to beat all three of the game's acts in about 19 minutes. Apart from being impressive in its own right, this achievement also marks the world's first complete Baldur's Gate 3 run that's in the sub-20 minutes territory.

Unlocking Balduran’s Giantslayer in can be a tough task, as it is not only in an optional portion of Act 3 but also locked behind a difficult boss battle. Balduran’s Giantslayer is a powerful greatsword that can be obtained in the later portions of the game and, because of its innate weapon skill and the abilities it unlocks when you are proficient with it, it is one of the best Legendary Weapons in . Due to its weapon category, Balduran’s Giantslayer is one of the best pieces of gear for certain classes.

includes a lot of information hidden in notes or behind specific dialogue options. As for Origin characters, playing through with them instead of a custom Tav fills in their stories and triggers cutscenes and dialogues that wouldn't be available otherwise. However, there's one Origin character that requires more work to fill in their background thanks to a case of amnesia – the Dark Urge.

One Baldur's Gate 3 player has found a new way to cheese the hag fight in Act 1 by trapping the slippery boss in her starting area, thus making her unable to retreat to a more advantageous position. The discovery adds to the list of tricks for making short work of the game's many tough enemies, such as the ingenious morningstar strategy that can one-shot the final boss of Baldur's Gate 3 Act 2.

As such a massive game, it’s no surprise thatholds a lot of secrets. Although many unfold over the course of the game, there is one hiding in plain sight during every playthrough. While many will already be suspicious that there is more to their camp’s resident undead, Withers, than meets the eye, few will realize just how strange he truly is.

has plenty of difficult bosses that the party will end up facing and possibly dying against, especially in Honour Mode. However, bosses aren't the only threats that can end a run when it just takes a single party wipe to get a game over screen. Even normal enemies can be enough to kill Tav and their party, depending on how the battle is approached and how well the attack rolls go.

To progress Gale’s companion quest in , players have to find the Annals of Karsus: a tome containing forbidden magical lore. However, although Gale believes it can be bought from Sorcerous Sundries, Baldur’s Gate’s premier shopping destination for magical items, it’s much trickier. The Annals of Karsus is sealed away in the vault, and the party has to break in to get it.

has a strong assortment of great Origin characters that can be chosen as the playable protagonist, but picking a favorite in order to spend as much time with the character as possible might actually be a mistake. The game offers the choice between selecting from the Origin characters and creating a custom character like in tabletop, both of which can be viable options. If the personality of one Origin character is especially appealing, however, deciding not to choose them can be the best move after all.

gives characters the opportunity to gain permanent buffs in each of the game's three acts. The effects of each buff vary greatly, from gaining the ability to summon a familiar or getting a bonus point to put towards a character's stats. However, a lot of these permanent buffs are easy to miss, especially during a first playthrough of .

Some main party members are more versatile in . This affords them a better standing on any team makeup. In most cases you want to have a versatile setup of a melee combatant, ranged attacks, support, and arcane spells.

Saving Throws are a common defensive mechanic in . Unlike Attack Rolls, spells and moves that utilize Saving Throws technically always land, and it is up to the target to endure. Some builds might want to focus highly on their Saving Throws to prevent various ill effects.

Romance is a big part of , but love scenes can actually be revealing in more ways than one. The ability to romance various characters in contributes greatly to the game's charm. It endears players to their companions, raises the stakes when the party's in danger, and ensures there's always something new to explore on repeat playthroughs. Comparing romantic routes, swapping stories of love or disaster, and picking favorites has been a beloved pastime of players since it was still in early access.

One of the most powerful Staffs for spell-casters is the Markoheshkir Legendary staff in . This staff gives the carrier a strong enchantment bonus that is perfect for companions like Gale or your Wizard character. However, to get this stuff, one of your party members needs to have the ability to see through invisibility.

cutscenes don’t always play out in ways that are necessarily ideal, but there’s one easy technique that can help make characters look more presentable at virtually any point in the game. Unlike the first two games in the series and many similar RPG competitors, features extensive voice acting and motion capture to bring conversations to life. This can provide enormous benefits to overall immersion, but it also provides plenty of opportunities for minor things to become distracting.

is full of every type of weapon an adventuring party could ever need, and one particular type is light, which allows characters to dual-wield a weapon. This is ideal for rogues, fighters, and rangers, along with any other classes or subclasses that use the Two-Weapon Fighting Style.

Unlocking the secret weapon Mourning Frost in can be daunting, as the game does not provide many hints as to how you can get it. Mourning Frost is a two-handed Quarterstaff that is categorized as Very Rare. This item is one of the many well-hidden secrets in Act 1 of , which also includes a mysterious tome called The Necromancy of Thay and access to a hidden underground area in the Blighted Village.

There's a lot players can do in , but one key action is sorely overlooked. It's not exactly a sandbox game, but the freedom of movement and action provided really does make it feel that way sometimes. Most actions can be undertaken at any time, with any character as their target, allowing players to experiment and discover new ways forward. And even in the most unlikely circumstances, it's near-impossible to break .

One of the biggest quests in Act 3 of is finding all of Dribbles the Clown’s body parts. The hapless jester was brutally murdered and dismembered by an evil doppelganger, scattering his body parts all across Baldur’s Gate. Players can volunteer to gather seven body parts to reassemble his corpse, and receive a reward from the ringmaster Lucretious.

For the many fans who have completed the game’s level cap is often a controversial element, but there is a simple way developer Larian Studios could increase the maximum level without significant changes to the game simply by leveraging the rules of 5e. The video game caps characters at level 12, while actual 5e extends to level 20. Players who stick mostly with the main questline may finish the game around level nine or 10, but many players hit the level cap early into the game’s third act. New equipment can still increase characters’ power, but gaining experience points is no longer relevant.