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Baldur's Gate 3 ♦ Patch Notes ♦ Early Access ♦ Controls ♦ DLC ♦ Combat ♦ Multiplayer ♦ FAQs

Character Creation ♦ Companions ♦ Hirelings ♦ Origins ♦ Races ♦ Classes ♦ Subclasses ♦ Skills ♦ Abilities ♦ Backgrounds ♦ Feats ♦ Actions ♦ Traits and Features ♦ Illithid Powers

Crafting ♦ Armor ♦ Weapons ♦ Accessories ♦ Spells ♦ Items

Interactive Map ♦ Locations ♦ Enemies ♦ Bosses ♦ Quests ♦ NPCs ♦ Companions ♦ Hirelings ♦ Companion Approval ♦ Lore ♦ Gazette Guide

Walkthrough ♦ Romance Guide ♦ New Player Help ♦ Game Progress Route ♦ Builds ♦ Endings Guide ♦ Trophy & Achievement Guide

What is Baldur's Gate 3?

 

Gather your party.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Wiki covers the entirely next-generation RPG taking place in the Forgotten Realms® setting from Dungeons & Dragons® and is 20 years in the making. Return to the legendary city of Baldur’s Gate® in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival and the lure of absolute power. Baldur's Gate 3 is developed and published by Larian Studios for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 5. It is the third installment in the Baldur's Gate Series and will be set in the DnD universe from Wizards of the Coast. Players can expect to get their hands on the game on the 3rd of August, 2023 for the PC version, and on the 6th of September, 2023 for the PS5.

Baldur's Gate 3 features a new story with several familiar characters from the Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone, and select your companions carefully, or as a party of up to four in multiplayer. Baldur's Gate 3 follows the 5th Edition Ruleset from DnD.

Gather your party, and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Mysterious abilities are awakening inside you, drawn from a Mind Flayer parasite planted in your brain. Resist, and turn darkness against itself. Or embrace corruption, and become ultimate evil. Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. That power may help you to survive, but there will be a price to pay, and more than any ability, the bonds of trust that you build within your party could be your greatest strength. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms together.

The Forgotten Realms are a vast, detailed and diverse world, and there are secrets to be discovered all around you -- verticality is a vital part of exploration. Sneak, dip, shove, climb, and jump as you journey from the depths of the Underdark to the glittering rooftops of the Upper City. How you survive, and the mark you leave on the world, is up to you.

 

Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki - Gameplay Features

• Online Multiplayer: allows you to combine your forces in combat, and split your party to follow your own quests and agendas. Concoct the perfect plan together… or introduce an element of chaos when your friends least expect it. Enjoy 4-player online multiplayer or split-screen couch co-op for 2 players.
• Origin Characters: offer a hand-crafted experience, each with their own unique traits, agenda, and outlook on the world. Their stories intersect with the entire narrative, and your choices will determine whether those stories end in redemption, salvation, domination, or many other outcomes.
• Evolved Turn-Based Combat: based on the D&D 5e ruleset. Team-based initiative, advantage & disadvantage, and roll modifiers join combat cameras, expanded environmental interactions, and a new fluidity in combat that rewards strategy and foresight. Choose from 15 D&D races & subraces and up to 56 classes and sub-classes. Roll the dice to determine your fate in a story with countless permutations.
• Define the Future of Forgotten Realms: through your choices, and the roll of the dice. No matter who you play, or what you roll, the world and its inhabitants will react to your story. There is a Layered Crime system that holds you accountable for your actions and affects your reputation. An expanded Attitude System will allow you to leave your mark on the world, whether good or bad. Explore hundreds of locations true to the lore, spanning over 100 hours of gameplay.
• Player-Initiated Turn-based World: allows you to pause the world around you at any time even outside of combat. Whether you see an opportunity for a tactical advantage before combat begins, want to pull off a heist with pin-point precision, or need to escape a fiendish trap. Split your party, prepare ambushes, sneak in the darkness -- create your own luck!
• Unparalleled depth and replayability: whether in single player or multiplayer. Built using the new Divinity 4.0 engine with AAA production values, every run is different with over 176 hours of beautiful cinematics and up to 1.9 million words worth of dialogue backed with dynamic Music that shifts in tone to the context of a battle, situation, and story. Which you see and experience depend on the choices you made during your run.

 

 

Baldur's Gate 3 PC System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 (4GB+ of VRAM)
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 150 GB available space
• Additional Notes: SSD required

Recommended Requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT (8GB+ of VRAM)
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 150 GB available space
• Additional Notes: SSD required

When will Baldur's Gate 3 be released?

Baldur's Gate 3 will be releasing for the PC on the 3rd of August, 2023, and on the 6th of September for PlayStation 5.

Early Access for the game was projected to be available to the public on September 30, 2020, but was later delayed to October 6, 2020. The game was then announced to have it's full release on August 31st, 2023. This date would later be sped up to August 3, 2023 for the Windows and Mac version, and delayed to September 6, 2023 for the PS5.

 

What Platforms Will Baldur's Gate 3 Be On?

Baldur's Gate 3 is set to be released on PC and PlayStation 5. In the final Panel from Hell stream hosted by Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke, it was revealed that the game is being optimized for additional current-gen platforms, but did not specify which ones. Although the game will be released on multiple platforms, crossplay will not be available for Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur's Gate 3 Digital Deluxe Edition

The Digital Deluxe Edition of Baldur's Gate 3 includes Base Game content as well as some extra downloadable cosmetic content. This includes:

• Bard Song Pack - Astound audiences by performing this special set of new songs
• Exclusive Dice Theme - Roll checks with style
• Paintings from Rivellon - Discover a new collection of paintings across the Forgotten Realms
• Adventurer's Pouch - Receive a collection of camp supplies and potions to help get your journey started
• Digital OST* - Enjoy the music of Baldur's Gate 3 from composer Borislav Slavov
• Digital Artbook* - Explore the art and design of Baldur's Gate 3 in this digital artbook, written by Larian
• Digital Character Sheets* - Peruse a set of four-page D&D character sheets for each Baldur's Gate 3 origin character

Items marked with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded via the Larian Studios website by linking a Larian Account in-game. On top of these digital goodies, those who purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition will receive the Treasures of Rivellon Pack, an in-game Item Pack with equipment inspired by 5 Origin characters of Divinity: Original Sin II

• Mask of the Shapeshifter - Headgear that allows you to change race and appearance on the fly, inspired by Fane
• Cape of the Red Prince - Cloak inspired by the Red Prince
• Lute of the Merryweather Bard - Playable instrument inspired by Lohse 
• Needle of the Outlaw Rogue - Dagger inspired by Sebille
• Bicorne of the Sea Beast - Headgear inspired by Beast

Players with the Early Access version of Baldur's Gate 3 will have their copy automatically upgraded to the Digital Deluxe Edition for free on release day. Those who do not have the Early Access version can purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition for $79.99 and enjoy 72-hours of early access to Act 1.

 

Baldur's Gate 3 Collector's Edition

The Baldur's Gate 3's Collectors Edition is the ultimate edition for die hard fans of the Baldur's Gate series. Each Collector's Edition contains a digital copy of the game, a custom sticker sheet, a 25cm Mind Flayer vs. Drow battle diorama, a 160-page hardcover art book, a cloth map of Faerûn, a set of D&D-inspired origin character sheets, a metal tadpole keyring, a Magic: The Gathering booster pack, a custom-engraved metal d20 based on the dice from Baldur's Gate 3, and a certificate of authenticity, all within a mind-flayer-inspired collector's box.

Besides these physical items, all of the Digital Deluxe Edition DLC content is will be included with the Collector’s Edition, which gives you a unique dice skin, a collection of Divinity-inspired items, and the Adventurer’s Pouch, along with the digital downloadable OST, Artbook and Character Sheets. In addition, Collector’s Edition owners will receive an exclusive in-game skin based on the physical Metal D20.

The Collector's Edition of Baldur's Gate 3 costs $269.99 and has a limited stock. As of this writing, all copies of the Collector's Edition has been sold out, but those itching to get their hands on one may opt to be notified if it becomes available again on the Larian store page.

Character Creation in Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 features an extensive Character Creation menu that lets you fully customize not only the looks of your character, but also their background and identity. Players will be guided through an informative step-by-step process that allows new players to Dungeons & Dragons and other Larian Studios titles to have a full understanding of the choices they are making and to fully immerse themselves into the role of their character. Character Creation is a vital first step in playing the game as the choices you make will affect how the world reacts to you, and vice versa, how you interact with the world.

 

 

Baldur's Gate 3 Character Origins

The first step to creating a character is to choose from one of 7 Origins. These origins can be considered as pre-made characters, with each character having their own unique story, goals, personalities, and quirks. Origins come with pre-chosen Races, Backgrounds and Classes. Some players may opt to make their own custom characters instead, but you may miss out on character specific events and dialogue choices. Any Origin characters you and your party members don't pick can be encountered while playing the game and become your companions.

There is one Origin that does not feature a predetermined character — The Dark Urge. This brand new Origin is the first of it's kind in Larian games. Rather than having a set backstory and end objective, this Origin introduces and explores the darker impulses that a player may have when playing a role-playing game. Your character will have no recollection of the past besides walking down a path paved with blood. As you venture on, your character will find themselves inescapably drawn towards unimaginable cruelties. Can you resist these urges? You sure can, but you may miss the special dialogue and cutscenes associated with the Origin. As a character with The Dark Urge, players can freely customize their character's Race, Background, and Class.

 

 

Playable Races in Baldur's Gate 3

Anyone familiar with Dungeons & Dragons knows that the game gives you a myriad of unique choices when it comes to choosing which Races you can play as. Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to play as 11 of DnD's most popular Races — the Dragonborn, Drow, Dwarves, Elves, Githyanki, Gnomes, Half-Elves, Half-Orcs, Halflings, Humans, and Tieflings.

Each Race has a set of Racial Features; Race-specific abilities and perks that range from being proficient in certain weapons, to being able to see in the dark, to simply having access to spells that you otherwise wouldn't have access to from your class spell list. In addition, each Race is granted a boost to certain Abilities, increasing your character's stats and proficiencies in performing certain actions. These Race-specific features make choosing your Race an important decision during Character Creation as some Races may be better suited to some Classes than other Races.

 

 

 

Which Class to Pick in Baldur's Gate 3

Another big decision in creating your character in Baldur's Gate 3 is choosing which Class to play. Baldur's Gate 3 features 12 D&D Classes to choose from — Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard. You will then be able to pick from a pool of three or more sub-Classes, of which there are 46 in total across all Classes. When you will have to choose your sub-Class will depend on your main Class. Some require you to choose a sub-Class in Character Creation, while others only give you a choice after reaching a certain character level.

Just like in Dungeons & Dragons, players will be able to multiclass, i.e. adopt two different Classes at the same time. While there are a lot of great combinations of Class proficiencies and abilities that you can get from multiclassing, there are some drawbacks you should be aware of. Firstly, Class levels will have to be split among both Classes. Players will have a level cap of 12 and the total Class level of both classes cannot exceed this, meaning that you may not be able to reach the full potential of either class you are multiclassing. In addition, you may find that not all Classes will synergize with each other and may find yourself weaker than if you were to focus on a single Class.

Despite this, you are encouraged to experiment and explore any Class combinations you can think up. Players will be able to reset and change their Class at an NPC that has not yet been revealed. Unlike in DnD where you have to have a certain Ability Score to be able to swap classes, Baldur's Gate 3 does not have any restrictions and you can swap between Classes freely without losing any character levels.

 

Companions & Romance in Baldur's Gate 3

Companions in Baldur's Gate 3 are special NPCs that can be recruited to join the player's party. They have their own set of stats, abilities, equipment, lore, alignments, and more, making them unique from one another. There are several other Companions you can meet other than the unpicked Origin characters. Throughout the game, players will meet possible NPCs that can be recruited as a Companion who joins your party if their corresponding conditions are met. Unlike in Divinity: Original Sin II, Companions can be recruited even with a full party. These Companions can be found at Camp and can be swapped into the main party roster whenever you visit camp. After the first Act, however, your main party of 4 will have to be set.

 

Your companions will each have different objectives and reactions to the actions you choose. Learning what they approve of and helping them reach their goals is the first step to developing a Romance with them. The developers at Larian Studios hoped to make a Romance system that was more realistic, building up throughout each act rather than having them happen at set points in the game. The bonds that you develop with your Companions can become so strong that they can be persuaded to follow you even if your path does not align with their beliefs.

 

Baldur's Gate 3 Combat Basics

Baldur's Gate 3's Combat mechanics are heavily inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. To put it simply, dice rolls determine how successful you are in performing actions during combat. In more detail, the game features a robust and dynamic combat system that combines aspects of turn-based combat with real-time action. Like in Divinity: Original Sin II, players can freely move their characters during exploration, and when approaching an enemy encounter, the game seamlessly transitions into turn-based combat mode.

 

 

As noted earlier, dice rolls determine almost everything in combat. The first thing it determines is the turn order. Each character within the encounter - players, companions, and enemies alike - roll a 20-sided die, commonly referred to as the D20, to determine their Initiative. Everyone adds their Dexterity Modifier, and their position in the turn order depends on how high the resulting number is.

On your turn, you will get to choose an action to take. For offensive moves, one of two possible dice rolls have to be made depending on the action. Most attacks will require an Attack Roll. A D20 will be rolled and the sum of the dice roll plus your weapon/spell proficiency will be compared to your opponent's Armor Class (AC). Roll higher than their AC and your attack hits. Roll lower and it misses. Some attacks require Saving Throws from opponent(s) instead of an Attack Roll. Affected enemies will roll a D20 and add the required modifier to the roll. It will be compared to your corresponding Difficulty Class (DC) and should they roll higher, the attack completely fails or it's effects are halved.

On a successful hit, another dice roll will determine how much damage your skill does. Of course, your damage is not completely left up to chance. You will have several set modifiers that will be added to your rolls, and as you get higher in level, these modifiers (and sometimes the number of dice you can roll) will increase. 

For any dice roll you make with a D20, whether it be in combat or out of combat, rolling a 20 is considered an automatic success, while rolling a 1 an automatic failure (with the exception of Initiative).

 

 

Baldur's Gate 3 Difficulty Settings

Baldur's Gate 3 will have three difficulty settings similar to those found in Divinity: Original Sin II. The 'default' mode is Balanced Mode, a mode with just enough storytelling and a good amount of combat for players to experience. For players who are more invested into the game's storytelling & cinematics and would like easier and shorter enemy encounters, Explorer Mode is the one for you. 

The difficulty mode which may excite veterans of Divinity: Original Sin II is the returning Tactician Mode. Tactician mode is designed for experienced players who seek challenging and strategic experiences. In the mode, players will encounter enemies with what Larian Studios like to refer to as Brutal AI. Enemy creatures become stronger and more adept at countering player tactics. They will use advanced strategies, exploit weaknesses and coordinate attacks to make battles more difficult. An example of this is an enemy specifically targeting the character with the lowest health. In addition to this, the environment will become more lethal. Puzzles and traps become more complex, additional environmental hazards such as explosive barrels will be scattered across enemy encounters, more enemies may appear in hard-to-reach areas of arena etc. In Tactician Mode, players will need to approach encounters with a well-thought-out-plan, utilizing the strengths and abilities of every one of their party members.

 

Baldur's Gate 3 Story & Exploration

Baldur's Gate 3 takes place 100 years after the events in Baldur’s Gate 2 and shortly after the events of Descent into Avernus. The holy city of Elturel disappeared from the Forgotten Realms and descended into Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. In the canon of the game, it was saved by a party of heroes. Baldur's Gate 3 opens with a cinematic of a Mind Flayer infecting a woman with an Illithid parasite on a Nautiloid. Your character is infected with the same parasite and after crash landing the aircraft on Faerûn, you go an adventure in search of a way to cure yourself. As you make your way across the Forgotten Realms, you are given a choice between resisting the temptation of the power offered by the Illithid tadpole, or fully embracing it.

Throughout your journey, you will meet countless NPCs, each with different beliefs, alignments, and their own story to tell. Complete quests, reach key story turning points, and finish each story arc to make your mark on the world. Everything you do will eventually make its way back to the city of Baldur's Gate. You will hear the residents of the bustling city making comments on current events and the local Gazette will constantly be updated with your feats. Areas from different story acts will be interconnected, allowing you to go back and travel back to areas you have visited with ease.

 

Of course, you will be able to take breaks in between your adventures. Take a detour to go Digging for unique equipment and rare treasure. Make a stop at Camp to take a Short or Long Rest and speak with your Companions to further your bond with them. Get sidetracked and complete Companion Quests and other Side Quests before moving on to the next Main Quest.

 

BG3 WIKI GUIDE - SPELL MECHANICS

Spells in BG3 are magical abilities that characters can use to cast various enchantments, attacks, and utility effects. These spells are typically divided into different schools of magic, such as evocation for offensive spells, abjuration for protective spells, and enchantment for control spells, among others. Spells can be learned and cast by characters who have the appropriate class and spellcasting abilities, like wizards, sorcerers, clerics, and druids, among others.

In Baldur's Gate 3, understanding concentration is vital for spellcasting. You can focus on only one spell at a time, and casting another spell that requires concentration ends the previous one. You can choose to cancel concentration voluntarily.

Resting is crucial for your party's well-being and comes in two forms: Long Rest and Partial Rest. To take a Long Rest, gather camp supplies, like food and scrap, which you can acquire through various means. Having enough food keeps your party fed and ready. When supplies are low, opt for a Partial Rest to regain some Hit Points and Spell Slots without using up your food.

What platforms is Baldur's Gate 3 available on?

The game is currently available on multiple platforms, including PC (Steam and GOG), PlayStation 5 and GeForce Now.

 

Can I play Baldur's Gate 3 offline?

Yes, you can play the game offline. However, certain features, such as multiplayer modes or online events, may require an internet connection.

 

Is there a single-player campaign in  Baldur's Gate 3?

Absolutely! The game features an engaging single-player campaign filled with immersive storytelling and exciting missions. Experience the game's unique narrative as you embark on a solo adventure.

 

Is there a multiplayer mode in Baldur's Gate 3?

Yes, the game offers a multiplayer mode that focuses on cooperative gameplay. You can team up with your friends or other players online and embark on exciting co-op adventures, tackle challenging quests together, and strategize as a team to overcome formidable foes. Experience the game's immersive world in a collaborative multiplayer setting.

 

Is there Cross Play in Baldur's Gate 3?

As of Patch 9, Direct Connection works between Steam and GOG on PC & Mac.

 

Will there be split-screen in Baldur's Gate 3?

Split screen will not be available on Early Access, but will be available on launch.

 

Are there any in-game purchases in Baldur's Gate 3?

No, there are no in-game purchases in our game. We believe in providing a complete and immersive gaming experience without the need for additional purchases. Enjoy the game to its fullest without any additional costs or microtransactions.

 

Will BG3 Early Access saves be compatible with the full release?

No. Due to the amount of updates and changes expected during the Early Access stage, saves made during Early Access will not be compatible with the full version of the game when it releases.

 

Is there going to be a perma-death option in BG3 similar to D&D? 

Difficulty options won't be available during Early Access, but we will be looking at feedback as we decide what kind of options to include. These may include implementations of perma-death.

 

Can I use a controller when playing Baldur's Gate 3 on PC?

Controllers are not currently supported on PC or Mac during Early Access. The game will have full controller support on launch.

 

Will there be modding support in Baldur's Gate 3?

We loved what our modding community did with DOS2, and we’re excited to see what they’ll do with BG3. Modding will be supported, but somewhere after 1.0, not during Early Access.