Baldur's Gate 3 - Guides

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Top Critic Avg: 96 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
August 3, 2023
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
Publisher(s)
Larian Studios

WHERE TO PLAY

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Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.

THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCE
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 or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.

A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian's next-generation RPG engine.

Genre(s)
RPG
The in-game description of the Helldusk Gloves and a close-up of Haarlep in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Get Helldusk Gloves

Infiltrate the House of Hope to find the Heldusk Gloves in Baldur's Gate 3.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Get Helldusk Boots

The Helldusk Boots are a part of the powerful Helldusk Armor se in Baldur's Gate 3. They can only be found at the Wyrm's Rock Fortress.

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Baldur's Gate 3: How to Get the Halberd of Vigilance

In Baldur's Gate 3, the Halberd of Vigilance is a huge asset for any melee-oriented Sentinel build, so securing this item is key to success.

Yurgir in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3: How to Get the Hellfire Hand Crossbow

The Hellfire Hand Crossbow makes a fine addition to any ranged sniper build in Baldur's Gate 3, so knowing how to secure this weapon is crucial.

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Baldur's Gate 3: How to Get Twist of Fortune

Twist of Fortune is a powerful Morningstar in Baldur's Gate 3 that can be acquired during Act 2 by going up against a powerful enemy.

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Baldur's Gate 3: How to Get the Returning Pike & Best Use, Explained

The returning Pike is the boomerang of the two-handed reach weapons available in Baldur's Gate 3.

The left half of the image is Laezel looking at a backpack. The right half is the character Thrumbo
Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Reach the Lever in Thrumbo’s Beach House Basement

Use the lever in the Beach House basement to find the Counting House Safe n°6 Key in Baldur's Gate 3.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Enter Jaheira’s Hideout (Pin Slot Solution)

Get into Jaheira's Hideout in order to acquire some unique items in Baldur's Gate 3.

The left half of the image is the ritual portal in Helsik's shop. The right half is Laezel wearing the Helldusk Helmut.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Where to Find the Helldusk Helmet

Steal the Helldusk Helmet while heisting the House of Hope in Baldur's Gate 3.

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Baldur's Gate 3: How to Beat the Harpies & Save Mirkon

In Baldur's Gate 3, the Harpies are one of the trickier first encounters that you can stumble across, so knowing how to defeat them is important.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Sorcerer Subclasses, Ranked

Sorcerers in Baldur's Gate 3 have access to three different subclasses. As powerful casters, choosing the right one is key to success.

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Baldur's Gate 3: How To Kill Balthazar

In this guide, players will learn how to kill Balthazar in Baldur's Gate 3 in two ways.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Auntie Ethel Boss Fight Guide

Baldur's Gate 3 has several terrifying foes and most would argue that Auntie Ethel is one of the most brutal encounters in the game.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Investigate The Suspicious Toys Quest

Players can come across a diabolical plot in Rivington that leads to a seemingly friendly store in Baldur's Gate.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Where to Find Grand Duke Ravengard

Players learn that Duke Ravengard has gone missing in Act 1 of Baldur's Gate 3, but they won't be able to catch up to him until Act 3.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Ways To Use Mage Hand

In BG3 Mage Hand is an incredibly useful skill for numerous reasons, although it is a little bit limited compared to the tabletop D&D version.

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Baldur's Gate 3: How To Reach The Ancient Temple (The Chosen Of Shar)

This guide explains how to reach the ancient temple in Baldur's Gate 3, which plays an important role in Shadowheart's Chosen of Shar quest.

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Yurgir in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3: How to Make Yurgir Kill Himself (Kill Raphael's Old Enemy)

Players that want to beat Yurgir without combat can learn how to make this Baldur's Gate 3 character kill himself in this guide.

Shadowheart sees the strange laughing doll. On the right side of the image a sheep meows like a cat.
Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Help Mayrina (Sheep Form)

There are a few ways to transform Mayrina back into a human. Doing so will foil evil Auntie Ethel's plans once more in Baldur's Gate 3.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Where to Find Szarr Palace Location

The powerful vampire Cazador resides in a hidden palace in the Lower City. Find it to bring Astarion's storyline to a close in Baldur's Gate 3.