The World of Baldur’s Gate 3 is filled with many unique and interesting characters, both in the form of comrades you can recruit and various NPCs you meet along the way. Among them, you’ll witness a harsh Githyaki fighter, a worshipper of Shar, a vampire fledgling gone Rogue, an escapist of hell, and a cold-hearted Drow Paladin intertwined with a cult, just to name a few.

If you’re curious about which of these intriguing individuals you’re most like, then look no further. We’ve crafted this BG3 quiz to determine which companion character you’re most similar to in personality. Will you be a nature-loving Druid or a conflicted Warlock who has made a deal with the devil? Follow along below to find out!

Baldur’s Gate 3 has a strong variety of different Classes to choose from when building your character, allowing a range of different playstyles and strategies to shine. However, despite having a solid set of choices, many fans were disappointed to see that some of their favorite DnD Subclasses were missing from the bunch, restricting them from remaking beloved 5e characters for their BG3 adventures.

While many of these Subclasses are obtainable through mods, not every player feels comfortable modding the game, and poor console players don’t even have that option available. Because of this, we’ve taken a look at 10 Subclasses that could have made BG3 even better, had they been included as options for character creation.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has many different Races to choose from when building your character. However, despite there being a nice variation of selections, many DnD fans who have picked up the game found themselves disappointed that a few key Races and favorite options from 5e were absent from the game.

We’ve rounded up 10 DnD 5e Races that would have made BG3 even better if they had been included in the game, so take a look below and let us know which ones you would totally play.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has a wide variety of Spells available adapted from the DnD 5e format. However, despite having a great selection to choose from, many players familiar with the DnD ruleset were greatly disappointed to find some iconic classics and fan favorite Spells missing from the list.

While some of these missing Spells can be added through mods on PC, poor console players have been left in the dust, and many PC players don’t feel comfortable installing mods of any kind. Reflecting on the most missed Spells from DnD 5e, we’ve identified 10 of the best choices that would have made the hugely successful Baldur’s Gate 3 even more impressive and enjoyable for players.

Larian Studios knows just how much their fanbase loves to see stats, and they showed off on Twitter/X for everyone to see. Of those stats were things like completed playthroughs, dinosaurs encountered and how many people have been turned into a wheel of cheese, but Larian also revealed the number of people who’ve tried Honour mode and beaten it.

While Larian’s main tweet didn’t dive into the weekend stats, they followed up in the replies with a breakdown of how the weekend went for those brave adventurers who dove right into Patch 5 and wanted to try the new difficulty out for themselves. As it turns out, it has not gone exceptionally well for Baldur’s Gate 3 players, and that’s exactly as intended.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is packed full of brilliant story content and Quests to complete during your adventure in Faerun. However, with there being such an extensive list of adventures to embark on, some naturally stand out more than others. From the most memorable, most useful, or even the most bizarre objectives in the game, here are our picks for 10 of the Best Side Quests in Baldur’s Gate 3.

10. Investigate the Ruins

Investigate the Ruins is the first Dungeon diving Quest you’ll have the opportunity to complete in Baldur’s Gate 3, taking place just a short walk from where you wake up on the beach. While this Quest is a great chance to get the hang of how Dungeons work, including loot, puzzles, and traps, this is not what makes Investigate the Ruins such a standout.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has a surprising amount of animals that you can encounter and speak with throughout each Act, each complete with a unique personality and quirks. These animal characters are so well-done that they are just as intriguing and often even more endearing than any NPC. For this reason, the Spell ‘Speak With Animals’ has been labeled as a must-have, allowing you to freely talk to any critters you encounter. Out of all possible animal conversations, we’ve rounded up the 10 best candidates you absolutely must speak to, each one standing out as infinitely memorable and lovable.

Timber the Squirrel

Timber is one of the very first animals you can encounter in the game, located in Emerald Grove. Many payers received a rude awakening when Timber reacted to Tav and the party with hostility, lashing out physically. In response, many individuals opted to click the ‘kick the squirrel’ option, assuming this would scare the pesky little fluffball off. Unfortunately, what many did not expect, was for this to result in you punting poor Timber like a football, turning you into a squirrel murderer.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has several characters you can recruit as companions and add to your party as you adventure to discover the secrets of the Mind Flayer Tadpoles and Cult of the Absolute. However, while these companion characters are great, many NPCs are just as, or sometimes even more fascinating than those available to recruit. This has left many players longing for the opportunity to team up with these individuals and continue the adventure with new and intriguing faces.

Mysterious personas, wholesome personalities, or even the potential to add more chaos and flavor to an evil playthrough—no matter the reason, we’ve rounded up 10 of the most worthy characters who deserve to be added to your party as allies and take part in your adventures. Without further ado, here are 10 Baldur’s Gate 3 NPCS we wish were recruitable as companions.

Anyone who’s played enough of Baldur’s Gate 3 will have encountered Ketheric Thorm — one of the three leaders of the Cult of the Absolute, and the most significant villain you encounter during 0the Act 2 storyline.

Upon meeting Ketheric for the first time as my Tiefling Rogue character, he didn’t leave that much of an impression on me. At first glance, he appeared to be cold, strict, and hellbent on achieving his goals – typical villain stuff. I just presumed in due time I’d kill him off without a second thought. After all, my Tiefling character is a wild chaotic evil herself, so this was more or less the norm when someone gets in her way. However, I did not expect Ketheric’s story to unravel in such a subtle yet fascinating way during the progression of Act 2.

Baldur’s Gate 3 takes you on a brilliant adventure, where you’ll explore mysterious lands, battle against fearsome enemies, build a strong bond with your companions, and uncover the secret of a strange Tadpole.

Before jumping into the world of Faerun and taking on the threat of the Mind Flayers, you’ll need to make a selection from a variety of different BG3 classes to create your perfect character. From frontline Fighters and sniping Rangers to stealthy Rogues and spellcasting Wizards, there’s an option that’s bound to suit everyone, no matter your playstyle and preference.

It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that Baldur’s Gate 3 has some truly standout characters for you to interact with.

Almost as soon as you dive into the game, you get the chance to meet a wide variety of characters that run the gamut of fantasy races and creatures. Some are easily befriended and can offer you aid, while others see you as a threat or a nuisance and treat you as such. Each has their own personality, and several can be interacted with in ways that are mind-blowing compared to the more static NPCs found in other games.

Games in 2023 have been nothing if not massive, both in the way there are so many high-profile releases and the sheer size of the releases themselves. Baldur’s Gate 3 is of course no exception to this, with there being enough content in the game to keep you locked in for 90 hours before even reaching the second act. For someone who spends every second of playing games searching for secrets and Easter eggs, this comes as both good and bad news.

My Dreams Are Top-Down & Turn-Based

For starters, Baldur’s Gate 3 hit me like an Eldritch Blast right off the bat. I hadn’t played any of Larian’s previous games, including Divinity: Original Sin. I’ve played plenty of Dungeons & Dragons, but I didn’t know what to expect from the game until about a month prior to its release, where suddenly my imagination went wild with the different chaotic adventures I could go on. To say that I was pleasantly surprised after launch would be an understatement.

While I’ve never been heavily invested in TTRPGs, I found myself persuaded into giving DND 5e a go with a group of friends, and have played through a few campaigns and one-shot stories over the last couple of years. Along the way, I’ve found myself favoring stealthy melee classes, the Rogue and Fighter in particular – often multiclassing them together in my favorite melee-magic combination of Arcane Trickster + Eldritch Knight.

Because I’m set in my ways, this is the build I immediately decided to recreate with my Mephistopheles Tiefling girl in Baldur’s Gate 3, kicking off with Rogue levels, and later taking a dip into Fighter. Upon selecting my build, I was excited to reach Level 3 and pick my first Spells and Cantrips, as I tend to have a few favorites from 5e that I was already planning to use and was eager to see how they had been edited to work efficiently in BG3.

Dungeons & Dragons is widely known for being popular amongst fans of fantasy and role-playing games, but for the average consumer, it might be a little bit intimidating to try to get into for the first time. There are a lot of mechanics that players need to pay attention to, and everyone plays the game so differently that it can be hard to offer a road map for those who don’t fully know how to play.

For those D&D noobs out there, you’ve no need to fear. If you’ve been looking to get into the game but felt that there were too many reasons keeping you out, then Baldur’s Gate 3 might just be the perfect stepping stone for you to begin your journey. From the game doing a lot of the work for you to being able to properly visualize the playing field, here’s 6 reasons D&D noobs should check out BG3.

If there’s one thing to know about Dungeons & Dragons both in its tabletop form or as a CRPG in the form of Baldur’s Gate 3, there’s a lot of lore. Everywhere you look, there’s something waiting to catch your eye, trap you with fascination and lure you into learning more about the world around you. BG3 holds to this trend better than I could have expected, with environmental details and conversations throughout the game that build the world from the inside out and keep you coming back for more.

Whether it be the sheer amount of variety in the spells you can choose from, the history of the world that all the characters know better than the player does, or the conflicts between races, there’s something to distract you from your main story quest at just about every step of the way. As someone with the attention span of an Owlbear, here’s five D&D rabbit holes that you can get sucked down in BG3.

They say variety is the spice of life so why settle for vanilla when you can mod Baldur’s Gate 3 to hell and back? Sure, while the base version of Larian Studios’ epic CRPG may be as dense as a brick of infernal iron, keeping things fresh with a handful of mods can still pay dividends to the moment-to-moment fun factor. So, for your reading pleasure, here are 10 of the best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods you can download right now. Let’s roll!

Party Limit Begone

We’ve all been there, right? Your party is brimming with interesting and intriguing companions, but you bump into a handsome young bard with a lute, luxurious hair, and an appetite for adventure. But, oh bother — I’ve hit my party limit… What to do?