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Baldur's Gate 3 is a CRPG from Larian Studios, and the long-awaited next entry in the seminal Baldur's Gate RPG franchise. With turn-based Dungeons and Dragons-inspired combat and a sprawling roleplaying system, Baldur's Gate 3 is set to be one of the most impressive RPGs of all time – and one of the most dense. It released on August 3, 2023 for PC after a three-year-long Early Access period, and is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on September 6, 2023.
Baldur's Gate 3 Review
Baldur's Gate 3's systems are complex and difficult to learn, but its size and engaging quests will seize the minds of new and old fans alike.Baldur's Gate 3 is not a simple RPG, and players new and old will find the game as challenging as it is elaborate. This guide covers the basics of what players need to know about Baldur's Gate 3 to get started on the right foot, as well as later-game tips, tricks, and everything else players should know as they progress through its elaborate story and complex world.
This complete guide to BG3 is a work in progress and will be updated regularly as we continue to cover the expansive Baldur's Gate 3
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Beginner Guides & Tips
Players who are new to Baldur's Gate 3 and this genre of party-based RPGs will find these basic guides useful in learning the basics of the game. But there's a lot to understand about the way Baldur's Gate 3 works, and more advanced players will still find some use in the tips and tricks listed below.
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Getting Started
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Lore And Game Information
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Baldurs Gate 3 Controls
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Tips and Tricks in BG3
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Game Mechanics in Baldur's Gate 3
There is a lot going on mechanically in Baldur's Gate 3, and players who have never tried out Dungeons and Dragons will probably find themselves at a loss on how anything in this RPG works. The game's combat and out-of-combat systems are robust, and understanding how Baldur's Gate 3 works can fundamentally change how you approach challenges in the Sword Coast and beyond.
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Combat Mechanics
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Out-Of-Combat Mechanics
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Character Creation Tips
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Race & Class
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Other Character Creation Tips
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Major Enemies & Bosses
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Class & Build Guides
On release, there will be a total of 12 classes that are available to players. Torn right from the pages of Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition, these classes have been mildly re-adjusted to fit the video game medium a little bit better. No one class reigns supreme in Baldur's Gate 3, but be sure to check out the playstyle and builds for each before committing to one – each class in the game is totally unique, but some might not feel as fun to play, or match your party as well, as others.
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Barbarian Class Guides
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Bard Class Guides
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Cleric Class Guides
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Druid Class Guides
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Fighter Class Guides
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Monk Class Guides
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Paladin Class Guides
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Ranger Class Guides
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Rogue Class Guides
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Sorcerer Class Guides
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Warlock Class Guides
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Quest Walkthroughs & Points of Interest
There are a ton of quests for players to take on in Baldur's Gate 3, which are all tracked in the Journal. These quests follow a story thread, and more often than not branch out and end completely differently based on players' decisions. But in addition to side quests and the puzzles they lead to, there are lots of Points of Interest in Baldur's Gate 3, places and locations players ought to check out for their unique encounters or rewards.
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Act One
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Points of Interest - Act One
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Underdark Locations – Act One
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Overworld Locations – Act One
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Quests & Puzzle Solutions - Act One
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Underdark Quests & Puzzles – Act One
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Overworld Quests & Puzzles – Act One
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Act Two
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Points of Interest – Act Two
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Quests & Puzzle Solutions – Act Two
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Act Three
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Points of Interest – Act Three
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Quests & Puzzle Solutions – Act Three
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Romance Walkthroughs & Dialogue Choices
A major aspect of Baldur's Gate 3 is the roleplaying side of the game, in which characters can uniquely interact with the world based on their decisions, backstories, and class and race. There is a lot of dialogue in this game, and a lot of decisions to be made, many of which will be detailed below so players can consider all of their options. But another major draw of Baldur's Gate 3 is the ability to romance companions – but before anything too R-rated happens, players will have to win their prospective partner over, first.
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BG3 Romance Guides
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Astarion Guides
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Gale Guides
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Karlach Guides
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Lae'Zel Guides
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Shadowheart Guides
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Shadowheart Guides
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Wyll Guides
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Other BG3 Companions Guides
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RP & Dialogue Choice Outcomes – Act One
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RP & Dialogue Choice Outcomes – Act Two
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RP & Dialogue Choice Outcomes – Act Three
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RP & Dialogue Choice Outcomes – Act Three
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RP & Dialogue Choice Outcomes – Act Three
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Equipment, Spells, & Other Items
An RPG wouldn't be complete without a litany of weapons, armors, spells, and other items for players to acquire – and Baldur's Gate 3 has these in spades. Boasting more than 600 spells, and countless unique equipment and other items, Baldur's Gate 3 players have a lot of options to customize their characters defensiveness, combat prowess, and more. It will take a long time to try everything the game lets players do, so check out the guides below to cut through the fat and get to the meat of the best items and spells in the game.
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Baldur's Gate 3 Equipment
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Unique Weapons & Equipment
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Unique Weapons & Equipment
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Unique Weapons & Equipment
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General Weapons & Equipment
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Spells, Abilities, & Skills in BG3
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BG3 Spell Guides
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BG3 Ability & Skill Guides
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Other Items in BG3
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