This basic walkthrough covers the basic storyline arcs, but you need to remember that Baldur's Gate 3 relies heavily on player choice, character development, and exploration, so a great deal of what you experience in the game will be determined by your decisions and personal explorations within its rich world.
Act 1: The Nautiloid
Act 1: The Nautiloid, Basic Walkthrough for Baldur’s Gate 3
Prologue - The Nautiloid:
1.Start on the Mind Flayer ship, the Nautiloid.
 Start on the Mind Flayer ship, the Nautiloid, Basic Walkthrough for Baldur’s Gate 3 |
2.Meet Lae'zel, Shadowheart, and others.
 Meet Lae'zel, Shadowheart, and others, Basic Walkthrough for Baldur’s Gate 3 |
3.Escape the crashing ship.
 Escape the crashing ship, Basic Walkthrough for Baldur’s Gate 3 |
Exploring the Wilderness:
Exploring the Wilderness:, Basic Walkthrough for Baldur’s Gate 3
1.Ravaged Beach: Gather your bearings, meet companions like Gale, Astarion, and potentially Wyll.
2.Explore for loot and minor quests.
3.Emerald Grove: Defend the grove or side with the goblins. Key quests include saving Halsin from the Goblin Camp.
4.Make decisions that impact your alignment and companion approval ratings.
The Goblin Camp:
The Goblin Camp, Basic Walkthrough for Baldur’s Gate 3
1.Deal with three main leaders (Minthara, Dror Ragzlin, and Priestess Gut) either through combat or persuasion.
2.Rescue Halsin and decide his fate.
Underdark or Mountain Pass:
Underdark or Mountain Pass, Basic Walkthrough for Baldur’s Gate 3
1.After resolving the grove situation, choose to proceed through the Underdark or the Mountain Pass to reach Act 2.
2.Both paths offer unique challenges, loot, and side quests.
Act 2: Moonrise Towers
Act 2: Moonrise Towers, Basic Walkthrough for Baldur’s Gate 3
1.Journey to Moonrise: Travel through either location to reach the Shadow-Cursed Lands.
2.Last Light Inn: Here you'll find key characters and quests. Deal with Kar'niss, the Drider, and decide the fate of Isobel.
3.Moonrise Towers: Confront Ketheric Thorm, deal with the Absolute's influence, and uncover more about the main storyline involving the Illithid parasites.
4.The Creche: If you choose, visit the Githyanki Creche for additional story elements and potential combat with Lae'zel's kin.
Act 3: Baldur's Gate
Act 3: Baldur's Gate, Basic Walkthrough for Baldur’s Gate 3
1.Rivington and Baldur's Gate: Arrive in Rivington, then enter Baldur's Gate, where you'll tackle larger city-based quests.
2.Deal with Gortash: Confront him in Wyrm's Rock Fortress after disabling his Steel Watch.
3.Face Orin: Deal with the Bhaalspawn in the Lower City.
4.City Exploration: Explore the Upper and Lower City for various side quests, companion stories, and additional lore.
5.Attend the Iron Throne event for a major quest involving prisoners.
6.The Final Confrontation: Decide the fate of the Elder Brain at the Morphic Pool. This decision will impact the game's ending significantly.
7.Choose sides between the Emperor and Orpheus, which will determine your path in the final battle.
General Tips: 
•Save Frequently: Baldur's Gate 3 can be unpredictable, so save often or use quick saves.
•Explore Thoroughly: There are numerous secrets and side quests that enrich the story and provide better gear or experience.
•Companions: Engage with them regularly to increase their approval and unlock companion quests. Their backgrounds offer unique dialogue options.
•Dialogue Choices: Every choice matters. Persuasion, deception, and intimidation can often resolve situations without violence.
•Combat Mechanics: Understand the action economy. Use abilities, spells, and environmental interaction to your advantage.
•Endings: The game boasts multiple endings based on your choices, companions, and how you handle the central conflict with the Illithid threat.
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