Baldur's Gate 3 offers a rich, narrative-driven campaign deeply rooted in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, specifically the Forgotten Realms setting. Here's a guide to navigating through your campaign, tailored for players new to the game or those looking for a comprehensive overview.
Starting Your Adventure
Starting Your Adventure in Baldur’s Gate 3: Image via Larian Studios
•Character Creation: Begin by creating your character. You'll choose your race, class, background, and appearance. Each choice can influence your story and interactions.
•Tutorial: The initial stages serve as a tutorial, introducing you to mechanics like movement, combat, and dialogue options.
Gameplay Mechanics
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•Real-Time with Pause: Combat operates in real-time but can be paused to issue commands, making strategic planning possible.
•Turn-Based Mode: For those who prefer traditional D&D combat, there's an option to switch to turn-based mode.
•Skill Checks: Throughout the game, you'll encounter skill checks (like Strength, Persuasion) that can affect outcomes in conversations or actions.
Exploring the World
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•Narrative Choices: Your decisions shape your story. Choose companions, decide fates, and influence major events.
•Exploration: The game encourages thorough exploration. Hidden paths, secret areas, and environmental interactions abound.
•Companions: Recruit and manage relationships with companions, each with their own storylines, quests, and unique abilities.
Quests and Objectives
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•Main Quest: Follow the main storyline centered around your character's tadpole infection and the larger threat to the Sword Coast.
•Side Quests: Numerous side quests offer additional lore, character development, and rewards. Engaging with these can enrich your experience.
•Companion Quests: Each companion has personal quests that delve into their backgrounds, providing deeper narrative layers.
Combat and Encounters
Combat and Encounters in Baldur’s Gate 3: Image via Larian Studios
•Tactical Combat: Utilize cover, high ground, and environmental hazards. Magic users can manipulate the battlefield with spells.
•Stealth: Engage in stealth to bypass or ambush enemies.
•Party Composition: Balance your party with different roles (tank, healer, damage dealer) for effectiveness.
Character Development
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•Leveling Up: Gain experience points from combat, completing quests, and exploration. Level up to improve stats, learn new spells, or unlock feats.
•Multiclassing: Available in the game, allowing characters to gain levels in multiple classes.
World of Baldur's Gate
World of Baldur's Gate in Baldur’s Gate 3: Image via Larian Studios
•Setting: Set in the Forgotten Realms, with familiar D&D locations like the Underdark, the Shadow-Cursed Lands, and eventually Baldur's Gate itself.
•Lore: Deep dive into D&D lore with books, notes, and NPC dialogues. Knowledge of D&D can enhance your experience but isn't necessary.
Tips for Playing 
•Save Often: With multiple save slots, save before significant choices or tough fights.
•Dialogue: Pay attention to dialogue options. They can lead to combat, peace, or unique outcomes.
•Inventory Management: Keep track of items, especially components for crafting or selling.
Endgame and Beyond
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•Multiple Endings: Your choices throughout the game culminate in different possible endings, affecting companions, factions, and the world.
•Post-Game: Explore any remaining areas or quests you might have missed.
Additional Resources
•Official Guidebooks: While not part of the game itself, official D&D books can provide background lore.
•Community and Guides: Online forums, walkthroughs, and guides from other players can offer tips, tricks, or insights into less obvious game mechanics.
Remember, Baldur's Gate 3 is designed to be replayable. Different character builds, choices, and companions can lead to vastly different experiences. Embrace role-playing, experiment with different strategies, and most importantly, enjoy the immersive world crafted by Larian Studios. |
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