Baldur’s Gate 3 Companion Guide

What Are Companions in Baldur’s Gate 3?

Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a rich tapestry of characters beyond your own. Companions are non-player characters (NPCs) who join your party, adding unique skills, personalities, and backstories to your adventures. These companions bring a variety of strengths – from combat expertise to persuasive dialogue – making them valuable assets in tackling quests and encounters. While there are currently five recruitable companions, the game promises more in the future.

Shadowheart

Shadowheart, a high half-elf cleric, brings a potent blend of ranged support and healing to your party. Her specialization in the Trickery domain allows for versatile spellcasting, encompassing both damaging and supportive spells. Her abilities make her a flexible choice for various party compositions, from a dedicated healer to a powerful spellcaster or even a capable melee fighter.

How to Unlock Shadowheart

Shadowheart can be recruited during or after the prologue. During the prologue, find her pod on the lower deck of the Nautiloid. Retrieve a rune, insert it into the console, and she’ll join your party. After the prologue, locate Shadowheart at the entrance of the Dank Crypt. Engage in conversation to initiate her recruitment.

Shadowheart Stats

• Strength: 12
• Dexterity: 14
• Constitution: 14
• Intelligence: 10
• Wisdom: 16
• Charisma: 10

Shadowheart Abilities

• Cantrips: Light, Sacred Flame, Thaumaturgy
• 1st Level Spells: Cure Wounds, Guiding Bolt, Inflict Wounds, Protection from Evil and Good

Tips for Building Shadowheart

Maximizing Shadowheart’s effectiveness involves prioritizing Wisdom for improved spellcasting. Dexterity and Constitution should also be considered to enhance her survivability. Choose spells based on your party’s needs, focusing on healing or utility spells depending on your strategy. Use her Trickery domain abilities for stealth advantages.

Astarion

Astarion, a high elf vampire rogue, brings a blend of stealth, damage, and dark magic. His exceptional Dexterity makes him ideal for close combat or stealth-based tactics. Astarion’s Charisma, coupled with his vampiric abilities, makes him effective in both combat and potentially in social situations. He fits well within a varied party.

How to Unlock Astarion

Astarion can be found on the Ravaged Beach, southwest of the Roadside Cliffs. Interacting with him requires aiding him in defeating a hostile creature to unlock his recruitment.

Astarion Stats

• Strength: 8
• Dexterity: 17
• Constitution: 14
• Intelligence: 13
• Wisdom: 13
• Charisma: 10

Astarion Starting Abilities

• Cantrips: Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Thaumaturgy
• 1st Level Rogue Skills: Cunning Action, Expertise (Stealth), Perception, Persuasion, Stealth

Tips for Building Astarion

Prioritize Astarion’s Dexterity for enhanced combat performance. Constitution is vital for increasing his durability. Rogue skills like Stealth and Perception can be tailored for stealth-based approaches or social manipulation through Deception.

Gale

Gale, a human wizard, is a jovial spellcaster. He boasts versatile spells, making him valuable in a varied party. Gale is usually straightforward to encounter near the Roadside Cliffs, making him easily accessible and welcome in your quest. His abilities are excellent for both attacking and providing support.

How to Unlock Gale

Locate Gale at the Druid Grove Waypoint. Assist him in combat against a Mind Flayer encounter, which will grant you access to this versatile party member.

Gale Stats

• Strength: 9
• Dexterity: 14
• Constitution: 15
• Intelligence: 16
• Wisdom: 11
• Charisma: 13

Gale Starting Abilities

• Cantrips: Chill Touch, Fire Bolt, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost
• 1st Level Spells: Detect Magic, Grease, Magic Missile, Sleep, Shield

Tips for Building Gale

Prioritize increasing Gale’s Intelligence for potent spellcasting. Constitution is essential for combat survivability. Tailor his spells for offense or support roles based on your strategy. His cantrips can be significant contributors in various situations.

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