Baldur’s Gate 3 is stacked with attention-grabbing and well-developed characters for gamers to expertise. At the core of the story is your travelling entourage of companions who’re all coping with private struggles in addition to the ever-present hazard of changing into a Mind Flayer due to the parasite of their brains. Now that sufficient time has handed, right here’s our picks for all of the Baldur’s Gate 3 companions ranked from worst to finest.
Before we start, it’s price explaining that this rating relies on three elements: character, battle abilities and private tales. We’ll weigh every of those elements when rating the companions to search out out which of them had been extra attention-grabbing and helpful than the others. Also, that is merely our private opinion. Overall, there aren’t any “unhealthy” companions within the sport. We’re merely wanting on the ones that stood out to us essentially the most in Baldur’s Gate 3.
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All Baldur’s Gate 3 Companions Ranked From Worst to Best
10. Minsc
Minsc makes the underside of the listing as a result of he’s very simple to overlook. While most companions are recruited because of both the story or exploration, getting Minsc requires you to observe Jaheira”s private quest. This means holding Jaheira alive throughout key moments in Act 2 and three, which may be difficult for those who make the unsuitable calls. Additionally, Minsc is recruited fairly late into the sport and by then, most gamers would have already constructed and synergised a dependable get together.
As lengthy as you observe Jaheira’s questline in Act 3 and maintain him alive, Minsc will reluctantly agree to hitch your get together. The solely drawback is he’s not a really well mannered or approachable chap at first. Once you get to know him, he’s a fairly cool character however gamers would’ve already been on the tail-end of the primary story by then. As a Ranger class, he’s additionally simply effective however like I stated, if you have already got a set get together, it’s laborious to be swayed into utilizing him for the late sport since he doesn’t have a lot time to develop correctly just like the others.
9. Jaheira
Jaheira arguably has the extra attention-grabbing character out of the 2 Druids you recruit. She’s robust, a pure chief and able to holding her personal in battles along with her helpful shapeshifting talents. You first meet her main the Harpers of First Light Inn and she or he instantly makes a great first impression. Once you get additional into Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3, you possibly can recruit her to hitch your get together. Beyond that, there’s simply not a lot else to her.
She has a fairly good questline that ultimately results in Minsc and solutions just a few extra questions on the primary plot however as a companion, she’s virtually a clean slate and background ornament after some time. Jaheira can’t be romanced (so far as we all know) and her dialogue interactions are very restricted, so it’s tough to attach along with her in addition to the others. She’s a stable addition to your get together (as are all Druids), however she virtually makes the underside as a result of she appears like a little bit of an afterthought at occasions.
8. Halsin
While Jaheira has the extra alluring presence as a Druid, Halsin has the muscle. Halsin is recruited halfway via Act 1 of Baldur’s Gate 3 however he’s constructed up from the early levels as a strong Druid who could possibly assist you to together with your little tadpole drawback. The first time you meet him, he actually lives as much as his popularity. Halsin is an extremely highly effective ally and battle-experienced get together member who can simply maintain his personal throughout fight.
The drawback is Halsin’s character. He’s a captivating dude with an important sense of morality and doing what’s finest for his individuals however his finest moments as a personality really occur off-screen and earlier than you even recruit him. He doesn’t actually develop a lot chemistry with the opposite characters and his romance is, uh, the strangest one within the sport to say the least. However, he’s a worthy addition to your get together and has an arsenal of spells and robust melee talents to steadiness all of it out.
7. Wyll
It’s initially fairly tough to advocate Wyll as a worthy addition to your get together. As a Warlock, his finest talents (in addition to Edlritch Blast) solely unlock at mid to excessive ranges, so he’s much less of a glass cannon and extra of a glass pistol at first. Once levelled up correctly although, Wyll’s talents actually shine, able to meting out a number of the most devastating evocation spells whereas additionally controlling the battlefield relying on the Pact you select.
Wyll’s private story revolving round his cope with the satan Mizora can be very compelling. That is till it stops being compelling at a sure level – let’s simply say it’s a far much less attention-grabbing story to observe afterwards however nonetheless first rate. Overall, Wyll is nice for those who actually wish to see the superior would possibly and potential of Warlocks in fight plus Mizora’s sub-story is fascinating because it additionally clashes with one other character additional down this listing.
6. Minthara
Putting Minthara this excessive up on the listing would possibly ruffle some feathers since recruiting her requires gamers to lean closely into an evil playthrough. As a Dark Urge companion and supreme romance possibility, although, she’s simply top-of-the-line. Her Paladin talents are extremely highly effective on the time you recruit her so including her to your get together will guarantee you’ve gotten a powerful ally able to doing a bit little bit of all the things with excessive defence.
Minthara’s greatest setback has nothing to do along with her character and extra to do with yours. If you select to commit that atrocity, she’ll be part of your quest however virtually everybody within the camp very strongly disapproves of this choice – to the purpose the place you may probably lose some companions within the course of. Minthara is a incredible chaotic evil to have round however you higher be ready to face the results for those who’re additionally making an attempt to maintain everybody on pleasant phrases.
5. Astarion
You could be shocked to see the subsequent couple of entries not crack the highest three, however let me clarify. Astarion is well probably the most charismatic and mysterious companions that you simply recruit early in Baldur’s Gate 3. He initially comes off a bit chilly (be ready for extra vampire puns) and heartless… till you uncover that he’s a vampire. Furthermore, Astarion boasts an important private quest that slowly unravels him to be a captivating, if barely unhinged particular person.
It could take a little bit of time to essentially sink your tooth into Astarion’s character however as soon as he comes round, he’s a standout character with a number of layers. Where he type of stumbles is in his class. Astarion is a Rogue, which implies you gained’t essentially get the advantages of his finest talents till he’s levelled up few extra occasions, making him a little bit of a weak hyperlink within the early sport. Unless you determine Baldur’s Gate 3‘s damaged stealth techniques, you additionally gained’t have a lot use for his sneaking till you begin reshaping his offensive capabilities.
4. Shadowheart
If this listing was all about the perfect romances in Baldur’s Gate 3, Shadowheart would comfortably take one of many prime spots. Initially coming off as imply and secretive, when you strengthen your bond with Shadowheart, she turns into somebody who unconditionally trusts you and in addition deeply cares for you. Her character growth additionally progresses fairly naturally, spanning virtually the complete sport, so it’s much less jarring than others on this listing.
That stated, Shadowheart can be a really helpful companion as a Cleric… for those who didn’t already select Cleric or Paladin. It’s a should to have her in your get together always because the designated healer however highly effective cantrips just like the supremely highly effective Guiding Light make her a worthwhile damage-dealer too. If you’re already enjoying the a part of a healer or assist, you might not discover a lot motive to maintain Shadowheart round however her story is superb and her private journey is completely price following to the tip.
3. Gale
Everyone’s favorite Wizard makes it this excessive up on the listing due to his darkish historical past, transferring private conflicts and uplifting spirit. Gale is just a joyful character to be round, usually dropping a number of the finest traces within the sport throughout conditions and whole-heartedly approving of your heroic and thoughtful deeds. Behind that veil, nevertheless, is a brutal private story that results in an extremely essential turning level throughout the primary quest in Act 2 that brings his character into a brand new gentle.
For essentially the most half, Gale is a strong Wizard and considered one of, if not the perfect ranged/assist member of your get together to maintain round. Because of his versatility as a Wizard and entry to virtually each spell within the sport, you possibly can simply form his playstyle into no matter fits your wants. His romance additionally takes some time to get going which isn’t a foul factor. In reality, it’s the alternative. Like Shadowheart, Gale’s attachment to the primary character naturally develops with ups and downs all through the sport, be it an important friendship or one thing extra.
2. Lae’zel
It’s simple to see why followers dislike Lae’zel. She’s brazenly hostile in direction of you and others, continuously berates your good deeds that don’t finish in violence, and she or he’s a Githyanki, which most D&D gamers don’t actually care about because of their blood-soaked historical past and conflicts with the Mind Flayers. On the opposite hand, this makes her growth arguably the strongest of all of the companions. While she’s a well-rounded romance that begins off steamy and slowly evolves into one thing deeper with you, her evolution as a personality occurs because of her experiences within the story.
Lae’zel’s one-note character transforms from considered one of her weakest traits into considered one of her strongest. She’s ahead, stern and compassionate the place it counts. When the conditions get extra dire in the primary quest, Lae’zel is usually the primary to say it like it’s which is appreciated. If that didn’t promote you, her Fighter class is rock-solid because it not solely makes her a melee weapon-mastered tank in fight, it additionally provides her a large benefit on turns due to Action Surge and a free flip as you degree up.
1. Karlach
Karlach’s fiery coronary heart of gold is just matched by her robust and cheerful presence, and beastly battle talents as a Barbarian. While the opposite characters take a little bit of time to heat as much as, Karlach strides in with such an endearing character that’s simple to latch onto such as you’ve been life-long buddies after someday. Her conversations and opinions on occasions are at all times insightful with out being pessimistic and her romance is straight-forward and organically developed.
As a Barbarian, Karlach would possibly as effectively be the equal of an armoured prepare in fight. Her Rage and Berseker-specific Frenzy talents make her a hard-hitting ally whereas her excessive HP ensures she isn’t simple to carry down. When you place all of it collectively – her outgoing and vigorous character, her vengeful historical past with Zariel, her worthwhile romance and her unmatched fight expertise – Karlach stands tall above the remaining. Well, actually and figuratively.
