How do I start all companion personal quests in Baldur's Gate 3?
Starting all companion personal quests in Baldur's Gate 3 involves a combination of recruiting the companions, building their approval, and progressing through the main story to trigger their individual quests. Each companion has a unique backstory and personal quest that unfolds as you interact with them and make choices that align with their values. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide on how to start and progress these quests.
First, you need to recruit the companions. You can find Shadowheart near the Nautiloid crash site, Astarion in the wilderness near the crash, Gale near the Roadside Cliffs waypoint, LaeÔÇÖzel in a cage near the crash site, Wyll at the Druid Grove, and Karlach in the Risen Road area. Once recruited, they will join your camp, and you can bring them along in your party. ItÔÇÖs important to note that you can only have three companions in your active party at a time, so youÔÇÖll need to rotate them to build relationships with everyone.
Building approval is crucial for triggering personal quests. Each companion has a set of preferences and dislikes based on their personality. For example, Astarion approves of cunning and self-serving actions, while Wyll prefers heroic and selfless choices. You can gain approval by making dialogue choices that align with their values, completing quests that interest them, and engaging in camp conversations. Conversely, making choices they dislike will lower their approval. High approval is often required to unlock personal quests and romance options.
To start ShadowheartÔÇÖs personal quest, you need to gain her trust. This involves respecting her privacy and not prying too much into her past early on. As you progress through Act 1, she will eventually reveal more about her connection to Shar and her mission. In Act 2, her quest will become more prominent as you explore the Shadow-Cursed Lands and encounter the Nightsong.
AstarionÔÇÖs personal quest revolves around his vampirism and his former master, Cazador. To start this quest, you need to build his approval by making choices that favor freedom and self-interest. In Act 1, he will reveal his condition, and in Act 3, you will encounter Cazador in BaldurÔÇÖs Gate, leading to a confrontation that resolves his story.
GaleÔÇÖs personal quest involves his connection to Mystra and the magical artifact in his chest. To start this quest, you need to gain his approval by showing interest in magic and helping him with his condition. In Act 1, he will ask for magical items to consume, and in Act 2, you will learn more about his past and his relationship with Mystra. In Act 3, you will face the consequences of his choices regarding the artifact.
LaeÔÇÖzelÔÇÖs personal quest is tied to her loyalty to Vlaakith and her search for a cure for the tadpole. To start this quest, you need to gain her approval by showing respect for her culture and making pragmatic choices. In Act 1, you will encounter other Githyanki and learn more about her mission. In Act 2, you will face a pivotal choice regarding her loyalty, and in Act 3, you will confront Vlaakith and resolve her story.
WyllÔÇÖs personal quest involves his pact with Mizora and his desire to protect the innocent. To start this quest, you need to gain his approval by making heroic choices and helping those in need. In Act 1, you will learn about his pact and his relationship with Karlach. In Act 2, you will face Mizora and make choices that affect his future. In Act 3, you will confront his father and resolve his story.
KarlachÔÇÖs personal quest involves her past as a soldier and her desire for revenge. To start this quest, you need to gain her approval by showing compassion and supporting her goals. In Act 1, you will learn about her past and her connection to Wyll. In Act 2, you will face her former comrades and make choices that affect her future. In Act 3, you will confront her enemies and resolve her story.
Common mistakes to avoid include neglecting to build approval with companions, making choices that alienate them, and not rotating party members to ensure everyone gets screen time. ItÔÇÖs also important to pay attention to camp conversations and dialogue options, as these often provide opportunities to deepen relationships and trigger personal quests.
Advanced techniques include using the approval system strategically to maximize relationship gains, focusing on companions whose abilities complement your party composition, and making choices that align with multiple companionsÔÇÖ values to gain approval from several at once. Additionally, understanding the D&D 5E rules that underpin the gameÔÇÖs mechanics can help you make informed decisions in combat and dialogue, further enhancing your ability to build relationships and progress personal quests.
In summary, starting all companion personal quests in Baldur's Gate 3 requires recruiting the companions, building their approval, and progressing through the main story to trigger their individual quests. By understanding each companionÔÇÖs preferences, making strategic choices, and paying attention to camp conversations, you can unlock and complete their personal quests, deepening your relationships and experiencing the full richness of the gameÔÇÖs narrative.
First, you need to recruit the companions. You can find Shadowheart near the Nautiloid crash site, Astarion in the wilderness near the crash, Gale near the Roadside Cliffs waypoint, LaeÔÇÖzel in a cage near the crash site, Wyll at the Druid Grove, and Karlach in the Risen Road area. Once recruited, they will join your camp, and you can bring them along in your party. ItÔÇÖs important to note that you can only have three companions in your active party at a time, so youÔÇÖll need to rotate them to build relationships with everyone.
Building approval is crucial for triggering personal quests. Each companion has a set of preferences and dislikes based on their personality. For example, Astarion approves of cunning and self-serving actions, while Wyll prefers heroic and selfless choices. You can gain approval by making dialogue choices that align with their values, completing quests that interest them, and engaging in camp conversations. Conversely, making choices they dislike will lower their approval. High approval is often required to unlock personal quests and romance options.
To start ShadowheartÔÇÖs personal quest, you need to gain her trust. This involves respecting her privacy and not prying too much into her past early on. As you progress through Act 1, she will eventually reveal more about her connection to Shar and her mission. In Act 2, her quest will become more prominent as you explore the Shadow-Cursed Lands and encounter the Nightsong.
AstarionÔÇÖs personal quest revolves around his vampirism and his former master, Cazador. To start this quest, you need to build his approval by making choices that favor freedom and self-interest. In Act 1, he will reveal his condition, and in Act 3, you will encounter Cazador in BaldurÔÇÖs Gate, leading to a confrontation that resolves his story.
GaleÔÇÖs personal quest involves his connection to Mystra and the magical artifact in his chest. To start this quest, you need to gain his approval by showing interest in magic and helping him with his condition. In Act 1, he will ask for magical items to consume, and in Act 2, you will learn more about his past and his relationship with Mystra. In Act 3, you will face the consequences of his choices regarding the artifact.
LaeÔÇÖzelÔÇÖs personal quest is tied to her loyalty to Vlaakith and her search for a cure for the tadpole. To start this quest, you need to gain her approval by showing respect for her culture and making pragmatic choices. In Act 1, you will encounter other Githyanki and learn more about her mission. In Act 2, you will face a pivotal choice regarding her loyalty, and in Act 3, you will confront Vlaakith and resolve her story.
WyllÔÇÖs personal quest involves his pact with Mizora and his desire to protect the innocent. To start this quest, you need to gain his approval by making heroic choices and helping those in need. In Act 1, you will learn about his pact and his relationship with Karlach. In Act 2, you will face Mizora and make choices that affect his future. In Act 3, you will confront his father and resolve his story.
KarlachÔÇÖs personal quest involves her past as a soldier and her desire for revenge. To start this quest, you need to gain her approval by showing compassion and supporting her goals. In Act 1, you will learn about her past and her connection to Wyll. In Act 2, you will face her former comrades and make choices that affect her future. In Act 3, you will confront her enemies and resolve her story.
Common mistakes to avoid include neglecting to build approval with companions, making choices that alienate them, and not rotating party members to ensure everyone gets screen time. ItÔÇÖs also important to pay attention to camp conversations and dialogue options, as these often provide opportunities to deepen relationships and trigger personal quests.
Advanced techniques include using the approval system strategically to maximize relationship gains, focusing on companions whose abilities complement your party composition, and making choices that align with multiple companionsÔÇÖ values to gain approval from several at once. Additionally, understanding the D&D 5E rules that underpin the gameÔÇÖs mechanics can help you make informed decisions in combat and dialogue, further enhancing your ability to build relationships and progress personal quests.
In summary, starting all companion personal quests in Baldur's Gate 3 requires recruiting the companions, building their approval, and progressing through the main story to trigger their individual quests. By understanding each companionÔÇÖs preferences, making strategic choices, and paying attention to camp conversations, you can unlock and complete their personal quests, deepening your relationships and experiencing the full richness of the gameÔÇÖs narrative.