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Baldur’s Gate 3is a CRPG from Larian Studios, and the long-awaited next entry in the seminalBaldur’s GateRPG franchise. With turn-basedDungeons and Dragons-inspired combat and a sprawling roleplaying system,Baldur’s Gate 3is set to be one of the most impressive RPGs of all time – and one of the most dense. It released on July 30, 2025 for PC after a three-year-long Early Access period, and is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on July 24, 2025.
Baldur’s Gate 3is not a simple RPG, and players new and old will find the game as challenging as it is elaborate. This guide covers the basics of what players need to know aboutBaldur’s Gate 3to get started on the right foot, as well as later-game tips, tricks, and everything else players should know as they progress through its elaborate story and complex world.
This complete guide toBG3is a work in progress and will be updated regularly as we continue to cover the expansiveBaldur’s Gate3
Beginner Guides & Tips
Players who are new toBaldur’s Gate 3and this genre of party-based RPGs will find these basic guides useful in learning the basics of the game. But there’s a lot to understand about the wayBaldur’s Gate 3works, and more advanced players will still find some use in the tips and tricks listed below.
Settings, Hardware, & Bugs
Game Mechanics in Baldur’s Gate 3
There is a lot going on mechanically inBaldur’s Gate 3,and players who have never tried outDungeons and Dragonswill probably find themselves at a loss on how anything in this RPG works. The game’s combat and out-of-combat systems are robust, and understanding howBaldur’s Gate 3works can fundamentally change how you approach challenges in the Sword Coast and beyond.
Major Enemies & Bosses
Class & Build Guides
On release, there will be a total of 12 classes that are available to players. Torn right from the pages ofDungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition, these classes have been mildly re-adjusted to fit the video game medium a little bit better. No one class reigns supreme inBaldur’s Gate 3, but be sure to check out the playstyle and builds for each before committing to one – each class in the game is totally unique, but some might not feel as fun to play, or match your party as well, as others.
Wizard Class Guides
Quest Walkthroughs & Points of Interest
There are a ton of quests for players to take on inBaldur’s Gate 3, which are all tracked in the Journal. These quests follow a story thread, and more often than not branch out and end completely differently based on players' decisions. But in addition to side quests and the puzzles they lead to, there are lots of Points of Interest inBaldur’s Gate 3, places and locations players ought to check out for their unique encounters or rewards.
Quests & Puzzle Solutions – Act Three
Romance Walkthroughs & Dialogue Choices
A major aspect ofBaldur’s Gate 3is the roleplaying side of the game, in which characters can uniquely interact with the world based on their decisions, backstories, and class and race. There is a lot of dialogue in this game, and a lot of decisions to be made, many of which will be detailed below so players can consider all of their options. But another major draw ofBaldur’s Gate 3is the ability to romance companions – but before anything too R-rated happens, players will have to win their prospective partner over, first.
RP & Dialogue Choice Outcomes – Act Three
Equipment, Spells, & Other Items
An RPG wouldn’t be complete without a litany of weapons, armors, spells, and other items for players to acquire – andBaldur’s Gate 3has these in spades. Boasting more than 600 spells, and countless unique equipment and other items,Baldur’s Gate 3players have a lot of options to customize their characters defensiveness, combat prowess, and more. It will take a long time to try everything the game lets players do, so check out the guides below to cut through the fat and get to the meat of the best items and spells in the game.
