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Baldur’s Gate 3is an impressive game that is absolutely massive. With three acts and hundreds of hours of fun, it is no surprise that players are constantly finding new and exciting things within the game.
Baldur’s Gate 3: All Permanent Bonuses In The Game
Permanent bonuses in Baldur’s Gate 3 are rare and coveted. Here is a complete list of every last one and how to get them!
You are probably wondering if you’re missing out on some important things in the game. Here’s a list of all the companions, encounters, items, and quests in each act that you will want to verify you don’t miss!
Baldur’s Gate 3
Every Companion You Don’t Want To Miss In Act 1
There are six (or only five, depending on your playthrough) companions you’re able to find and recruit in Act 1, and you don’t want to miss out on any of them.
Importance
Shadowheart
On the beach beside where you land after the Nautiloid crash
Cleric Companion (Healing)
In a Tiefling cage near Druid’s Grove
Fighter Companion (DPS or Tank)
Stuck in a portal north of the Nautiloid crash
Wizard Companion (DPS)
Outside of the Nautiloid Crash (south-west of Gale)
Rogue Companion (DPS)
Inside Druid’s Grove, teaching Tiefling children to fight
Warlock Companion (DPS)
Near Risen Road, which is outside of Druid’s Grove
Barbarian Companion (DPS or Tank)
In the Worg Pens within the Goblin Camp
Druid Companion (DPS or Tank)
In the Goblin Camp, but you have to help raid Druid’s Grove (if you recruit her, Wyll, Karlach, and Halsin will all leave)
Paladin Companion (DPS or Tank)
While you will meet Halsin and Minthara in Chapter 1, and Halsin will join your camp after saving the Druids, these two companions cannot join your party until later in Chapter 2.
Every Encounter You Don’t Want To Miss In Act 1
Several encounters in Act 1 will either prove useful later or help you immediately. Here they all are.
The Brain that can be found at the very beginning of the game within the Nautiloid
He can be a summonable companion later.
Strange Ox
Inside Druid’s Grove,do not kill it.
During Act 3, he will give you a quest.
Tiefling Children
If you have your items stolen by the Tiefling children in Druid’s Grove, you can enter their hideout.
Youcangain the trust of Mol, the Tielfing child.
He is located in the Tiefling section of the Druid’s Grove
He is the only one who can help Karlach.
Bugbear Assassin
If you climb to the highest point in Druid’s Grove, you find a Bugbear Assassin trying to kill a Tiefling
You will get some items.
He is in theDank Cryptoutside of Druid’s Grove
This is how you can respec your character.
Owlbear Cub
Found in the Owlbear’s Cave and then in the Goblin Camp
He will join your camp.
Found south of the Owlbear’s Cave standing beside a body
Loviatar’s Blessing
Given to you by the Loviatar Worshiper in the Goblin Camp prison
This is a permanent buff.
Mark of the Absolute
Given to you by the Priestess in the Goblin Camp
Found in Druid’s Grove and then in the Goblin Camp
He will join your camp andcangive you a permanent buff.
Auntie Ethel
Auntie Ethel is a hag who can be found in the Putrid Bog
She will start an interesting questline, andcangive you a permanent buff.
He is a monster hunter after Astarion in the Putrid Bog
Helping Astarion will increase his opinion of you.
BOOOAL’s Benediction
You can find Kuo-Toa worshipping Boooal in the Underdark
If you sacrifice a companion, you will get a permanent buff.
Arcane Tower
You can find an Arcane Tower in the Underdark.
It contains many items and quests you may find helpful.
Every Item You Don’t Want To Miss In Act 1
Here are items from Act 1 that you will want to pick up.Some of these items will start quests, and others are extremely useful for you.
Everburn Blade
Dropped byCommander Zhalkon the Nautiloid
The best sword for Act 1
Spear of the Absolute
Combine the Spear Parts from the dead cultist and the Owlbear
One of the best spears in Act 1
Owlbear Egg
Found in the Owlbear Cave with the Owlbear Cub
You can use it later in Act 1 to save a Githyanki.
Necromancy of Thay
A book of forbidden knowledge found in the Blighted Village
It gives you theSpeak With Dead Spell.
Dark Amethyst
Found in the Well in the Blighted Village
It is the only way to open the Necromancy of Thay.
Blood of Lathander
Found in the Rosymorn Monastery
One of the best weapons for anyone able to use maces in the entire game.
Phalar Aluve Longsword
A longsword stuck in stone within the Underdark
It is one of the best longswords in Act 1
Sussur Bark
Found on the giant Sussur Tree in the Underdark
This allows you to complete a quest and get a great weapon.
Club of Hill Giant Strength
Found in the Arcane Tower by breaking the Stool of Hill Giant Strength
This is the best club for Act 1.
Nobelstalk Mushroom
Found while helping the Mushroom Picker in the Myconid Colony in the Underdark.
You can restore some of Shadowheart’s memories.
The Lost Amulet
You can find a Dark Justiciar’s Journal in Grymforge that mentions a cursed amulet, located near the Adamantine Forge.
If you find this, you can use it in Act 3.
Adamantine Items
Made using theAdamantine Forgein Grymforge
Some of the best items in Act 1
Mourning Frost
Combine the pieces dropped by the Mages trying to find the Admantine Forge
A Legendary Staff and one of the best in Act 1 and 2.
Every Quest You Don’t Want To Miss In Act 1
These are the side quests in Act 1 that are easy to miss.
Investigate Kagha
In the Putrid Bog, you will find proof that Kagha isn’t all she seems.
You will learn the truth about Druid’s Grove.
Investigate The Beach
A young Tiefling boy is being attacked by Harpies outside of Druid’s Grove.
You gain the trust of the Tiefling kids, which can come in handy later.
Help Alfira With Her Song
Alfira is in Druid’s Grove trying to write a song.
If you help her, you will be able to play instruments without being a bard.
Help Pandirna
She is a Tiefling hiding in the locked house in Druid’s Grove.
If you help her, you will gain access to the items in the house.
Speak To Rath
After saving Halsin, if you speak to Rath, he will reward you.
You will gain access to the Druid’s Grove’s hidden treasure.
Rescue The Gnome
In the Blighted Village, a Gnome is stuck on a windmill.
You will obtain his items and meet him later in the game.
Finish the Masterwork Weapon
The blacksmith’s abandoned shop in the Blighted Village will discuss a Masterwork Weapon.
You can obtain an impressive weapon.
Find The Missing Shipment
The Zhentarim Hideout in Waukeen’s Rest will require you to find their missing shipment.
You can obtain a special item called “Iron Flask” which contains a Spectator to fight.
Rescue The Artist
An artist in the Zhentarim Hideout is up for sale.
You can meet him again in Baldur’s Gate.
Rescue The Survivors From The Burning Building
In Waukeen’s Rest, you can find people trapped in burning buildings.
They will give you information about Wyll’s father.
Steal A Githyanki Egg
Lady Esther in the Mountain Pass will give you this quest.
you’re able to either save or doom a Githyanki child you can see later in Act 3.
Cure The Poisoned Gnome
The Myconid Colony has a poisoned Gnome.
You will get some great items.
Help Omeluum Investigate The Parasite
Omeluum is in the Myconid Colony and wants to help you investigate your parasite.
You can meet him again in Act 3.
Save The Mushroom Picker
Derryth in the Myconid Colony is looking for her husband who went to pick mushrooms. She is at the shop in the colony.
You will obtain items and see him in Act 3.
Avenge Glut’s Circle
Sovereign Glut is close to Derryth in the Myconid Colony. He wants revenge for his circle.
Adds an entire questline in the Underdark and gives you loot.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Everyone Who Can Join Your Camp
There are at least 25 NPCs that can join your camp during Baldur’s Gate 3. Here’s how you can recruit them all.
