Summary
Baldur’s Gate 3, the latest widely praised CRPG from Larian Studios has carved its own spot at the top of the entire gaming industry. Built around strong storytelling and player choice within its single-player-focused experience,Baldur’s Gate 3has found positive reception by filling a niche in the RPG space. The world of Faerun explored throughout the game is filled to the brim with unique NPCs and interactions, but a certain set of characters have truly defined the title’s identity.
Featured prominently within key art and promotional material in place of the customizable protagonist, the recruitable companions ofBaldur’s Gate 3have likely become the game’s most recognizable aspect. From the popularity ofAstarion’s famous romance scenewith Halsin to the return of Jaheira and Minsc from the original titles of the franchise, companions have come to representBaldur’s Gate 3as a whole. A wide range of both the races and classes available to the player is covered across the game’s 10 companions, but some of the game’s options aren’t present at all.
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Races Not Represented by Baldur’s Gate 3’s Companions
The mysterious Drow, otherworldly Githyanki, and devilish Tieflings made it into the party through Minthara, Lae’zel, and Karlach respectively, but the rest of the party is really just the standard Human and Elf fantasy fare. Despite the game’s boasting of some of the most unique race options to have ever graced an RPG, several didn’t get the companion treatment.
Classes Missing From Baldur’s Gate 3’s Party
The core gameplay options that the companions lack, respeccing someone into any of these doesn’t quite line up with the class-influenced narratives that surround each party member.
Baldur’s Gate 3is available now on PC, with a PS5 version releasing on September 6.
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