Summary

Baldurs Gate 3has a massive map to explore.

As the game is choice-driven, players still find new side quests after their third or fourth playthrough.

Different characters will find themselves in new scenarios depending on the chosen options.

A Baldur’s Gate 3 image with Hope, Dribbles, and a tiefling

Monsters and demons aside, you HAVE to check out the circus.

With a land as sprawling as Faerun, its difficult to narrow downwhich plot linesare worth following.

It can also be easy to miss one if you dont know where to look.

Combined image of Dribbles the Clown, Tav overlooking the city, and Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3

Some quests are more pivotal to your Baldurs Gate experience than others.

This article lists ten notable side quests in Baldurs Gate 3 that you shouldnt skip.

After finding all the parts, you are rewarded with a special item.

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If you enjoy creepy clowns and ominous scavenger hunts, you dont want to miss this sinister side quest.

After protecting the tieflings in the grove, speak to Alfira in Last Light Inn during Act 2.

Baldur’s Gate 3 offers players the choice of siding with either Tieflings or Druids during its campaign.

Alfira playing a string instrument in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Here are the benefits of either.

She tells you theyve been taken to Moonrise Tours, and you have the opportunity to break them out.

Its a fun prison-break quest that involves stealth, trickery, and potential violence.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Arabelle’s Mom and Druid Guard

In Act 1, players have the chance to meet Ethel as she argues with two young men.

Talking to this group triggers this lengthy side quest spanning all three acts.

This quest involves multiple moral choices and has a fairy tale feeling throughout the various stages.

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It all ends in a difficult boss fight that you dont want to miss out on.

To find this legendary weapon-maker, you have to piece together clues to its location.

After locating the forge, you face a difficult battle against the guardian who watches over it.

Drow Cleric Stares Down Eternal Protector of the Forge, Grym in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Don’t let the Underdark get over your head.

While this is one of the toughest boss fights this early in the game, its worth it.

Then you dont want to skipFind the Blood of Lathander.

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This intricate puzzle quest involves patience and exploration.

It centers on investigating how to remove the darkness shrouding the land.

This quest can be easily missed, so check that you speak to Halsin after you enter theShadow-Cursed Lands.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Tav Grabs the Blood of Lathander Mace.

To start this quest, visit the Open Hand Temple and speak with Sister Yannis about a recent murder.

you’re free to now look into the case yourself and find the truth.

The Dark Urge has an even more interesting addition to this quest if you choose that origin.

Shadowlands artwork from Baldur’s Gate 3 loading screen of the underdark

This extensive quest is triggered by talking to Earspoon in Sharess Caress.

This quest eventually leads you to the option to recruitMinsc and his tiny hamster companion, Boo.

He’s an entertaining addition to your party.

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Include Jaheira on this quest for a more interesting dialogue experience.

She has history with The Stone Lord.

In Act 3, you’ve got the option to visit hisHouse of Hopein Avernus.

Player Speaks With Investigator Valeria Downing Drinks At Sharess' Caress

This quest is triggered by speaking to Raphael about a deal in Sharess Caress.

Whether you take his deal or not, you have the option to descend into hell.

Let’s dive into Raphael’s backstory in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Minsc holds Boo The Hamster in his hand after being recruited in Baldur’s Gate 3.

This memorable quest leads to theOrphic Hammer, an essential weapon in the game.

1The Companion Quests

The most important side quests in the game are arguably the companion quests.

With too many to narrow down,understanding each party membercreates stronger bonds and a better overall game experience.

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In addition, completing each quest grants you rewards, experience, and important loot.

Baldur’s Gate 3 collage showing Raphael and Haarlep

Baldur’s Gate 3 - Astarion confronting Cazador at the Ritual of Ascension.

Three-image collage of Mayrina in a cage in the hag’s lair, a Githyanki egg, and Barcus Wroot strapped to the windmill.

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