| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Release Date | October 13, 2023 |
| Genre | RPG, Dark Fantasy |
| Platforms | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Metacritic Rating | 96 – Universal Acclaim |
Baldur’s Gate 3 was released on Oct 13, 2023 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. From the launch day itself, the game has been consistently rated as one of the best not just in the genre, but in general as well. Received with open arms by critics and the gaming community alike, the game managed to make turn-based combat and gameplay exciting and relevant once again.
We at GamesHorizon are big fans of the game, and have put up a comprehensive guides hub to help in your journey across Faerun!
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Gameplay

The learning curve in Baldur’s Gate 3 is not the easiest, and given the number of things that the game keeps throwing at you, it is easy to miss out on gameplay mechanics – right from relatively simple ones like how to use a torch, to ones around crossplay, crossplatform, and ways and means to get off to the best start in the game. This is where this guide’s subsection on Baldur’s Gate 3 comes into play, with help on all these topics and more!
- Twitch drops
- Tips for the best possible start
- How to join & host multiplayer games
- Amelia Tyler – Narrator of Baldur’s Gate 3
- How to use torch
- Karmic dice system explained in BG3
- How to get into burrow-holes and crevices
- How to multi-class
- Combat system – how to fight better
- Bloodstones in BG3 explained
- Max level cap explained
- Crossplay and Crossplatform options explored
- BG3 Update 1 – Everything you need to know
- How to rest
- Steam deck best settings for smooth gameplay
- How to deal with Gremishkas
- How To Win Chicken Chasing
- How to beat Arcane Turrets
- Top 5 Mods & how to install
Baldur’s Gate 3 – Quests & Choices
The game is full of puzzles to solve, and choices to make – with each one of those choices impacting how your story plays out. In this section, we tell you the consequences of some of the key decisions that you will be asked to make in the game, as well as solutions to a few tricky puzzles.

- Stone disc moon door puzzle guide
- Search the cellar quest guide
- Should you give Lady Esther the Githyanki Egg
- How to solve Chamber of Insight
- How to solve Silent Library Puzzle
- Romance your guardian in BG3
- How To Find & Wake Up Art Cullagh In Baldur’s Gate 3
- Should You Let The Emperor Evolve You
- How To Solve Sarin’s Skeleton Puzzle
- Punish the Wicked quest guide
- Whispering Depths walkthrough
- Helsik Ritual guide
- How To Complete Soft Step Trial Puzzle
- Chamber of Justice Puzzle solution
- How To Prevent Zaith’isk Debuff
- How To Finish the Masterwork Weapon quest
- Should You Give Necromancy Of Thay To Astarion
- How To Finish Faith Leap Trial In Baldur’s Gate 3
- How To Save The Gondians
- How to solve Defiled Temple Puzzle
- Arcane Tower guide
- How to win Akabis Jackpot
- How To Solve Sorcerous Vault
- How To Solve Rosymorn Monastery Puzzle
- How to pass through Noxious Fumes in BG3
- Spectator boss guide
- How to beat Sarevok
Baldur’s Gate 3 – Items Locations & Uses
The crux of working towards your build in BG3 are the various items that you can find – from rings, to armor, to weapons. There will also be certain key crafting items as part of side quests, and in this section we give you a rundown on some of the most important ones – both for crafting, and for perfecting your build.

- Find the Githyanki Creche
- How to get Sussur Tree Bark
- How to open the Toy Chest
- Adamantine Forge Guide
- How to find Strange Chunk of Amber in BG3
- Caravan strongbox guide
- How to open Selune’s Gilded Chest in the Owlbear Nest
- Where to find & use Abyss Beckoners
- How to get and use Rune of the Wolf
- How to use the Mage’s Armor
- How to get Ring of Protection
- How to get Bhaalist’s Armor
- How to get Owlbear Cub
- How To Get Phalar Aluve Sword
- How To Get Mithril Ore
- Mirror of Loss – Location & options
- How to find & open Harper’s stash in BG3
Baldur’s Gate 3 – NPCs & Companions
A vital part of BG3 is the companions and NPCs that you will come across – each with their own questlines. In this subsection of the Baldur’s Gate 3 guides hub, we take you through these quests for some interesting companions and NPCs – from Elder Brithvar in Act 1 to Araj Oblodra in Act 2 and many more!

- Rescuing Sazza guide
- How to save Oskar
- Benryn NPC guide
- Alfira NPC guide
- Where to find Zevlor
- Karlach Location Recruitment & Choice guide
- Elder Brithvar NPC guide
- How to save Mayrina
- Abdirak NPC guide
- How to deal with Yenna
- AAraj Oblodra Choice Guide
- Minthara Romance guide
- What Happened To Duke Stelmane?
- Thrumbo Location in BG3
- All Baldur’s Gate 3 Companions & How to Choose the Best
Baldur’s Gate 3 – Builds & Class
With the amount of customization at your disposal, the number of classes (and subclasses) that you can specialize on in the game give you a huge pool to select your perfect roleplay and build for your playthrough. Here are a few interesting ones that you should give a look




