https://www.dualshockers.com DualShockers is the definitive destination for video game fans. From Gaming News to trending anime, we’ve got you covered. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:01:20 GMT en-US hourly 60 We all have that friend who just won't stop talking about Baldur's Gate 3, or maybe you are that friend. Either way, it's easy to see why so many people are fascinated with Larian Studios' latest endeavor into the wonderful fantasy world of Dungeons and Dragons, as it's just so bloody good. Whether you would like to shop for yourself, a family member, or that infatuated mate, we have some of the best and coolest Christmas gifts on offer when BG3 is life.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:01:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/the-best-gifts-for-baldurs-gate-fans/ The ability to choose between a good and evil (or somewhere in-between) playthrough is one of the pillars of a good traditional RPG, but even though many games posture as giving you those choices, how many of them actually do it well? RPGs often have a problem of making evil playthroughs less rewarding, whereas we all well know that sometimes being bad is the best path for personal power and gain.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:36:16 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/best-rpgs-that-let-you-be-evil/ The end of Act 1 gives players of Baldur's Gate 3 a choice between traveling through the Mountain Pass or The Underdark to reach the area of Act 2. For those who picked the Mountain Pass, they'll see an old and overgrown Monastery in the background that can be approached along with an additional side quest to complete within from Esther.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:54:21 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-enter-rosymorn-monastery/ Whenever I play Dungeons and Dragons one thing always happens: I become incredibly paranoid that any creature of any form is probably designed to defeat my character. I have learned the hard way that the adorably fuzzy and cute NPC that your DM has created will probably be your downfall in the end. Same applies to the NPC that just downright looks and roleplays as pure, undiluted evil. There’s pretty much no middle ground. But strangely enough, that’s what makes D&D such a unique gaming experience. As your trust in the world of D&D starts to dwindle, that’s when your imagination and fun with the game will start to grow.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 23:01:23 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/imagining-just-dance-dancers-as-terrifying-dd-foes/ For a long time in Baldur’s Gate 3, one of the harder choices players had to make was choosing between recruiting Minthara or recruiting Halsin. Both characters had no ‘legit’ way of being recruited in a single run, forcing players to resort to looking for extremely niche exploits in order to recruit both.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:43:17 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-recruit-minthara-good-character/ With Patch 5, Larian Studios has introduced two new game modes to Baldur’s Gate 3: Honour Mode and Custom Mode. While Honour Mode is a direct increase in difficulty, Custom Mode allows players to play the game at their own pace, with their own rules, just like Homebrew D&D.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:22:22 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-all-custom-mode-settings/ Baldur’s Gate 3’s newly added epilogue sequence contains a letter some fans have speculated to reference the Dark Sun Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:07:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-epilogue-dark-sun-project/ Baldur's Gate 3 is all about choices — well, that and exploring a fantasy world full of unique creatures and people. From how you interact with an NPC vendor in a small town to deciding what to do with an enemy recently bested in combat, you will have to make a lot of decisions as you work your way through the expansive story of the game.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:10:27 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-raphael-bargain-suspicious/ With Patch 5 of Baldur’s Gate 3, the developers are aiming to attract their dedicated audience who have already fallen in love with the game to start a new adventure with a fresh coat of paint to make the new run better than the last.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:10:15 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-honour-mode/ How many players thoroughly enjoying Baldur's Gate 3 ever thought they would speak with an ox during their adventures? Probably zero! But that's the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons, where a Strange Ox in Baldur's Gate 3 captivates the crowd and opens the door to a unique story unlike any other.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 04:09:44 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-strange-ox-explained/ Baldur's Gate 3 is full of some difficult quests and missions that can really stump players if they aren't sure what to do. Thankfully, most of these situations can be resolved pretty quickly and painlessly.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 03:46:49 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-fix-broken-moon-lantern/ Almost four months on from its full release, Baldur's Gate 3 is still as hot as ever, and still on the tip of RPG fans' tongues on a daily basis. It's very easy to see why this game has been heaped with praise, and we aren't just talking about its overtly horny characters.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:01:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-minthara-cosplay-queen-of-the-goblin-camp/ Thisobald Thorm is a boss players can encounter in The Waning Moon during Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3. Likely the son of General Ketheric Thorm, he is the sole proprietor of the bar and a dangerous drunk.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:08:46 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-thisobald-thorm-boss-guide/ Not all spells are created equal in Baldur’s Gate 3. Cloudkill, a level 5 Conjuration Spell, can be an incredibly obnoxious spell to deal with when in the hands of an enemy. The spell deals 5d8 Poison Damage per turn to anyone caught in its radius.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:37:56 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-counter-cloudkill-spell/ A Baldur’s Gate 3 player has uncovered a workaround for Karlach and Wyll leaving the party should the player choose the raid the Emerald Grove.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:13:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-keep-karlach-raiding-emerald-grove/ If you side with the side of ‘Good’ in Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll end up having to save the Tiefling refugees once again. This time, directly from the clutches of the cultists of the Absolute in Moonrise Towers. After rescuing the Tiefling prisoners, players can return to Last Light Inn to find them reunited with their companions. If you save everyone, Mol and her crew will be among the ones that make it back to the inn. Mattis, the young Tiefling vendor, will have a prize for you: the Tower-Shaped Key.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:08:48 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-use-tower-shaped-key/ Over the Thanksgiving break, I’ve been enjoying both a spot of tea (to calm my sniffles) and Baldur’s Gate 3 for the second time solo. (This doesn’t include my wild multiplayer playthroughs.) This time I’m a cleric, inspired by my white mage Final Fantasy 14 character.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:30:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-needs-a-glamour-system/ While you are exploring the city of Baldur's Gate in Baldur's Gate 3, you will probably run into the infamous Sorcerous Sundries shop. This is where you will need to go in order to complete Gale's personal quest.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:45:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-access-sorcerous-vault/ As a party-based isometric role-playing game, Baldur's Gate 3 features an extensive cast of characters, each with their unique feelings, characteristics, and disposition towards the player's actions and dialogue choices. Those that accompany you are known as companions, and feature an even more fleshed-out story. Over time, their approval rating will vary, depending on what the player does or does not do during gameplay. This approval score can influence the cohesiveness of your party, what sections of the story unlock, and even cause some companions to leave the group altogether.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:17:44 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-check-companion-approval/ Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the best games you can play, with many weapons, spells, and other means of fighting. Weapons are one of the primary things you'll fight with, and crafting is one of the best ways to get them. Like other RPGs, crafting requires various materials, and finding them can be troublesome.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:12:41 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-get-mithril-ore/ Baldur’s Gate 3 has a surprising number of achievements that less than 5 percent of players have achieved.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:36 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-rarest-achievement-busker/ In Baldur’s Gate 3, Moonrise Towers is the main hub of activity for the evil-aligned forces in the Shadow-Cursed Lands during Act 2. Like the Last Light Inn, it is protected from the ravages of Shar's influence by a barrier. The Towers house a ton of secrets, some more relevant to the story than others.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:33:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-suspicious-sounds-location-moonrise-towers/ In Baldur's Gate 3, if you convince Rolan and his two siblings to stay and help out the Tiefling refugees at the Druid Grove, you'll meet them again in the Shadow-Cursed Lands in Act 2 at the Last Light Inn. Only this time, they're missing two members of their party: Lia and Cal.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:14:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-find-rolan-in-the-shadow-guide/ One of the strengths of D&D is that its Spellcasters have always been distinct enough from each other that they play and feel completely different, all the while having access to very similar spells. Although Larian continues that tradition in Baldur's Gate 3, they also alter the rules to some known mechanics to make them more balanced within the limits of their game.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:03:29 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-pact-of-the-blade-explained/ Most melee weapons in Baldur's Gate 3 scale off of Strength alone. While certain classes have options to change this scaling from Strength to something else, like Wisdom (Shillelagh for Druids) or Charisma (Pact of the Blade for Warlocks), most don't.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 02:46:38 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-finesse-weapons-explained/ Baldur's Gate 3 is a game of choices and the consequences that come with those choices. Every decision you make has the potential to lead to something either catastrophically bad or to nothing at all. And everything in-between. Whether or not a choice has any aftereffects is something most players will need to wait to find out, which makes difficult decisions extra hard because of the inherent uncertainty.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 02:24:54 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-let-karniss-leave-harper-ambush/ Baldur’s Gate 3 was figured out remarkably quickly by speedrunners, leaving the game less competitive than you’d expect for its level of popularity.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:33:47 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-speedrun-dead-most-popular-category/ Baldur's Gate 3 gives the player many characters to recruit and adventure with. While there can only be four active characters in a party at a time, with one being the main character. The other characters can be switched in and out of the party at any time at the camp, letting players decide who to bring for a specific situation.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:24:53 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-recuit-every-companion/ Baldur's Gate 3 is full of interesting items that may be a little challenging to figure out how to use them properly. The game is full of challenges, so it isn't shocking that some items are tougher to figure out than others.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 03:34:31 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-get-use-resonance-stone/ Baldur’s Gate 3 has you controlling and managing a party of four adventurers throughout the story of the game. Each of these characters needs to cover a wide range of skills so that the party can take on anything the game throws at them. Almost all Paladins honor and follow the teachings of their gods while a Warlock can make a deal with a literal devil.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:58:35 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-paladin-warlock-multiclass-build/ All of Baldur’s Gate 3’s core systems—combat, role-playing, and utility—are balanced around one thing and one thing only: Player choice. Chasing after the optimal build is not something the game needs you to do in order to beat it in balanced mode. Any character can work, and in most cases, roleplay matters more than combat in that a ‘suboptimal’ party composition will eventually find a way to handle even the most difficult combat encounters with some creative thinking and a bit of luck.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:03:17 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-party-compositions/ Baldur's Gate 3 is a game with tons and tons of small, seemingly insignificant items that have a surprising use that's not immediately obvious at first glance. These miscellaneous items are littered around the world of Faerun for the intrepid adventurer to find them.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:12:16 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-spider-egg-sac-guide/ In Baldur's Gate 3, Permanent bonuses are Conditions that players can earn for a character when very specific requirements are met. Permanent bonuses stay with a character even if they respec to a different class, making them highly desirable traits that allow for different playstyles and unique build choices.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-all-permanent-bonuses/ In Baldur's Gate 3, Lump's War Horn, or the Ogre Horn, is a one-time use item that allows players to summon three level 4 Ogres to fight for them at any given moment. It can be found in the Blighted Village by talking to Lump the Enlightened in the dilapidated room near the Waypoint and succeeding in a DC 20 Persuasion check or promising him 1000 gold.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:58:42 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-lump-war-horn-usage-guide/ After players arrive in the Grymforge in Baldur’s Gate 3, depending on their choices, they will be asked to save True Soul Nere from the rubble he is trapped in. Elder Brithvar will also hint that the rubble can be destroyed by using a decent amount of Smokepowder present somewhere in the Grymforge.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:43:13 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-smokepowder-reserve-philomeen-location/ In Baldur's Gate 3, you will face various enemies across the many regions throughout your journey. For some of these enemies, you can choose to spare their lives, while with others, you don't have much of a choice. Either way, it's a tough position to be in.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:45:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-mystic-carrion-boss-fight-guide/ In Baldur’s Gate 3, following Lae'zel's questline will lead players to the Rosymorn Monastery with the hideout of the Githyanki Creche in its basement. Enter the Monastery, and you'll eventually find yourself in the Infirmary section where the Zaith'isk is located.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:47:13 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-let-laezel-enter-githyanki-infirmary-zaithisk/ I’m a BioWare superfan. Since I played Mass Effect 1 back in 2007, I’ve been enraptured by their narratives, and how they make choice and inclusion an important part of their games. But it’s been a hot minute since they’ve had a good moment. I’d argue that their last really good day was with the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition in early 2021. And while I’ve continued to have a greater air of skepticism around my favorite developer because of the recent problems with recent releases like Anthem and upcoming ones like Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, this year’s celebration of Mass Effect on November 7 (known as N7 day) was quite the treat.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:00:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/mass-effect-n7-day-dragon-age-dreadwolf-signs-of-life/ The Gauntlet of Shar is a unique dungeon in Baldur's Gate 3 that will directly tie into Shadowheart's Companion story. The Gauntlet is run by those who wish to become Dark Justiciar, and that is Shadowheart's dream.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 02:42:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-get-spear-of-night/ Baldur's Gate 3 is full of interesting choices and adventures for players. Whether you want to play as the hero or the villain, this game allows you to truly tap into your fantasies and become the person you always wanted to be.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:55:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-escape-yafeu-lamp/ Baldur's Gate 3 forces players to make some extremely difficult choices (such as if you should free the Pixie or not) will little to no context on how those choices could change the course of the entire game. This makes some players leery about making decisions.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:40:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-should-you-kill-the-dream-visitor/ Baldur’s Gate 3 is the turn-based tactical RPG fans of Dungeons & Dragons have been wanting for years. It offers plenty of different classes to choose from. Some are great and bring offensive power to your group, while others provide invaluable skill coverage. Putting these characters together in the same group should cover everything the game could throw at you. Not all of these classes will play identically to their tabletop counterparts, and many aspects have been adapted to be more fun as a video game.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:51:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-bard-subclass/ A lot of RPGs have various ways to approach and build a character. Some will give you a guided path of progression with various choices, and others will have a very open model where you can keep allocating points while not being locked behind anything.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:35:21 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-multiclasses/ Who needs armor when you can have magic, technique, and rage? In Baldur’s Gate 3, quite a few classes forgo any armor proficiencies in favor of empowered abilities that would be interrupted by protective gear. Barbarians, Monks and most mages instead seek out enchanted articles of clothing meant to enhance their play styles, but at the risk of decreased protection.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 16:28:12 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-clothing-items/ No matter which class you're playing, having a ranged option lets you act in ways you couldn’t do without. Even the clumsiest character with poor dexterity can still use a bow to shoot levers or barrels for destructive effect. In short, it’s always worth having a ranged weapon in Baldur’s Gate 3.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:27:53 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-ranged-weapons/ Steel can’t lie to you. As you adventure through Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll need to fight through danger after danger. You need a trusty weapon at your side to see you through the hardship.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:59:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-melee-weapons/ Any Wizard worth their Weave wants to learn as many spells as possible. When you begin your journey in Baldur's Gate 3, you'll spend a lot of time scouring each map for scrolls to learn. At each wizard level up, you can select two spells from a long list that your wizard can learn on their own.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:33:47 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-get-learn-artistry-of-war-dethrone/ It’s a feeling that many RPG fans can relate to. You just completed a goodie two-shoes playthrough of your epic adventure, and are hungry for more, so you resolve to replay the game while making the opposite decisions this time around.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:21 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/cant-be-evil-baldurs-gate-3-mass-effect-dragon-age/ There is a lot of turmoil and strife in Baldur's Gate 3, with characters just trying to survive in the face of rival groups, omnipotent entities, and https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-free-orpheus-walkthrough/https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-free-orpheus-walkthrough/. And that goes for the Myconids in the Underdark, a group of fungal-like creatures that have an entire colony up and running.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:45:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-side-with-spaw-or-glut/ The following article features ending spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3 as well as Mass Effect 3 and Dragon Age Origins.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:31:22 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-ending-should-have-been-better/ The name Sarevok Anchev will be familiar to veterans of Baldur's Gate. He was the major antagonist in the first Baldur's Gate, and a potential party member in the second. In Baldur's Gate 3, Sarevok returns as a sudden boss enemy at the murder tribunal.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:06:10 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-defeat-sarevok/ The journey to recruit Baldur's Gate 3's final companion leaves quite the trail of bodies and mayhem behind. One major event is the robbing of the Baldur's Gate Counting House. The cult of the absolute steals all the bank's money, and Rakath, the head banker, asks you to recover it.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:48:05 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-return-rakaths-gold-walkthrough/ Wizards cause a lot of problems in D&D games, so it should come as no surprise that another one is making trouble for you in Baldur's Gate 3. Lorroakan is an arrogant wizard living at the top of Ramazinth's tower. His name won't be unfamiliar if you spoke with Aradin in act one.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:10:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-defeat-lorroakan/ Of all the weapon classes in Baldur’s Gate 3, the Quarterstaff line is one best suited to spell casters. There are more martial variants, but the majority of staves will have boosts to spell casting, or bound spells, rather than martial abilities. Most weapons, on the other hand, don’t come close to the spell boosts a quarterstaff can provide.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:40:13 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-quarterstaffs-ranked/ Archery is a powerful play style in Baldur's Gate. With the wide variety of environments, ranged attacks are more consistent than melee due to the increased focus on mobility. Combat has far more verticality, obstacles, and difficult terrain than a player coming from tabletop D&D might expect.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:20:58 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-special-arrows-ranked/ In Baldur's Gate 3, Monks get a lot of love through magic items. Normally, in fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons, their abilities are decent but fall off somewhat in the middle-high levels that Baldur's Gate 3 reaches. It's mostly thanks to Larian's item crafting that they can keep pace with any other class.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 16:58:09 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-monk-items/ Cazador is the notorious true vampire of Baldur's Gate 3. Your own companion, Astarion, builds up the threat Cazador poses from the moment his own identity as a Vampire Spawn is revealed. Every danger Astarion warned of is true.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 09:37:31 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-cazador-szarr-boss-fight-guide/ The first act in Baldur's Gate 3 is huge, and with the arrival of the full version, it has now become even bigger as the new functionalities and features add more depth to the world. However, Zhentarim Hideout has been available since the Early Access era.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 09:22:44 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-find-enter-zhentarim-hideout/ Baldur's Gate 3 not only includes all twelve of the base classes from Dungeons & Dragons 5e, but it has also implemented the system's Multiclassing methods. Multiclassing is a great way to give your build additional character and differentiate your playthroughs from one another. However, making a multiclass build can be difficult for new or casual players, as it requires a deep understanding of mechanics.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 08:42:34 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-monk-rogue-multiclass-build/ This feature contains major plot spoilers for Shadowheart's companion quest in Baldur's Gate 3

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:30:21 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-shadowheart-companion-quest-hit-me-hardest/ There is no shortage of customization in Baldur's Gate 3. If you've played the game and found yourself wanting a bit of extra flavor in your experience, consider the aptly named Bardlock: a multiclass of the Bard and Warlock.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:51:38 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-bard-warlock-multiclass-build/ Baldur's Gate 3 has many hidden secrets for you to discover. Some you'll find by chance, while others you will have to learn about. Either way, there are endless amounts of opportunities for you to loot, level up, and grow your character as you progress through the game.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:56:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-get-use-mirror-of-loss/ Druids, the guardians of nature, were one of the first classes to be added during Baldur’s Gate’s 3 early access development. Now in full release, they offer an interesting playstyle with their innate shapeshifting and masterful spell casting. A Druid shapeshifter can be one of the tankiest party members both in-game and on the tabletop.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:47:49 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-items-for-druids/ Character customization is a huge part of Baldur's Gate 3, and D&D. Through appearance and classes, you make a character that is unique and your own. Of all the classes in Baldur's Gate 3, Warlock offers extended customization through its Eldritch Invocations.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:27:29 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-warlock-invocations/ Druidic Wild Shapes have never looked as good as they do in Baldur’s Gate 3. The ability to shapeshift, combined with all the well-crafted animations, make Wild Shape not only very effective but interesting to watch as well. Unlike many abilities that make you pick from a list, a Druid has access to all of their unlocked Wild Shapes at any time.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:12:22 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-wild-shapes-ranked/ Through data mining, Larian’s statements and now an erroneous achievement listing, Baldur’s Gate 3 looks set to get several of its most-requested features soon.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:35:37 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-highly-requested-features-soon/ In the process of recruiting Karlach and doing the first part of her companion mission in Baldur's Gate 3, you’re going to visit a toll house situated at the top of a hill with three Paladins of Tyr inside.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:10:21 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-reach-toll-house-basement-secret-room/ Baldur's Gate 3 is a fantastic turn-based role-playing video game based around the popular Dungeons & Dragons setting, Forgotten Realms. While it is the third game in the series, Baldur's Gate 3 returns players to the Forgotten Realms over 100 years after the previous game, allowing for new and veteran players alike to enjoy its turn-based combat derived from Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:38:42 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-complete-guide-and-walkthrough/ Religion is a huge part of the world of Baldur's Gate 3. The pantheon of gods in Feyrun play a major role in the story itself, from the Shar-worshipping cleric Shadowheart to various churches, temples, and relics in the game. Players can pick a deity to worship in-game during character creation for role play.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 22:15:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-stormshore-tabernacle-walkthrough/ Games as complex as Baldur's Gate 3 rarely have clearly-defined 'good' or 'bad' endings for characters. There may be an agreed-upon evil route through the game, but the choices the player makes for themselves and their companions can't really be called good or bad as it's a matter of opinion. There are several companion characters that will accompany you through Baldur's Gate 3, and their fates largely rest in your hands.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:01:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-should-you-let-astarion-ascend/ This article contains spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3's second act.Players are still finding new content in Baldur’s Gate 3, even after investing hundreds of hours and completing multiple playthroughs; a common occurrence in many of gaming’s great RPGs.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:35:16 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-hidden-enemy-discovered/ Baldur’s Gate 3 already has a thriving modding community, a community which is providing players with essential content like Astarion without his six-pack or a nice haircut for Shadowheart.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:55:41 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-mod-circle-of-stormchasers-druid/ A lot of games have quests that tie into others and lock you out of completing them until all their prerequisites are met. Baldur’s Gate 3 is no exception, with some moments seeing several quests complete at the same time.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:45:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-free-orpheus-walkthrough/ Markoheshkir is the best magic staff in all of Baldur's Gate 3. It makes spellcasters better in every way possible, and its only downside is that only one exists. It can't be bought from any vendor, or looted from an enemy.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:39:30 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-markoheshkir-the-robe-of-the-weave/ Romance in video games is obviously not a new feature. It hit the mainstream with the original Baldur's Gate games back in the late 90s (unless you count Leisure Suit Larry—ergh), while the likes of Cyberpunk 2023 and The Witcher 3 give players more than a taste of some lovin'. In Baldur's Gate 3, however, the level of flirty carrying-on has been given a giant dose of thirst and most of us aren't complaining (though some, like our own Matt and Rob, certainly are).

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:30:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-pickup-lines-companions/ Baldur’s Gate 3 has been an incredible video game experience for me. It pushed my paladin character to explore new facets and embrace the validity of anger as an emotion. The romances in the game have been fulfilling, but romancing Astarion stands out.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-astarion-romance-difficult-but-rewarding/ Baldur's Gate 3 is a game designed with immaculate detail that can often overwhelm new players. The choices in Baldur's Gate 3 can come back to haunt you or bless you dozens of hours later. Throwing away a seemingly inconsequential item can have major repercussions on your experience later in the game, so what should you keep?

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:15:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-early-game-items-to-keep/ The following article contains spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3.A Baldur’s Gate 3 player has stumbled upon a tweet from the game’s composer and music director Borislav Slavov that may explain why Raphael got a full-fledged lyrical performance accompanying his boss fight.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:20:44 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-raphael-own-song/ Throughout Act 2 of Baldur's Gate 3, you've probably heard the name Balthazar quite a bit by the time you reach the Gauntlet of Shar. You've probably even been into his study at Moonrise Towers to get a Moon Lantern so you can safely travel the Shadow Cursed Lands. You might have even met him already if you're trying to find Ketheric Thorm's Relic.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:30:27 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-defeat-balthazar-gauntlet-of-shar-boss-guide/ Before I even begin, if you saw the title of this article and clicked on it because you're homophobic, turn back now. You're not gonna have a good time here.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:00:22 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-everyone-pansexual/ Rangers are the peerless trackers of D&D, capable warriors specializing in wilderness combat. In Baldur's Gate 3, Rangers gain extensive customization options that grant you skills, resistances, and proficiencies. Each Ranger can be unique in their own fighting style before you even consider subclasses.

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 16:26:36 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-ranger-equipment/ In Baldur's Gate 3, you are limited to a four-person party unless you use mods. With only four people, you will often be outnumbered by enemies, leaving you to rely on superior tactics to win the day. One tactic that works really well is to summon reinforcements.

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 15:53:58 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-summons/ A game as large and complex as Baldur's Gate 3 is bound to surprise players over and over again. Such is the case with some less-obvious game mechanics that can drastically alter your gameplay. Some mechanics can be downright annoying, like jumping a gap and realizing ten minutes later that the Cleric Shadowheart never made the jump and has been twiddling her thumbs across the map.

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 15:09:35 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-hidden-mechanics/ Baldur's Gate 3 is a game meant for endless replays. The origin characters, the Dark Urge, and a variety of races and classes mean every playthrough of Baldur's Gate 3 will be a new experience. The differences between playing a Dark Urge character and a normal character alone are drastic and have a huge impact on the game's main story.

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 14:00:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-things-you-missed/ Baldur's Gate 3 has a plethora of choices available to you in character creation and level-up. While this makes it a joy to play, it can also be overwhelming for players who aren't familiar with the D&D system. Once you've settled on the suitable class for you, you'll still need to decide on a Race, Subclass, Ability Scores, Proficiencies, and Feats.

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 12:25:43 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-monk-build/ In my Faerun journey, I've encountered remarkable video game characters. Even those I initially disliked, like Lae’zal, grew on me with time. However, one character, Karlach, resonated with me from the start. I learned about Karlach before meeting her during a playthrough with my Dark Urge friend, encountering rumors painting her as a monstrous figure. Wyll also sought her demise due to a pact with a half-devil. When I finally met her, despite her imposing appearance, her words made me feel an unexpected connection.

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 10:01:23 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-karlach-anger-empathy/ I’ve been having the time of my life playing through Baldur’s Gate 3 for the past couple of months since the game came out on the PS5. The story is quite immersive, the characters are stellar, and I’ve been playing multiple campaigns at the same time. There are many elements within the narrative that I can pick through and praise for giving me a level of immersion that I haven’t had in a while.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:45:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/i-hope-dragon-age-dreadwolf-takes-cues-from-baldurs-gate-3-for-romances/ Dare you embrace the power of an Illithid tadpole? Through the consumption of tadpoles, you can unlock powerful psionic abilities to both harm and charm. Some powers are locked behind Evolution, an optional act three choice to undergo a partial ceremorphosis.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:02:57 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-illithid-powers/ The Steel Watch is a new part of the city guard in Baldur's Gate 3. Once you reach the titular city, you will notice hulking automatons patrolling the city under the command of Enver Gortash. As Gortash is one of the main antagonists of act three, you'll need to deal with him eventually, but the Steel Watch makes that a huge problem.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:55:23 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-disable-steel-watch/ Baldur's Gate 3 is rife with interesting Boss Fights and dungeons. One of the first you will encounter is that of the Goblin Camp, where the people of the Emerald Grove have sent you to kill the Goblin Leaders and rescue Halsin. If you've decided to side with the Druids and forgo romancing Minthara, you'll be in for a rough fight.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:39:47 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-kill-goblin-leaders/ Baldur's Gate 3 is full of fun and interesting activities for players to participate in. During the game, you will find several different characters that want to help you save the world of Faerun from the Mind Flayers and the Absolute.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 02:47:53 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-astarion-build/ Spoiler warning for Act IIIWhile you are entering the city of Baldur’s Gate in Baldur’s Gate 3, you will come across quite a few different characters. Each of these characters has their own backstory and purpose in the game. One such character that you will meet during this time is Yenna.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 02:36:14 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-let-yenna-join-you/ While playing Baldur's Gate 3, you may come across an interesting place in Grymforge. While you are there trying to save the Grymforge Gnomes, you will find an ancient temple off in the distance that you cannot reach.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 02:32:13 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-reach-ancient-temple/ Baldur's Gate 3 is full of interesting and fun characters that you can come across. Some of these characters may be willing to help you in your battle against the Absolute and their cultists. If so, they may even be willing to join your camp.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:18:38 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-gale-build/ Baldur's Gate 3 has plenty of magical weapons for players to enjoy looting and using. While most will be found complete and ready to use, some are craftable. These craftable items and weapons require components whose purpose may initially elude players — such as Icy Metal.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:56:44 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-find-use-icy-metal/ While playing Baldur's Gate 3, you will have to make some pretty difficult choices. Some of these choices may not have lasting consequences, while others may change the outcome of the entire game and beyond. This is one reason why players want to be careful with the choices they make.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:18:29 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-should-you-free-the-pixie-dolly/ Players of Baldur's Gate 3 will be thrown into the world of Faerun. Here, you will need to save the world by stopping evil entities known as the Mind Flayers and those who are controlling them via an Elder Brain.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:12:22 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-jaheira-build/ The House Of Hope in Baldur's Gate 3 is home to the devil Raphael, who offers you deals throughout the game. Whether you take Raphael's deals or not, his home in the Hells is worth a visit. You may feel drawn to the House Of Hope if you're trying to get your hands on the Orphic Hammer in Act 3.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:43:55 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-house-of-hope-walkthrough/ In Baldur's Gate 3, there will always be something for you to do. Whether this is a side quest, part of the main campaign, or just going on a random adventure with friends. Sometimes throughout all of these adventures, you'll run into a quest that is a bit complicated.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:35:33 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-avenge-the-drowned-quest-guide/ Balthazar is one of the many characters that you will meet in Baldur's Gate 3 during Act II. During this quest, you will need to enter the Ancient Temple (AKA the Gauntlet of Shar) in order to find the Nightsong. While inside this area, you will meet Balthazar.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:47:37 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-help-kill-balthazar/