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| title = Companions
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| description = Companions are playable characters who can join and fight alongside the player in Baldur's Gate 3. Each has their own motivations, personalities, and perspectives.
| description = Companions are playable characters who can join and fight alongside the player character in Baldur's Gate 3. Each has their own motivations, personalities, and perspectives.
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{{hatnote|See also: [[Camp followers]].}}
'''Companions''' are playable characters who can join and fight alongside the player in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Each has their own motivations, personalities, and perspectives.


'''Companions''' are playable characters who can join and fight alongside the player character. Each has their own motivations, personalities, and affinity that increase or decrease according to the player's choices. At high approval levels, many companions can be [[Romance|romanced]]. Conversely, a companion may leave the party or even try to kill the player character if their approval becomes too low.
Many companions can be [[Romance]]d. If a companion dislikes the player's actions enough, they may leave the party or even try to kill the player.


The default [[Class|class]] of companions can be changed. However, for story purposes, the game acts as if they still have their original class.
Since version 1.0 the default [[Class]] of Companions can be changed. Narratively, however, for story purposes the game '''still acts as if they have their original Class'''.


== Origin companions ==
''See also: [[Camp Followers]].''
[[Origin]] companions are playable characters with rich backgrounds and ties to the world and the events of the game. The origin companions can be recruited shortly after completing the [[Prologue]]. Each Origin can also be selected as a player character as an alternative to making a custom character. <hr>
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Portrait Astarion.png|<big>[[Astarion]]</big><br>[[Elf]] [[Rogue]]|link=Astarion|alt=Astarion
Portrait Gale.png|<big>[[Gale]]</big><br>[[Human]] [[Wizard]]|link=Gale|alt=Gale
Portrait Karlach.png|<big>[[Karlach]]</big><br>[[Tiefling]] [[Barbarian]]|link=Karlach|alt=Karlach
Portrait Laezel.png|<big>[[Lae'zel]]</big><br>[[Githyanki]] [[Fighter]]|link=Lae'zel|alt=Lae'zel
Portrait Shadowheart.png|<big>[[Shadowheart]]</big><br>[[Half-Elf]] [[Cleric]]|link=Shadowheart|alt=Shadowheart
Portrait Wyll.png|<big>[[Wyll]]</big><br>[[Human]] [[Warlock]]|link=Wyll|alt=Wyll
</gallery></center>


== Non-origin companions ==
{{SpoilerWarning}}
Non-Origin companions may be recruited at various points later in the game, and each non-origin companion has specific recruitment scenarios that must be followed.


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== Origin Companions ==
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[[Origin]] Companions are playable characters with rich backgrounds and ties to the world. Each origin can be played as a player character instead of making a custom character. Origin companions can be recruited shortly after completing the [[Prologue]]. See each companion page for recruitment details.<hr>
Portrait Halsin.png|<big>[[Halsin]]</big><br>[[Elf]] [[Druid]]|link=Halsin|alt=Halsin
Portrait Minthara.png|<big>[[Minthara]]</big><br>[[Drow]] [[Paladin]]|link=Minthara|alt=Minthara
Portrait Minsc.png|<big>[[Minsc]]</big><br>[[Human]] [[Ranger]]|link=Minsc|alt=Minsc
Portrait Jaheira.png|<big>[[Jaheira]]</big><br>[[Half-Elf]] [[Druid]]|link=Jaheira|alt=Jaheira
</gallery></center>


==Temporary companions==
There are also temporary companions during your adventure. These characters can be recruited party members during [[All Quests|quests]] or through world interactions.


Unlike camp followers, temporary companions are able to join as party members and some can become temporary playable characters.
<gallery widths="200px" heights="200px" mode="nolines" perrow="3" style="margin:auto">
Astarion.png|[[Astarion]]<br><span style="font-size:1.2em">Vampire Spawn</span><br>[[Elf]] [[Rogue]]|link=Astarion|alt=Astarion
Gale.png|[[Gale]]<br><span style="font-size:1.2em">Wizard Prodigy</span><br>[[Human]] [[Wizard]]|link=Gale|alt=Gale
Laezel.png|[[Lae'zel]]<br><span style="font-size:1.2em">Ferocious Warrior</span><br>[[Githyanki]] [[Fighter]]|link=Lae'zel|alt=Lae'zel
Karlach.png|[[Karlach]]<br><span style="font-size:1.2em">Fury of Avernus</span><br>[[Tiefling]] [[Barbarian]]|link=Karlach|alt=Karlach
Shadowheart.png|[[Shadowheart]]<br><span style="font-size:1.2em">Loyal Warrior</span><br>[[Half-Elf]] [[Cleric]]|link=Shadowheart|alt=Shadowheart
Wyll.png|[[Wyll]]<br style="margin-top:17px"><span style="font-size:1.2em">A Living Legend</span><br>[[Human]] [[Warlock]]|link=Wyll|alt=Wyll
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===Temporary companions in Act one===
== Standard Companions ==
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''Note: These companions are not available in Early Access.''
Portrait Glut.png|link=Glut|alt=Glut|'''[[Glut]]'''<br><small>[[Myconid]]</small>
Portrait Sazza.png|link=Sazza|alt=Sazza|'''[[Sazza]]'''<br><small>[[Goblin]]</small>
Portrait Us.png|link=Us|alt=Us|'''[[Us]]'''<br><small>[[Intellect Devourer]]</small>
Portrait Losiir.png|link=Losiir|alt=Losiir|'''[[Losiir]]'''<br><small>[[Githyanki]] [[Fighter]]</small>
</gallery></center>


===Temporary companions in Act Two===
<center><gallery heights="150px" mode="nolines">
Portrait Nightsong.png|link=Aylin|'''[[Aylin]]'''<br><small>[[Aasimar]]</small>
Portrait Isobel.png|link=Isobel|'''[[Isobel]]'''<br><small>[[Half-Elf]] [[Cleric]]</small>
</gallery></center>


===Temporary companions in Act Three===
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Halsin_headshot.jpg|[[Halsin]]<br>[[Elf]] [[Druid]]|link=Halsin|alt=Halsin
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MinscVGA.png|[[Minsc]]<br>[[Human]] [[Ranger]]|link=Minsc|alt=Minsc
Portrait Florrick.png|link=Counselor Florrick|'''[[Counsellor Florrick|Florrick]]'''<br><small>[[Elf]] [[Wizard]]</small>
Minthara-face2023.jpg|[[Minthara]]<br>[[Drow]] [[Paladin]]|link=Minthara|alt=Minthara
Portrait Ulder.png|link=Ulder Ravengard|'''[[Ulder Ravengard]]'''<br><small>[[Human]] [[Fighter]]</small>
JaheiraVGA.png|[[Jaheira]]<br>[[Half-Elf]] [[Druid]]|link=Jaheira|alt=Jaheira
Portrait Omeluum.png|link=Omeluum|'''[[Omeluum]]'''<br><small>[[Mind Flayer]]</small>
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Portrait Zanner.png|link=Zanner Toobin|'''[[Zanner Toobin]]'''<br><small>[[Gnome]]</small>
 
Portrait Hope.png|link=Hope|'''[[Hope]]'''<br><small>[[Dwarf]] [[Cleric]]</small>
== Temporary Companions ==
Portrait The Emperor.png|link=The Emperor|'''[[The Emperor]]'''<br><small>[[Mind Flayer]]</small>
There are also temporary companions during your adventure. These characters can be recruited into the player’s party during [[All Quests|quests]] or through world interactions.
Portrait Orpheus.png|link=Orpheus|'''[[Orpheus]]'''<br><small>[[Githyanki]] [[Monk]]</small>
Portrait Nightsong.png|link=Aylin|'''[[Aylin]]'''<br><small>[[Aasimar]]</small>
Portrait Yurgir.png|link=Yurgir|'''[[Yurgir]]'''<br><small>[[Orthon]]</small>
Portrait Ox.png|link=Strange Ox|'''[[Strange Ox]]'''<br><small>[[Ooze|Shapeshifter]]</small>
</gallery></center>
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==Hirelings==
Unlike Camp Followers, temporary companions are able to join the player’s party and some can become a temporary playable character.
There are 12 [[Hirelings|hirelings]] available to recruit after level 3 – one for each [[Classes|class]]. Each has their own name, visuals, and race, and their abilities can be re-specced at any time.
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File:Portrait Hireling Eldra.png|[[Eldra Luthrinn]]<br><small>[[Gold Dwarf]] [[Barbarian]]</small>
File:Portrait Hireling Brinna.png|[[Brinna Brightsong]]<br><small>[[Halfling|Lightfoot Halfling]] [[Bard]]</small>
File:Portrait Hireling Zenith.png|[[Zenith Feur'sel]]<br><small>[[Elf|High Elf]] [[Cleric]]</small>
File:Portrait Hireling Danton.png|[[Danton]]<br><small>[[Tiefling|Mephistopheles Tiefling]] [[Druid]]</small>
File:Portrait Hireling Varanna.png|[[Varanna Sunblossom]]<br><small>[[Half-Elf|Wood Half-Elf]] [[Fighter]]</small>
File:Portrait Hireling Sina'zith.png|[[Sina'zith]]<br><small>[[Githyanki]] [[Monk]]</small>
File:Portrait Hireling Kerz.png|[[Kerz]]<br><small>[[half-orc|Half-Orc]] [[Paladin]]</small>
File:Portrait Hireling Ver'yll.png|[[Ver'yll Wenkiir]]<br><small>[[Drow|Seldarine Drow]] [[Ranger]]</small>
File:Portrait Hireling Maddala.png|[[Maddala Deadeye]]<br><small>[[Human]] [[Rogue]]</small>
File:Portrait Hireling Jacelyn.png|[[Jacelyn]]<br><small>[[Half-Elf|High Half-Elf]] [[Sorcerer]]</small>
File:Portrait Hireling Kree.png|[[Kree Derryck]]<br><small>[[Duergar]] [[Warlock]]</small>
File:Portrait Hireling Fuzzalump.png|[[Sir Fuzzalump]]<br><small>[[Gnome|Rock Gnome]] [[Wizard]]</small>
</gallery></center>


<gallery heights="175px" mode="packed" perrow="3">
Glut Model.png|link=Glut|alt=Glut|'''[[Glut]]''', a [[Myconid]].
Sazza.jpg|'''[[Sazza]]''', a [[Goblin]].
Intellect Devourer Model.png|link=Us|alt=Us|'''[[Us]]''', an [[Intellect Devourer]].
</gallery>


==Recruitment locations==
== Hirelings ==
===Origin companions===
In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are 12 Hirelings available to recruit – one for each class. Each has their own name, visuals, and race, and can be respecced at any time.
*'''[[Astarion]]''': Standing on the trail west of the crashed Nautiloid on the [[Ravaged Beach]].


*'''[[Gale]]''': Interacting with an [[Ancient Rune Circle]] just east of the Nautiloid.
* Eldra Luthrinn - a [[human]] [[barbarian]]
* Brinna Brightsong - a [[bard]]
* Zenith Feur'sel - an [[elf]] [[cleric]]
* Danton - a [[tiefling]] [[druid]]
* Varanna Sunblossom - a [[half-elf]] [[fighter]]
* Sina'zith - a [[githyanki]] [[monk]]
* Kerz - a [[half-orc]] [[paladin]]
* Ver'yll Wenkiir - a [[drow]] [[ranger]]
* Maddala Deadeye - a [[rogue]]
* Fafner - a [[dragonborn]] [[sorcerer]]
* Kree Derryck - a [[duergar]] [[warlock]]
* Sir Fuzzalump- a [[dwarf]] [[wizard]]


*'''[[Lae'zel]]''': You'll first encounter her during the [[Prologue]]. Afterwards, she can be found trapped by tieflings, south of the [[Emerald Grove]]. If she is not freed, or if she does not join you, Lae'zel can later be found confronting the Githyanki patrol as part of the [[Find the Githyanki Crèche]] quest. If you still do not recruit her, she can later be found, dead, in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]]. Her corpse is too damaged to be spoken to, but as a playable character she can be resurrected using Revivify or its scroll version.
== Recruitment Locations ==
=== Companions ===
* '''Astarion''': At the [[Ravaged Beach]], continuing in the same path you fought the Intellect devourers.


*'''[[Shadowheart]]''': She'll join you if you free her during the [[Prologue]], and will later be unconscious close to the place your player landed. If not freed from the Nautiloid, she'll be at the entrance of the [[Dank Crypt]] nearby. If not recruited on the Nautiloid or the [[Dank Crypt]], she'll be found inside the [[Secluded Grove]]. If ignored again, you'll encounter her either at the [[Goblin Camp]] or at the [[Mountain Pass]].
* '''Gale''': At the [[Ravaged Beach]], after trying to interact with an [[Ancient Rune Circle]] close to the Nautiloid.


*'''[[Wyll]]''': Inside the [[Secluded Grove]], training young tieflings. If Karlach joins the party before him he can appear at camp trying to attack Karlach, the player can choose side or calm him down and he joins the party.
* '''Halsin''':


*'''[[Karlach]]''': North of the [[Owlbear Nest]], south of the Tollhouse. Follow a trail of blood towards the river. If you have recruited Wyll, his companion quest will lead you to her.
* '''Lae'zel''': You'll first encounter her at the Nautiloid and then at the [[Ravaged Beach]], close to [[Secluded Grove]]. She is being held hostage by Tieflings.


===Standard companions===
* '''Minthara''':
*'''[[Halsin]]''': Held prisoner in the [[Goblin Camp]]. He will join you if he is freed and you did not attack the Grove. He will become a full companion during [[Lift the Shadow Curse]].


*'''[[Minsc]]''': Found in the [[Counting House]]. He will become available as a companion when found in the [[Lower City Sewers]].
* '''Shadowheart''': She'll join you if you free her on the Nautiloid, and will later be unconscious close to the place your player landed. If not freed from the Nautiloid, she'll be at the entrance of the [[Dank Crypt]] nearby. If not recruited on the Nautiloid or the [[Dank Crypt]], she'll be found inside the [[Secluded Grove]]. If ignored again, you'll encounter her either at the [[Goblin Camp]] or at the [[Mountain Pass]].
*'''[[Minthara]]''': One of the three leaders of the [[Goblin Camp]]. She can be recruited at [[Moonrise Towers]] so long as she is not killed, and is not made hostile at the Goblin Camp. This includes either attacking the Grove, or ignoring the Grove entirely. Since patch #5 Minthara can also be recruited by [[Knocked Out (Temporary) (Condition)|knocking her out temporarily]]. After the other goblin leaders are killed, she will show up at Moonrise Towers ready to be recruited.
*'''[[Jaheira]]''': Found at the [[Last Light Inn]]. She will become available as a possible companion during the assault on Moonrise Towers, so long as she is alive and not hostile.


===Temporary companions===
* '''Wyll''': Inside the [[Secluded Grove]], training young Tieflings.


*'''[[Glut]]''': In the [[Myconid Colony]], Glut can be temporarily recruited during the quest [[Defeat the Duergar Intruders]]. He will remain in the player's party for as long as they remain in the [[Underdark]], and as long as his quest isn't completed.
=== Temporary Companions ===


*'''[[Sazza]]''': Held prisoner in the [[Druid Grove]]. If the player helps her, she'll join the party while escaping.
* '''Glut''': In the [[Myconid Colony]], Glut can be temporarily recruited during the quest [[Protect the Myconid Circle]]. He will remain in the player's party for as long as they remain in the [[Underdark]], and as long as his quest isn't completed.


*'''[[Us]]''': aboard the [[Nautiloid]], take the elevator right after leaving the starting room. Will only join you for the [[Prologue]], and potentially as a summonable at the end of Act 2.
* '''Sazza''': Being held prisoner in the [[Druid Grove]]. If the player helps her, she'll join the party while escaping.


*'''[[Losiir]]''': Replaces [[Lae'zel]] on the [[Nautiloid]] if you're already playing as her as your [[Origin]]. Otherwise unencounterable.
* '''Us''': aboard the [[Nautiloid]], take the elevator right after leaving the starting room. Will only join you for the [[Prologue]].




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