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''Baldur's Gate 3'' had a long development cycle with many features that were '''cut or unimplemented''', and in some cases implemented differently than it was originally conceived. Most of the contents detailed in this article are therefore {{em|not canon}} to the events of the game. | ''Baldur's Gate 3'' had a long development cycle with many features that were '''cut or unimplemented''', and in some cases implemented differently than it was originally conceived. Most of the contents detailed in this article are therefore {{em|not canon}} to the events of the game. | ||
== Removed content == | == Removed content == | ||
A significant amount of content was removed or reimagined during [[Early Access]] or at an earlier stage of development. | A significant amount of content was removed or reimagined during [[Early Access]] or at an earlier stage of development. | ||
=== Helia === | === Helia === | ||
{{main|Helia}} | {{main|Helia}} | ||
[[Helia]] was datamined during Early Access as a potential origin. Little is known about her, as she has never been officially | [[Helia]] was datamined during Early Access as a potential origin. Little is known about her, as she has never been officially conformed, but the datamined content suggests she might have been intended to be a werewolf [[bard]]. | ||
=== Rurik === | === Rurik === | ||
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=== Cut items === | === Cut items === | ||
* {{RarityItem|The Blade of Frontiers' Eye}} - was [[Wyll]]'s starting eye item. During Early Access, the eyes were an equippable item along with {{RarityItem|Volo's Ersatz Eye}}. | * {{RarityItem|The Blade of Frontiers' Eye}} - was [[Wyll]]'s starting eye item. During Early Access, the eyes were an equippable item along with {{RarityItem|Volo's Ersatz Eye}}. | ||
=== The world map === | === The world map === | ||
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BG3 Map.webp|Digital Deluxe Map | BG3 Map.webp|Digital Deluxe Map | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Redesigned content == | == Redesigned content == | ||
A significant amount of content was changed during development. | A significant amount of content was changed during development. | ||
=== Minsc === | === Minsc === | ||
[[Minsc]] may have at some point been intended to be an origin character available as early as Act One, with datamined dialogue in the Druid Grove of [[Guex]] talking with Minsc and mentioning an attack [[Boo|hamster]].{{cite web | [[Minsc]] may have at some point been intended to be an origin character available as early as Act One, with datamined dialogue in the Druid Grove of [[Guex]] talking with Minsc and mentioning an attack [[Boo|hamster]].{{cite web | ||
|work = YouTube Video | |work = YouTube Video: Origin Tags: Karlach, Helia and Minsc! | ||
|author = Chubblot | |author = Chubblot | ||
|date = | |date = | ||
|url = https://youtu.be/-g9nAqpa-jE?si=CxiggWm-W4cUSZYS&t=254 | |url = https://youtu.be/-g9nAqpa-jE?si=CxiggWm-W4cUSZYS&t=254 | ||
|title = | |title = YouTube}} | ||
{{Dialogue start}} | {{Dialogue start}} | ||
{{dcond|Minsc is probably proposing that Guex gets himself an attack hamster.}} | {{dcond|Minsc is probably proposing that Guex gets himself an attack hamster.}} | ||
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*** {{dopt|[Unknown dialogue branch]}} | *** {{dopt|[Unknown dialogue branch]}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Minsc:''' Spineless exuses! Cowardice is the manure from which evil grows!}} | ** {{dopt|'''Minsc:''' Spineless exuses! Cowardice is the manure from which evil grows!}} | ||
*** {{dopt|'''Guex:''' Spineless? Well, I'll show you! Brace and | *** {{dopt|'''Guex:''' Spineless? Well, I'll show you! Brace and stepm swivel swing! Yes! <...>}} | ||
*** {{dcond|{{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}}} | *** {{dcond|{{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Minsc:''' ''Leave''}} | ** {{dopt|'''Minsc:''' ''Leave''}} | ||
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Called ''Daisy'' in the game files,{{note|The Dream Guardian is still called Daisy in the game files.}} the Dream Visitor would grant the player character visions of domination and power, and became hostile should they resist these visions.{{cite web | Called ''Daisy'' in the game files,{{note|The Dream Guardian is still called Daisy in the game files.}} the Dream Visitor would grant the player character visions of domination and power, and became hostile should they resist these visions.{{cite web | ||
|work = YouTube Video | |work = YouTube Video: Baldur's Gate 3 EA Dreams 1 - 3 All Dialogue Options (Drow) | ||
|author = Drowsy | |author = Drowsy | ||
|date = | |date = | ||
|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6b4ov51sFg | |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6b4ov51sFg | ||
|title = | |title = YouTube}}{{cite web | ||
|work = YouTube Video | |work = YouTube Video: Dreams Baldur's Gate 3 [Early Access] | ||
|author = DanaDuchy | |author = DanaDuchy | ||
|date = | |date = | ||
|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LWTytZcsWk | |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LWTytZcsWk | ||
|title = | |title = YouTube}} | ||
The Dream Visitor would also attempt to seduce the player character. It is likely, the song ''Down by the River'' was originally based on these interactions as the Dreams took place by the river and the song asks the player to stay there in the dream with them forever (''Don't wake me up, Just leave me there dreaming''). | The Dream Visitor would also attempt to seduce the player character. It is likely, the song ''Down by the River'' was originally based on these interactions as the Dreams took place by the river and the song asks the player to stay there in the dream with them forever (''Don't wake me up, Just leave me there dreaming''). | ||
<gallery heights="200px"> | <gallery heights="200px"> | ||
Daisy 1.webp|Waking up in a dream<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6b4ov51sFg</ref> | Daisy 1.webp|Waking up in a dream<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6b4ov51sFg</ref> | ||
Daisy 2.webp|Watching Baldur's Gate burn<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LWTytZcsWk</ref></gallery> | Daisy 2.webp|Watching Baldur's Gate burn<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LWTytZcsWk</ref></gallery> | ||
=== Nightsong === | === Nightsong === | ||
{{main|Aylin/Cut content}} | {{main|Aylin/Cut content}} | ||
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[[Isobel]] was supposed to have been killed by [[Balthazar]], and Aylin was framed for her murder. Ketheric turned Aylin into Nightsong as an act of revenge. A century later, Ketheric tasked Balthazar with bringing Isobel back. This ritual also bound Isobel's life to Ketheric, sharing his immortality with her. If Ketheric was killed before unthethering Isobel from him, they would both go to the afterlife.{{cite web | [[Isobel]] was supposed to have been killed by [[Balthazar]], and Aylin was framed for her murder. Ketheric turned Aylin into Nightsong as an act of revenge. A century later, Ketheric tasked Balthazar with bringing Isobel back. This ritual also bound Isobel's life to Ketheric, sharing his immortality with her. If Ketheric was killed before unthethering Isobel from him, they would both go to the afterlife.{{cite web | ||
|work = YouTube Video | |work = YouTube Video: The Nightsong, Halsin and Ketheric City: 3:18 | ||
|author = Chubblot | |author = Chubblot | ||
|date = | |date = | ||
|url = https://youtu.be/U0MN5qbkhPM?si=XNloimpjlsueifNb&t=198 | |url = https://youtu.be/U0MN5qbkhPM?si=XNloimpjlsueifNb&t=198 | ||
|title = | |title = YouTube}}{{cite web | ||
|work = YouTube Video | |work = YouTube Video: The Nightsong, Halsin and Ketheric City: 2:17 | ||
|author = Chubblot | |author = Chubblot | ||
|date = | |date = | ||
|url = https://youtu.be/U0MN5qbkhPM?si=oHLbJg8CDeiNfHtx&t=167 | |url = https://youtu.be/U0MN5qbkhPM?si=oHLbJg8CDeiNfHtx&t=167 | ||
|title = | |title = YouTube}}{{cite web | ||
|work = Reddit thread | |work = Reddit thread: **MINOR AND MAJOR ACT1 DATAMINING SPOILERS** | ||
|author = labotor | |author = labotor | ||
|date = | |date = | ||
|url = https://www.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/qxfczx/minor_and_major_act1_datamining_spoilers/ | |url = https://www.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/qxfczx/minor_and_major_act1_datamining_spoilers/ | ||
|title = | |title = Reddit}} | ||
=== Illithid powers === | === Illithid powers === | ||
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! style="width: 280px;" | How to Obtain | ! style="width: 280px;" | How to Obtain | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Barb Tadpole Endless Rage Icon.png|30px}} [[Endless Rage]] || style="text-align:center;" | [[Barbarian]] || While [[Rage|Raging]], deal an additional {{DamageColor|Physical|1d4}} damage with weapon attacks, but receive {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage each turn. Prevents [[Rage]] from ending early. || Succeed on 3 Illithid Wisdom [[Skill Check]]s, then rest until you receive a dream cutscene. | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Bard Tadpole Stage Fright Icon.png|30px}} [[Stage Fright]] || style="text-align:center;" | [[Bard]] || Drown your enemies in an overwhelming fear of failure. They receive {{Disadvantage}} on [[Attack Rolls]] and take {{DamageText|2d6|Psychic}} damage each time they miss an [[Attack Roll]]. Ends when they hit with an [[Attack Roll]]. || Succeed on 3 Illithid Wisdom [[Skill Check]]s, then rest until you receive a dream cutscene. | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Cleric Tadpole Survival Instinct.png|30px}} [[Survival Instinct]] || style="text-align:center;" | [[Cleric]] || Infuse a creature with psionic force. If it reaches 0 HP, it regains {{DamageColor|Healing|3d4}} HP instead of falling Unconscious. || Succeed on 3 Illithid Wisdom [[Skill Check]]s, then rest until you receive a dream cutscene. | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Druid Tadpole Aberrant Shape Icon.png|30px}} [[Aberrant Shape]] || style="text-align:center;" | [[Druid]] || Magically assume the shape of an Intellect Devourer that can deal {{DamageColor|Psychic|Psychic}} damage. || Succeed on 3 Illithid Wisdom [[Skill Check]]s, then rest until you receive a dream cutscene. | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Fighter Tadpole Psionic Pull Icon.png|30px}} [[Psionic Pull]] || style="text-align:center;" | [[Fighter]] || Pull a creature or object toward you. || Succeed on 3 Illithid Wisdom [[Skill Check]]s, then rest until you receive a dream cutscene. | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Paladin Tadpole Fracture Psyche Icon.png|30px}} [[Fracture Psyche]] || style="text-align:center;" | [[Paladin]] || Invade a target's mind and disrupt its defenses (Reduces target's {{ArmourClass}} by 1). || Succeed on 3 Illithid Wisdom [[Skill Check]]s, then rest until you receive a dream cutscene. | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Ranger Tadpole Force Tunnel Icon.png|30px}} [[Force Tunnel]] || style="text-align:center;" | [[Ranger]] || Charge forward and push all objects and creatures in your path away from you. || Succeed on 3 Illithid Wisdom [[Skill Check]]s, then rest until you receive a dream cutscene. | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Rogue Tadpole Inkblot Icon.png|30px}} [[Inkblot]] || style="text-align:center;" | [[Rogue]] || Create a cloud of magical darkness and immediately attempt to hide. Creatures within the cloud are [[Heavily Obscured]] and [[Conditions#Blinded|Blinded]]. Creatures cannot make ranged attacks into or out of the darkness. || Succeed on 3 Illithid Wisdom [[Skill Check]]s, then rest until you receive a dream cutscene. | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Sorcerer Tadpole Horrific Visage Icon.png|30px}} [[Horrific Visage]] || style="text-align:center;" | [[Sorcerer]] || Release the eldritch magic within you and terrify a creature with your twisted powers. Regain 2 Sorcery Points and potentially deal {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage per turn for 3 turns. || Succeed on 3 Illithid Wisdom [[Skill Check]]s, then rest until you receive a dream cutscene. | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Warlock Tadpole Supernatural Attraction Icon.png|30px}} [[Supernatural Attraction]] || style="text-align:center;" | [[Warlock]] || You are part of a greater whole. Concentrate on your connection to teleport to another tadpole-infected creature. || Succeed on 3 Illithid Wisdom [[Skill Check]]s, then rest until you receive a dream cutscene. | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Wizard Tadpole Reflective Shell Icon.png|30px}} [[Reflective Shell]] || style="text-align:center;" | [[Wizard]] || A protective shell envelops you. It reflects any projectiles targeted at you to their point of origin. Does not affect creatures that don't rely on sight or that can see through illusions. || Succeed on 3 Illithid Wisdom [[Skill Check]]s, then rest until you receive a dream cutscene. | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Tadpole Repulsor Icon.png|30px}} [[Repulsor]] || style="text-align:center;" | All Classes || Channel the power of the Absolute, knocking back all creatures and objects and dealing {{DamageText|2d6|Force}} damage. || [[Help Omeluum investigate the parasite]] | ||
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== Unimplemented spells == | == Unimplemented spells == | ||
{{main|Unimplemented spells}} | {{main|Unimplemented spells}} | ||
Many spells were never fully implemented in the game, but remnants of them remain in the game files. | Many spells were never fully implemented in the game, but remnants of them remain in the game files. |