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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.

== Removed content ==
A significant amount of content was removed or reimagined during [[Early Access]] or at an earlier stage of development.

=== Helia ===
{{main|Helia}}
[[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 ===
{{main|Rurik}}
Rurik was a [[dwarf]] with the [[rogue]] class found outside the [[The Risen Road#Toll_House|Risen Road Toll House]], in Early Access. He was a member of [[Anders|Anders']] group, hunting the origin character [[Karlach]]. Unlike Karlach, he was cut from the final game.{{ref|''Baldur's Gate 3'' Early Access.|name=ea}}

=== 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}}.

=== The world map ===
In Early Access, when you reached the Mountain Pass crossing, you were sent to the Overworld menu with the worldmap letting you click on icons of previously discovered locations akin to ''Baldur's Gate'' and ''Baldur's Gate II''. The map for the final version [[:File:BG3 Map.webp|still exists]], albeit only as a Digital Deluxe bonus image and isn't actually in the game.
<gallery heights="250px">
Over-world.jpg|The world map in Early Access.
BG3 Map.webp|Digital Deluxe Map
</gallery>

== Redesigned content ==
A significant amount of content was changed during development.

=== 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
|work = YouTube Video
|author = Chubblot
|date = 
|url = https://youtu.be/-g9nAqpa-jE?si=CxiggWm-W4cUSZYS&t=254
|title = Origin Tags: Karlach, Helia and Minsc! }}
{{Dialogue start}}
{{dcond|Minsc is probably proposing that Guex gets himself an attack hamster.}}
*{{dopt|'''Minsc:''' [Dialogue not found]}}
* {{dopt|'''Guex:''' A hamster? I'm afraid the armory is fresh out of attack rodents.}}
** {{dcond|Followed by Minsc likely telling him to try to rage.}}
** {{dopt|'''Minsc:''' [Dialogue not found]}}
** {{dopt|'''Guex:''' Rage, you say? RrrrrrrARGH! Step-brace, parry, swing - ugh. Still not landing!}}
** {{dopt|'''Minsc:''' Again! More anger! Make evil quake!}}
*** {{dopt|[Unknown dialogue branch]}}
** {{dopt|'''Minsc:''' Spineless exuses! Cowardice is the manure from which evil grows!}}
*** {{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}}}}
** {{dopt|'''Minsc:''' ''Leave''}}
{{Dialogue end}}

=== Daisy ===
In Early Access, the [[Dream Guardian]] was known as the ''Dream Visitor'', and was portrayed differently than in the full release, wearing ornate dress similar to the [[Elegant Robe]] camp clothing rather than a set of armour.{{note|The Dream Visitor still uses the ornate dress in one of the dreams, likely as a callback.}}

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
|author = Drowsy
|date = 
|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6b4ov51sFg
|title = Baldur's Gate 3 EA Dreams 1 - 3 All Dialogue Options (Drow)}}{{cite web
|work = YouTube Video
|author = DanaDuchy
|date = 
|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LWTytZcsWk
|title = Dreams Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access}}

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'').

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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>

=== Nightsong ===
{{main|Aylin/Cut content}}
The Nightsong plot apparently had significant differences during early development from what appears in the full game.

[[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
|author = Chubblot
|date = 
|url = https://youtu.be/U0MN5qbkhPM?si=XNloimpjlsueifNb&t=198
|title = The Nightsong, Halsin and Ketheric City: 3:18}}{{cite web
|work = YouTube Video
|author = Chubblot
|date = 
|url = https://youtu.be/U0MN5qbkhPM?si=oHLbJg8CDeiNfHtx&t=167
|title = The Nightsong, Halsin and Ketheric City: 2:17}}{{cite web
|work = Reddit thread
|author = labotor
|date = 
|url = https://www.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/qxfczx/minor_and_major_act1_datamining_spoilers/
|title = **MINOR AND MAJOR ACT1 DATAMINING SPOILERS**}}

==Nose of the Nautiloid==
An entire area of the [[Nautiloid]] ship in the [[Prologue]] was cut. This scene comes right after a slightly different imp battle{{cite web
|work = YouTube Video
|author = Shirrako
|date = 
|url = https://youtu.be/TVw1GDlTq8U?si=m-15ml7gQbADD7G1&t=1565
|title = Walkthrough Part 1 - Prologue (Early Access): 26:05}} and provides a roundabout way to get to Shadowheart's room. It was available in Early Access but was eventually cut likely to shorten the Prologue chapter to enhance replayability.

A short cinematic will play as you walk out into open air, in which the nose of the Nautiloid in front of you is badly damaged by attacking red dragons. Thankfully this doesn't affect our route.{{cite web
|work = YouTube Video
|author = Shirrako
|date = 
|url = https://youtu.be/TVw1GDlTq8U?si=wZKRyfk3DNXGQx8K&t=1840
|title = Walkthrough Part 1 - Prologue (Early Access): 30:40}}

[[File:Prologue-05.jpg|thumb|right|Nose of the Nautiloid]]

[[File:Prologue-06.jpg|thumb|right|The path forward]]

* Various dead lesser imps and thralls can be looted around this whole area for minor riches and equipment, including a [[Studded Shield]]. One incinerated dead thrall all the way towards the nose of the ship has a Potion of Poison Resistance (where the "1" is marked on the map). You just have to jump over some fire to reach the body. She also holds on to yet another brain in a jar, and this one is called [[Our Mind]].

* Turning back, you can climb another set of stairs to reach an upper level of the Nautiloid, from either side.  An intellect devourer will tell you that you must go to the helm of the ship to provide assistance. You can choose to attack, but the ensuing fight may actually prove difficult as there are also two lively thralls here maintaining some cannons. If you want to kill them for the little XP you will get, ranged sneak attacks might be the best option.

* There are also two lesser imps towards the south here having some sort of argument, one of them already wounded. Just use some ranged attacks on them and you can easily finish them off. There's a [[Battleaxe]] lying on the ground here.

Talking to some of the dying Enthralled Cultists on the ground around this area can give you a little insight on how they think. One will talk about red, flying rats in the kitchen clawing at him, clearly referring to the imps who attack the thralls. Another will speak as if he's talking to his mother, saying that he's tired and wants to go to sleep early. Although talking to them reveals, rather tragically, that the thralls are just poor, regular humans under mind control, you can nevertheless finish them off for some very minor gold and XP (They are about to die anyway, might as well put them to rest).

The path forward is back into the Nautiloid via a corridor to our north, stretching east. There's a mucous membrane you just need to attack to break through, and then a door leading into the next major room.

=== Illithid powers ===
In Early Access, illithid powers were much simpler. Instead of consuming other tadpoles to gain points to spend on powers, your tadpole grew more powerful as you used Illithid Persuasion options in dialogue. Once you'd used Illithid Persuasion three times, a special cutscene was triggered during your next long rest and each character gained a single illithid power unique to their class. Some of these abilities were reworked into the current illithid powers. A full list of Early Access powers can be seen below:

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 100%; border: none;"
! colspan=4 | Early Access Illithid Powers
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Power
! style="width: 80px;" | Class
! Description
! style="width: 280px;" | How to Obtain
|-
| {{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.
|-
| {{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.
|-
| {{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.
|-
| {{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.
|-
| {{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.
|-
| {{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.
|-
| {{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.
|-
| {{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.
|-
| {{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.
|-
| {{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.
|-
| {{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.
|-
| {{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]]
|}

== Unimplemented spells ==
{{main|Unimplemented spells}}
Many spells were never fully implemented in the game, but remnants of them remain in the game files.

== Footnotes ==
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