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Some NPCs, particularly humanoid ones, have sets of abilities that mimic [[player character]] progression. A [[ranger]] archetype NPC might have ranger-like abilities such as {{SAI|Hunter's Mark}} or {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike}}. Other NPCs can have class actions that are unique to them and cannot be learned by player characters. This is particularly often the case for so-called "boss" NPCs. | Some NPCs, particularly humanoid ones, have sets of abilities that mimic [[player character]] progression. A [[ranger]] archetype NPC might have ranger-like abilities such as {{SAI|Hunter's Mark}} or {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike}}. Other NPCs can have class actions that are unique to them and cannot be learned by player characters. This is particularly often the case for so-called "boss" NPCs. | ||
== | == Types of NPC == | ||
NPCs can be divided into a number of archetypes that are not necessarily mutually exclusive. | |||
; boss | |||
: An informal term used by the [[Baldur's Gate 3]] playerbase to describe unique, particularly strong enemies. Bosses usually have special and powerful abilities, and are often in set-piece areas that play to their strengths. Bosses also often drop plentiful loot, and might have a few unique magic items as well. However, whether an NPC is a boss is ultimately a subjective. | |||
; camp follower | |||
: A camp follower is an NPC that remains at camp and cannot be invited to the player's party. They may provide services. See [[Camp followers]]. | |||
; companion | |||
: A companion is an NPC that often has a very large number of interactions. When added to the player's party, they take up one of the four slots available and temporarily become a playable character, albeit with special interactions that a custom player character does not have. They can also still be entered into dialogue with. See [[Companions]]. | |||
; trader | |||
: A trader is an NPC with an expanded list of items to trade or pickpocket, as well as a large amount of gold. See [[Traders]]. | |||
== List of articles about NPCs == | == List of articles about NPCs == | ||