Side Quests
Baldur's Gate 3 features numerous side quests that enrich the main story and provide valuable rewards. While the main walkthrough focuses on the primary campaign, these optional quests offer deeper lore, character development, and opportunities to gain allies or powerful items. Many side quests are tied to specific locations or companion storylines.
In the Nautiloid Crash Region, you can undertake several side quests:
- Explore the Ruins: This quest leads you to the Dank Crypt, where you will encounter Withers. Withers is an important NPC who can be invited to your Camp. He offers services such as respeccing your character, reviving dead party members, and providing Hirelings as companions, all for a fee in Gold.
- Find the Nightsong
- Finish the Masterwork Weapon
- Rescue the Gnome
- Rescue the Trapped Man
- Rescue the Grand Duke
- Find the Missing Shipment
- Hunt the Devil
- Save Mayrina
Within the Druids' Grove, you can find these side quests:
- Save the Refugees
- Save Arabella
- Save the Goblin Sazza
- Investigate the Beach
- Steal the Sacred Idol
- Save the First Druid
In Act 3, additional side quests include:
- Investigate the Murders
- Impress the Murder Tribunal
- Gather Your Allies
Companion quests, such as those for Shadowheart and Astarion, continue throughout the game and often overlap with main content. Having Shadowheart in your party is highly recommended for Act 2's Shadowlands for more interaction options, though condensed reactions can be experienced back at camp if she is not present during relevant quests.