Baldur’s Gate 3’s “best kept secret” completely changes your playthrough before major fights

Baldur’s Gate 3’s “best kept secret” completely changes your playthrough before major fights

As a seasoned gamer with hundreds of hours logged into RPGs, I can confidently say that Baldur’s Gate 3 is a game that rewards exploration and experimentation. And let me tell you, one such hidden gem that has significantly enhanced my gaming experience is the strategic use of Hirelings during the early stages of the game.


As a gamer, I can tell you that Larian Studios has crafted an experience in Baldur’s Gate 3 that leaves me eager to play through again and uncover all the wonders of Faerun. If I were preoccupied with choosing the ideal companion during the early stages of the game, I might have overlooked Withers’ best-hidden secrets.

As a seasoned player of this captivating RPG game, I’ve come to learn some tricks of the trade that can significantly enhance one’s gaming experience. One such discovery is the strategic use of Hirelings. Everyone knows about their utility in helping us achieve feats and even providing temporary buffs like “Happy” for our beloved companions, Astarion, by acting as blood bags.

In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, a player revealed an effective strategy: you can bring hirelings into your camp prior to embarking on your journey and before engaging in the game’s most challenging battles. The cleric in your party can then cast beneficial spells such as Death Ward, Freedom of Movement, Aid, or others on your characters. This way, your team is well-prepared and fortified for the upcoming challenges.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s “best kept secret” completely changes your playthrough before major fightsLarian StudiosGetting Danton the Druid is also a great Hireling to get in your camp.

Following the wizard’s employment as a Transmutation specialist, you have the option to request them to create a Constitution Transmutation Stone and grant the Longstrider advantage to your team members. Afterward, gather your buffed characters and proceed without your hirelings, saving their assistance for the next lengthy rest.

If you’re unable to round up all your comrades for your bard to cast spells on them in camp, an alternative solution is to have the bard act as if he’s a son among you. Gathered around him, hirelings can freely cast their buffing spells.

An alternative option is to lead your group on a lengthy stroll to a location where you’ll have ample opportunity to switch to your Hireling character and have them cast spells at your previous party members before they resume their idle positions once more.

As a seasoned Honour Mode gamer, I’ve come to appreciate the value of having hirelings by my side. This may be an obvious strategy for some, but not all players have caught on to this game-changing perk yet.

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2024-07-16 00:36