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Baldur's Gate 3: Which Difficulty Should I Pick?

Baldur's Gate 3

By Erik Petrovich

Published Aug 4, 2023

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This article is part of a directory: Baldur's Gate 3 Guide Hub

Table of contents

Beginner Guides & Tips

Beginner Guides & Tips

Getting Started

Getting Started

How Long To Beat Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before Playing Which Difficulty Should I Pick? Where To Go First How to Play with Friends Most Beginner-Friendly Classes In Baldur's Gate 3 10 Starting Character Builds For Beginners Should You Save Scum in Baldur's Gate 3? Custom Mode, Explained Unlockable Sex Scenes, Explained Honour Mode, Explained

Lore And Game Information

Lore And Game Information

What is Avernus? Biggest Rules Changes From Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition The History of the Baldur’s Gate Series The Baldur's Gate Games Listed In Chronological Order (Including DLCs) What is Avernus? Harper Faction Explained What is the Shadowfell? Baldur's Gate 3's Absolute Plot Simplified and Explained Why Githyanki and Illithids Hate Each Other Who Is The Guardian? (Explained) Withers' True Identity Explained What is the Strange Ox in Baldur's Gate 3? What Is The Absolute? What Is The Absolute? What is an Elder Brain? The Gods of Baldur's Gate 3 Explained Should You Use Tadpoles and Illithid Powers? All Drow Houses In Baldur's Gate 3 Explained Things That Make No Sense In The Story Choices That Make No Sense In The Game

Baldurs Gate 3 Controls

Baldurs Gate 3 Controls

How To Change Dice Appearance (All Dice Skins) How To Place Map Markers How To Change Clothes (& Hide Helmets) How To Change Hair How To Highlight Objects How Many Party Members Can You Have? How to Revive Characters How To Change Class (& Respec Guide) Most Important Hotkeys How To Heal Your Party How To Change Appearance, Voice, & Pronouns (Magic Mirror Location) How to Cancel Concentration Spells

Tips and Tricks in BG3

Tips and Tricks in BG3

Best Ways To Use Mage Hand