Baldur’s Gate 3gives you a lot of freedom when it comes to how you play.
But don’t worry.
While you might find yourself cringing at your failures, you’re far from the only one making mistakes.
Except maybe to suggest that you might be losing a few red flags into those crimson eyes.
If you let Astarion drink as much blood as he wants, he will absolutely kill you.
It’s awkward for the whole camp.
To avoid this death, be reasonable.
Now, at this point in swashbuckling about, you may have earned a lot of confidence.
But there’s a time and place.
If you mouth off to this clearly massively powerful being, she will kill you.
To avoid this death, swallow your pride.
Unlike arrogance, a little humility never killed anyone.
Besides, the game sometimes rewards risky behaviors, as you might find out later.
So you might argue this isn’t a terrible choice but a tactical one.
To avoid this death, don’t kiss the illithid you find at the start of the game.
To avoid this death, stay aware of your surroundings.
Try not to start a fight while standing on the edge of a deadly fall.
Before swinging your battleaxe down as hard as you might, ask yourself some important questions.
To avoid this death, double-check which character you’re targeting.
Also, double-check you know your attack’s area of effect before committing to it.
5Killed By A Frog
Outside of Auntie Ethel’s Teahouse, you’ll find a frog.
If you haven’t…
The types of choices that would even make the Durge give you a weird look.
Especially if you haven’t yet recovered from another huge fight in the area.
If you see a frog in this game, approach with caution.
Never take your safety around wildlife for granted.
Spoiler alert: this is true.
This is a good lesson in trusting the game.
Common sense is not going to be enough.
The easiest path is going to bein the Goblin Camp, via the Selunite Outpost.
At risk of stating the obvious, if you are standing below it, it will also destroy you.
This is not the destroy-the-floor-and-also-quickly-enter-the-hole approach that you might like it to be.
This will really help you inareas like the Abandoned Ruins.
Baulder’s Gate 3 is not one of those games.
If someone lands on you, they’ll deal damage, especially if they’re heavy.
Like, say, a bear.
Sometimes, you want to embrace your villainous side.
This is an embarrassing reason to use a revive scroll in the middle of a battle.
It’s also incredibly confusing if you think you’re out of range of any attacks.
To avoid this death, maybe take turns jumping down.
Check below before committing to the action.
You’ve missed a real life perception check!
We can’t blame the game design for this one, unfortunately.
To avoid this death, deactivate the statue before you leave through the front gate.
It’s not even that hard.
