Baldur’s Gate 3 | How To Get The Best Ending

Baldur's Gate 3 is a huge RPG, and with it comes complex decision-making, greatly personal storylines, and far-reaching effects. There are 4 main endings in total and to get the best ending, it would take deep knowledge of the game's story, companion arcs, and key choices. This guide will take you through the steps needed for the most satisfactory outcome, which secures peace for your character, friends, and the world of Faerûn.

Character Choice: The Dark Urge

Consider Dark Urge to be the canonical character even in this game, Baldur's Gate 3. Really, this origin story is interesting in terms of a redemption arc, as a protagonist faces his dark past just to forge a better future. Playing as the Dark Urge really gives new meaning to themes such as agency, legacy, and identity in this game.

Adding depth to the story, this is probably something one could get the most out of by choosing Dark Urge origin. You'll have an in-depth look at the personal struggle while being able to see the story of your partners from another side. Any origin choice apart from that will surely make you miss the richness of watching characters like Karlach, Lae'zel, and Shadowheart grow within the framing of their adventures.

Romance Options: Why Karlach is the Best Choice

Of all the romance options in the game, Karlach is easily the most emotionally rewarding in Baldur's Gate 3. Her story arc is all about getting over the pain of her hellish heart, and if you are in a romance with her, your emotional investment in her storyline greatly improves, really paying off with an affecting ending where you both face the Hells together.

Even without the romance, Karlach's storyline can end well. Thanks to Wyll, she'll get both companionship and a reason to live, without the dangerous risk of descending into the Hells alone. Whichever option you will choose, both ways ensure that Karlach's storyline will be concluded on a high note, which makes her one of the best-remembered characters in the whole game.

The Emperor or Orpheus? Choosing wisely

One of the most pivotal choices you can make in this game is literally a choice late in the story-you're forced to choose between standing with the Emperor or saving Orpheus. To see the best ending, it is necessary to side with Orpheus. Saving him galvanizes the Githyanki rebellion against Vlaakith and also finally reveals that the Emperor is manipulative.

Convince Orpheus that he should accept his transformation into a mind flayer. In truth, he can wear that mantle, yet still ensure the ongoing survival of the Githyanki. His decision fully actualizes the rebellion at the hands of Lae'zel as she, too, could forge a new way for her people.

Complementary Arcs: Making Everyone Happy

Your decisions will always count much in the lives of your companions, and you will receive better results during the game once you can skillfully navigate their personal goals.

• Rescue Shadowheart from Shar's clutches and find her parents. This results in a peaceful epilogue for her, retiring to live in peace among loved ones.
• He is not a Vampire Lord; lead him to defeat Cazador while still human, and he'll turn into a good guy that feeds decently.
• Persuade Gale not to seek to take the Crown of Karsus. Also, make him seek an atonement with Mystra so that later on, he can work as a learned man in Waterdeep.
• Cure Halsin of the Shadowfell curse. He's able to, with helping, complete his life's work as he pursues closure when rebuilding the country.
• Decide whether Wyll is to stay being an adventurer or to become a Grand Duke; if Karlach is your love interest, then Wyll's leaving means she won't be lonely in the Hells; otherwise, Wyll being a Duke is contributive to the stability of Baldur's Gate.
• Support Lae'zel in her rebellion against Vlaakith. Continue her story and give her the stolen Githyanki egg since one day she can raise it as a sign of hope for her race.
• Minsc and Jaheira need to finish their quests and maintain a good alignment for them to be included in one of the good endings to the story.

Finish up side quests, and recruit allies. Complete all the side quests possible to prepare for the last battle with the Netherbrain. Most of these quests add crucial allies and key resources to your arsenal. Attempt a noble conclusion of such missions to be better equipped for the final fight. Also, fetch Scratch and the owlbear cub-their appearances in the last parts give such nice touches to the conclusion.

Best Epilogue: Six Months Later

The best epilogue is six months after the fall of the Netherbrain and covers all of the good consequences of your choices. In it:

• Karlach learns of a plot to restore her heart that imperils her final return to the material world, along with the Dark Urge.
• Shadowheart lives on a farm with her family in peace, removed from Shar's influence, yet never releasing the burden of her eternal curse.
• Astaron now uses his vampire powers for good, joined by Minsc and Jaheira.
• He is an academic of great renown, has an enriching job, and works at rehabilitating his relationship with Mystra.
• Halsin soothes children of different dimensions, enabling them to recover.
• Lae'zel was the leader with the Githyanki rebellion into diplomacy and uniting them; if given the egg, she would raise it as a beacon toward a peaceful future.
• Wyll, a grand duke, is implicated in the restoration of Baldur's Gate regarding keeping the city stable.

Finally...

The best ending in the game requires intent in choices, loyalty to one's companions, and adherence to the themes of atonement and hope it bears in Baldur's Gate 3. Your choices in the game will have consequences throughout the story and into its epilogue, where your adventure is paid tribute to. This guide should be able to help you in ensuring your adventure in Forgotten Realms ends on a triumphant note-tranquil and full of promise for a great tomorrow.

Also, check our Baldur's Gate 3 Review and other guides below:

• Baldur’s Gate 3 Beginner Guide | Tips & Tricks
• Baldur's Gate 3 Guide | How To Rescue Shadowheart
• Baldur's Gate 3 Guide | All 10 Companion Locations
• Baldur's Gate 3 Guide | Paladin Build Guide
• Baldur's Gate 3 Guide | How To Multiclass