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Baldur’s Gate 3 players wish one companion could have been handled differently

You know who they are talking about.

With 10 different companions to choose from in Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s no surprise each player has their favorite. It turns out one of the companions might not be as liked as others, and it’s due to how her storyline plays out.

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The companion we’re talking about is Minthara. On Oct. 1, one player made a post on Reddit where they claimed Minthara’s lines make them cry even after four playthroughs of Baldur’s Gate 3. They call her the “best girl,” which has become somewhat of a meme among the community, but players in the comments actually wish she was handled differently.

A few people understand the sentiment the author of the post had towards Minthara, but can’t think the same due to the road you have to take in order to recruit them. For those who forgot: You need to side with the Goblins in the first act and raid the Emerald Grove alongside Minthara for her to join your ranks. And that’s only the beginning of your adventure to recruit her.

Minthara, a purple-skinned Drow from Baldur's Gate 3, stares at the player.
Even when she’s “the best girl,” I’m not the best man for an evil playthrough. I have standards. Screenshot by Dot Esports

“This line would hit a lot harder if your only option to keep her alive wasn’t murdering an entire camp of refugees and losing multiple companions,” one top comment reads. “And if it was somehow possible to spare her,” another one added in response. However, there are also players who agree Minthara isn’t worth saving or recruiting either way, since she’s just evil and her goal is to wipe out a camp of refugees.

Siding with the Goblins and going for an evil-ish playthrough is the only way to have Minthara by your side in Baldur’s Gate 3. Although such choices make other companions leave you almost immediately, players believe this aspect of the game could have been expanded upon by Larian Studios.

Fans of Minthara and an evil playthrough agree such a way of playing blocks you from way too much gameplay to be worth doing. Luckily for them, a potential DLC could be coming—at least, they think so.


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Others Asked

What change did the character Minthara undergo in Baldur's Gate 3?

Minthara used to be a Cleric when there was no Paladin class in Baldur's Gate 3.

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How does Minthara's character react to the player's romantic interactions with other companions in Baldur's Gate 3?

Minthara may become unhappy and express jealousy if the player has romantic entanglements with her and other characters. Other companions may also comment on the player's relationship with Minthara and might find themselves on her bad side if they've had interactions with the player.

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Why do many players not end up with Minthara in their camp in Baldur’s Gate 3?

Many players do not end up with Minthara in their camp because they choose to save the druid Halsin and take out the goblin leaders, including Minthara, instead of siding with the evil Absolutist goblins.

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Mateusz Miter
Freelance Writer at Dot Esports. Mateusz previously worked for numerous outlets and gaming-adjacent companies, including ESL. League of Legends or CS:GO? He loves them both. In fact, he wonders which game he loves more every day. He wanted to go pro years ago, but somewhere along the way decided journalism was the more sensible option—and he was right.