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Conversations inBaldur’s Gate 3get a lot more interesting when you have the ability to speak with a whole other kind of being: animals. Speaking with animals can open (or close) a range of doors for you along your adventure across the Sword Coast.
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From wacky, chaotic conversations with squirrels to uncovering secrets with Faerun’s strongest enemy (the dreaded Frog), you’ll be tripping over yourself to get your hands on this ability. Thankfully, it’s not too difficult if you know where to look and have the right members in your party.
How To Speak With Animals
You canspeak with any animal creature through theuse of these methods:
Withany of these methodsin hand, you can freelyspeak with any animal like you would a person.Some will have dialogue options, others will merely give you a line or two before dismissing you.
TheSpeak with Animal Spellcan belearned by these classes:
Both it and the Potion of Animal Speakinglast until your next Long Rest.
The Potion of Animal Speaking is generally sold by random merchants. It is currently unknown if this will eventually be a craftable item.
Important Animal Conversations
There area few animals worth noting to speak within your early encounters. While this does not nearly encompass all the notable conversations, these will openopportunities for new areas and possible companions.
Scratch, the dog
Found near the Blighted Village. Can be recruited to the camp and pet.
Owlbear Cub
Found first in the Owlbear Cave between the Blighted Village and Druid’s Grove. Later encountered and can be recruited at the Goblin’s Camp.
Tuffet, the Bear
Found snoozing on the elevator in the Druid’s Grove. Allows use of the elevator.
Bored Cow
One of the oxen in the Druid’s Grove will point out a small treasure in the haystack.
Territorial Squirrel
Near the entrance of the Druid’s Grove and on the level with the front gate’s lever mechanism (up the ladder), there is a tree guarded by this squirrel. Can convince the squirrel to show you a treasure hoard.
Deep Rothe (Grymforge)
Found clearing rubble in Grymforge. Allows easier access to deeper Grymforge and the Adamantine Forge.
Addled Frog
Found in the Fetid Bog near the River Teahouse (Auntie Ethel’s home). Tells you secrets about Auntie Ethel and leads you to treasure if she’s defeated.
