The companions ofBaldur’s Gate 3have some of the most interesting stories the game has to offer. There are even additional ones you can meet outside the beginning hours, like Jaheira, or ones behind questionable choices, like Minthara. But like any good thing, you just want more of it.
It’s an understandable want, since you meet a lot of NPCs in your adventures, with their own hopes and dreams, and you just want to hear more. With so many characters so wonderfully written, we can only hope for an update to recruit them all. For now, all we can do is dream.
9Barcus Wroot
Barcus’s story begins with him tied to a windmill, and if you’re not careful with your lever management, it could end there. Once you save him, you can keep saving him throughout the chapters until, with the correct dialogue choices, he can become the leader of the Ironhands.
It might be because of his hobbit-like charm, or because there are no small-sized companions, but a lot of players want Barcus as a playable choice. Or at least, as a romance option. He can already join or camp, even if momentarily, so why not go all the way?
8Sister Lidwin
As you’re exploring in Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll likely end up at the House of Healing. It isn’t mandatory, but it’s right next to the Mausoleum. In it, there are a lot of strange nurses giving off a bigSilent Hill 2vibe. These nurses are clearly afflicted by the Shadow Curse, but you can find some notes detailing how they were in life.
Sister Lidwin is of particular note here, since she was trying to get help from Baldur’s Gate before it all got Cursed. Having her join your group could depend on what happens with the Curse: You could cure her and have a new cleric on the team after lifting the Curse, or keep her as is and send her to “heal” your enemies.
7Sovereign Glut
Sovereign Glut is a Myconid that canhelp you deal with the Duergar. Once you clear them, he’ll ask for your help in taking control of the colony. If you refuse him he’ll turn hostile, so you may either help him or kill him, but he won’t join you in battles anymore. Most players want a third option, to have Glut join you in your adventures against the Absolute.
His strong combat abilities (and being able to turn any enemy into your minion) are likely the only reason people want him around, but having such an exotic species as a companion has its appeal. All the elves and humans in camp make us wish for a fungi follower to shake things up, and his perspective on things would be completely different from everyone else.
6Popper
The Circus of the Last Days is filled with quirky characters that would make great companions, but most of them aren’t really an option. Most are actually doppelgängers, and other creatures like the Djinn you can already summon as a minion. Popper, however, would make a great addition as a lovable Rogue.
While Astarion is already the charming Rogue of the party, Popper has his own quirks. The commentary he could add to pivotal moments in the story would be hilarious, as would the reactions of others due to his species. And he’d come with a top hat. Everything is made better with a top hat.
5Sazza
You might notice a pattern of small, weird characters being asked by the community to be companions. While the cast of recruitable NPCs is very diverse, there’s a longing for more out of them in many ways. Still, Sazza earns a spot in the list since there’s already an achievement tied to her.
You can save her multiple times throughout your adventure, and you don’t have to be evil to do so. The final moment comes at Moonrise Towers, and at that point, it would be great to have her join your camp to some capacity. As a companion would be ideal to get to know more about goblin culture and what makes them tick.
4Zevlor
Zevlor has a unique journey through Baldur’s Gate 3. He first tries his best to lead his people to safety, only to be lured by the Absolute in Act two. You can save him, at which point he tries his best to redeem himself, showing up as reinforcement for the final battle.
That last stretch of redemption is a complete blank for players, and it would’ve been nice to be a part of it with Zevlor as a companion. What’s more, he’d be a great Paladin representative, with a story about losing and then regaining his Oath. Minthara doesn’t count, since she can’t be recruited alongside most other companions.
3Ansur
Ansur was the Dragon companion of Balduran, back when Baldur’s Gate was first built. you’re able to find a quest to find his lair in act three, waking him from an ancient slumber and aiding you in battle. That’s what’s promised anyway, the reality is that Ansur has been dead for a long time.
When asking for Ansur as a companion, it’s not so much his Dragon form being discussed here (although that’d be great too), but his Dragonborn form. You could either have him unable to become a Dragon anymore, or it being an ability he can use once per playthrough. Either way, his insight about what’s going on andhis views on your Guardianare too juicy to pass up.
2Viconia DeVir
Among the returning cast from previous titles, Viconia DeVir seems to have had the short end of the stick. She, alongside Minsc and Jaheira, were recruitable companions in the original Baldur’s Gate. It’s a shame that’s no longer the case, and now she’s relegated to a simple antagonist in one ofyour companions' story arcs.
As far as available companions go, people doing evil playthroughs have a very reduced pool already. Most base and additional characters won’t join you, and the only additional character is Minthara. While she’s an amazing companion, gaining one while losing five doesn’t seem like a fair trade. At least having Viconia as well would even things slightly.
1Alfira
There are plenty of Tiefling survivors that would make great companions, but Alfira shines above most of them. She’s designed to stand out, and even comes with a clear class identity that few companions have, being a dedicated Bard. That’s a class that’s sorely missing from the main cast, being great supports with access to on demand distractions.
Her quest to reach Baldur’s Gate also works perfectly with the overarching story, since she can aid you not only in your adventures, but in rescuing her people each time they’re in trouble. This can add even more drama to Dark Urge playthroughs, since Alfira has a rather peculiar role for that character already.
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