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Companions are characters that you can recruit to your party and assist you during combat and exploration in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3). Check out the full list of all companions, including their locations, and how to recruit them in our guide!

List of Companions and Companion Types

All Origin Companions

All Origin Companions
BaldurShadowheart
Class: Cleric
Race: High Half-Elf
BaldurAstarion
Class: Rogue
Race: High-Elf
BaldurGale
Class: Wizard
Race: Human
BaldurWyll
Class: Warlock
Race: Human
BaldurLae'Zel
Class: Fighter
Race: Githyanki
BaldurKarlach
Class: Barbarian
Race: Tiefling

Origin characters are recruitable, pre-made playable characters, each with unique personal backstories, quests, and exclusive interactions in the world. You can also select an Origin character before starting a new game.

List of Origin Characters

Non-Origin Companions

All Non-Origin Companions
BaldurHalsin
Class: Druid
Race: Wood Elf
BaldurMinthara
Class: Paladin
Race: Lolth-Sworn Drow
BaldurJaheira
Class: Druid
Race: High Half-Elf
BaldurMinsc
Class: Ranger
Race: Human

There are also Non-Origin recruits scattered across the world with various recruitment methods, and which you cannot play as at the beginning of your journey. Like origin characters, they also have their own backstories and questlines, but are not as in-depth.

Depending on your choices, some of these non-origin characters will be locked out from being recruited (such as being unable to recruit Minsc without Jaheira).

Recruitable Hirelings

All Playable Hirelings
BaldurEldra Luthrinn
Class: Barbarian
Race: Gold Dwarf
BaldurBrinna Brightsong
Class: Bard
Race: Lightfoot Halfling
BaldurZenith Feur'sel
Class: Cleric
Race: High-Elf
BaldurDanton
Class: Druid
Race: Mephistopheles Tiefling
BaldurVaranna Sunblossom
Class: Fighter
Race: Wood Half-Elf
BaldurSina'zith
Class: Monk
Race: Githyanki
BaldurKerz
Class: Paladin
Race: Half-Orc
BaldurVer'yll Wankiir
Class: Ranger
Race: Loith-Sworn Drow
BaldurMaddala Deadeye
Class: Rogue
Race: Human
BaldurJacelyn
Class: Sorcerer
Race: High Half-Elf
BaldurKree Derryck
Class: Warlock
Race: Duergar
BaldurSir Fuzzalump
Class: Wizard
Race: Gnome

Hirelings are playable characters that can be recruited by paying Gold to Withers.

To recruit a Hireling, simply speak to Withers and spend 100 Gold to open the recruiting menu. Once there, select one of the 12 different Hirelings available to recruit them (each one represents one of the playable classes in the game).

How to Recruit Hirelings

What are Companions?

Recruitable Characters For Your Party

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Companions are recruitable characters for your party and will aid you in combat, as well as accompany you throughout your journey in the game.

Each of them is set with a specific class along with their own personality, preferences, approvals, and dislikes. They will also provide insights based on the situation at hand through dialogue choices and social interactions.

Total of 10 Companions

There are a total of 10 companions that you'll meet in Baldur's Gate 3. 6 of them are Origin characters and 4 are Non-Origin characters.

Maximum of 3 Companions in a Party

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You can only have a maximum of 3 companions in your party, so it's advisable to create a group with varying roles based on the combat utilities that each one offers.

For companions that you've met but have yet to add them to your group, they will remain at camp until you ask them to join you in your adventures. Take note that you cannot swap and change companions when you are not at your camp.

How Many Party Members Can You Have?

Possible Romance Options

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If you manage to get a high approval rating with your companion, you will have the opportunity to romantically interact with them which leads to a deeper relationship and engage in intimate activities.

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