Baldur's Gate 3 Complete Beginner's Guide - BG3

This Baldur's Gate 3 Beginner Guide will make sure you know everything you need to know and more! New players start here! This guide will teach you about Baldur's Gate Classes, Baldur's Gate races, combat, the UI, character creation and more! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask in the comment section or swing by my live stream!

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00:00:00 INTRO
00:00:29 LAUNCHER
00:01:06 NEW GAME / DIFFICULTY SETTINGS
00:02:25 CHARACTER CREATION
00:03:47 DARK URGE / ORIGIN CHARACTERS
00:06:10 RACE
00:10:15 CLASSES
00:11:07 PROFICIENCIES
00:13:27 CANTRIPS AND SPELLS
00:14:47 CHARACTER BACKGROUND
00:16:22 CLASS OVERVIEW
00:16:30 BARBARIAN
00:16:51 BARD
00:17:16 CLERIC
00:17:38 DRUID
00:18:00 FIGHTER
00:18:28 MONK
00:18:53 PALADIN
00:19:11 RANGER
00:19:36 ROGUE
00:20:11 SORCERER
00:20:37 WARLOCK
00:21:01 WIZARD
00:22:11 ABILITIES
00:25:13 PENALITIES AND BONUSES
00:29:26 ACTIONS AND BONUS ACTIONS
00:31:26 JUMP
00:32:25 HIDE
00:34:52 SNEAK ATTACK
00:36:02 THROW
00:38:18 DASH
00:39:30 DISENGAGE
00:40:46 DIP
00:42:08 SHOVE
00:43:45 IMPROVISED MELEE WEAPON
00:44:18 HELP
00:45:46 OTHER BAR ICONS
00:46:38 CUSTOMIZING THE HOTBAR
00:47:59 END TURN
00:48:38 CHARACTER PORTRAIT
00:50:28 MINIMAP
00:52:19 COMBAT LOG
00:52:37 PARTY VIEW
00:53:52 INVENTORY EXPLAINED
00:56:38 INSPIRATION POINTS
00:57:50 GOLD
00:58:07 CARRY CAPACITY / ENCUMBER
00:58:59 SKILLS EXPLAINED
01:03:22 SUB INVENTORIES
01:04:13 LEVELING UP AND MULTI-CLASSING
01:07:38 EXPLORING THE WORLD
01:08:29 CAMERA MOVEMENT AND TACTICLE VIEW
01:09:13 CAMPING
01:11:23 LONG REST VS SHORT REST
01:12:18 SAVE SCUMMING
01:13:52 FALLEN ALLIES
01:14:18 FAST TRAVEL AND WAYPOINTS
01:14:56 PARTY COMP
01:18:09 MENU SCREENS / OPTIONS
01:19:27 DIALOGUES
01:20:54 TUTORIALS
01:21:43 MERCHANTS
01:24:07 QUESTS
01:25:55 HOW DICE ROLLS WORK
01:28:16 GAME SETTINGS

Edited by: @thebeardsmith​

[LuckyGhost]

▼TIME STAMPS▼
00:00:00 INTRO
00:00:29 LAUNCHER
00:01:06 NEW GAME / DIFFICULTY SETTINGS
00:02:25 CHARACTER CREATION
00:03:47 DARK URGE / ORIGIN CHARACTERS
00:06:10 RACE
00:10:15 CLASSES
00:11:07 PROFICIENCIES
00:13:27 CANTRIPS AND SPELLS
00:14:47 CHARACTER BACKGROUND
00:16:22 CLASS OVERVIEW
00:16:30 BARBARIAN
00:16:51 BARD
00:17:16 CLERIC
00:17:38 DRUID
00:18:00 FIGHTER
00:18:28 MONK
00:18:53 PALADIN
00:19:11 RANGER
00:19:36 ROGUE
00:20:11 SORCERER
00:20:37 WARLOCK
00:21:01 WIZARD
00:22:11 ABILITIES
00:25:13 PENALITIES AND BONUSES
00:29:26 ACTIONS AND BONUS ACTIONS
00:31:26 JUMP
00:32:25 HIDE
00:34:52 SNEAK ATTACK
00:36:02 THROW
00:38:18 DASH
00:39:30 DISENGAGE
00:40:46 DIP
00:42:08 SHOVE
00:43:45 IMPROVISED MELEE WEAPON
00:44:18 HELP
00:45:46 OTHER BAR ICONS
00:46:38 CUSTOMIZING THE HOTBAR
00:47:59 END TURN
00:48:38 CHARACTER PORTRAIT
00:50:28 MINIMAP
00:52:19 COMBAT LOG
00:52:37 PARTY VIEW
00:53:52 INVENTORY EXPLAINED
00:56:38 INSPIRATION POINTS
00:57:50 GOLD
00:58:07 CARRY CAPACITY / ENCUMBER
00:58:59 SKILLS EXPLAINED
01:03:22 SUB INVENTORIES
01:04:13 LEVELING UP AND MULTI-CLASSING
01:07:38 EXPLORING THE WORLD
01:08:29 CAMERA MOVEMENT AND TACTICLE VIEW
01:09:13 CAMPING
01:11:23 LONG REST VS SHORT REST
01:12:18 SAVE SCUMMING
01:13:52 FALLEN ALLIES
01:14:18 FAST TRAVEL AND WAYPOINTS
01:14:56 PARTY COMP
01:18:09 MENU SCREENS / OPTIONS
01:19:27 DIALOGUES
01:20:54 TUTORIALS
01:21:43 MERCHANTS
01:24:07 QUESTS
01:25:55 HOW DICE ROLLS WORK
01:28:16 GAME SETTINGS

[bld]

Finally! Someone who actually shows each step, explains navigating and doesn't talk to us like we already know everything! ❤

[craigsovilla]

100 hours later, I had to come back and give you proper thanks. Without you and this video, I wouldn't have been able to give this game a proper chance, but I'm loving every minute.

[OnlineButcher]

I don’t think I’ve ever commented on a YouTube video before but this legitimately might be the most helpful video I’ve ever seen.
Incredible work, now back to passive viewing for another 15 years.

[k.]

I was extremely intimidated and confused when I opened the game. Honestly I thought about giving up. I’ve never played anything like d&d and I don’t have much experience with rpg’s but I really wanted to have a go at this game. Thank you so much for the tutorial it really helped break everything down and made so much sense of everything!!

[JasonTsimplis]

I just wanted to let you know, that thanks to your explanation of "High Ground" i now understand why Obi-Wan was able to beat Anakin.
That sir, makes everything clear now.

[alexrednaz]

I was very discouraged playing this game a few days ago to the point i just quit. After watching only 45 min of this video i feel 110% more confident and am actually enjoying this game so much more. Cant explain how much i appreciate the time this took!

[daledadolphin]

The best guide there is and somehow totally spoiler free. Well done mate.

[ingeborgsvensson]

Amazing beginner's guide, thank you so much. As a complete noob to D&D I watched so many beginners videos but they were all about character building and/or how to add up the values of the dice, it meant absolutely nothing to me because I am a complete beginner and know nothing about this game. This is the first beginners guide that actually introduces you into every aspect of the game and tells you about the things that really matter to a beginner extremely well. I realize how much work it is to make such a video so liked and subscribed, it's the least I can do.

[deananthony]

I wish more people could produce such well-done guides to understanding and enjoying the content they are representing.. Well Done Sir, Well Done!

[thedeets_]

I tried to go into BG3 blind after hearing great things about it. I never played a DND RPG before and really struggled even on easy mode. I am sure experienced players love that the game doesn't hold your hand while playing, but with my lack of knowledge, I really struggled. This tutorial was so helpful, thanks so much!

[xProjectKilox]

I can't explain how easy this made the game to understand! Thanks for another truly complete and comprehensive guide!

[ReverendLeRoux]

33:50 small correction regarding stealth. Full sun means you cannot make a stealth check, it you are seen you will be removed from hide. Half sun means you need to make a stealth check to maintain your stealth and no sun means no check is necessary (unless your opponent has dark sight).

[Sandy_Papito]

Ive probably watched like 15 hours of guides for this game trying to get prepared as a first time player. This one video cleared up alot of things i was still confused on! Thanks for explaining things clearly and zooming in on the actual things, and demonstrating everything out!

[hezvandermeij]

As avid DnD player, and LONG LONG time Mass Effect gamer (somehow they feel simular to me dont at me ok) I could figure it out on my own pretty well.
But sometimes, even "experienced" gamers still want their hand held while exploring.
Thank you for holdin this gamerdude's hand mate 😂❤

[kamjensen]

Made it to the end. I started playing this game yesterday, and felt very overwhelmed. Now I feel totally empowered to go have a good time. Thank you very much!

[capkarl]

Best walkthrough I’ve seen and immediately made my game more enjoyable. Hope you keep putting out great content.

[allhandsonsteamdeck]

IM PLAYING ON MY STEAMDECK AND ITS AMAZING I JUST WANTED TO SAY THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE ON THE GAME ON YT RIGHT NOW WITHOUT TELLING YOU HOW TO PLAY JUST EXPLAINING WHAT EVERYTHING ON SCREEN MEANS AND DOES NOONE ELSE TALKS ABOUT THAT STUFF SO BRAVO ILL BE LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR PLAYTHRU SOON ❤❤

[samroscoe]

Appreciate the effort you put into this mate. Learnt more from this video than the other 20 I've watched combined. A true gift to those of us who are new to the genre and DnD

[msInaan]

Thank you sooo much for making this video! I am new to D&D games and I have been struggling for hours/days, and googling "what does this mean/do", "why can't I do this and that" didn't help🥲 But this video is the Chef's Kiss of BG3 Beginner's Guide🤌 I went through a couple of ones and remained as confused as ever. But with this, this MASTERPIECE of a video guide every other minute I was so this is what I need to so this is how this works". Again THANK YOU for doing this and for all of the hard work you put into making this video <3