Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 7 Did Not Fix Wild Shape Disrupting The Party Dynamic

has so many different dialogue options for players to explore. From using the Detect Thoughtsspell to get the upper hand in a conversation to having class-specific dialogue options, like striking awe with a bard or tearing off a mindflayer pod using strength with a barbarian, there is no shortage of unique opportunities. For each type of character, the dialogue journey can be an exciting experience within itself, apart from a player who wishes to travel through the game as a druid in. Even Larian Studio's giant Patch 7 has not altered this.

The form is a multipurpose and fun ability for a character to have. Instead of hunting down the greatest weaponry and spell parchments to use against the Absolute, the player can simply turn themselves into a badger and hack their enemies to death with sharp-digging claws. When it comes to engaging dialogue at critical moments of the story, falls short. It comes to no surprise that a transformed druid cannot speak as a bear or spider.

When a Druid performs the spell, they are not simply turning their body into that of an animal; they are magically assuming the attributes of an animal. Strength, constitution, and dexterity may change to fit within the animals' combat prowess; a druid retains their intelligence, wisdom, and charisma to maintain their mental faculties while in animal form. This keeps the druid mentally aware of their magical change rather than succumbing to an animal's base instinct. It comes with the caveat of being unable to speak to other humans, unless the spell has been cast.

The new Baldur's Gate 3 patch has added many little interactions to further flesh out the already deep characters but highlights a plot hole.

The possibilities are not just limited to combat. By being in a form, the player can become a raven and soar over obstacles or become a cat or panther and sneak through dangerous territory. It is a multi-utility ability that could have a player wanting to remain in throughout the length of the game.