There's One Good Reason In Baldur's Gate 3 Not To Pick Your Favorite Origin Character

has a strong assortment of great Origin characters that can be chosen as the playable protagonist, but picking a favorite in order to spend as much time with the character as possible might actually be a mistake. The game offers the choice between selecting from the Origin characters and creating a custom character like in tabletop, both of which can be viable options. If the personality of one Origin character is especially appealing, however, deciding not to choose them can be the best move after all.

The best part of the Origin characters is that they offer a little something for everyone. From the upbeat Karlach to the darkly devout Shadowheart, developer Larian Studios packs a wide range of personalities into the potential party members, uniting disparate types through the common goal of dealing with mind flayer parasites. There might be a lack of any irredeemably evil Origin characters in , but there are enough dark possibilities to likely please anyone interested in the grimmer side of roleplaying.

Stepping into the shoes of a Origin character comes with one very big sacrifice, as the aspects of their personality that come to the forefront as party members get sidelined in favor of the player's involvement. This doesn't mean that they have to lose their identity — it's very possible to roleplay Origin characters in a way that remains loyal to their innate tendencies — but the bulk of their standard voice acting and dialogue is eliminated. For instance,if clips of Astarion making snarky quips were a major reason to pick up, selecting him as the protagonist is the one surefire ticket to minimize exposure to more.

The best way to enjoy a campaign as a beloved Origin character is after completing one with them as a party member. This method makes it possible to uncover the majority of their interesting interactions first, although the nature of decision-making means that no single playthrough will include everything. It also makes it easier to step into the shoes