Talking to animals in Baldur's Gate 3 - an ability that allows a character to understand the language of animals and conduct a dialogue with them. In the vastness of the Forgotten Realms, every animal has something to say to travelers. Communication with tailed and feathered animals allows you not only to have an interesting time, but also to receive new information about the world of the game, and sometimes valuable rewards.
In the guide we will list all the ways to talk to animals in Baldur's Gate 3 and tell you what role this mechanic plays in exploring the world.
How to Talk to Animals in Baldur's Gate 3
To be able to speak with animals in Baldur's Gate 3, travelers must use one of the following options:
- Ritual spell of the first circle of the school of divination "Animal conversation" This method is the most common. Available to many classes.
- Potion, teaching communication with animals.
- Wild Beast Form, in which you can enter into dialogue with a representative of your species. This method is available to Druids.
Without this, it will not be possible to understand the statements of animals. However, in some cases you can try to find a common language with the beast by ing tests for training.
Spell Talk to Animals
This is a first-level ritual spell that requires a character action and lasts until the next long rest. Allows you to communicate with all types of animals in the Forgotten Realms. Available as follows classes:
- Druid.
- Bard.
- Pathfinder.
- Paladin, Oath of the Ancients subclass. The spell is given from the beginning of the game.
- Priest with the Nature Domain subclass. Works from the beginning of the game.
- Barbarian with the Wild Heart subclass. The skill unlocks at the third level.
- Witch. The ability will be unlocked at level two.
Next, when leveling up heroes of any class, choose the traits “Initiated into Magic» for a Druid or Bard, and get the option to select Speak with Animals from the spell list.
A sorcerer can choose Bestial Speech from his Eldritch Invocations at 2nd level, or take the Ritual Caster feat at 4th level.
Since the spell of talking with animals is on the first circle of the school of divination, the use of mechanics multiclass will allow you to learn it in just one level. If a character is not capable of communicating with fauna due to his profession, simply select an additional class from those listed above during leveling.
Representatives of the subrace Forest gnomes can talk to animals by default.
Animal Communication Potion
A potion that adds the Talk to Animals status until your next long rest. Crafted from two ingredients:
- Acorn truffle essence.
- Any salts.
Ready-made mixture can be purchased from merchants all over the game world.
Transformation into animals
The last method cannot be called convenient, but it still works. Use "Combat Wild Form» Druid to transform into a wild beast and talk with his relatives. Important clarification: animals do not understand the language of other species. Thus, if you want to communicate with a cat, then turn into a cat, with a dog, into a dog, and so on. Companions that can transform into beasts:
- Halsin.
- Jaheira.
Why talk to animals in Baldur's Gate 3
Animals in Baldurs Gate 3 have valuable information about the world around them and are interesting conversationalists. Successful interaction with them unlocks side quests and various rewards, and the dialogues themselves are written lively and with humor. A few examples of how communicating with animals in the game can be not only fun, but also useful:
- Dialogue with With a twig in Emerald Grove.
- Dialogues with Strange ox, unlocking a side mission that goes through all 3 acts.
We hope that the guide to communicating with animals in Baldur's Gate 3 helped you find a common language with domestic and wild animals. If you have any questions, ask them at comments to Article. Read other useful Baldur's Gate 3 guides in the appropriate section of the site.
