Baldur's Gate 3: Unveiling The True Identity of the Guardian!

Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 is an expansive, turn-based RPG set in the fantastical realm of Dungeons and Dragons. It takes players on thrilling quests and enigmatic adventures. However, for new players immersing themselves in Baldur's Gate 3, one of the initial enigmas is deciphering the role of the enigmatic Guardian and its significance within the game.

Once players have determined their chosen class and subclass for Baldur's Gate 3, they must then create a second character known as the Guardian before embarking on their journey. Despite the lack of further explanation within the game itself, players may find themselves questioning the purpose and relevance of this new addition to the Baldur's Gate series.

Spoiler warning for the Guardian's general role in Baldur's Gate 3.

Who Is The Guardian In Baldur's Gate 3?

In Baldur's Gate 3, players are introduced to an important non-playable character known as the Guardian. This character is created by the players at the end of the character creation process. Throughout the game, the Guardian appears in cut scenes during the player's main character's dreams, referred to as the Dream Visitor. The purpose of the Guardian, also known as the Dream Visitor, is to protect the players from the Mind Flayer parasite affliction that they acquire during the game's opening cut scene. However, the Guardian also has a significant role in the game's plot, which players uncover as they progress through the storyline.

Players have the choice to create a Guardian resembling their main character or completely different. They can also opt to randomize the Guardian's design for a quick start. Alternatively, players can devote additional time to customizing their Guardian's features, categorized as follows: Race

Subrace

General

Body Art

Eyes

Makeup

Hair

Facial Hair

How To Find The Guardian In Baldur's Gate 3

The appearance of The Guardian in the game is not immediate, as players need to progress in the game in order to dream about their Guardian. The first encounter with the Guardian happens through a dream cut scene in Act 1, after the players have taken a long rest at camp. During these dream sequences, the Guardian reveals its purpose of protecting the players from turning into Mind Flayers and urges them to utilize Illithid powers against the parasite. The Guardian also discloses that it is infected with the same tadpole parasite. Additionally, depending on the choices made by the players, there may be potential romantic possibilities with the Guardian, similar to other romanceable characters in Baldur's Gate 3.

The Guardian may also appear in subsequent dreams, which is influenced by the extent to which players interact with the Guardian's desire for them to utilize their Illithid abilities, as well as the frequency of their long rests at the camp. To learn more about the Guardian's intriguing role in the story, players should engage in conversations with it while being cautious not to encounter major story spoilers before progressing further in the game.

Baldur's Gate 3 is currently accessible on PC.