The Ultimate Guide: Unleashing the Hidden Power of the Owlbear Cub in Baldur's Gate 3

Players in Baldur's Gate 3 have the opportunity to acquire various companions and pets, several of which are noteworthy and easily obtained. However, the Owlbear Cub is often overlooked by players who fail to make specific choices and visit certain locations in a particular order. Obtaining the Owlbear Cub as a pet in Baldur's Gate 3 is not a surefire achievement, making it all the more precious and unique.

This article divulges consequences within the game and reveals information the player's character may not know. Gamers committed to role-playing may wish to stop reading and find these things out for themselves.

How The Save The Owlbear Cub

Enter the Owlbear Nest.

Do not kill the Owlbear Cub after confronting the mother.

Take long rests until the Owlbear Cub is missing from the Owlbear Nest.

Talk to Krolla in the Goblin Camp and have her release the Owlbear Cub.

Interact with the Owlbear Cub and pass the Animal Handling check.

Kill all the Goblins at the Goblin Camp.

Offer the Owlbear Cub food on the first night.

Heal the Owlbear Cub's wound on the second night.

Pretend to eat the Owlbear Cub's offering on the third night.

The first three steps are crucial. It is imperative for players to prioritize dealing with the Goblin Camp before they ensure the disappearance of the Owlbear Cub. The concept behind this is that, after paying a visit to the Owlbear mother in the Owlbear Nest, Goblins arrive, slay her, and seize the offspring following a sufficient period of rest. When playing alongside friends, it is vital to ensure that the entire party is aware of completing this segment initially.

Please note that it is possible to either kill or spare the mother. However, regardless of the player's actions, the Goblins will kill her.

Once the Owlbear Cub has disappeared from the cave, head to the Goblin Camp and locate the captured Owlbear Cub near a Goblin named Krolla. Engage with Krolla and she will propose a game called Chicken Chaser. No matter the outcome of the game, or if players decline to participate, switch party members and convince her to release the creature. Alternatively, players can exert their influence, pass an Intimidation check, or simply buy the Owlbear Cub.

To summon the Owlbear Cub at camp, either pass an Animal Handling check or use Speak With Animals. It may temporarily disappear, but it will only return once the Goblins at the Goblin Camp are eliminated. Speak with Animals is a useful tool for succeeding in most interactions with the Owlbear Cub. Players who have previously used this spell to befriend Timber the Squirrel will be familiar with the process.

After the Owlbear Cub appears, there are three separate interactions that take place on different nights. Firstly, the player should feed the Owlbear Cub. Secondly, when the Owlbear Cub appears injured, the player can heal its wound by making a Medicine check. Finally, when the Owlbear Cub presents a dead bird as an offering, the player should pretend to eat the bird, which will establish a bond of friendship.

Baldur's Gate 3 is currently in Early Access on PC and will be officially released on August 3rd, 2023. The PlayStation 5 version will be available on September 6th, 2023. The development of a version for Xbox Series X/S is still ongoing.