Unlock the Ultimate Powerhouse: Master the Art of Recruiting Party Members in Baldur's Gate 3
Expand your party in Baldur's Gate 3! Discover a diverse array of potential companions to enhance your gameplay experience and conquer challenges Explore how to recruit new party members and unlock a world of exciting possibilities
The default companions in Baldur's Gate 3 are meticulously crafted with love, covering a range of roles and excelling at leading a team to triumph. However, there are instances where players desire to pursue a distinct playstyle and require a more adaptable party to fulfill additional duties.
In challenging combat scenarios, the composition of your party is of utmost importance in Baldur's Gate 3. Rather than trying to alter the roles of your companions to align with specific encounters, it is worth considering hiring skilled individuals of a particular class to temporarily step in and tackle the necessary tasks.
How To Hire New Party Members
Have 100 gold in the character's inventory.
Make room for an additional party member by asking at least one companion to stay at camp.
Talk to Withers and choose "I would like to talk about hirelings."
Choose "Recruit a hireling. (100)"
Choose your preferred hireling.
Although hirelings are part of the party, they are not fully developed companions. They do not have their own spoken dialogue in conversations, cannot engage in romantic relationships, and do not have an approval rating. However, when it comes to combat, they are just as capable as any other member. In fact, they can be among the most formidable after responding to Withers' inquiry.
Similar to the protagonist, they are unable to alter their race but have the flexibility to switch their class. Swap party members and engage in a conversation with Withers. Afterwards, acquire a respec for a mere 100 gold. By doing so, players can guarantee the presence of a party member that perfectly suits their combat requirements, rather than relying on the current companions to fulfill those needs.
Each class has a hireling, and there is no limit to the number of hirelings that can be hired at once. Players who choose the highest difficulty can benefit from this feature by hiring three hirelings to create an ideal party composition, allowing companions to focus on roleplaying and quest elements.
Baldur's Gate 3 is currently available on PC. The PlayStation 5 version will be released on September 6th, 2023. An Xbox Series X/S version is still in the works.
