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Baldur’s Gate II Guide

2000 · Party-based role-playing game

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GuideWhat you will find
A stone chamber contains large mechanisms, stairs and a circular floor design.Getting startedEscape Irenicus’s dungeon and build a functional party before the city opens up.
The party travels through a dark, overgrown outdoor area.CharactersFind early recruits and balance fighter, thief, arcane and divine responsibilities.
The party fights among rocky chambers with spell effects and the combat log visible.Classes & dual classUnderstand old-rule combat numbers and the tradeoffs behind class combinations.
Adventurers gather around a purple-lit chamber in the Enhanced Edition.Spells & countersRead enemy defenses and select the spell that addresses the actual problem.
A stone chamber contains large mechanisms, stairs and a circular floor design.Quests & SpellholdChoose side routes and prepare before a long trip away from Athkatla.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Pause when the fight changesAssign roles and react to new spells or enemies deliberately.
Read defense typesCombat protections, illusions and magic resistance need different tools.
Prepare before SpellholdShops, companion requests and unfinished local quests deserve a final check.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
ImoenThief / MageA central companion whose fate drives the Shadows of Amn journey.
JaheiraFighter / DruidAn early ally combining physical and divine tools.
MinscRangerA loyal early physical companion.
YoshimoBounty HunterProvides thief skills during the early campaign.
AerieCleric / MageA recruit who can cover both spell traditions.
KeldornInquisitorA strong anti-mage frontline companion.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Getting startedPause and give each party member a job →
Classes & dual classChoose a class you want to manage through the campaign →
Spells & countersIdentify the kind of protection before casting →
Quests & SpellholdUse Chapter 2 sidequests to equip the party →

Pictures All pictures →

The party fights among rocky chambers with spell effects and the combat log visible.
The party fights among rocky chambers with spell effects and the combat log visible.
Adventurers gather around a purple-lit chamber in the Enhanced Edition.
Adventurers gather around a purple-lit chamber in the Enhanced Edition.
A stone chamber contains large mechanisms, stairs and a circular floor design.
A stone chamber contains large mechanisms, stairs and a circular floor design.
The party travels through a dark, overgrown outdoor area.
The party travels through a dark, overgrown outdoor area.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Baldur’s Gate II: game and edition overviewfiles.beamdog.com