Baldur's Gate Guide 1998 · Party role-playing game Guides At a glance Characters Quick answers Pictures Game guides Find the guide you need Guide What you will find Classes & party Choose complementary party roles and understand ability scores before leaving Candlekeep. Combat rules Read the descending combat numbers, resist spells and use pause to protect low-level characters. Spells & rest Distinguish learned spells, prepared slots and scrolls, then plan a useful early spellbook. Early route Follow the early main-story route while leaving space for equipment, companions and optional quests. Characters Identify the important characters, recruitable allies and roles in Baldur's Gate.
At a glance Three useful starting points Focus What to know Recruit a balanced party Bring a front-line warrior, thief, divine caster and arcane caster. Pause before danger Issue orders to the whole party and inspect targets before resuming. Follow the iron crisis The early main investigation leads south toward Nashkel and its mines.
Key characters and their roles Character Role At a glance Gorion Foster father Guides the protagonist out of Candlekeep at the opening. Imoen Thief companion Can join near the ambush site after leaving Candlekeep. Jaheira Fighter/Druid companion Waits with Khalid at the Friendly Arm Inn. Khalid Fighter companion A paired recruit with Jaheira at the Friendly Arm Inn. Minsc Ranger companion Found in Nashkel and asks for help rescuing Dynaheir. Dynaheir Mage companion Held in the Gnoll Stronghold west of Nashkel.
Enhanced Edition screenshot of combat and fire effects in a circular arena. Enhanced Edition dialogue window inside a timber-floored building. Enhanced Edition party and dialogue outside a fortified stone building. Enhanced Edition party battles in a cavern crossed by a bright blue stream. References Digital cover Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition promotional logo beside an armored figure. About the game Game facts Detail Value First release 1998 Platforms PC Genre Party role-playing game
The 1998 Sword Coast campaign and its AD&D second-edition fundamentals. Pictures show Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, whose extra companions, kits, interface and optional campaigns differ from the original release. Tales of the Sword Coast is identified separately; Siege of Dragonspear is outside this guide.
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Classes & party
Combat rules
Spells & rest
Early route