[GameSpot] - Baldur's Gate 3 - Gather Your Allies Guide

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Your Baldur's Gate 3 takes you to many places to perform deeds: some heroic, some nefarious. Evidently, there are people who like what you've done, so much so that they've offered to join your cause, all the way to the very end. Our guide discusses the Baldur's Gate 3 Gather Your Allies quest. We talk about the characters and factions that will fight alongside you in the final battle. Likewise, please be aware that this article contains spoilers.

How to complete Gather Your Allies in Baldur's Gate 3

The Baldur's Gate 3 Gather Your Allies quest begins in earnest once you learn the threat of the Cult of the Absolute. From there, various NPCs and groups will promise you their aid down the line. You do need to make key decisions for that to happen.

Our Baldur's Gate 3 Gather Your Allies guide lists down the ones that we were able to unlock during our playthrough. We also note their respective uses in the climactic battle, which takes place after you complete the Free Orpheus quest. This special skill--"Call Forth Allies"--can be seen just above the icons for your weapons on your action bar. Using it allows you to summon additional units during combat. You must keep them alive as, otherwise, their deaths would mean that you won't be able to summon them again.

Bear in mind that this list isn't complete. Although we've seen different outcomes for various quests, but we weren't able to follow some of those branching paths up to the finale.

Look at all the friends you've made along the way.

Volo the Bard

• Unlock method: Rescue Volo in the Goblin Camp during Act 1. He's in need of help again in Act 3, and you'll find him in the southwestern portion of the Lower City.
• Summon: None - No action needed.

Battle-Ready Owlbear and Dammon

• Owlbear unlock method - Kill the Mama Owlbear in the cave in Act 1, but spare the Owlbear Cub. Rescue it and have it remember your scent once you reach the Goblin Camp (i.e. it's being chased in the chicken minigame). Later, in a camp scene, be kind and feed it when it approaches you.
• Dammon unlock method - Dammon is in the Druid Grove, and he plays a pivotal role in Karlach's romance/quest. You can prevent his untimely demise by saving the Tiefling refugees in Act 1 and ensuring that Isobel stays alive in Act 2.
• Summon: Battle-Ready Owlbear - Your Owlbear Cub is now fully-grown... and fully-armored.
• Note: We're combining these two in one entry. As far as we can tell, Dammon remarks that he's the one who outfitted the Owlbear Cub with plate armor. His survival might be necessary.

Armored Owlbear... 'nuff said.

Halsin

• Unlock method: Rescue Halsin in the Goblin Camp during Act 1, then fully recruit him by completing his objectives in Act 2.
• Summon: None - He's a regular party member/companion.

Florrick

• Unlock method: Free Counselor Florrick in Wyrm's Rock Prison during Act 3.
• Summon: Florrick's Cohort - High-defense Flaming Fist warriors that can hold their own in combat.

Isobel

• Unlock method: Make sure that Isobel stays alive throughout Act 2:
  
  • Win the battle against the Flaming Fist invaders.
  • Don't give in to your Dark Urge when asked to murder her.
  • Ensure that Shadowheart spares Nightsong.
• Summon: Balm of the Moonmaiden - Isobel will restore 14-84 HP for up to six allies. This ability can only be used once.

Nightsong

• Unlock method: Free and spare Nightsong in the realm beneath the Gauntlet of Shar. Then, in Act 3, defend her against Lorroakan.
• Summon: Sword of the Silverlight - Have Dame Aylin, the Aasimar Paladin, lay waste to the minions of darkness.

Mizora

• Unlock method: Save "Zariel's Asset" in the Mind Flayer Colony at the end of Act 2.
• Summon: Mizora, Agent of Avernus - Rain down sorcerous magic with the possibility of disintegrating enemies.

Left: This is the first time that Halsin has left the camp since Act 2; Right: You really need to keep Isobel alive.

Ulma and the Gur

• Unlock method: Progress further in Astarion's arc and enter Cazador's Dungeon. Make Astarion refuse the allure of vampiric ascendancy, and free the captive spawn. This prevents a fight from breaking out between your team and Ulma's group.
• Summon: Gur Huntwardens - The Gur are skirmishers and ranged fighters that can hinder your foes.

Inspector Valeria

• Unlock method: Complete the full Murder Mystery story arc in Act 3:
  
  • Open Hand Temple Murders
  • Investigate the Murders
  • Murder Tribunal- Do not sacrifice Inspector Valeria to Bhaal; you'll have to fight Sarevok and other cultists.
• Summon: The Watch - You'll have the support of great weapon wielders.

Jaheira's Harpers

• Unlock method: Complete Jaheira's The High Harper quest chain:
  
  • Naturally, you must recruit Jaheira during Act 2.
  • Proceed onward and make sure you recruit Minsc in Act 3.
  • You also need to avoid situations where either of them would die or turn hostile. Examples include Isobel dying and causing Last Light to lose its blessing, accidentally killing Minsc instead of knocking him out, sacrificing Jaheira to Bhaal, or accepting Bhaal's blessing and becoming his Chosen.
• Summon: Silver Harp Squadron - Bring Jaheira's elite archers to support your back ranks.

Left: Viconia will thank you for surrendering Shadowheart to Shar's disciples; Right: You may have been at odds with the Orthon before, but Yurgir is always ready for a fight.

Duke Ravengard

• Unlock Method: Free Wyll's dad from the underwater prison known as the Iron Throne. You can learn more in our Duke Ravengard and Gondian prisoners guide.
• Summon: None - He'll simply be there during the finale.

Yurgir

• Unlock Method: During Act 3, complete Helsik's Ritual and enter the House of Hope. Your final objective is to defeat Raphael. However, before you battle him, talk to Yurgir and pass the DC30 check to make him join you temporarily. After the bout, choose the first option as your reply.
• Summon: Hellstalker Yurgir - Call on this demonic Orthon who can turn invisible and strike outta nowhere.

Lorroakan

• Unlock Method: Make sure that Nightsong survives Act 2. Then, in Act 3, betray her by handing her over to Lorroakan.
• Summon: Unknown - Lorroakan promises the magical might of Ramazith's Tower. We weren't able to check the finale with this particular branch, but we're guessing it might be related to his elementals and myrmidons.

Viconia DeVir

• Unlock Method: Make sure Shadowheart is still in your team come Act 3. Then, proceed further with the Sharran Lookout and House of Grief objectives. Upon reaching the inner sanctum, betray Shadowheart by giving her to the Sharran cultists.
• Summon: Unknown - Viconia does say that you'll have Shar's faithful by your side.

In any case, these are the Baldur's Gate 3 Gather Your Allies characters that we know of so far. There might be more, so we'll update our guide if need be.

Baldur's Gate 3 is filled to the brim with activities and secrets. You'll no doubt be part of an adventure that can take countless hours to complete. For other tips, you can visit our BG3 guides hub.

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