Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal hidden Elminster interactions you probably missed

Despite ongoing exploration, players continue to uncover hidden secrets in Baldur’s Gate 3. Here’s the method they used to coax Elminster into sharing his past experiences in Faerun.

It is common for characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 to react differently based on the player’s chosen class. By selecting dialogue options that reference their background, players may receive unique interactions and rewards. This has allowed fans to uncover many secrets of Faerun, including a heartwarming exchange with Elminster, a prominent mage who plays a significant part in Gale’s storyline.

During Act 2 of the storyline, Elminster makes an appearance as a renowned mage who has achieved extraordinary feats over the course of thirteen centuries. He is tasked by Mystra to stabilize Gale’s orb, but also reveals that his ultimate mission is to destroy the Absolute by detonating it.

If the players choose to play as Bards, they will have the opportunity to inform Elminster that they know him from numerous ballads. This will pique the mage’s interest and he will inquire about the player’s favorite song. Based on their response, Elminster will share additional information about his adventures in the franchise.

Elminster’s remarks about the bard Volo have sparked a lot of excitement among fans of Baldur’s Gate 3. Volo’s songs are famous for their embellishments and liberties, and this is revealed when the mage is told, “I love the verse ‘Across the Peaks of Icewind Dale, Strode Fast the Sage of Shadowdale’”. In response, he remarks, “Those lyrics are by none other than Volo. His name alone is enough to validate their authenticity and acclaim.”

“A YouTube user, commenting on a video of a hidden interaction, stated that playing BG3 as a Bard without any prior knowledge was the best decision they ever made. They enjoyed the unique dialogue choices and the laughter it brought, to the point that they felt something was missing when they started a second round as a ranger.”

Many other fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 also shared the sentiment that choosing to play as a Bard, a class renowned for their Charisma and Performance expertise, has allowed them to discover numerous peculiar interactions that were not accessible with other character types.

By choosing the appropriate class, players may uncover various hidden secrets in Baldur’s Gate 3, particularly if they have a high Perception stat. To learn more about Larian Studios’ Easter eggs, one can reference the discovery of a concealed crate of tadpoles in Act 2 by players, or the use of a Rogue’s Mage Hand spell in combat.