Planning to talk to animals in Baldur's Gate 3? You'll encounter many critters and creatures as you explore the world of Faerun. But, you don't need to run around without knowing what they might be thinking. Fortunately, there's a spell that can help you learn about what your furry pals, and potential foes, have in mind.
This guide explains how to use a spell that lets you talk to animals in Baldur's Gate 3. Moreover, we look at the different ways this is put to good use.
How to talk to animals in Baldur's Gate 3
The Baldur's Gate 3 talk to animals mechanic requires a spell called, you guessed it, Speak with Animals. This spell, or related variants, come from different sources.
How to get the Speak with Animals spell
These are the ways that you can get the Speak with Animals spell in the game:
- Class spells - Certain classes, such as the Druid and Ranger, can select these as spells.
- Ritual feat - If you choose the Ritual Spells feat at levels 4, 8, or 12, you can obtain this as an ability.
- Scrolls - You might find scrolls that let you cast this spell, or learn it as a Wizard.
- Potion - A concoction can grant this effect.
- Enchanted items - Some items may also have this as an available spell that is cast upon activation.
How to interact with animals
If you have the Speak with Animals spell, then you should look for a creature that you want to interact with. Here are a couple of notable instances:
- Just west of Druid Grove, you'll find a dog next to a dead person. You'll realize his name is Scratch, and he thinks his master is sleeping. You can break the bad news to him, and ask him to follow your scent to your camp.
- Near the area where you encounter Scratch, you'll see a cave. Inside, there's a formidable Owlbear. If you try to speak to it, it'll warn you not to approach it further. You'll also spot the Owlbear Cub hiding behind its mother. If you spare the cub, it'll eat its mom, though you can send it to your camp when you next stumble upon it.
These are the ways that you can talk to animals in Baldur's Gate 3. While this has no use in combat, it adds to the fluff and role-playing element as you engage with the world and its inhabitants. Perhaps you might even want to learn how to commune with the dead?