Getting Minthara as a companion in Baldur's Gate 3 requires a specific approach, as she's not your typical friendly NPC. This guide provides professional suggestions to successfully recruit this intriguing and powerful character to your party.
Understanding Minthara's Alignment
Minthara is a ruthless, ambitious, and chaotic evil character. This means a standard "good guy" approach won't work. To get her on your side, you need to embrace, and even actively participate in, her cruel and violent nature. Ignoring her desires or attempting to "reform" her will only lead to failure.
Key Choices for Recruiting Minthara
These choices are critical for securing Minthara as a companion. Each decision needs to align with her bloodthirsty and self-serving personality:
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The Goblin Camp: During the events in the Goblin Camp, you must actively side with the goblins. This means completing tasks for them, participating in their violent acts, and even killing those who oppose them. Specifically, you need to slaughter the Tieflings in the grove. There are various approaches, but all require overt aggression and support for the goblins' ruthless tactics.
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The Druid Grove Massacre: This is the crucial turning point. Minthara will task you with eliminating the Tieflings in the grove, giving you a chance to prove your loyalty to her cause. Do not hesitate or show any remorse. Embrace the carnage; it's a testament to your dedication to her and her vision.
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Post-Massacre Conversation: After completing the massacre (successfully, of course), engage in conversation with Minthara. Your dialogue choices should reflect your satisfaction with the brutal actions you undertook. Avoid expressing any guilt or hesitation. This shows that you are a kindred spirit.
Optimizing Your Playthrough for Minthara
To maximize your chances of success, consider these additional points:
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Embrace Chaotic Evil: Throughout your playthrough, align your actions and choices with a Chaotic Evil alignment. This will naturally resonate with Minthara and reinforce your compatibility. Picking options that demonstrate cruelty and self-interest will work in your favor.
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Power and Domination: Minthara respects strength and dominance. Showcase these attributes in your interactions, even outside of the goblin camp. This means choosing dialogue options that reflect your determination and willingness to resort to violence when necessary.
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Understanding Her Motives: While brutal, Minthara is not purely malicious. She has reasons for her actions. Understanding her motivations will help you predict what she wants and how to respond to her. This allows you to shape your playthrough to align with her objectives.
Beyond Recruitment: Keeping Minthara
Getting Minthara is only half the battle. Keeping her requires continued alignment with her worldview. Do not expect kindness or gentleness from her—she will always have a ruthless edge. Continuing to play as a Chaotic Evil character will preserve your relationship and prevent her departure.
In short: To get Minthara, fully commit to her vision. Embrace the darkness, show your willingness to use violence without hesitation, and don't attempt to change her. This approach ensures that not only will you get Minthara but will also maintain her loyalty throughout your Baldur's Gate 3 journey.
