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Baldur's Gate 3 Quiz

Roll for intelligence — how well do you really know Baldur's Gate 3?

Baldur's Gate 3 Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Baldur's Gate 3 contains over 2 million words of dialogue and 174 hours of cinematic cutscenes, selling over 10 million copies in its first year. This quiz covers origin companions, D&D mechanics, the mind flayer threat, Forgotten Realms lore, and the game's three-act story.

How It Works

Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.

What You'll Learn

You'll explore origin companions and their backstories, D&D 5th Edition mechanics adapted for video games, the mind flayer threat driving the story, Forgotten Realms lore, and the epic three-act journey from the Nautiloid crash to the gates of Baldur's Gate itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who developed Baldur's Gate 3?

Baldur's Gate 3 was developed by Larian Studios, a Belgian RPG studio founded by Swen Vincke. The game was released on August 3, 2023 for PC, with a PlayStation 5 version following on September 6, 2023. Larian had previously created the Divinity: Original Sin series.

What are the origin companions in Baldur's Gate 3?

The six origin companions are Shadowheart (Half-Elf Cleric of Shar), Astarion (High Elf Vampire Spawn Rogue), Gale (Human Wizard), Lae'zel (Githyanki Fighter), Wyll (Human Warlock), and Karlach (Tiefling Barbarian). Each can be recruited as a party member or played as the main character with their own unique storyline.

What edition of D&D does Baldur's Gate 3 use?

Baldur's Gate 3 is based on the 5th Edition of Dungeons & Dragons and is set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. The game adapts D&D 5e rules for real-time and turn-based gameplay, including classes, spells, ability checks, and the iconic d20 dice rolls.

Last updated: April 2026