Essential Baldur's Gate 3 Side-Quests You Shouldn't Skip

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Just like Dungeons and Dragons, the real adventures in Baldur's Gate 3 always seem to happen in the small little moments in between the big story beats. With so much content to wade through, it's all too easy to miss side quests that can make your journey easier or reveal new bits of lore.

Before you move on to the next act, you'll want to make sure you're not missing out on any pivotal side quests. That's why we've gathered a list of all the essential Baldur's Gate 3 side quests worth checking out on your next playthrough (because, let's face it, you have more than one).

Even the smallest interactions in Baldur's Gate 3 can have rippling effects across the course of all three acts. The search for the Nightsong, a rumored hidden relic believed to lurk in a lost temple, begins all the way in the Druids' Grove. Speak with Aradin (provided he didn't die to the goblins at the gates to the Grove) to learn about his search for the Nightsong.

This side adventure is a long and winding one, taking you into the Underdark, the Shadow-Cursed Lands, and Lower City of Baldur's Gate. It'll also present you with a crucial decision which will have a big impact on your companion Shadowheart.

You can check out our full Find the Nightsong side quest walkthrough here.

Fans of Wyll won't want to miss out on this opportunity to learn a little more about his backstory. Help save his father, the Grand Duke Ravengard of Baldur's Gate, from the cult of the Absolute. You can start the investigation into his whereabouts by helping Counsellor Florrick in Waukeen's Rest.

You'll need to venture to the Moonrise Towers to find Grand Duke Ravengard and the rest of the unfortunate prisoners kept there against their will.

Learn more about Wyll's familial history