With the ability to design your own character and travel with a variety of companions, the options for your Baldur’s Gate 3 party are vast. Many times, you will end up swapping party members in and out just to experience each of their storylines, but every game has an MVP. Who is the must have character in your Baldur’s Gate 3 party?

Astarion is the clear winner, and no, it’s not just because of his devilishly handsome (and vampiric) features. This high-elf rogue not only has a compelling story, but he also is invaluable in almost all gameplay scenarios. He’s built to succeed at almost every lockpicking and trap disarming roll. Astarion is also proficient in hiding, allowing an advantage to surprise enemies, and even during combat, he is capable of dealing significant damage. This pleasantly surprised me as I used to be averse to rogues during my Dungeons and Dragons days due to the perception they were not “strong” in battle.

In my playthrough as a Fighter, I had a core team made up of Astarion, Gale, and Halsin (interchanging with Shadowheart frequently). No matter how many times I had to swap party members, I always found a need for Astarion.
If I needed to find another reason–his voice actor–Neil Newbon, won best performance as Astarion at the 2023 Game Awards. After playing through the entire game, I can attest that Neil does an impeccable job showcasing a wide range of emotions. Astarion can be sassy and snarky to downright furious.

Have you started your adventure in Baldur’s Gate 3 yet? If so, who is your party member MVP? Please share your thoughts with us on our Boss Rush Facebook Group or our Boss Rush Discord.
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