Baldur’s Gate 3: How to speak with animals

Talking to animals in Baldur’s Gate 3 is a unique and amusing way to explore the Sword Coast. It opens up whole new secrets and lets you experience some of the funniest moments. Here’s all you need to know to speak with animals in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 features a large cast of characters, especially the companions, all of whom are brimming with personality. But, as with their previous RPG, Divinity Original Sin 2, Larian haven’t forgotten about the animals either; they offer some hilarious and unique conversations. You can even recruit some of them as companions.

You can discover new quests, secrets, and more if you know how to speak with animals in Baldur’s Gate 3. You’ll also get to experience some of the most entertaining voice acting in the game. So here’s how to talk to animals in Baldur’s Gate 3.

How to speak with animals in Baldur’s Gate 3

Players can either drink a Potion of Animal Speaking or cast the Speak with Animals spell to speak to Animals in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Ultimately, there are two possible methods to speak with animals in Baldur’s Gate 3 which are easily accessible during the adventure.

Drinking a Potion of Animal Speaking is the fastest and most reliable way that allows you to understand every friendly animal in the game. The ingredients for the potion include Accorn Truffles, and you can use our guide to figure out how to craft potions in BG3.

The effects of the potion will last until a long rest is completed, but you can still talk to Scratch and the Owlbear cub in your camp before you take it, so don’t miss that chance for some wholesome moments.

The second option to speak with animals is to cast the Speak with Animals Spell, which is included in the spell list for certain classes like Bards, Druids, and Rangers.

The Barbarian Wildheart subclass also acquires this spell for free. So keep that in mind if you have already recruited Karlach, as she can learn this spell by following that subclass path.

What does Speak with Animals do in Baldur’s Gate 3?

When Baldur’s Gate 3 players are under the effect of Speak with Animals, they can talk with every animal that is not attacking their characters.

To do so, simply approach them and treat them like any NPC you can talk to. A Dialogue Scene will pop up and you can ask them questions about the area, about themselves, and even, some quest-related options may be available.

However, some dialogue options can make the animals turn against you and attack. Most of the time, you will be safe and you’ll simply enjoy some funny moments, or discover interesting secrets about the world of Baldur’s Gate 3.

That’s all you need to know about how to speak with animals in Baldur’s Gate 3. For more useful guides and tips, be sure to consult our guide section below:

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