Talking to animals has many benefits in Baldur’s Gate 3. Animals throughout the world of Baldur’s Gate 3 can be found in the wilderness, towns, and settlements, offering information regarding loot items and secrets. Players can only learn about loot items and secrets when they converse with animals, which few players do not know how to initiate.
While druids can talk to animals and understand what they have to say, other classes are not deprived of this ability. Fortunately, players can talk to animals using the Speak with Animals spell. Keeping this in mind, this guide will illustrate how players can speak with animals in Baldur’s Gate 3 along with other helpful tidbits.
How to Talk to Animals in Baldur’s Gate 3
As mentioned earlier, players can talk to animals using the Speak with Animals spell. Players can talk to them as long as the animal is not hostile. Players can speak with docile animals like rats, squirrels, dogs, etc.
To talk to animals, players need to cast the Speak with Animals spell on themselves. Players can talk to animals once the spell is cast until the next Long Rest.
It is worth noting only the following classes can learn the Speak with Animals spell:
- Warlock
- Ranger
- Bard
- Oath of Ancient Paladin
- Druid
- Wildheart Barbarian
The spell can also be selected on the character creation screen instead of learning it later.
Alternatives to the Speak with Animals Spell in Baldur’s Gate 3
Players who do not have a class that can learn the Speak with Animals spell can opt for the following alternatives instead:
- Classes that can’t learn the Speak with Animals spell can talk to animals by crafting the Potion of Animal Speaking. The recipe can be acquired on the upper floor of the Rosymorn Monastery. The potion is also available for purchase from vendors like Derryth (Myconid Colony) or Aaron (Emerald Grove). Like the spell, the effects of the Potion of Animal Speaking will only last until the next Long Rest.
- Players can transform into animals to talk to animals using the Wild Shape spell.
- Regardless of the chosen class, the Gnome race has the Speak with Animals spell by default.
Baldur’s Gate 3 leaves no stone unturned to keep things interesting for players, which includes conversing with animals. Players can have funny, chaotic, or insightful conversations with animals, a breath of fresh air for RPG fans.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PC.