Just a quick note, this is an Honour mode playthrough, not a 100% trophy guide. The point of this guide is to get you through HM. I'll assume you're familiar with the game and not trying HM your first try, but will try to give most details so nothing is missed. In general I won't mention looting unless it's specific gear we need for our build. Loot as much as you can to keep the money flowing, since things are expensive in HM.

General tips

• Loot a lot at the start, need to build some wealth
• You can usually leave 1 character out of range or in camp, then if the other 3 die, rez them with Withers. It's usually not necessary, but some fights I find it to be useful (Inquisitor Wwargaz..) as it lets you kill some of the minions in the fight, then come back at full strength to take on the boss.
• Use guidance as much as possible, it's free

Welcome to the Sword Coast

Ready to escape the Nautiloid, save your tadpoled party, and see every ending Baldur's Gate 3 has to offer? Use this hub to jump into any act, side quest chain, or trophy-style checklist once you're ready to go deep.

Use the sidebar or the links below to dive into each section:

• Character Builds
  • Main Character Honor Mode Build – Control-oriented Bard game plan.
  • Shadowheart Honor Mode Build – Sustain-first Cleric routing.
  • Astarion Honor Mode Build – Ki-fueled striker tactics.
  • Lae'zel Honor Mode Build – Storm Sorcerer burst package.
• Prologue: Escape the Nautiloid – Secure Zhalk's greatsword and exit the hellship intact.
• Act 1: Crash Site to Withers – Route to recruit every companion and unlock respecs safely.
• Act 2 Overview –
• Act 3 Overview –
• Companion Quest Planner –
• Ending Paths & Epilogues –

How This Guide Is Structured

Every chapter mirrors the in-game flow so you always know what carries forward and what can wait:

• Quest Tracker callouts flag when to start, progress, or close critical questlines.
• Collectible Alerts highlight legendary gear, tadpole upgrades, and missable lore.
• Decision Breakdowns summarize major alignment choices, approval swings, and narrative consequences.
• Boss Sections detail recommended parties, resistances, and turn-by-turn openings.

Follow the whole route for a single, spoiler-aware 100% run or cherry-pick the sections you need.

Suggested Completion Route

1. Prologue – Escape the Nautiloid
2. Act 1 – Wilderness & Underdark
3. Act 2 – Shadow-Cursed Lands
4. Act 3 – Lower & Upper City

Key Planning Tips

• Party Composition:
• Rest Economy:
• Romance & Approval:
• Difficulty Swaps:

Recommended Prep Before You Start

• Backup Saves before major branching choices; note the autosave slots.
• Track Camp Scenes after every long rest to avoid missing companion quests.
• Review Vendor Inventories at each act transition for evolving stock.
• Plan Respecs with Withers early to align builds with your intended party core.

Gather your party, take a deep breath, and get ready to roll initiative.