Minthara is a dark elf cleric and a potential companion in Baldur’s Gate 3, the role-playing game based on the Dungeons & Dragons universe. However, recruiting her is not easy, as she is aligned with the evil Cult of the Absolute and usually requires the player to betray the Tiefling refugees and the Druids in the first act of the game.
This can result in losing other companions and missing out on some quests and rewards. However, with the latest Patch 5 update, there is a new way to recruit Minthara without going evil or killing innocents. In this article, we will show you how to do it, and what are the pros and cons of having Minthara at your party.
The New Method to Recruit Minthara in Patch 5
The new method to recruit Minthara in Patch 5 involves knocking her out in a non-lethal way in the Goblin Camp, where she can be found in the library of the castle ruins.
This will prevent her from participating in the attack on Druid Grove, and allow her to reappear in the second act of the game, where she can be convinced to join the player’s party. Here are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have the non-lethal mode enabled in the character control panel. This will allow you to knock out enemies instead of killing them.
- Enter the Goblin Camp without becoming hostile to the goblins. You can do this by pretending to be a member of the cult, or by wearing the goblin disguise that can be obtained from the goblin merchant in the Druid Grove.
- Find Minthara in the library of the castle ruins. You can either talk to her and tell her to go to the Tiefling Camp, or simply attack her without talking. Either way, you will have to fight her and her guards.
- Knock out Minthara with non-lethal attacks. You can use melee weapons, fists, or spells that deal non-lethal damage, such as Sleep or Hold Person. Do not use fire, acid, or poison attacks, as they can kill her after she is knocked out.
- Leave Minthara unconscious on the ground. Do not loot her or interact with her in any way. You can also knock out the other two goblin leaders, Priestess Gut and Dror Ragzlin, in the same way, but this is optional.
- Complete the first act of the game by saving the Druid Grove and the Tiefling refugees. You can do this by either killing the goblin leaders, or by convincing them to leave peacefully. You can also rescue Halsin, the druid leader, from the goblin camp, but this is optional.
- Start the second act of the game by boarding the Nautiloid ship and traveling to the Underdark. You will find Minthara in the Moonrise Towers, where she is held captive by the Mind Flayers. You can free her and persuade her to join your party, or leave her to her fate.
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Recruiting Minthara in Patch 5
Recruiting Minthara in Patch 5 has some benefits and drawbacks, such as:
Benefits:
- You can have an extra companion and a cleric in your party, which can be useful for healing and support.
- You can learn more about Minthara’s backstory, personality, and motivations, and influence her alignment and attitude.
- You can romance Minthara, if you are into dark elves and evil cults.
- You can access some unique quests, dialogues, and interactions with Minthara and other characters.
Drawbacks:
- You may have to deal with Minthara’s evil tendencies and opinions, which may clash with your own or other companions’.
- You may have to face some consequences and reactions from other characters, who may not trust or like Minthara.
- You may have to sacrifice some other companions or quests, as Minthara may not get along with them or approve of them.
- You may have to deal with some bugs or glitches, as Minthara’s recruitment is still in beta and may not work as intended.
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