Baldur's Gate 3: Unleash the Power with These Summonable Pets

Embarking on a treacherous adventure in Faerun can be daunting, but with the right companions, you'll be unstoppable. In Baldur's Gate 3, you have the option to summon various pets to aid you in battles, explore the world, and even provide moral support. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore every summonable pet in BG3 and how to unlock them.

Unlocking the Secrets of Pet Summons

While Scratch is the most well-known summonable pet in Baldur's Gate 3, there are many more creatures, animals, and even deities waiting to be discovered. Some pets are exclusive to side quests, while others require you to read specific books or complete challenging puzzles. Let's dive into the world of BG3 pets and uncover their secrets.

Pets Unlocked: Your New Companions

• Intellect Devourer

  In Act 1, liberate the Intellect Devourer on the Nautiloid without harming it. Later, in Act 2, find Us in the Mind Flayer Colony's morgue and persuade or defeat Chop to earn the Summon Us item.

• Scratch

  Near the Blighted Village's northeast Forest, befriend Scratch by passing a friendly check and letting him sniff your scent. This unlocks Scratch as a summonable pet in BG3.

• Ogre Horde

  In the Blighted Village, persuade three ogres to join you in exchange for eating your fallen foes. Use the Lumps Horn to summon these hulking ogres in battle.

• Second Marriage

  Rescue Mayrina from the Hag in Act 1 and resurrect her dead husband using a wand. This allows you to summon her dead husband at will as a Zombie pet.

• Spider Swarm

  Venture outside the Druid's Grove in Act 1 and find a spider egg in the Rocky Crevice. Attack the egg to summon four spider minions at your beck and call.

• Shovel the Quasit

  Find the Scroll of Summon Quasit in the Alchemist's House cellar and learn the spell to summon a Quasit called Shovel.

• Dance Macabre's Ghouls

  Unlock the Danse Macabre spell by obtaining the Necromancy of Thay book and finding a Dark Amethyst in Philgrave's Mansion. Summon an army of ghouls to fight for you.

• Spore Servants

  Complete Sovereign Glut's quest in the Underdark to obtain the Animating Spores spell. Reanimate monstrosity corpses to create various spore servants.

• Shadow Wraith

  Craft the Shadow Lantern in Balthazar's hidden room in Moonrise Towers to summon a Shadow Wraith.

• Kar'niss

  Use control undead on Kar'niss in Act 2 to earn a powerful Drider companion with formidable abilities.

• Quothe the Raven

  Complete He Who Was' quest in the Shadow-Cursed Lands to receive Raven Gloves. Summon a raven pet, Quothe, to join your party.

• Deva the Angel

  Find the book Caution Before the Seelie in the Sorcerous Sundries basement to unlock the Scroll of Bestial Communion. Scribe it into your spellbook to summon Deva, an angel with healing and smiting abilities.

For more tips and strategies, check out our Baldur's Gate 3 Guide, covering battle strategies, story tips, and gameplay breakdowns.