Discover the Hidden Gem of Animal Dialogues in Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 is renowned for its vast array of dialogue lines, with the majority focusing on regular NPC interactions. However, a lesser-known aspect of the game lies in conversing with animals, a feature that often goes unnoticed. In this article, we'll delve into the top 10 animal dialogues in Baldur's Gate 3, showcasing the humor, depth, and unexpected connections that await you.

Tara the Tressym: A Rooftop Encounter

Located on the rooftop of the Open Hand Temple, Tara the Tressym can be found indulging in pigeon treats. Use the Speak with Animals spell to initiate a conversation with this creature. If Gale is in your party, the encounter takes a delightful turn, revealing an unexpected friendship. You'll also have the option to ask Tara to spare the courier pigeons, to which she'll graciously agree.

Rosymorn Monastery Giant Eagle: A Comical Encounter

This magnificent bird, complete with a comical accent, earns a spot on our list simply for being a Giant Eagle. Using Speak with Animals on the Giant Eagle in the Rosymorn Monastery allows you to ask it to step away while you snag the puzzle's weapon from its nest. The eagle agrees to let you approach, but not before warning its offspring to stay away due to your germs.

Crimson the Dino: A Hungry Companion

Crimson, the dino-being from the Circus of the Last Days, beckons with a ferocious hunger. He begs for your flesh in a ravenous plea, teetering on the edge of starvation. Offer him a morsel, prompting a transformation in his tone upon your return. With newfound intellect, he remorsefully apologizes for his prior demand and defends the circus as his saviors.

Skittle the Rat: A Secret Merchant

In the Heapside Prison, use Speak with Animals to talk to Skittle the rat. As it turns out, Skittle is a merchant peddling rare goods, including the Elixir of Universal Resistance, Thieves' Tools, and a key to a Safe in the Counting House.

Cats: The Feline Encounter

Larian Studios' writers have truly grasped the feline essence, evident through various cat encounters across the game. Some notable mentions include:

• Fluffers, the resident cat at Moonrise Towers, who dismisses its moniker and shuts out the conversation due to your furless nature.
• Kira, the cat at Sharess Caress, who welcomes your compliments and will engage in a conversation that can go on for quite some time.
• His Majesty, the cat at the Last Light Inn, who limits himself to hissing at you, even with Speak with Animals.
• Barsik, a cat who invites you to swear fealty to Sharess by his paw and offers encouraging words regardless of your decision.

Sparky, the Running Dog: A Hyperactive Encounter

Near Baldur's Gate's Bloomridge Park, a hyperactive dog dashes around with unbridled glee. The owner watches, anxiety etched on their face, fearing retribution for missing tea. Using the Speak with Animals ability unveils Sparky's singular train of thought: runrunrunrun. It's the player's task to persuade this boundlessly energetic pup to halt the sprint and return home with its owner.

Commander Lightfeather Pigeon: A Whimsical Encounter

In Act 3, you'll cross paths with Commander Lightfeather, a pigeon with attitude at Rivington's Post House. This comical rendezvous practically screams, Someone had fun scripting this! To even get a word from the commander, you'll need to declare your name and rank. Players can dive into a mission: recovering lost letters and persuading a lethal Tressym to spare the pigeons.

The Strange Ox: An Enigmatic Encounter

The most intricate episodes involve the enigmatic Strange Ox, progressively unfolding with each Act. Encountered first in the Druid Grove during Act 1, this cryptic creature tantalizingly conceals secrets. Mysteriously, it announces its journey to Baldur's Gate. In Act 3, the pursuit of the Strange Ox leads players to Baldur's Gate, sparking a renewed dialogue. Unexpectedly, its ruminations, as our protagonist highlights, defy bovine expectations. A climactic face-off exposes the Ox's genuine identity: an entity resembling a turquoise slime or flan.

Learning Speak with Animals

If you want to engage in conversation with the animals mentioned above, you'll need to learn the Speak with Animals spell. Several classes can naturally learn this spell through leveling up, including:

• Bard
• Druid
• Nature Domain Cleric
• Ranger
• Oath of the Ancients Paladin
• Wildheart Barbarian
• Forest Gnome

Additionally, Warlocks who choose the Eldritch Invocation Beast Speech can cast Speak with Animals on themselves without expending a Spell Slot. You can also teach a Wizard the spell by finding a Speak with Animals Scroll and transcribing it to their Spellbook. Alternatively, you can use the Potion of Animal Speaking, which will last until your next Long Rest.