Baldur's Gate 3 has immense stakes, with the fate of Faerûn hanging in the balance, but it also offers a generous amount of silly and entertaining quests along the way.
Baldur's Gate 3 offers a wealth of fascinating side quests for intrepid adventurers to uncover, each offering unique and intriguing experiences. However, some quests are more peculiar than others, deviating from the norm and presenting a different flavor of excitement and intrigue.
While exploring the starting areas right through to the very end of Baldur’s Gate 3, there are strange and wonderful characters to meet and plenty of odd things to keep the party amused. From licking things that are better left alone to apple smuggling, there is a whole host of hilariously strange quests to find in BG3. These quests offer a welcome respite from the monotony of completing the main storyline, providing a refreshing and entertaining break from the usual dungeon crawling and combat-based gameplay.
Deep in the Underdark there is a hidden area close to the Arcane Tower which is home to a group of kuo-toa, weird fish people who are worshiping a strange new god. This god is revealed to be BOOOAL, a hilarious, made-up version of Bhaal, and is actually a red cap tricking the gullible kuo-toa. What follows is a strange, unmarked quest to try to convince the strange fishy populous that they are being duped, which can result in either the death of them all or the player character becoming their new god.
But wait, there's more! This quest is fraught with peril and deception, as BOOOAL has a knack for setting traps and ambushes. The kuo-toa are known to be easily swayed by the strange charm of the red cap, and the player character must be careful not to fall victim to BOOOAL's devious traps.
As the player character delves deeper into this treacherous labyrinth, they will encounter a variety of strange and unusual creatures, each with their own unique lore and motivations. They will also have to make tough decisions that will determine the fate of the kuo-toa and the surrounding region.
Will the player character be able to convince the kuo-toa that they are being duped? Or will BOOOAL's traps and ambushes claim another life? Find out in this thrilling adventure!
Act 3 presents a quest that appears straightforward on the surface, but with BG3, it takes a different turn. The party must rely on the courier pigeons to unravel the mystery surrounding people's missing posts. Through their conversations and clues, they discover that the culprit is Gale's flying cat, Tara is a tressym with a knack for snacking, and her quest is intertwined with the missing posts.
The strange ox, a recurring character in BG3, can be encountered throughout the game and be spoken to using the speak with animals feature. Initially appearing in the Druid Grove, they refuse to reveal their secret to the party but can be persuaded to reveal more of their story at the Last Light Inn in Act 2. Here, they engage in a hilarious homage to the Talking Cat from Rick and Morty, filling their head with horrific visions of their deeds.
However, the story takes a strange turn when the ox is encountered for a final time in Act 3, in a barn in Rivington. This time, the ox is jovial and welcomes the party and begs for their assistance in getting into the city. If the party agrees, the ox transforms itself into an apple, symbolizing the Shapeshifter's Boon Ring, and becomes an ally for the final battle.
7 Yurgir’s Quest Is Filled With Odd Moments
Act 2, In The Gauntlet Of Shar
Yurgir is an orthon, a powerful fiend, who Raphael asks the party to kill in Act 2. While Yurgir can be killed, there are two odd ways to complete this quest. One option is to help Yurgir, which will involve fighting the final dark justiciar in the Gauntlet who is hiding as a large group of rats. The other is to use the song to trick Yurgir into killing all his minions, his pet, and then himself.
One of the more peculiar quests in Act 2 involves Halsin and retrieving the Shadow Curse from Thaniel, a task that requires a unique and unconventional approach. To accomplish this, the party must embark on a journey to find the elusive lute and learn a special song that can awaken Art Cullagh from his coma.
The party then guards a portal for Halsin while searching for Thaniel's other self, a mischievous prankster known as Art Cullagh. However, most of their efforts are futile, as they must contend with the child's pretend parents and an unruly dog throughout their quest.
There are many bosses that can be defeated in BG3 without combat, but easily the strangest is Thisobald Thorm, the imposing innkeeper in Act 2’s The Waning Moon tavern. Thisobald will invite the party to drink with him and ask them to regale him with stories. That’s already pretty odd, but what truly throws this quest into a whole new stratosphere is that the brew Thisobald is serving comes directly from his stomach. If all the necessary skill checks are passed, then eventually Thisobald will divulge information about Ketheric Thorm before exploding.
At the Circus of the Last Days, there is a djinni named Akabi running the Spin the Wheel game. Akabi is cheating, and the party will spot his cheating with a perception check. If spotted, he can be pickpocketed, allowing the jackpot to be won. However, doing so will make Akabi very annoyed and teleport the controlled character to the distant land of Chult. If provoked when first confronted with his cheating, he can turn the offending character into a sentient wheel of cheese for 20 turns.In the perilous realm of Shar, the party can stumble upon a peculiar creature named Nessa, a fierce and enigmatic displacer beast fiercely devoted to the infernal fiend Yurgir. The party can engage in dialogue with Nessa, uncovering a deeper connection beyond the enigmatic bond they initially perceived. However, this is not the oddest part of their encounter. A gruesome discovery awaits the party in the form of a spider carcass coated in a strange, unsettling substance.
Licking this peculiar substance elicits a tingling sensation in the loins, leading to humorous and absurd commentary from companions. To their astonishment, it turns out that Yurgir has been manipulating Nessa with succubus spittle, fostering an intimate and playful relationship between the infernal fiend and the displacer beast.When visiting the Circus of the Last Days and watching a performance of the intriguingly named Dribbles the clown, it soon becomes apparent to the party that something is amiss. It turns out Dribbles has met a tragic end, and his body parts have been scattered haphazardly throughout Baldur’s Gate. Dribbles’ boss, Lucretious, offers a substantial reward for finding and returning all of Dribbles’ body parts, with the promise of resurrecting him and keeping him as an exhibit in his circus.
Finally, one of the most bizarre quests in Baldur's Gate 3 also results in one of the best buffs in the game. In Act 1, the party can meet Abdirak, a priest of Loviatar, the goddess of agony. One member of the party can choose to let Abdirak hit them with a mace, while they either give exaggerated cries or demand he hit them harder. There is even the option to strip down to enhance the buff to the Performance checks, further adding to the strangeness of this slightly kinky encounter.