Baldur’s Gate 3: The Most Controversial Characters

These Baldur's Gate 3 characters have sparked heated debates among fans. Here's why they are the most polarizing figures in the game.
Baldur’s Gate 3: The Most Controversial Characters

Highlights

  • Baldur's Gate 3 features a variety of characters, but not all are adored by players.
  • Morally ambiguous characters like Astarion and Lae'zel often clash with players favoring righteousness.
  • Characters like Lorroakan and Wulbren are intensely self-centered, leading to widespread fan dislike.

Baldur's Gate 3 has captivated its audience with a vast world, an intricate narrative filled with danger, heroism, and emotional depth, and a diverse cast of companions and NPCs to encounter. While many characters have won over players, some have managed to stir up controversy and divide the community. Whether due to their questionable actions or personalities that rub a significant portion of players the wrong way, these characters have become the most divisive.

7 Lae'Zel

Her Uncompromising Nature Rubs Some Players the Wrong Way

As the initial companion players encounter, Lae'Zel immediately establishes herself as brutally honest and willing to resort to lethal measures without hesitation. Her single-minded focus on eradicating the Mind Flayer parasite may be urgent, but it alienates many players who find her lack of nuance off-putting. While she has her defenders, there is a vocal faction that openly expresses disdain for her.

6 Astarion

A Character that Polarizes Fans

Astarion is one of the most divisive characters among fans due to his brash, arrogant, and flirtatious nature, compounded by his questionable actions. While some players are drawn to his charm, a significant portion find him untrustworthy and even choose to avoid or eliminate him in-game. Those who dislike him do so vehemently.

5 Mystra

The Unpopular Goddess of Magic

Despite being a deity associated with magic, Mystra fails to garner universal adoration. Her dismissive attitude towards the party and her demanding tasks create friction, especially with players invested in companion Gale. Her actions can evoke sympathy for Gale and antipathy towards her, particularly when she interferes with his choices.

4 Cazador Szarr

The Despicable Villain of the Game

Cazador stands out as one of the most abhorrent antagonists in Baldur's Gate 3. His sadistic nature and disregard for others' well-being provoke instant animosity from players, especially those fond of Astarion. His quest for power at any cost solidifies his position as a reviled figure in the game.

3 Wulbren Bongle

A Character Defined by Malice and Manipulation

Wulbren, a deep gnome harboring destructive intentions and engaging in terrorism, emerges as one of the most detested figures in Baldur's Gate 3. His malevolent plans and treatment of others leave little room for sympathy, making him a character fans love to loathe.

2 Lorroakan

A Selfish Mage Pursuing Extreme Goals

Lorroakan, a mage fixated on achieving immortality through dubious means, emerges as a character players love to hate. His alliances and ruthless pursuit of power make him a formidable and despised presence in the game.

1 Kagha

The Most Reviled Character for Unthinkable Actions

Kagha's ruthless actions, particularly her threats towards a child, propel her to the top of the list of most despised characters in Baldur's Gate 3. Her extreme measures and hostility towards outsiders make her a figure that players love to hate.