What Artifacts Can You Give Gale?
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You can give Gale in Baldur’s Gate 3 various magical items that are not blessed by a deity or too large to consume, such as The Idol of Silvanus, The Necromancy of Thay book, The Sword of Justice, Iron Flask, and The Staff of Crones. Giving Gale these artifacts will help satisfy his arcane hunger, which is a crucial aspect of his character and can impact his performance in the game.
Understanding Arcane Hunger
What is Arcane Hunger?
Arcane hunger is a unique aspect of Gale’s character that requires him to consume magical items to sustain himself. This mechanic is essential to understand, as it affects Gale’s performance and relationship with the player character.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens if I don’t give Gale artifacts? If you ignore Gale’s requests for magical items, he will suffer a temporary penalty to all Constitution rolls, and repeated denials may lead to him stealing magical items.
- How many artifacts do I have to feed Gale? Thankfully, Gale only needs three magical items in Act One, with each item’s effects lasting less and less until he eventually confesses to you.
- Should I let Gale sacrifice himself? When the time comes, ask Gale not to sacrifice himself to destroy the Absolute, as this will bring the story to an abrupt end.
- What are the best subclasses for Gale? The best subclass for Gale is Evocation, which delivers the most area-based damage in the game, making it a perfect fit for a Wizard build.
- Can I romance Gale? Yes, you can romance Gale by choosing intelligent, sensitive, or creative responses, and eventually, you can choose to kiss him.
- Should I give the book to Gale? Giving the book to Gale to read can have different effects depending on your party members, so proceed with caution.
- What happens if I give the Hag my eye in BG3? If you give the Hag your eye, she will replace it with a magical green eye, but this won’t remove the tadpole.
- Should I let Volo take my eye? Yes, you should let Volo take your eye, as this will help remove the parasite.
- How do I beat fake hunger? You can beat fake hunger by maintaining a consistent intake of water, drinking water before meals, and choosing high-fiber foods.
- What are the signs of extreme hunger? Extreme hunger can cause shakiness, irritability, sweatiness, and a rapid heart rate.
- Why does my back hurt when I’m hungry? Starvation can cause muscle loss, which puts more pressure on the spine, leading to back pain.
- Should I let Astarion drink my blood? If you plan to make Astarion a permanent party member, consider letting him suck your blood for the Happy buff.
- How do I fight fake hunger? You can fight fake hunger by taking a long walk, calling a friend, taking a bath, or exercising.
- Can I ignore hunger? You can control hunger by using protein, eating high-fiber foods, exercising, drinking fluids, and eating small, frequent meals.
- What happens if I miss Gale? If you fail to recruit Gale, he will slip back into the portal, and you’ll miss your chance to recruit him, so be sure to succeed in your attempts to recruit him.