In the intricate world of Baldur’s Gate 3, players face a tantalizing choice: can you recruit the enigmatic Drow Paladin Minthara without sacrificing your moral compass? With the recent updates, including Patch 5, the path to adding this powerful ally to your party has become more accessible, allowing for a good-aligned playthrough that avoids the bloodshed of innocent Tieflings. This guide will unravel the steps necessary to knock out Minthara in the Goblin Camp and navigate the treacherous waters of betrayal and redemption, ensuring you can enjoy her unique skills while keeping your hands relatively clean.
Where is Minthara in act 1?
In Act 1 of Baldur’s Gate 3, Minthara can be found in the Goblin Camp, specifically within the Shattered Sanctum area. As a Drow Paladin aligned with the Absolute, she plays a crucial role in the campaign against the Druid Grove. Players can engage with her to either aid in her plans to attack the Druids or oppose her. To recruit Minthara, players must activate non-lethal attacks and knock her out during their encounter, rather than killing her. This sets up a later opportunity to rescue her in Act 2 at Moonrise Towers, where she is imprisoned and can subsequently be recruited as a companion.
- Minthara is one of the leaders of the Goblin Camp, which is a larger location available in act 1. You must choose one of the options that allows you to infiltrate the camp without starting a fight with the goblins. We have described all the methods to access this location on the page How to get to the goblin camp?.
- You can find the paladin inside the Shattered Sanctum – the entrance to it is within the campgrounds. Then head to the northeastern part of the location.
- Be careful when talking to Minthara. You can easily alienate her or she can become one of the bosses. This will happen, for example, if you reveal your intentions about finding and wanting to save the imprisoned druid Halsin.
- You have to take the side of the goblins, that is, indicate the correct location of the Druid Grove and tell her that you want to participate in the joint attack on this location. Do not deceive Minthara by giving her the false location of the Druid Grove, as it will only delay your relation getting worsened.
- The chance to recruit Minthara appears after a joint attack on the Druid Grove – don’t let her die. Invite Minthara to join your party or send her back to the camp. Do not reject the option to add her to the party.
Caution – Minthara’s presence in the party may meet with a negative reaction from some companions or lead to their death if they were in the Druid Grove at the time of the goblin attack.
How to gain the approval of the paladin?
To gain the approval of Minthara, the Drow Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3, players must navigate a delicate balance of moral choices and strategic gameplay. Initially, you need to engage her at the Goblin Camp in Act 1, where you should activate non-lethal attacks to knock her out instead of killing her. This action is crucial as it allows her to survive and reappear in Act 2 at Moonrise Towers, where she is judged by General Ketheric Thorn. To further secure her favor, ensure that she perceives you as a potential ally by committing a minor crime in her presence before the confrontation. Successfully convincing Ketheric to spare her life during the trial will enable you to rescue Minthara from imprisonment, ultimately allowing her to join your party as a valuable companion without resorting to outright evil actions against the Tieflings and Druids.
You can accumulate positive relationship points with Minthara by:
- in making decisions consistent with her beliefs;
- participating in the attack on Druid Grove and continuing cooperation with them;
- not having companions with whom Minthara may have a conflict.
You can romance Minthara as any of the genders. We described the romance in a separate chapter of the guide.
Minthara’s main stats
Minthara is a Drow Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3, known for her allegiance to the Absolute and her role as a leader in the Goblin Army. Her main stats reflect her combat prowess and unique abilities: she typically possesses a high Strength score, making her formidable in melee combat, alongside solid Constitution for durability. Minthara also showcases significant Charisma, enhancing her effectiveness in social interactions and leadership roles. As a Paladin, she wields divine powers, granting her access to spells that can heal allies or smite foes, further solidifying her as a valuable companion for players who manage to recruit her through specific quest conditions.
Minthara is a female drow. She represents the Paladin class (she was a Cleric in the early access of BG3). By default, she has 57 health points and an armor class of 15, and her carrying capacity is 50kg. Her equipment includes armor, boots, a shield, and a unique melee weapon called Xyanyde. Minthara can also use spells.
Her base statistics are as follows:
- Strength – 15
- Dexterity – 12
- Constitution – 15
- Intelligence – 12
- Wisdom – 19
- Charisma – 16
What are Minthara’s unique abilities and strengths
Minthara, a Drow Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3, possesses a range of unique abilities and strengths that make her a formidable ally or adversary. Here’s a detailed overview of her capabilities:
Unique Abilities
- Divine Smite: Minthara can deal additional Radiant damage to her enemies by expending a spell slot. If she misses the attack, the spell slot is not consumed.
- Inquisitor’s Might: As part of her Oath of Vengeance subclass, her attacks and those of her allies deal extra Radiant damage and can disorient foes, enhancing her offensive capabilities.
- Charm: Minthara can utilize a passive illithid ability to charm an enemy, leveraging the tadpole implanted in her head.
- Favorable Beginnings: This passive ability allows her to add her proficiency bonus to the first attack roll or ability check against a target, increasing her effectiveness in combat.
- Psionic Backlash: She can counterattack enemies who cast spells nearby, dealing psychic damage on a successful hit.
- Opportunity Attack: Minthara automatically strikes back against enemies who try to leave her reach, adding to her defensive prowess.
Racial Traits
- Superior Darkvision: This allows her to see in complete darkness up to 24 meters, making her adept at navigating dark environments.
- Drow Weapon Training: She is proficient with rapiers, short swords, and hand crossbows, enhancing her melee and ranged combat options.
- Fey Ancestry: Grants immunity to sleep spells and advantage on saving throws against being charmed, bolstering her resilience against magical effects.
Strengths
Minthara’s high attributes include:
- Strength (17): Making her effective in melee combat.
- Charisma (15): Enhancing her spellcasting and social interactions.
- Dexterity (12) and Constitution (13): Providing decent defense and survivability in battle.
Her combination of offensive capabilities through Divine Smite and Inquisitor’s Might, along with strong defensive traits from her racial abilities, positions Minthara as a versatile character suited for aggressive playstyles while also offering support through healing and buffs as a Paladin.
How does Minthara’s charm ability work in combat
Minthara’s charm ability in Baldur’s Gate 3 is a potent tool that can significantly influence the dynamics of combat. Here’s how it works:
Charm Ability Overview
- Mechanics: Minthara can charm an enemy that attacks her, preventing that enemy from taking any action until their next turn. This ability effectively neutralizes a threat for a round, allowing Minthara and her allies to reposition or focus on other targets without worrying about retaliation from the charmed enemy.
- Passive Illithid Ability: The charm is tied to her status as a True Soul, which grants her access to illithid powers. This means that the ability is not reliant on spell slots, allowing her to use it strategically throughout encounters without depleting her resources.
Tactical Implications
- Control in Combat: By charming an enemy, Minthara can disrupt the opposing team’s strategy. This is particularly useful against powerful foes or when facing multiple enemies, as it can reduce incoming damage and create openings for her allies to attack.
- Synergy with Allies: When paired with other characters who can capitalize on the momentary distraction of the charmed enemy, Minthara’s charm ability enhances overall party effectiveness. Allies can focus on dealing damage to other threats or preparing for subsequent turns without fear of being attacked by the charmed target.
Overall, Minthara’s charm ability adds a layer of tactical depth to combat scenarios, making her a valuable asset in battles where controlling the flow of action is crucial.
