Is Baldur's Gate 3 Hard? Difficulty Rating 6.5/10

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Baldur's Gate 3

Full Release (2020)

DIFFICULTY

6.5/10

Difficult

(41 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

Baldur's Gate 3 offers a moderate challenge, balancing accessibility with moments that require focus and adaptation.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players usually describe the challenge in this game as coming from a few core areas:

Punishing enemy and boss encounters that require pattern recognition
High penalty for mistakes, often resetting significant progress
Combat demands precision timing rather than raw stat power
Players are punished for poor decisions more than poor reflexes

Who Will Find It Difficult

Baldur's Gate 3 may challenge beginners and players unfamiliar with similar games, but experienced players will usually find it manageable after learning its systems. Players who rated games like Dance Dance Revolution, Rhythm Doctor, and Rock Band 2 at a similar challenge level may find Baldur's Gate 3 broadly comparable in difficulty.

User Defined Tags:

40 ratings

avg: 6.4

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Based on 41 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 6.5/10. Most players rated this game between 5 and 8.

Developer(s)

Larian Studios

Publisher(s)

Larian Studios

Genre(s)

Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), Google Stadia, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Linux, Mac

Keywords

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About Baldur's Gate 3

An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome.

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