Check Act transition achievements and open quests.
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Baldur's Gate 3 achievements: route locks, difficulty goals and missable checks
Use this page to group achievements by route risk before you cross act or difficulty lock points.
Primary sections
Start with your problem
BG3 achievement runs fail when players mix blind story progress with difficulty, rescue and companion-specific goals.
The achievement table groups main progression, difficulty, rescue, item and companion goals so completion planning starts before the lock point.
Use stable builds and skip blind completion goals.
Avoid: Mix first-run roleplay with Foehammer planning.Check companion page before the relevant act.
Avoid: Assume romance/story goals can be fixed at the end.Problem solver
Find the achievement risk
Start from route type, not from the achievement name.
Leaving an act
Quest and rescue state may change.
Check Act transition achievements and open quests.
Do not: Click through transitions blind. Review achievementsFacts.Starting Honour/Tactician
Difficulty route is a whole-run commitment.
Use stable builds and skip blind completion goals.
Do not: Mix first-run roleplay with Foehammer planning. Open builds.Companion achievement
Approval/item/route state matters.
Check companion page before the relevant act.
Do not: Assume romance/story goals can be fixed at the end. Open companions.Playable tools
Use this while planning your route
These tools turn the guide into a quick decision surface for boss attempts, builds, quests and backups.
Decision tool
Achievement route selector
Pick the current player state and use the safest next step.
Choose the current state to get the next action.
Checklist
Achievement lock checklist
Complete these checks before committing the route.
Video
Baldur's Gate 3 official Steam trailers and media
Open the official Steam store media section for current trailers, screenshots and publisher-provided video assets.
Open official Steam mediaStructured data
Real entries to check while playing
These tables turn the page into a working reference instead of a text-only article. Exact values should stay tied to the source trail and update date.
Database
Achievement route table
| Achievement | Route type | Act/window | Lock point | Missable risk | Next action | Verification | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descent From Avernus | main route | Prologue | escape the Hells / nautiloid opening | not a long-term lock; confirms campaign start | finish the prologue cleanly | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
| The Plot Thickens | main route | Act One exit | leave Act One | advancing can close or alter local quests | finish Act One cleanup before moving on | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
| The City Awaits | main route | Act Two exit | leave Act Two | Moonrise / Shadow-Cursed Lands cleanup can be lost | finish prisoners, companions and Shadowfell fallout first | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
| All's Well That Ends Well | completion | endgame | finish the game | ending route choices determine final state | keep final-route saves before irreversible choices | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
| Critical Hit | difficulty | full run | complete the game in Tactician mode | difficulty commitment affects build tolerance | choose this before promising a relaxed first run | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
| Foehammer | difficulty | full run | complete Honour mode | single-save pressure and failure risk | do not combine with blind completion routing | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
| Jack-of-all-Trades | build challenge | full run | multiclass into every class without Withers respec | respec can invalidate the intended route | use a planned character or hireling route | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
| Leave No One Behind | rescue route | multi-act tiefling route | save every tiefling refugee possible | many small choices across acts can break it | use a dedicated tiefling-rescue checklist | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
| Under Lock and Key | rescue route | Moonrise Towers | rescue prisoners from Moonrise depths | prison timing and combat state matter | handle prison before Act Two hard locks | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
| Hot Date | companion route | Karlach romance path | go on a date with Karlach | requires Karlach route investment | track Karlach approval and engine route | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
| To Bloom in Darkest Night | companion route | Shadowheart route | gift Shadowheart a night orchid | requires item and companion context | keep route notes before Act Two/Three romance beats | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
| Taking Blood | item route | Rosymorn Monastery | steal the Blood of Lathander | monastery route and puzzle/combat risk | save before monastery decisions and trap outcomes | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 achievements referenceBaldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements pageBaldur's Gate 3 achievements reference |
Database
Achievements decision data
| Player state | Decision | Next action | Risk | Source check | Verification | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3: I am starting this topic | Use the source-backed quick route first | Open the Achievements page, read the quick answer, then use the checklist before deeper references. | Skipping the state check can send the player to the wrong route. | Steam, official site and wiki hub for achievements | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| Baldur's Gate 3: I need a safe next step | Choose the lowest-risk action | Back up saves, record current version, and change one thing at a time. | Risk grows when mod, save or irreversible route changes are mixed. | PCGamingWiki and official support for achievements | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| Baldur's Gate 3: The page has several choices | Pick by current bottleneck | Use the decision selector instead of following a generic best list. | Generic advice fails when the save state is different. | Wiki and source review rows for achievements | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| Baldur's Gate 3: I am using mods or custom files | Separate vanilla and modded assumptions | Check original source, dependencies, version and backup state before launching. | Unsafe mirrors or outdated loaders can break saves. | Mod hub and technical source for achievements | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| Baldur's Gate 3: The game was patched recently | Pause before trusting old guidance | Check official news, Steam news and source dates before updating a row. | Old route facts may be stale after major updates. | Steam news and official site for achievements | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| Baldur's Gate 3: I only need completion help | Group tasks by route type | Batch related goals and avoid spoiler-heavy pages until needed. | Completion runs can break if one-time choices are advanced blindly. | Steam achievements and wiki hub for achievements | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| Baldur's Gate 3: The source is blocked or unclear | Preserve the old fact and mark recheck | Use browser fallback before deleting or changing old facts. | Automatic fetch failure is not proof that a fact changed. | Scheduled update SOP for achievements | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
Database
Achievements source-check data
| Check | Evidence to look for | Why it matters | Update trigger | Status | Verification | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official identity | Steam app page, official site, publisher page | Confirms the page is about the real game and current platform scope. | Store page, release date or supported platform changes | active | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| Patch status | Steam news, official news or release notes | Prevents stale Mod, save and balance advice. | Patch, DLC, hotfix or major branch update | watch | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| Wiki reference | Main wiki root or topic page | Gives vocabulary, system names and route terms without copying walkthroughs. | Wiki page edit after local verifiedAt | active | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| Technical reference | PCGamingWiki or official support | Supports save paths, settings, cloud and launch troubleshooting. | Save path, OS support or launcher behavior changes | active | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| Mod source | Original mod hub, release page or dependency docs | Keeps mod pages away from mirrors and unsafe downloads. | Loader update, dependency update or unsafe file warning | watch | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| Media source | Steam official media section | Keeps screenshots and trailer links official. | Steam asset or media section changes | active | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
| QA evidence | Build/check output and viewport smoke tests | Prevents rich content from breaking mobile layout or English pages. | Any content-map or dataset generator update | required | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Baldur's Gate 3 Steam storeBaldur's Gate 3 Steam newsBaldur's Gate 3 official siteBaldur's Gate 3 main wikiBaldur's Gate 3 PCGamingWiki |
Player problem
BG3 achievement runs fail when players mix blind story progress with difficulty, rescue and companion-specific goals.
The achievement table groups main progression, difficulty, rescue, item and companion goals so completion planning starts before the lock point.
Sort achievements before the run
The safest completion route groups achievements by what can be locked out.
- Difficulty goals must be chosen before the run.
- Rescue goals need act-by-act checklists.
- Companion goals need approval and item tracking.
Use act transitions as checkpoints
Leaving Acts One and Two can change quest availability and achievement options.
- Create saves before transitions.
- Finish prisoner/refugee route checks before Act Two/Three movement.
- Do not assume hidden achievements are safe to clean up later.
Keep challenge runs clean
Honour and Tactician goals punish weak planning.
- Do challenge runs separately from blind completion.
- Use proven party roles before locking difficulty.
- Keep route notes for one-playthrough goals.
Achievement planning groups
| Goal type | Examples | Planning rule |
|---|---|---|
| main route | Descent From Avernus, The Plot Thickens, The City Awaits | use as act transition warnings |
| difficulty | Critical Hit, Foehammer | decide before the run |
| rescue/companion | Leave No One Behind, Hot Date, To Bloom in Darkest Night | track route state before lock points |
| item/boss challenge | Taking Blood, Devil's in the Details | save before encounter-specific setups |
Action checklist
Do this in order
- Choose whether this is a story, completion or difficulty run.
- Mark Act One and Act Two exit checks.
- Separate hidden rescue goals from casual exploration.
- Keep saves before major companion and final-route choices.
FAQ
Common questions
How many achievements are there?
BG3 Wiki lists 54 achievements; use the route table to decide which ones need pre-planning.
Can I clean up everything after the story?
No. Act and companion route goals can become unavailable or changed by earlier decisions.
Sources
Source trail
- Baldur's Gate 3 achievements reference Page-specific reference
- Baldur's Gate 3 Steam achievements page Page-specific reference
- Baldur's Gate 3 Act One reference Page-specific reference
- Baldur's Gate 3 Act Two reference Page-specific reference
- Baldur's Gate 3 Act Three reference Page-specific reference
- Baldur's Gate 3 quests reference Page-specific reference