Baldur’s Gate 3 – Dark Urge Guide

baldur's gate 3 dark urge

In this guide, you will learn about The Dark Urge, an Origin character in Baldur’s Gate 3.

The Dark Urge is a Premade character that Larian Studios has released that also works as a Custom Hero throughout the game. Players can assign class, race, gender, appearance, and more based on their preferences.

Background

Haunted One: A wicked moment, person, or thing that cannot be slain by sword or spell haunts your mind and flickers in your peripheral vision. You carry it wherever your adventure takes you – or perhaps it carries you.

Should You Choose The Dark Urge Character

You definitely should give The Dark Urge character a try, but not on your first playthrough. This Origin character is for players with prior experience using premade characters.

The Dark Urge comes with a bloodstained path and remembers nothing. What’s more, he gets flashbacks that continue to haunt him while awake. If you choose to play this character, you will have the freedom to customize it.

Yet, this comes at a high price, in which you will hear evil whispers and urges that you can either give into or resist. Do not forget, that not every cruel urge can be resisted. Eventually, you will need to make some tough choices.

In terms of making decisions, each option you choose gives you a unique cutscene. While this does not affect the story, it surely provides a special experience. This is why many players keep the character for later in the game.

Unlike other Origins, the Dark Urge will not become your companion at any point and can be only played as the main hero.

The Dark Urge can be played with any alignment. By resisting their instincts, the player receives more rewarding character development and experiences.


Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game developed by Larion Studios and released in 2023 for PC, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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