Baldurs Gate 3: How to recruit Minsc? Baldurs Gate 3 guide, walkthrough
Were you happy to hear about the return of Minsc and Boo to BG3? In our guide we explain who Minsc is and from when you will be able to recruit him to your team.
Last update: 15 November 2023
Minsc is one of the possible companions in BG3. The Ranger and his furry sidekick, Boo, return in Act 3 of the game. On this page, we have described the process of adding this likable hero to your party. We recall at which stage of the game you will meet Minsc and what actions you must perform beforehand.
Who is Minsc?
Minsc, or rather Minsc and Boo, are known from the first Baldur's Gate from 1998. Minsc could be recruited to your party in chapter 2 and you could help him find his friend, Dynaheir. Minsc and Dynaheir come from a distant land called Rashemen, also known as the land of Berserkers.
Minsc returns as a companion at the beginning of Baldur's Gate 2: The Shadows of Amn from 2000. In the first act, your character meets Minsc and Jaheira in the dungeons of Irenicus, the main antagonist of the game. Dynaheir was killed by Jon Irenicus' henchmen, and Minsc vowed revenge on the mage.
His most powerful weapon, as Minsc himself claims, is the hamster Boo. According to Minsc, Boo is actually a gigantic, cosmic hamster with enormous intelligence, possessing the ability to speak, although only Minsc can understand him.
How to recruit Minsc as a companion in BG3?
You must start preparing to recruit Minsc in Act 2. At this stage, you will have to recruit Jaheira's companion. This is a key character in Minsc's later part of the storyline. You can read more about the half-elf on the How to recruit Jaheira in BG3 page.
Upon reaching Act 3, continue the story until you activate The High Harper quest. This will eventually lead you to the Vault, where you will be able to meet Minsc for the first time. However, it turns out that the man's mind remains under the control of the Absolute, and it is additionally manipulated by the false Jaheira. After a short fight, gather information from around the Vault and head to the sewers.
In the Lower City, head west and solve the water valve puzzle (your task will be to properly adjust the valves and set the appropriate temperature).
After going through the pipe, a fight awaits you. Important: THE ENEMY MINSC MUST SURVIVE THE FIGHT! After eliminating the remaining opponents, when the Ranger has very little health left, use the Stun action available from the passive skills panel. You can read more about stunning enemies on the How to use Knock Unconscious? page.
Killing Minsc at this stage will result in him not joining you, and additionally, distraught Jaheira will leave your party.
After a successful fight, a short cut-scene will play, during which you will have to ask the Emperor for protection and intercession for Minsc. At first, the Illithid will not want to agree to this idea, but choose decisive dialogue options until he finally agrees.
Cleansed from the influence of the Absolute, the Ranger will get back to his senses, but a moment later he will run away in search of his furry friend. Run after him and a moment later you will encounter Boo the hamster. Grateful Minsc will offer you his help. Accept it and the legendary Ranger and space hamster duo will join your party.