Updated: December 6, 2023This build is current to patch 5.
After the initial flurry of potential companions at the beginning ofAct 1, some new options appear as you work your way throughAct 2. One of these is Halsin—a powerful druid prominent in large sections of the Act 1 storyline. If you stick with the side of good, he will be in your camp as you enter Act 2 and can be added to your party once you complete the next section of his storyline (when youwake Art Cullaghin the Last Light Inn). If you’re adding him to your team, read on for my BG3 Halsin build guide.
Best Stats and Abilities for Halsin in Baldur’s Gate 3
Halsin is a Wood Elf Druid withhigh Wisdom, alongside above-average Dexterity and Constitution, and average Strength and Charisma. His only weak stat is Intelligence, but it isn’t one he needs to rely on. Hisstrongest ability as a Druid is Wild Shape, which allows him to transform into a series of beast forms that are incredibly useful in a diverse range of scenarios. For example, he can change into a cat to then explore the smallest gaps in the game, or become a bear and be an absolute beast — pun intended — in melee combat.
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When you add Halsin to your party, he has the following stats:
It is possible to change them, but there isn’t really any need.Bear form will give you the temporary strength you need in melee combat, while the small bonus to HP (from Constitution) and Dexterity will both come in handy.
Best Cantrips for Halsin in BG3
When you first have Halsin join your party, you’ll be able to choose two cantrips for him. I suggest the following:
You’ll be able to take another cantrip at level four, and I suggestGuidance, which gives yourself or another party member+1d4 to Ability Checks. It is very useful, especially as you can choose to add it any time anyone makes a check (whether it’s in conversation or when picking a lock), without having to precast it.
Best Spells for Halsin in BG3
By the time Halsin joins your party, you’ll have access to first and second-level spells, and perhaps third level too. You’ll get access to higher-level spells at the following character levels:
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These are the spells I suggest you always have available for Halsin:
Best Feats for Halsin in BG3
Halsin will be able to choose Feats at levels four, eight, and 12. You don’t need to look pastAbility Improvement for the first two Feats, as raising Wisdom to 20 means additional bonuses on all of your Wisdom checks (including damage with Shillelagh and attacking spells, as well as your heals).
For the other, I likeSpell Sniper, which seesyour spells crit on a roll of 19 as well as a natural 20, essentially doubling your chances of a crit. This is a big deal over the whole campaign, so maybe worth taking at level eight, if you’re not too concerned about waiting until later for maxing out Wisdom.
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