Master the Keyboard Shortcuts in Baldur’s Gate 3
When delving into the world of Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the multitude of buttons, menus, and options that adorn your screen. But fear not! There is a wealth of keyboard shortcuts available to simplify your adventuring and combat experiences. Let’s explore some of the most useful ones.
If you’re a seasoned keyboard user, you’ll be delighted to know that Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a plethora of shortcut keys to enhance your gameplay. Here are some of the most powerful and handy keyboard shortcuts in BG3:
- F1/F2/F3/F4 – Selects party members in their respective slots (from top to bottom).
- Tilde [~] – Toggles and highlights NPCs with their threat levels. Red highlights denote enemies, yellow for neutral characters, and green for friendly NPCs.
- Hold [Alt] – Highlights interactive objects in the environment.
- Hold [Ctrl] – Forces your character to attack a target.
- Shift + C – Toggles party members in and out of Stealth mode.
- Shift + Space – Enters turn-based mode, perfect for controlling individual party members in tricky situations.
- F10 – Hides the UI, great for capturing screenshots.
- F5 – Quicksaves your game.
- F8 – Quickloads your last Quicksave.
- G – Splits or groups your party for individual control.
- Space (while looting) – Loots all items within a container.
- Space (in combat) – Ends a character’s turn.
- Shift + Left Click Drag – Splits stacked items in your inventory.
- 1 – 9 (in dialogue) – Selects corresponding dialogue choices on screen.
With countless actions to perform and crucial decisions to make, these shortcuts will undoubtedly make your life easier and save you valuable time. Personally, we’re particularly fond of the F8 Quickload shortcut because, well, not everything goes according to plan in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a complex and immersive game, and it’s easy to get puzzled by its intricate systems. If you’re looking to understand concepts like “Save Failed” or how Passive Ability Checks work, be sure to check out our guide. And remember, for more tips, tricks, and guides, stay tuned to Prima Games.
Top Keyboard Shortcuts
Master these essential keyboard shortcuts for an enhanced gameplay experience in Baldur’s Gate 3:
- F5 – Quicksaves your game.
- F8 – Quickloads your last Quicksave.
- Shift + Space – Enters turn-based mode for precise control.
- Tilde [~] – Toggles and highlights NPCs with their threat levels.
- Hold [Alt] – Highlights interactive objects in the environment.
Explore Baldur’s Gate 3 with PS5 Controls
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Mac Screenshot Shortcuts: Capture, Modify, and Share with Ease
Are you a proud Mac user looking to capture and share your screen effortlessly? Well, you’re in luck! Every Mac computer offers a range of screenshot options that allow you to capture the entire screen, a specific window, or just a selected portion. And the best part? It’s as simple as pressing a few keys!
- L2 – Manage Party
- R2 – Shortcut Menu
- L1/R1 – Character Actions
- L3 – Cursor
- R3 – World information
- View – Map
- Menu – Game Menu
- D-Pad Up – Jump
- D-Pad Left/Right – Previous/Next Target
- D-Pad Down – Examine/Hide
- X – Interact
- Triangle – End Turn
- Circle – Cancel/Exit
About the Author: Matt Vatankhah
Meet Matt Vatankhah, a seasoned writer and passionate gamer. Joining Prima Games in 2022 as an Associate Editor, he has perfected the art of presenting information in an engaging and visually appealing manner. With a lifelong love for video games, he’s particularly fond of Final Fantasy, retro FPS, roguelikes, and metroidvanias. Beware, though – he’s an absolute Tetris master!
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