Baldur's Gate 3

Hey there! So you're looking to get that handy Find Familiar spell in Baldur's Gate 3, huh? It's a super useful one for giving you an edge in combat or just for scouting ahead. Let's break down how you get it and what these little buddies can do for you.

First off, not every class gets to start with this spell, but don't worry, it's not super rare. You'll need to be playing as a Wizard, an Eldritch Knight Fighter, a Ranger, or a Warlock. If you're playing one of these, you can pick it up either when you first create your character or when you level up later on. Just make sure to select it when you get the chance!

Which Classes Can Use Find Familiar?

Here's a quick rundown of the classes that can learn this spell:

How Does the Find Familiar Spell Work?

When you cast this spell, you get to summon a spirit that can hang out with you and help out in all sorts of ways. There are eight different familiars you can choose from, and each one has its own special tricks up its sleeve. It's pretty cool because you can pick the familiar that best suits the situation you're in, not just the one that looks the coolest.

You can summon a: Cat, Frog, Crab, Spider, Rat, Raven, Quasit, or an Imp. Let's take a look at what each of them can do:

Cat Familiar Skills

If you summon the Cat, its main skill is Meow. This is great for distracting enemies, pulling their attention away from you or your party.

Frog Familiar Skills

The Frog familiar comes with the Bufotoxin skill. This one can deal Acid Damage to your foes, which is always handy.

Crab Familiar Skills

Going with the Crab gives you access to Crippling Pinch. This skill can inflict Slashing and Bleeding Damage, really weakening your opponents.

Spider Familiar Skills

If you choose the Spider, its skill is Bite. This attack has a chance to deal Poison Damage, which can be nasty for enemies.

Rat Familiar Skills

The Rat familiar has a skill called Infectious Bite. As the name suggests, it can potentially infect your enemies with a nasty status effect.

Raven Familiar Skills

Summoning a Raven gives you the Blind skill. This is super useful for taking dangerous enemies out of the fight temporarily by making them unable to see.

Quasit Familiar Skills

The Quasit is a bit more versatile, offering two skills. Invisibility lets you or your familiar turn invisible until you do something else, perfect for setting up ambushes or sneaking around. It also has Scare, which can frighten an enemy, making them flee.

Imp Familiar Skills

Finally, the Imp also has two skills. It shares Invisibility with the Quasit, which is just as useful. Its other skill is Sting, which deals Piercing Damage.

So, as you can see, there are tons of options! Think about what you need most in a fight – crowd control, damage, or debuffs – and pick the familiar that fits best. Good luck out there!