Is the Mountain Pass harder than the Underdark?

Generally, the Underdark is considered a longer, more involved area, while the Mountain Pass offers tougher, more concentrated combat encounters, especially the Githyanki, but doing the Mountain Pass after the Underdark makes it much easier due to higher levels and better gear; however, many players prefer doing the Mountain Pass first for story/XP and then the Underdark to catch up on content and items.
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Is the Underdark or mountain pass easier?

Because The Mountain Pass route is so much shorter and easier (relatively speaking) than The Underdark, it's easy to pop over, grab Elminster, stop Gale's curse, reach the First Light Inn, get the Waypoint, grab some new items, and start your adventure in The Underdark beefed up and ready to party.
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Should you finish Underdark before mountain pass?

You can do both. The mountain path has higher level enemies, so it makes sense to do underdark first. You can safely ignore Lae'zel, the Crèche isn't going anywhere and you have the time. The mountain pass advances time for the starting area, a number of the quests will become unavailable.
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What level should I be for mountain pass BG3?

You should aim for Level 5 for the Mountain Pass in Baldur's Gate 3, as it's the suggested minimum for normal difficulty, with Level 6 being even more comfortable, especially if you've done most of the Underdark first. While some can tackle it at Level 4 on easier settings, Level 5 unlocks crucial power spikes for most classes, making the Githyanki encounters more manageable, and doing the Underdark first often gets you to Level 6 before the Pass. 
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Is there a way to make BG3 easier?

To make Baldur's Gate 3 easier, you can lower the difficulty in the game's menu to Explorer Mode, respec companions into powerful builds (like Life Cleric for healing), prioritize high Dexterity for initiative, use environment advantages (high ground, explosives), exploit stealth for surprise rounds, and focus on buffs like Bless for better hit chances, or use mods for more significant tweaks. 
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Does BG3 actually have 17000 endings?

So, while BG3 doesn't really have 17,000 completely unique endings, there are at least 17,000 variations on the endings it has.
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Do people actually play BG3 Easy Mode?

I started playing on easy. And if you are in this situation, I recommend playing on easy too. This is not Dark Souls or Elden Ring. No one is “demanding” an easy mode which isn't in the game at all, running counter to its intended design.
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Should I go through Grymforge or the mountain pass?

In Baldur's Gate 3, you can do both, but the choice affects quest timing and story progression; Grymforge (via the Underdark) often feels like a more natural lead-in to Act 2's Last Light Inn, while the Mountain Pass (leading to the Githyanki Crèche) offers vital Lae'zel story content and different Act 2 encounters, with the crucial note that completing either the Mountain Pass elevator or Grymforge elevator sends you to Act 2 and risks failing some Act 1 Grove quests if done too late, making exploring both thoroughly before Act 2 is best for completionists. 
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Can you become a god in Baldur's Gate 3?

Yes, you can become a god in Baldur's Gate 3 through specific endings, primarily by helping Gale gain the power of Mystra and ascend, or by becoming the "fish god" Makhluk, though the former is true godhood within the narrative while the latter gives you followers. The most prominent way is by romancing Gale and choosing to ascend with him at the end of Act 3, becoming a deity alongside him. 
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Why is 12 the max level in BG3?

The reason max level is 12 is because it works with the levelling curve and duration of the game. If the game had 5 acts, the max level would probably be 20. Even 9th-level spells could easily be implemented in the game, with changes required to some.
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Can I sleep with everyone in Act 1 BG3?

Yes, you can flirt with and sleep with multiple companions in Baldur's Gate 3 Act 1, especially at the celebration party, but you're generally limited to two active romances before the game forces you to choose one in Act 2, though some companions (like Astarion, Shadowheart, Lae'zel, and Halsin) are more open to polyamory, while others (Gale, Wyll) are strictly monogamous, and using mods can bypass these limits. 
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What are the strategic advantages of a mountain pass?

A mountain pass is a navigable route through a mountain range or over a ridge. Since mountain ranges can present formidable barriers to travel, passes have played a key role in trade, war, and both human and animal migration throughout history.
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Should I wait for patch 8 baldurs gate 3?

If you're not going to be using mods, and if you don't care about any of the new features coming with patch 8, then feel free to start a new playthrough now. However, if you plan to use mods, I'd hold off. Script extender mods will almost certainly break your save file when the game updates. Other mods may or may not.
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Is tactician harder than honor?

Yes, Honor Mode is harder than Tactician in Baldur's Gate 3, primarily due to its strict single-save rule (no reloading after failure) and enhanced enemy mechanics like Legendary Actions, making it significantly more punishing, though the core combat difficulty is similar to or slightly above Tactician, with the real challenge being the lack of do-overs and needing flawless execution. 
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Why is Baldur's Gate 3 so hard?

Baldur's Gate 3 feels hard because of its deep D&D 5e mechanics (dice rolls, stats, spell slots), steep early-game learning curve, required strategic use of terrain/environment/consumables, and tendency for difficult encounters if you rush or have poor party synergy; once players understand gaining advantage (high ground, buffs) and using resources wisely, it often becomes much more manageable, but initial RNG and lack of knowledge can make it punishing. 
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Which druid circle is best in BG3?

Circle of the Land Druids get a little extra magic, and Circle of Spores Druids have a necromantic flair, but the best Druid subclass when you're first starting out (and for dealing the most damage) is the Circle of the Moon. That subclass adds a Polar Bear Wild Shape (and you get a Saber-Toothed Tiger a little later).
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What happens if Gale becomes a god?

If Gale becomes a god in Baldur's Gate 3, he ascends as the God of Ambition, embracing his power and encouraging mortals to seize their destinies, but this path often leads to him losing his humanity, becoming detached, arrogant, and potentially a hypocrite, especially compared to his goals as a mortal; it's generally seen as a bittersweet or "bad" ending for his character development, though some find it fitting for a power-hungry path.
 
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Should I finish Underdark before Mountain Pass?

For a balanced playthrough in Baldur's Gate 3, do the Underdark first, then the Mountain Pass, and then enter Act 2 through either path to ensure you experience all content without missing quests, as the Mountain Pass has time-sensitive elements (like the Druid Grove) that progress when you enter it, while the Underdark doesn't, but has its own sensitive parts like {!nav}Grymforge, so explore the Underdark fully before hitting the Mountain Pass for supplies and Lae'zel's quest.
 
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What happens if I give the owlbear egg to Lady Esther?

The owlbear egg doesn't do any harm to the Society if you give it to Esther, so you should still be able to find Blurg there in Act III and save Omeluum. It only becomes a problem if you give her the Githyanki egg, because it turns out most of the Society are a bunch of hypocrites.
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Is Baldur's Gate 3 LGBTQ?

These are major and significant NPCs for several quests. So, can you be gay in Baldur's Gate 3? The answer is a resounding 'yes!
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Do girls like Baldurs Gate 3?

A large amount of the romance scenes are fluffy, cute, and transformative. And for the spicy people, well, there's something for everyone. Without a shadow of a doubt, Baldur's Gate 3 was made for the girlies. I mean, who doesn't want to have a whirlwind romance while saving the world from imminent doom?
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Is BG3 more fun solo?

I prefer solo in this game. I was very often playing with people who don't explore the world the way I do, and so I felt constantly rushed, and they'd get into fights, and be like, "Where are you.." and I'm like, "I was picking herbs." Or something. So, play solo. It's far more gratifying.
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Is Baldur's Gate 3 endless?

Baldur's Gate 3 offers endless replayability with multiple storylines and romances, making every choice the right one.
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