Baldur’s Gate 3 solo run brings out side of Emperor most players miss
Larian Studios It’s not the norm to do a solo run in Baldur’s Gate 3, but if you do, you can get to see a different side of the Emperor that most players would have missed.
Running solo in Baldur’s Gate 3 is not something most players do, especially because the game puts heavy emphasis on playing in a party. Some do decide to give it a try, though, and it has some interesting results.
As Redditor ‘Whateverlmaoa’ shared, you can even get some unique dialogue that you would not have gotten before. Specifically, at the end of the game, the Emperor will sincerely thank you for the time you gave him during the course of the story (and that he’ll miss you).
“You get this dialogue if you side with Emps during a solo run. Thought it was neat since his goodbye seems a lot more sincere here compared to the normal ending,” they explained.
At the end of Act 3, and the entire game itself, all the decisions you make come together to give you a somewhat tailored ending to the story. And, if you side with the Emperor, you get to see a side of him that may not come out if you travel with the Origin characters.
Is going through Baldur’s Gate 3 solo worth this interaction, though? Absolutely, especially considering the wildly different playthrough you would get.
Playing solo also means you get to make all the evil choices you want without really having to worry about how your companions are going to react to it. You can see what would have happened to them had you not crossed paths, and you skip out on some of the toughest boss battles in the game.
Plus, playing solo doesn’t mean you have to try anything completely alone. Withers will always be with you, and the Hirelings you can get from him don’t have much bearing on the story outside of how they can help you in certain puzzles and combat situations.
Outside of the interaction with the Emperor, you also get unique dialogue choices throughout the game.
For example, when you speak with the Dream Visitor (before their true identity is revealed), and they advise you to have some companions at your side, you can tell them “I don’t need anyone.” And you’ve got to admit that line goes pretty hard for a character that doesn’t have anyone at their side by choice.
Plus, you’ll have to navigate Baldur’s Gate in an entirely different way – especially considering how important some companion quests (like Wyll’s) are to the main story.
So, there you have it. If you want a new experience the next time you play Baldur’s Gate 3, make sure you give a solo run a try. You’ll get a brand new ending, and you’ll experience interactions a lot of players have never seen before.