Key Honour Mode Differences in Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 keeps getting better with the new Patch 5, giving players a new way to experience the game. For those curious about the gameplay variations in Honour Mode for Baldur’s Gate 3, here’s what to anticipate.

The new Honour Mode is designed for players who are seeking a heightened level of challenge in Baldur’s Gate 3. The difficulty has been increased both in and out of combat, surpassing the original Tactician ceiling. This is evident in a few ways.

Tweaked Boss Fights

Even seasoned players will find the boss fights in Honour Mode to be fresh, with over 30 new tweaks. The new Legendary Action system is designed to surprise your party and increase the challenge, making major fights full of unexpected twists and turns.

Save Scumming Disabled

If you thought you could mitigate the increased difficulty with strategic saves, Larian has planned for that. Once a save is loaded, it will be deleted immediately, leaving players with no choice but to soldier on. You only ever get one save, and that is only possible when you quite the game. Additionally, a selection of powerful exploits have been removed in this mode, so there really is no trying to game the system.

Death is the End

The ultimate obstacle in Honour Mode is that permadeath is in effect. This means when the party is wiped out, the game will end, with relevant statistics of your adventure being displayed. There is still a choice to continue the adventure, but that will disable Honour Mode moving forward.

Reward for Completing Honour Mode in Baldur’s Gate 3

If you manage to complete the entire game with Honour mode enabled and somehow stay alive through it all, you will be rewarded with the coveted golden D20 dice, symbolizing your mastery of the game.

That’s everything worth knowing about the gameplay differences in Honour Mode for Baldur’s Gate 3. For more help on the game, be sure to explore the relevant links below to guide you on the right path.

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