In Baldur’s Gate 3, Minsc is an essential companion, and we have the ultimate ranger build guide for you if you choose to recruit him.

As a Ranger, Minsc brings a lot to the table, especially with his trusty companion Boo, the Miniature Giant Space Hamster. Here’s the optimal way to build Minsc for your party.

Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Minsc Ranger companion build

We highly recommend the Beast Master Ranger subclass for Minsc. This subclass offers versatility in playstyle and complements Minsc’s character perfectly. To help you guide Minsc in Baldur’s Gate 3, here is the most effective build for him.

Best Minsc Ability Scores

While Dexterity is crucial for Rangers, Wisdom is equally important as it affects spellcasting. We also advise maintaining a high Constitution to ensure Minsc’s sustainability in combat. The other abilities are of lesser significance.

Related: Best Ranger subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3, ranked (BG3)

Minsc Beast Master Ranger leveling guide

• Level 1
  • Choose Favored Enemy: Bounty Hunter
    • Gain Proficiency in Investigation, and creatures you hit with Ensnaring Strike get Disadvantage on their saving throw.
  • Choose Natural Explorer: Beast Tamer
    • Can cast Find Familiar as a Ritual spell.
• Level 5
  • Extra Attack: Can attack twice in one turn.
  • Companion’s Bond: Your Proficiency Bonus adds to your animal companion’s AC, damage, and attack rolls. Also their HP increases.

With this build, Minsc becomes an exceptional ranged fighter with the ability to call upon a formidable companion for aid. The inclusion of the Feats Sharpshooter and Durable significantly enhances Minsc’s combat prowess and survivability.

The selection of Favored Enemies enables Minsc to be versatile in various combat scenarios, while the Natural Explorer choices provide him with resistances to common elemental damage types and the ability to summon creatures both within and outside of battles.

Now that we’ve guided you through the optimal build for Minsc, be sure to explore our build guide for Minthara as well.