BG3 Stats Reveal Players' Interactions with Emperor, Food Stuffs

Larian Studios celebrated Baldur's Gate 3's anniversary by releasing a fascinating collection of player statistics, offering a glimpse into player choices and behaviors. These stats, shared on Twitter (X), reveal everything from romantic entanglements to bizarre side quests.

Romantic Pursuits in the Forgotten Realms

The statistics reveal romance was a significant element of many players' journeys. A staggering 75 million companion kisses were recorded, with Shadowheart leading the pack at 27 million, followed by Astarion (15 million) and Minthara (169,937). Act 1's celebratory night saw 32.5% of players with Shadowheart, 13.5% with Karlach, and 15.6% choosing solitude. By Act 3, Shadowheart's popularity soared, with 48.8% experiencing her final romance scene, compared to 17.6% with Karlach and 12.9% with Lae'zel.

More adventurous players engaged in romantic encounters with Halsin (658,000 players), with 70% preferring his human form and 30% his bear form. Intriguingly, 1.1 million players pursued romance with the Emperor, with 63% choosing the Dream Guardian form and 37% opting for the mind flayer tentacle experience.

Whimsical Adventures and Quirky Choices

Beyond romance, players indulged in plenty of unusual activities. A surprising 1.9 million players transformed themselves into cheese wheels, showcasing the game's playful mechanics. Friendly dinosaurs received 3.5 million visits, while 2 million players freed Us from the Colony, demonstrating a fondness for less conventional quests. Even the Dark Urge, known for their dark tendencies, spared Alfira in 3,777 playthroughs, indirectly boosting the popularity of lute rock.

Players also showered affection on their animal companions: Scratch the dog received over 120 million pets, while the Owlbear Cub garnered over 41 million. A curious 141,600 players attempted to pet His Majesty, the cat—the exact same number who conquered Honour Mode.

Character Creation and Class/Race Preferences

A remarkable 93% of players opted to create custom characters, highlighting the appeal of personalization in Baldur's Gate 3. Among the pre-made characters, Astarion (1.21 million players), Gale (1.20 million), and Shadowheart (0.86 million) were the most popular choices. Interestingly, 15% of custom characters were based on the Dark Urge.

Paladin was the most popular class (nearly 10 million players), followed closely by Sorcerer and Fighter (over 7.5 million each). Other classes, including Barbarian, Rogue, Warlock, Monk, and Druid, had significant representation, though fewer than 7.5 million players. Rangers and Clerics trailed behind.

Elves were the most popular race (over 12.5 million), followed by Half-Elves and Humans (12.5 million each). Tieflings, Drow, and Dragonborn also had strong representation (over 7.5 million each). Half-Orcs, Githyanki, and Dwarves were less common but still significant (over 2.5 million each), with Gnomes and Halflings having the lowest numbers. Certain class-race combinations proved particularly popular, such as Dwarves as Paladins and Dragonborn as Sorcerers.

Epic Feats and Diverse Endings

141,660 players conquered Honour Mode, a testament to their skill. Conversely, 1,223,305 playthroughs ended in defeat, with 76% of defeated players deleting their saves and 24% continuing in custom mode.

Players faced significant moral dilemmas. 1.8 million betrayed the Emperor, while 329,000 convinced Orpheus to remain a mind flayer. A significant 3.3 million players killed the Netherbrain, with 200,000 involving Gale's sacrifice. A rare outcome saw 34 players experience Avatar Lae'zel's self-sacrifice after rejection by Vlaakith.

The Baldur's Gate 3 anniversary statistics provide a rich tapestry of player experiences, showcasing the game's diverse appeal and the unique journeys undertaken within the Forgotten Realms.