How to Rest in Baldur's Gate 3 (2024)

How to Rest in Baldur's Gate 3 (1)

Long rests and short rests in Baldur's Gate 3 each restore a certain amount of health and spells, depending on class and circ*mstances. Long rests are definitely better, but also, unsurprisingly, take a lot longer to do, with the characters also burning through supplies along the way. Both have their advantages and it's worth explaining what they each do, so I'll explain long rests and short rests in Baldur's Gate 3 below, the difference between them and how you can do them.

How to take short rests in Baldur's Gate 3

How to Rest in Baldur's Gate 3 (2)

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To take a short rest in Baldur's Gate 3, hold down the Campfire icon on the right of the user interface, marked above. That'll bring up two more icons and the one at the top, that looks like an upside down sunrise with two blue dots, is the one you press to take a short rest.

You can take a short rest twice per day (the lit blue dots on the icon representing how many times you can do it), before you run out and have to take a long rest to reset the counter.

How to take long rests in Baldur's Gate 3

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To take a long rest in Baldur's Gate 3, press the Campfire icon on the right of the user interface, which will spawn two new icons - press the one showing the Moon. That will teleport you to a safe "Campsite" zone where you can talk to your various Baldur's Gate 3 companions and trigger a long rest properly by interacting with your bedroll in the middle of camp.

You can take long rests whenever you want, but you need supplies (food) to make the most out of them. Long rests also end the day and start a new one, so any timed elements to quests or the story may carry on while you're having a snooze.

Short rests and Long rests in Baldur's Gate 3 explained

Short rests and long rests have different advantages and disadvantages in Baldur's Gate 3. Here's what happens each time you trigger one.

  • Short rests:
    • Can only be used twice per day/long rest.
    • Can be done at any point out of combat or dialogue.
    • Reset or refuel certain limited-use "short rest" class or race abilities (check their descriptions).
    • Allows every character to regain half their maximum HP.
    • Allow Warlocks only to regain spell slots.
  • Long rests:
    • Can be done at any point out of combat or dialogue.
    • Cost 40 Supplies to get the full benefits.
    • Regain all health and spell slots for all characters and classes.
    • Reset or refuel all limited-use class or race abilities.
    • Progress time by one day.
    • Allow the party to regain all uses of short rests.
    • Allow players to change their Baldur's Gate 3 party composition.
    • Allow players to have certain in-depth dialogue with their companions.
    • Allow players to talk to Withers at the Campsite (if he's been found in his Crypt), which is how to revive dead characters in Baldur's Gate 3

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The important thing about long rests is that you need to have the supplies, otherwise your health and spell slots are only restored to half of their maximum, and you don't get your short rests back. Supplies are very easy to find in Baldur's Gate 3 - just keep an eye out for anything even remotely classed as food and stuff it into your inventory, from rum to cheese wheels to fish heads.

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How to Rest in Baldur's Gate 3 (2024)

FAQs

How to Rest in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

To rest in Baldur's Gate 3, click on the campfire icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen, to the right of the action bar and the Turn-Based Mode button. This will bring up a sub-menu with three more icons: Short Rest, Long Rest, and go to Camp.

How do you take rests in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

To access the resting options, click on the campfire icon at the bottom right of your screen. Three options will pop up: Short Rest. Long Rest (including Partial Rest)

How to sleep in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

To rest in Baldur's Gate 3, click on the campfire icon in the bottom right corner of the screen and choose between a long rest or short rest. The benefits of a BG3 rest are: Short rest: Twice a day, you can restore some hit points. Warlocks also restore their spell slots.

How to long rest without going to camp in BG3? ›

Alternatively, players can choose to Long Rest at an inn later in Baldur's Gate 3's story. This will avoid using Camp Supplies but will cost gold instead. Wherever they choose to rest, players should also be aware that some quests and events have time-sensitive elements.

How to short rest baldur's gate 3 controller? ›

Once there, select the eye symbol from the radial menu to take a short rest. Alternatively, if you are playing on a controller, press R2 and select the short rest option.

Can you long rest without supplies in BG3? ›

Taking a long rest passes the night, and costs 40 (80 in tactician or honour difficulty) camp supplies. If the party lacks the required supplies, they may instead take a partial rest, which restores the following: Restore hit points up to half of their maximum.

Is there a long rest limit in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

You can long rest as often as you'd like, provided you have the resources. However, long rests move "time" forward and may affect the outcomes of quests, the availability of NPCs, etc.

Can you romance in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Romance is an optional feature in Baldur's Gate 3. The player can start a romantic relationship with several different characters, be it a brief fling or long-term. Some relationships can find their peak in sexual scenes, while others will follow different paths.

Does baldurs gate 3 have a day night cycle? ›

there are no day and night cycles in dos. I think that was the point.

How many hours can you play Baldur's Gate 3? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, Baldur's Gate 3 is about 67 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 160 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

How do you rest at camp? ›

Stay warm
  1. Get your sleep system dialled in. ...
  2. Secure the draft collar. ...
  3. Wear a warm hat. ...
  4. Warm your hands and feet. ...
  5. Dry out your gear. ...
  6. Sleep in comfortable camp clothes. ...
  7. Invest in a camping pillow. ...
  8. Don't over-inflate your sleeping pad.

Should you let Astarion bite you? ›

Should you Let Astarion Bite You? Letting Astarion bite you is an easy way to get approval with him. The simple answer is yes, as the only downside is gaining the Bloodless debuff, while Astarion gains the Happy buff and his approval rating of you increases.

Does lying down do anything in BG3? ›

Resting serves two primary functions in Baldur's Gate 3. The first benefit is that it heals the party's HP, and the second is that it restores skill slots.

How does rest work in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

When you're low on HP or Spell Slots in Baldur's Gate 3, you'll need to rest. Resting is split into two types: Short and Long Rests. Short Rests are more useful for a quick break between fights, while Long Rests will send you back to camp and allow you to have some evening chats before tucking yourself into bed.

How to rest in Baldur's Gate 3 console? ›

How to take short rests in Baldur's Gate 3. To take a short rest in Baldur's Gate 3, hold down the Campfire icon on the right of the user interface, marked above. That'll bring up two more icons and the one at the top, that looks like an upside down sunrise with two blue dots, is the one you press to take a short rest.

What is the best wizard subclass in BG3? ›

The best Wizard subclass is the Evocation School, which enhances your cantrips and most of your damage-based spells as you level up. Most of Baldur's Gate 3's heaviest-hitting spells are of the Evocation variety, so it's worth focusing on this school to maximise your Wizard's damage potential.

How do you pause in Baldur's Gate? ›

The easiest way to do that is to hit Shift + Space. You're now in turn-based mode. Once you've moved, the scenery gets a turn. It sounds absurd, but I'm not making this up.

How do you heal downed people in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

If they are "Downed", click on them with a non-Downed character to use "Help". Or heal them with a spell, throw a potion, whatever. If they are "Dead", cast Revivify (spell or scroll).

How do you sleep with Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Once the conversation with Shadowheart is finished, head for their bedroll. An option to sleep alone or with Shadowheart will appear. If players pick Shadowheart, they will have successfully completed the main romantic scene with Shadowheart in Act 1 of Baldur's Gate 3.

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