Baldur-s Gate 3 Update V4.1.1.3732833 -patch 3- Upd -
| Category: Game Updates
You now need higher approval for her to confess her Shar worship. Also fixed a bug where she would turn blonde when wearing certain hats. Karlach/Dammon:
If you are interested in the evolution of BG3, I can provide a summary of the next major update (Patch 4) or Hotfixes that followed. Let me know what you'd like to explore next!
, located right in your camp. This legendary item allows you to permanently alter your character's appearance mid-journey. What you can change: Appearance, voice, pronouns, and "nether regions". The Restrictions: You cannot change your race, subrace, or body type. Who can’t use it: Baldur-s Gate 3 Update v4.1.1.3732833 -Patch 3-
Fixed the Spell Sniper feat to correctly reduce the Critical Hit threshold by 1 and actually work on attack spells. NPC Behaviors:
Larian Studios released , widely known as Patch 3 , on September 22, 2023. This massive update, weighing in at approximately 4.9GB - 8GB depending on the platform, introduced thousands of fixes, significant performance optimizations, and two highly anticipated features: the Magic Mirror and full Mac support. The Magic Mirror: Change Your Look Anytime
Paladins saw a significant correction to their burst-damage potential. | Category: Game Updates You now need higher
The mirror does not work for Origin characters (like Astarion or Shadowheart), hirelings, or characters who have undergone permanent story-based changes (e.g., losing an eye to a certain hag). Major Performance Boosts (Act 3 Focus)
This patch marked a significant milestone, bringing the game to macOS and adding long-awaited character customization options, according to GameSpot . 1. Key Highlights of Patch 3 (v4.1.1.3732833)
Performance has been boosted in dense crowds and by disabling behavior for faraway NPCs that aren't currently in view. Combat Speed: Let me know what you'd like to explore next
: The mirror cannot alter Origin characters (like Astarion or Shadowheart), hirelings, or characters currently under narrative-driven physical transformations. 💻 Native Mac Launch
Patch 3 also brings a range of changes to character customization and class balance. Players can now enjoy , including additional skin tones, hair styles, and facial features. The update also includes a range of class changes , aimed at balancing the different playstyles and making each class more viable.
Note: You cannot change your race or body type 1/2, but everything else—from freckles to hairstyles—is fair game. Origin characters remain locked to their canon looks, so don't try shaving Gale.
: The Sanctuary spell now instantly breaks if the target casts lingering hazard or crowd-control spells, including Call Lightning , Hunger of Hadar , Evard's Black Tentacles , Polymorph , Hypnotic Pattern , and Slow .
These community reactions underscore the delicate balance developers must strike when introducing new systems. Fortunately, Larian's track record of responsive development suggests they would address these issues in subsequent hotfixes.