Gale Companion Guide in Baldur’s Gate 3

Gale is the default wizard companion and one of the most story-rich characters in Baldur’s Gate 3. A powerful spellcaster with a ticking-clock subplot, he rewards players who engage with his arc. This guide covers building him, keeping him happy, and his personal quest.

Class & Role

• Class: Wizard (Wizard 1 at recruit).
• Role: Primary arcane damage dealer and control caster.
• Spellcasting: Intelligence-based.

Best Build for Gale

• Subclass: Evocation (protects allies from your AoE) or Divination (Portent rolls).
• Key stats: Intelligence 16+ > Constitution 14 > Dexterity 14.
• Must-have spells: Magic Missile, Fireball, Counterspell, Misty Step, Haste.
• Feats: War Caster or +2 Intelligence.

Approval Preferences

Gale likes:

• Witty, intellectual, or ambitious responses.
• Using magic and showing magical prowess.
• Acts of kindness that aren’t naive.

Gale dislikes:

• Needless cruelty, especially to animals or the vulnerable.
• Anti-magic sentiment and crude boorishness.

Romance

Gale’s romance is one of the more involved ones. To pursue it:

1. Recruit him early and keep his approval high.
2. Encourage his confidence during Act 1 camp scenes.
3. In Act 2, engage with his personal quest (the orb) compassionately.
4. Choose the romantic option at the tiefling party / later intimate scenes.

The Orb Storyline (Spoilers)

Gale carries a Netherese orb in his chest that can detonate. Key choices:

• Act 1: Decide whether to feed it magical items (optional).
• Act 2: A major decision point about his fate — support him, don’t pressure him into sacrifice prematurely.
• Act 3: Resolution of his arc with Mystra.

Tips

• Give Gale items to consume for Arcane Recovery if you lean on his casting.
• Counterspell from Gale shuts down enemy casters — keep a slot ready.
• Keep him out of melee; his value is from range.