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| title = Boo
| title = Boo
| description = Boo is a miniature giant space hamster, and the familiar and companion of Minsc.
| description = Boo is a miniature giant space hamster, and the familiar and companion of Minsc.
| image = Boo Model.png
| image = Boo.png
}}
}}
{{Infobox character
{{Infobox creature
| name = Boo
| name = Boo
| image = Boo.png
| image = <gallery>
Boo.png|In-game
Portrait Boo.png|Portrait
</gallery>
| role = [[Companions|Companion]] (familiar)
| role = [[Companions|Companion]] (familiar)
| hometown = [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Rashemen Rashemen]
| hometown = [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Rashemen Rashemen]
| family = [[Minsc]]<br>[[Jaheira]]
| family = [[Minsc]] (owner)
| race = Hamster  
| race = Miniature Giant Space Hamster
 
| hp = 20
| modules =  
| ac = 20
 
| weight kg = 1
}}{{Q|Go for the eyes, Boo!|Minsc|align=center}}
| movement m = 9
'''Boo''' is the familiar and companion of [[Minsc]], a {{FRWiki|miniature giant space hamster}} who Minsc can summon with [[Find Familiar: Boo]].
| str = 10
 
| dex = 20
The player will not be able to understand Boo, even while using [[Speak with Animals]]. However, Minsc asserts that Boo "speaks of much", and that maybe one day the player will be able to understand him.
| con = 10
 
| int = 6
{{TOC|limit=3}}
| wis = 12
| cha = 6
| passives = Opportunity Attack, Throw Damage Immunity
| size = Tiny
| type = Beast
}}
'''Boo''' is the familiar and companion of {{CharLink|Minsc}}. He is a {{FRWiki|miniature giant space hamster}} who Minsc can summon with {{SAI|Find Familiar: Boo}}.


Boo is the one of the only [[:Category:Beasts|beasts]] the player character cannot understand even while using [[Speak with Animals]]. However, Minsc asserts that Boo "speaks of much" and that maybe one day the player will be able to understand him.
{{DiQ|Go for the eyes, Boo!|Minsc}}
__NOTOC__
==Overview==
==Overview==
=== Description ===
=== Description ===
Boo is a small, fuzzy miniature giant space hamster (allegedly), and stalwart companion to Minsc. He has a strong sense of justice, unafraid of confronting evil and taking matters into his own tiny hands. Boo is observant, patient and wise, often using his knowledge to serve as a moral guide to Minsc.
Boo is a small, fuzzy miniature giant space hamster(allegedly) who enjoys fruit and stalwart companion to Minsc. He has a strong sense of justice, unafraid of confronting evil and taking matters into his own tiny hands. Boo is observant, patient and wise, often using his knowledge to serve as a moral guide to Minsc.


Boo is somewhat wary of [[Tara|cats]], and has a soft spot for [[Shadowheart]].
Boo is somewhat wary of [[cat|cats]], and has a soft spot for {{CharLink|Shadowheart}}.
 
Despite his diminutive size, he's usually unable to activate or enter burrows and tiny holes in walls. As Minsc often says, "Boo would squeeze through but he just had a big lunch."


===Recruitment===
===Recruitment===
Boo can only be recruited along with Minsc, and only if [[Jaheira]] joined the party at the end of Act Two. After Minsc is rescued in the [[Lower City Sewers]], he will rush off to find Boo. The two can thereafter join the party.
Boo can be recruited along with Minsc ''only if'' {{CharLink|Jaheira}} joined the party at the end of Act Two and the player character has completed {{Quest|The High Harper}}. After Minsc is rescued in the [[Lower City Sewers]], he will rush off to find Boo. The two can thereafter join the party.


== History ==
== History ==
{{hatnote|See also: [[Minsc#Backstory|Minsc's backstory]]}}
{{hatnote|See also: [[Minsc#Backstory|Minsc's backstory]]}}
Boo comes from a large family, having "many dozen cousins".{{ref|Dialogue with [[Minsc]]}} He is the long time familiar and greater half of [[Minsc]], ever since they met when Minsc was just a typical Rashemi berserker. Minsc was ambushed and injured, and was only just recovering when Boo appeared. Boo declared that Minsc had felt the "poking finger of justice", marking Minsc as its champion and Boo as his guide.
Boo comes from a large family, having "many dozen cousins".{{ref|Dialogue with [[Minsc]]}} He is the long time familiar and greater half of {{CharLink|Minsc}}, ever since they met when Minsc was just a typical Rashemi berserker. Minsc was ambushed and injured, and was only just recovering when Boo appeared. Boo declared that Minsc had felt the "poking finger of justice", marking Minsc as its champion and Boo as his guide.


After the events of {{FRWiki|Shadows of Amn}}, both Boo and Minsc were ambushed by an unknown assailant and petrified in the middle of the marketplace in the [[Upper City]] in [[Baldur's Gate]]. They were released 80 years later, when Delina, a wild mage, accidentally struck the statue with a wild magic surge.
After the events of {{FRWiki|Shadows of Amn}}, both Boo and Minsc were ambushed by an unknown assailant and petrified in the middle of the marketplace in the [[Upper City]] in [[Baldur's Gate]]. They were released 80 years later, when Delina, a wild mage, accidentally struck the statue with a wild magic surge.


Minsc and Boo continued to travel together, but were separated for a time while Minsc was tricked into carrying out orders for the false [['Jaheira']]. Boo was trapped in a wall in the [[Lower City Sewers]] by Absolute cultists, who feared his righteous gaze.
Minsc and Boo continued to travel together, but were separated for a time while Minsc was tricked into carrying out orders for the false {{CharLink|Jaheira (doppelganger)|Jaheira}}. Boo was trapped in a wall in the [[Lower City Sewers]] by Absolute cultists, who feared his righteous gaze.


== Combat ==
== Combat ==
{{Infobox statistics
Boo can be summoned by Minsc with {{SAI|Find Familiar: Boo}}. He's unique as when thrown by Minsc he has a chance to inflict [[Blinded (Condition)|blind]] to the target (a reference to Minsc's quote "Go for the eyes, Boo!").  
| str=10
| dex=20
| con=10
| int=6
| wis=12
| cha=6
| level =1
| race = Beast
| type=Beast
| hit_points =20
| armour_class =20
| movement_speed_meters = 9
| movement_speed_feet=30
| size =Tiny
| weight_kg = 1
| weight_lb = 2
| initiative= +5
 
| feature1_name = Darkvision
| feature1_description = No disadvantage while attacking creatures in darkness within 2m (7ft).
}} Boo can be summoned by Minsc with {{SAI|Find Familiar: Boo}}.
=== Actions ===
=== Actions ===
{{Feature box|name=Bite
{{Feature box|Bite (Rat Combatant)}}
|* A melee attack dealing Piercing damage
== Related Literature ==
{{Action}}
* {{MdRarityItem|A Primer on Mythical Beasts}}
{{Attack Roll}}: +5
{{clear}}
{{DamageInfo|2d4+5|type=Piercing}}
}}
 
{{Feature box|name=Throw |image name=Throw.webp
|* Boo can be thrown by a character. On a hit, he will inflict {{cond|Blinded|blind}} to the target, but himself receive {{cond|Prone}}
*When thrown while wielding a weapon, it is possible to trigger [[Sneak Attack (Disambiguation)|sneak attack]].
*When thrown, characters will have unique lines of dialogue.
}}


{{clear}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery heights="200px" mode="packed">
<gallery heights="250px" mode="packed">
Boo Model.png|Boo's model.
Boo Sneak.png|Boo sneaking.
Boo Sneak.png|Boo sneaking.
Boo Justice Pose.png|Boo striking a pose for justice.  
Boo Justice Pose.png|Boo striking a pose for justice.  
Boo_sitting.webp|Boo being cute.
Boo_sitting.webp|Boo being cute.
Boo Model.png|Boo's model.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==
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{{noteend}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{FRWiki|Boo|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Boo|long}}
{{FRWiki|Miniature giant space hamster|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Miniature giant space hamster|long}}


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Latest revision as of 03:31, 9 December 2024

Boo is the familiar and companion of Minsc Minsc. He is a miniature giant space hamster who Minsc can summon with Find Familiar: Boo Find Familiar: Boo.

Boo is the one of the only beasts the player character cannot understand even while using Speak with Animals. However, Minsc asserts that Boo "speaks of much" and that maybe one day the player will be able to understand him.

Portrait Minsc.png
“
Go for the eyes, Boo!
„
— Minsc

Overview[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Boo is a small, fuzzy miniature giant space hamster(allegedly) who enjoys fruit and stalwart companion to Minsc. He has a strong sense of justice, unafraid of confronting evil and taking matters into his own tiny hands. Boo is observant, patient and wise, often using his knowledge to serve as a moral guide to Minsc.

Boo is somewhat wary of cats, and has a soft spot for Shadowheart Shadowheart.

Despite his diminutive size, he's usually unable to activate or enter burrows and tiny holes in walls. As Minsc often says, "Boo would squeeze through but he just had a big lunch."

Recruitment[edit | edit source]

Boo can be recruited along with Minsc only if Jaheira Jaheira joined the party at the end of Act Two and the player character has completed The High Harper The High Harper. After Minsc is rescued in the Lower City Sewers, he will rush off to find Boo. The two can thereafter join the party.

History[edit | edit source]

See also: Minsc's backstory

Boo comes from a large family, having "many dozen cousins".[1] He is the long time familiar and greater half of Minsc Minsc, ever since they met when Minsc was just a typical Rashemi berserker. Minsc was ambushed and injured, and was only just recovering when Boo appeared. Boo declared that Minsc had felt the "poking finger of justice", marking Minsc as its champion and Boo as his guide.

After the events of Shadows of Amn, both Boo and Minsc were ambushed by an unknown assailant and petrified in the middle of the marketplace in the Upper City in Baldur's Gate. They were released 80 years later, when Delina, a wild mage, accidentally struck the statue with a wild magic surge.

Minsc and Boo continued to travel together, but were separated for a time while Minsc was tricked into carrying out orders for the false Jaheira (doppelganger) Jaheira. Boo was trapped in a wall in the Lower City Sewers by Absolute cultists, who feared his righteous gaze.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Boo can be summoned by Minsc with Find Familiar: Boo Find Familiar: Boo. He's unique as when thrown by Minsc he has a chance to inflict blind to the target (a reference to Minsc's quote "Go for the eyes, Boo!").

Actions[edit | edit source]

Bite.webp
Bite Bite ()
D4 Piercing.png 2d4 (2~8) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Damage TypesPiercing

Bite a target.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Related Literature[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Boo's model.

    Boo's model.

  • Boo sneaking.

    Boo sneaking.

  • Boo striking a pose for justice.

    Boo striking a pose for justice.

  • Boo being cute.

    Boo being cute.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Dialogue with Minsc

External links[edit | edit source]

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