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Minsc/Approval

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Minsc isn't the brightest but he is brave and loyal and has the cutest familiar - Boo

Greetings

Depending on their approval rating, Minsc may greet the player with:

Negative (<0):

  • "What."
  • "What is it you want?"

Neutral and above - In camp (0+):

  • "What is it my friend?"
  • "A little rest to brush the road from Boo's fur, and then back to our adventuring."
  • "You come to speak of the last time Minsc stood watch? The snoring, it was Boo!"
  • "You will grow to like Jaheira's incense in time. Like - chewing herbs and soap, yes?"
  • "Make sure you are refreshed before we set out again, friend. The road to justice is paved with kicked buttocks."

Neutral and above (0+) - In party

  • "Why do we stop, my friend? There is evil somewhere with its small-pants yet unsoiled."
  • "What? Minsc has the itch that only a butt can scratch! A kicked butt, I mean."
  • "Stop wriggling, Boo, and prick up your ears."
  • "Yes, my friend?"

Approval

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Minsc to gain approval.

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Act Three

Rivington

Circus of the Last Days

  • Tell Dribbles his scarecrow joke is corny. Minsc approves +1
  • Volunteer him or another companion to Dribbles' show. Minsc approves +1
  • After volunteering Minthara to Dribbles' show, get her to tell her drider joke. Minsc approves +1
  • If going on stage with Dribbles yourself, say you're special because you treat the people around you with kindness. Minsc approves +1

Open Hand Temple

Wyrm's Crossing

  • Tell Naaber "Correct. But nobody likes Naaber", when he's pretending to be a dog. Minsc approves +1

Wyrm's Rock Fortress At the Flaming Fist barracks:

  • Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster Arkleia Oloril to trade with you. Minsc approves +1

When you spot Fist Reynash trying to open a chest:

  • Wake other guards Minsc approves +1

Note: Waking guards gains approval only after discovering by any available means that Reynash was stealing from others.

  • OR Give Reynash 300 gold to take the ferry Minsc approves +1

Speaking to Manip Bakshi (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not):

  • Successfully detect his thoughts and pretend to be a new recruit Minsc approves +1
    • OR Tell him you've spotted another guard on stealing Minsc approves +1
  • Agree to leave barracks (or let him escort you out) Minsc approves +1

Lower City

  • X: -166 Y: -75 Play with the children.
    • Requires Perception Check DC 7, spot Cinnamon's "Spy Candy". Minsc approves +1
    • Allow Punkins to scan you. Minsc approves +1
  • Give the strange beggar Sacrum north of Beehive General Goods 5 gold. Minsc approves +1, then give another 100 gold. Minsc approves +1
  • Pay the Captain at the Grey Harbour Docks to keep the Brislen family together or Persuade him to bring the father along. Minsc approves +1
  • Say "Don't be rude to your dog. He's doing a great job running" when you speak with Albert at the western entrance to Bloomridge Park. Minsc approves +1
  • Tell Bhaal you would rather die than be his servant.

The Blushing Mermaid

  • Tell Auntie Ethel to release Vanra immediately.
  • Say "That's it - cough her up, hag."

Cazador's Dungeon

  • When Sebastian asks what happens to us, say "We'll set you free" or "That depends on you". Minsc approves +1

Chromatic Scale

The Counting House

  • Give the beggar in front of the Counting House a handful of coins.
  • When speaking to Rakath Glitterbeard about losing innocent people's money, intimidate him, "I'd listen to him. Before his hamster has to give him a head rub." Minsc approves +1

Elerrathin's Home

  • When speaking with Rion for the first time, tell her "Not in this lifetime." Minsc approves +1
  • (Requires Jaheira in the party) Tell Rion that "There are refugees outside. They'll need protection." when asked what to do. Minsc approves +1

Elfsong Tavern

Facemaker's Boutique

  • As a ranger, tell Dolor that there's only one way to treat rabid animals.
  • After dispatching Dolor, tell Devella Fountainhead that you have a hand and that you'll investigate the Murder Tribunal.

Guildhall

  • When talking to Roah Moonglow as the Zhentarim are trying to seize control of the guild, reply to her that "You're mistaken. Minsc of Rashamen always knows the right thing to do." Minsc approves +10
  • When talking to Minsc in Guildhall after resolving the Guildhall conflict, reply to him that "Everyone has the potential for good." or "I'm just trying not to die." Minsc approves +10
  • When talking to Minsc about the meaning of 'nydeshka', successfully persuade him. Minsc approves +10

House of Grief

  • After defeating Viconia speak to her, then kill her. Minsc approves +1

House of Hope

  • When outside of Raphael's Archive, tell Hope that you will get her out before the jailor kills her. Minsc approves +1
  • Tell Haarlep that you are there to kill him when he asks why you're there. Minsc approves +1
  • Free Hope. Minsc approves +1

The Lodge

  • Tell Havkelaag that his experiment with the githyanki egg is barbaric and refuse to sell the egg. Minsc approves +1
  • Tell Blurg bravery is no bad thing and this research might be helpful after rescuing Omeluum. Minsc approves +1

Murder Tribunal

  • Say "We'll find a third way. Would you two like to kill the old man, Minsc, or shall I?" Minsc approves +5
  • When speaking to the Echo of Illasera, tell her "Can't be that quick if someone cut you down." Minsc approves +1

Sorcerous Sundries

  • Tell Aradin to forget about turning in the Nightsong for a reward. Minsc approves +1
  • As a bard, tell Lorroakan that his plan to enslave the Nightsong is unoriginal.
  • Tell Lorroakan that you'll bring the Nightsong to rip him to shreds.
  • When Lorroakan attempts to turn you against Dame Aylin, tell him you came there to stop him.
  • Tell Lorroakan that the last person to try stealing the Nightsong's immortality is dead. Minsc approves +1
  • Tell Yafeu the Djinni to release your companion, please. Minsc approves +1
    • Then say release your 'companion' or die. Minsc approves +1

Steel Watch Foundry

  • Ask Zanner Toobin if he will fight back if the Gondian families were freed. Minsc approves +1

Water Queen's House

Camp/Conversation

  • Tell him that wychlaran to him is the same as a friend. Minsc approves +5

Disapproval

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Minsc to lose approval.

Ico knownSpells lvl 03.png Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Act Three

Circus of the Last Days

  • "Boo" at Dribbles the Clown's scarecrow joke. Minsc disapproves -1

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

At the Flaming Fist barracks:

When you spot Fist Reynash trying to open a chest:

  • Intimidate or blackmail him into giving you his stash Minsc disapproves -1
    • OR Fail the Intimidation check to make him surrender his stash Minsc disapproves -1
  • Speaking to Manip Bakshi afterwards (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not), choose to attack him OR let him arrest you Minsc disapproves -1 (either)

Murder Tribunal

Flymm Cargo

Grey Harbour Docks

  • Intimidate Big Huido at the Grey Harbour Docks into giving you both the Guild shipment as well as his money. Minsc disapproves -1

House of Hope

  • When outside of Raphael's Archive, tell Hope that she's "as helpful as a blunt dagger." Minsc disapproves -1
  • Vow your body to Haarlep. Minsc disapproves -1

Steel Watch Foundry

  • Tell Zanner Toobin that "killing you all may be a good thing." Minsc disapproves -1