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'''Minsc of Rashemen''' is a recruitable [[companion]] with the [[Folk Hero]] background, returning from both ''Baldur's Gate'' and ''Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn''. He is a [[human]] and a [[Ranger]] with the [[Hunter]] subclass first appearing during [[Act Three]]. | '''Minsc of Rashemen''' is a recruitable [[companion]] with the [[Folk Hero]] background, returning from both ''Baldur's Gate'' and ''Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn''. He is a [[human]] and a [[Ranger]] with the [[Hunter]] subclass first appearing during [[Act Three]]. | ||
Minsc can first be found in [[The Counting House]], where he has been mind-controlled by the [[Absolute]] into becoming a True Soul and criminal gang leader known as the | Dim-witted but hard-headed, Minsc and his beloved hamster sidekick {{CharLink|Boo}} seek to "kick butts" of evildoers, as he frequently puts it, and serve as a force of justice and glory. He can first be found in [[The Counting House]], where he has been mind-controlled by the [[Absolute]] into becoming a True Soul and criminal gang leader known as the '''Stone Lord'''. He is found again in the [[Abandoned Cistern]], and knocking him out in the ensuing fight allows him to be freed from his brainwashing and recruited into the party. He cannot be romanced by any character. | ||
Minsc | Minsc is the only character with access to the spell {{SAI|Find Familiar|Find Familiar: Boo}}. | ||
{{DiQ|If there is one thing Minsc hates more than beasts with bad breath - It is those who are tricksome with the truth! And turnips. But you are no turnip. Let that be of comfort, in your final moments.|Minsc|, threatening [[Rakath Glitterbeard]]}} | {{DiQ|If there is one thing Minsc hates more than beasts with bad breath - It is those who are tricksome with the truth! And turnips. But you are no turnip. Let that be of comfort, in your final moments.|Minsc|, threatening [[Rakath Glitterbeard]]}} | ||
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{{CharLink|The Emperor}} will argue that the rashemi is too stupid to be of use but can be persuaded with a DC 15 History or DC 15 Intimidation check to extend the mind shield of the {{SmRarityItem|Mysterious Artefact}} to free Minsc from the [[Absolute|Absolute's]] influence. If Jaheira had permanently left the camp or been killed, or never recruited before this point, the Emperor will mention that he is "too far gone" and Minsc will become hostile again with 1 [[Hit points|hit point]]. After killing Minsc in this way, when spoken to, the party members will behave as though Jaheira had just left, even if she had never been in the party since [[Moonrise Towers]]. | {{CharLink|The Emperor}} will argue that the rashemi is too stupid to be of use but can be persuaded with a DC 15 History or DC 15 Intimidation check to extend the mind shield of the {{SmRarityItem|Mysterious Artefact}} to free Minsc from the [[Absolute|Absolute's]] influence. If Jaheira had permanently left the camp or been killed, or never recruited before this point, the Emperor will mention that he is "too far gone" and Minsc will become hostile again with 1 [[Hit points|hit point]]. After killing Minsc in this way, when spoken to, the party members will behave as though Jaheira had just left, even if she had never been in the party since [[Moonrise Towers]]. | ||
Approaching Minsc with only Jaheira in the party can cause odd behaviour, possibly preventing him from being recruited. | Approaching Minsc with the player character elsewhere and only Jaheira in the party can cause odd behaviour, possibly preventing him from being recruited. | ||
=== Approval === | === Approval === | ||
{{main|Minsc/approval}} | {{main|Minsc/approval}} | ||
[[File:Minsc Approval.png|44px|left|alt=Minsc Approves|link=|Minsc Approves]] | [[File:Minsc Approval.png|44px|left|alt=Minsc Approves|link=|Minsc Approves]] | ||
Minsc isn't the brightest but he is brave and loyal and has the cutest familiar - {{CharLink|Boo}}. | Minsc isn't the brightest but he is brave and loyal and has the cutest familiar - {{CharLink|Boo}}.<br> | ||
=== Romance === | === Romance === | ||
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Minsc is a skilled warrior but not particularly smart. He believes his friend Boo is actually a miniature giant space hamster and he is the only one who can talk to him. He views the world in absolutes - if there's evil then it should be defeated. | Minsc is a skilled warrior but not particularly smart. He believes his friend Boo is actually a miniature giant space hamster and he is the only one who can talk to him. He views the world in absolutes - if there's evil then it should be defeated. | ||
Despite her constant nagging, Minsc sees Jaheira as a dear friend and is very protective of her, going so far as to call her his honorary Wychlaran upon their reunion in [[Act Three]]. He intensely dislikes {{CharLink|Viconia DeVir}} and {{CharLink|Sarevok Anchev}} because of his history with the latter and because they are evil. | |||
==Backstory== | ==Backstory== | ||
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== Events of Baldur's Gate 3 == | == Events of Baldur's Gate 3 == | ||
During Act Three, should the party arrive at the [[Counting House]] | During Act Three, should the party arrive at the [[Counting House]] and delve into the vaults, they will encounter Minsc and a doppelganger imitating Jaheira, with Minsc revealing himself by tearing his way out of the maw of a [[Mimic]]. When encountering Minsc in the Counting House he can either leave the building or stay and fight the player., though it is unclear what causes him to stay. | ||
==Loot== | ==Loot== | ||
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Unlike Jaheira, whose stats remained fairly consistent through the games, Minsc's [[Ability Scores]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' differ heavily from his stats from ''{{BGWiki|Minsc|Baldur's Gate 1 & 2}}''. In previous games, he is depicted as immensely strong, being able to punch through walls and break himself out of cages. However, his stats as a companion in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' do not reflect this. This is likely due to the fact that while previous games use stat rolling, ''Baldur's Gate 3'' uses 27 Point-Buy; it also allows his Ranger abilities to function more reliably due to his high Wisdom. | Unlike Jaheira, whose stats remained fairly consistent through the games, Minsc's [[Ability Scores]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' differ heavily from his stats from ''{{BGWiki|Minsc|Baldur's Gate 1 & 2}}''. In previous games, he is depicted as immensely strong, being able to punch through walls and break himself out of cages. However, his stats as a companion in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' do not reflect this. This is likely due to the fact that while previous games use stat rolling, ''Baldur's Gate 3'' uses 27 Point-Buy; it also allows his Ranger abilities to function more reliably due to his high Wisdom. | ||
The closest to his original statistics you can get using ''Baldur's Gate 3'''s system is to have STR 17, DEX 15, CON 15, INT 8, WIS 8, CHA 10. This leaves only STR and WIS as impossible to achieve at the start of the game, as his previous STR is 18 would require an ASI | The closest to his original statistics you can get using ''Baldur's Gate 3'''s system is to have STR 17, DEX 15, CON 15, INT 8, WIS 8, CHA 10. This leaves only STR and WIS as impossible to achieve at the start of the game, as his previous STR is 18 would require an ASI and WIS his 6, which would be problematic for a Ranger in Fifth Edition. | ||
The NPC Version of Minsc you encounter in the Sewers does use a stat-block that is reminiscent of the previous entries in the series, consisting of STR 20, DEX 15, CON 15, INT 8, WIS 6, CHA 9. He swaps to his playable version after the conversation introducing Boo to the party. | The NPC Version of Minsc you encounter in the Sewers does use a stat-block that is reminiscent of the previous entries in the series, consisting of STR 20, DEX 15, CON 15, INT 8, WIS 6, CHA 9. He swaps to his playable version after the conversation introducing Boo to the party. | ||