Baldur’s Gate 3is an incredible game with a massive world to explore for the players and numerous characters to interact with.

BG3gives the player a lot of options when it comes to building their own character, one of these being the Dark Urge, a violent character that can make for an interesting playthrough.

The Dark Urge has murderous tendencies

What Is The Dark Urge

To play as the Dark Urge, the player must select that character from the customization screen before getting into the game. It is represented bya white Dragonborn Sorcerercharacter, but it can be fully customized, unlike origin characters. One exception to this is its background, which defaults to Haunted One.

The Dark Urge is a character with violent intrusive thoughts, that pushes the player to make the most evil decisions during their playthrough. The player can try to fight the intrusive thoughts too. Overall, the Dark Urge can be described as a customizable character with some lore around them, making them an interesting character.

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Why You Should Play As The Dark Urge

Playing as the Dark Urge mainly fuels the game narratively, as the player will choose between giving in to their dark impulses, or trying to fight them. The Dark Urge gives the player a way to have a character with a deeper story than a regular customizable one, while still being able to customize it, unlike the other origin characters.

This also allows the player to witness unique cutscenes that they can only see if they play as the Dark Urge.

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The player can also receive items they wouldn’t otherwise, such as the Deathstalker’s Mantle. This item can turn the character invisible if an enemy is killed by their hands. This can be unlocked by going through the Dark Urge’s personal quests.

Why You Should Not Play As The Dark Urge

The main con of the Dark Urge is, of course,the violent impulses which can affect the story.It is even possible to get some companions killed while playing as the Dark Urge.

The Dark Urge also has a set background, being the Haunted One, which can be an issue for some players.

Overall, the Dark Urge is a perfect choice for a second run inBG3and allows the player to get a whole new experience.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is now available to play on PC and PlayStation 5.

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WHERE TO PLAY

Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.