Summary
- A detailed Minthara cosplay showcases the dedication of Baldur's Gate 3 fans.
- Players can recruit Minthara as a companion by siding with her bloodthirsty army.
- Despite being the least popular romance option, Minthara continues to have many fans.
A talented Baldur’s Gate 3 fan has shared their phenomenally detailed Minthara cosplay. As 2023’s Game of the Year, Baldur’s Gate 3 has inspired countless costumes and creations, and the particularly skilled community is showing no signs of slowing down.
Whereas many of Baldur's Gate 3's followers are predisposed towards goodness, Minthara’s ruthless nature makes her the perfect companion for a murderous Dark Urge or generally villainous player character. Gamers were originally only able to recruit the Oath of Vengeance paladin if they sided with her bloodthirsty army of goblins early in the game, although later patches introduced alternate methods to free her from the Absolute’s influence. Despite Larian Studio’s efforts to make the Drow more accessible in-game, the developer's recently published anniversary statistics show that Minthara is still the least popular romance option in Baldur’s Gate 3, with only 169,937 all-time player kisses compared to Shadowheart’s overwhelming 27,000,000.
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However, players who manage to earn her trust will find Minthara full of unexpected hidden depths, and despite being the most easily missed of Baldur’s Gate 3’s 10 recruitable companions, Minthara’s cutthroat attitude has nonetheless earned her a cult following among the game’s fans. Twitter user Lady Melamori (@Melamoricosplay) has just proven herself to be one such enthusiast with her latest Minthara cosplay. From Minthara’s silver hair to her purple complexion, the cosplayer has perfectly recreated the elegant armor and aura befitting a noble-born Drow hailing from Menzoberranzan, the subterranean City of Spiders.
Baldur's Gate 3 Fan Shows off Stunning Minthara Cosplay
Although Minthara may be her latest muse, Lady Melamori is certainly no stranger to cosplay. Her previous cosplays inspired by Baldur’s Gate 3 include Shadowheart, Karlach, and the particularly disturbing Orin the Red, with more costumes inspired by fan favorites from other franchises such as Skyrim’s Aela the Huntress and The Witcher 3’s Triss Merigold. Lady Melamori is just one member of the game's talented fan base, and it is a testament to Baldur's Gate 3's writing that even minor characters such as Alfira have inspired their own cosplays.
While fans will likely continue to impress the gaming community with their creations for years to come, Baldur’s Gate 3’s development will soon come to an end as Larion moves to focus on new projects. September’s upcoming Patch 7 will be Baldur’s Gate 3’s last major content update, bringing dynamic split-screen, an official mod creation kit, and mod management tools for consoles. It will also feature three new evil endings to the game, making it a perfect time for returning players to give Minthara her much-deserved second chance.
Baldur's Gate 3
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 96 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- Engine
- Divinity 4.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Full cross-platform play.
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 EXPERIENCE
Choose 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 EPIC
Forged 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.
- Cross Save
- Full cross-platform progression.
- Franchise
- Baldur's Gate
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical Only
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, macOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 100+ Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
