Baldur's Gate 3 difficulty differences

What are the Baldur's Gate 3 difficulty differences? There are currently three difficulty options in Baldur's Gate 3: explorer, balanced, and tactician. Each offers its own way to play the game, and no choice is the wrong one. Do you want a steep challenge every time you have to fight even the most docile enemies, or would you rather enjoy the story without having to reload when a pack of goblins kills Gale and knocks out Laezel? What about something in the middle? It's completely up to how you want to enjoy your adventures through Faerun.
To make the most of the higher difficulties, our other Baldur's Gate 3 guides will come in handy, including our overview of the best classes, as a balanced party is a necessity. Furthermore, as our review mentions, you'll also want to get an idea of the right race to choose for your playthrough. With all that information under your belt, read on to find out which BG3 difficulty level is for you.
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