Act 3 - companion reactivity - mild companion spoilers

[Skyperson375]

Hi all,

Am about to start Act 3. I was just wondering, are there companions that are clearly more involved/reactive than others? I like them all but am my favourites are Minthara, Shadowheart and possibly Astarian. I've just recruited Jahera though and am thinking of going with her instead of Astarian for a bit as I enter Act 3.

Does Minthara have reactivity comparable to other companions in Act 3? She's been quiet in Act 2. If she doesn't have much to say but Astarian has a lot to say, for instance, I'd probably swap her out.

No spoilers please, just general comments - thanks.

[Metallicus]

There are areas where each of the companions will have more dialogue during ACT 3. I found myself swapping companions in and out quite often. Generally speaking it was obvious which companion had more of a role to play in each story vignette.

[arikel.pv]

Well, at least all main companions ( I mean those you recruit in the very beginning of Act I) will have their personal quests finished in Baldur's Gate. Of all others, I'd call Halsin the lest 'lucrative' as referring to different events in the city itself.
Sometimes my walkthroughs required to swap companions even between two long rests

[RollerPig]

Originally posted by Skyperson375:

Hi all,

Am about to start Act 3. I was just wondering, are there companions that are clearly more involved/reactive than others? I like them all but am my favourites are Minthara, Shadowheart and possibly Astarian. I've just recruited Jahera though and am thinking of going with her instead of Astarian for a bit as I enter Act 3.

Does Minthara have reactivity comparable to other companions in Act 3? She's been quiet in Act 2. If she doesn't have much to say but Astarian has a lot to say, for instance, I'd probably swap her out.

No spoilers please, just general comments - thanks.

Jaheira is really good in act 3. dont want to spoil

Minty was surprisingly fleshed out (I thought she have nothing to say)but maybe not quite as much as the "origins".

if you like the "banter" and special dialogue make sure to take companions on there quests or anything that they comment as important

[Brian_the_Brute]

You are on the right track. Jaheira is useful and has unique interactions for several places in the city. I usually bench her after that content is played out, but there are at least 4 places you might want her in the group.

Astarion has 1 major quest, but not much else that is relevant in the city.

The game will suggest Wyll in a few places, but you can still get most of his content at camp.