Can I Beat Baldur's Gate 3 With no Companions? Tactician, Act 1

Baldur's Gate 3 lets you turn down every single companion, so i wondered, can i beat the game solo? Watch me mask my suffering with mediocre comedy!
Video Style Inspired by ‪@MeatyJesus‬'s Dark Souls One Shot video, if you haven't seen it watch it!

[@ImjaayL]

I like the part where he played the game and killed the people. 10/10 would kill again

[@000Dragon50000]

> He kills Gale, and leaves him dead Whelp. Now it's just waiting for the obvious consequences of that action to manifest lol. (If you wanna kill Gale you have to play Durge. Bite off the hand and safely dispose of the dead wizard outside of the material plane, where he can explode and nobody will miss him. Except Tara.)

[@LotsofChicken]

I felt stupid when it happened, but at least it’s funny!

[@scanix100]

Yes, that is my point too, also it is pretty easy to ignore all companions as they are, better way to get rid of Gale is to keep him inside the teleporter.

[@redelephantsdotnl]

You can technically 'kill' him as anyone, by failing the Strength roll twice, the DC is 7 so that is *hard* to do, but it can happen. Did so on my Honour run, I had to run with WYLL, dammit.

[@OrigamiAhsoka]

I completely forgot gale just forces a game over if you leave him dead, it’s so goofy 😭

[@LotsofChicken]

When it happened I was like ofc, but I didn’t think of it at all before that.

[@menotme4602]

Goofy? I hate Gale and his fangirls. Dude literally forces you to give him equipments while denying any info about the reason, if you all dumb fangirls used your brain a little would at least know how ridiculous it is for a stranger to ask you to trust them. That's why SKs mostly target women and children

[@MC_Mythic]

this video is such high quality. deserved 100x more notice! keep making great content

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you! I’ve been working on getting better for a while!

[@lanceareadbhar]

It's a good thing Withers isn't a companion. Also, thank you for saving Scratch and the Owlbear cub.

[@LotsofChicken]

Look I’m not a monster, they’re sacred and must be protected at all costs

[@smf4297]

The voice over and editing is gold. Can't wait to see the slaughtering in Act 2!

[@LotsofChicken]

Thanks! the great slaughter is already underway!

[@3gg-69]

bro I just found your channel, and this shit was GOLD 💀 had me genuinely dying at times

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you!

[@RomeOnly]

that beautiful man of murder got me blushing👉🏽👈🏽

[@LotsofChicken]

He knows 😉

[@lafther210]

Doing a minimalist solo run right now as well. Things move pretty fast and yes, minthata’s scene was spicer than most,

[@alekhinecat]

Single best BG3 video I have ever seen. You sir are goated

[@LotsofChicken]

😳

[@dottxre]

this video is insanely well made, subscribed! cant wait for more

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you so much!

[@valakian_]

Top tier editing! Looking forward to the next part😆

[@LotsofChicken]

Working on it now! Probably going to take a bit longer than expected since school is a bit rough right now.

[@Hanmerhead69]

Insanely high quality video bro, can’t wait for act two

[@LotsofChicken]

Started playing act 2 last night!

[@AstronaughtYT]

Really funny video, absolutely fantastic editing and narration; this is possibly the most criminally underrated channel I’ve found on KZbin in years :0

[@LotsofChicken]

I appreciate it! I just started making videos in the last 6 months or so. Hopefully I can continue to improve!

[@ishikawa_sachi]

This was so funny!! Omg, amazing 😂 the editing and the commentary was top tier, bravo! Can’t wait to watch more of your videos!

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you so much!

[@Hellagoddess]

This was lovely, thank you

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@miaameshire]

amazing editing and voiceover! enjoyed the video A LOT you got yourself a new subscriber!! keep it up! 🔥🔥🔥

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you!

[@hellokittykaiju]

this can be the perfect durge gameplay

[@LotsofChicken]

I know, hindsight is 20/20 felt really dumb about that one

[@igt-nj1gd]

I did this, as Bhaalspawn, and it was so fun being alone, except I still kept the cub and Scratch, but there nobody bickering you or telling you what to do. The only companion I'd really need, is Shadowheart, if I wanted to kill the Nightsong, but I didn't and just betrayed the Nightsong in Act 3 I also killed both the grove, the innocents, and the entire goblin camp. Killed Ethel. Literally just killed everyone. Betraying Jaheria was so fun as well. After murdering Isobel, I convinced her that it wasn't my fault, and the dialogue during the second battle was so cool. I felt so important lol. I ruled over the Elder brain at the end, and I did this on honour mode. XD.

[@MegaMango3000]

Bro, this was wildly entertaining, keep it up! For sure a 46/20!

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you! Starting on part 2 today

[@lindahausermann]

your character looks like rick grimes. loved the vid!

[@LotsofChicken]

Rick Grimes dun gone lost his mind, but I guess that’s cannon…

[@Ivorie-Ice]

The dang amulet thing with the laughing dude!! Omg, my game has a bug with that, so even though I went through all the trouble to solve this mission, it wouldn't work because of the bug. 😢so yeah, made me want to toss that amulet into the flames Lord of the Rings style too!!

[@LotsofChicken]

He’s funny for about 2 minutes, until you fall over laughing in combat.

[@beans9000]

Before starting the video I was thinking, what WOULD be the best solo class? Maybe Rogue/Ranger? I see great minds think alike 🤣

[@LotsofChicken]

🫡

[@GwendolynFilm]

the best solo class is still a tavern brawler open hand monk, or paladin

[@LotsofChicken]

Ya i thought about doing that originally, but my first run of the game was with that build so i wanted something new. The plan is, to get 3 levels of assassin, then multiclass into 3 levels of fighter. Then after that do a full change into bard 6 levels, 3 levels assassin, 3 levels ranger. that way i get like 4 attacks at the start of combat, all crits so on. i think it will help a lot with boss fights late game.

[@GwendolynFilm]

@@LotsofChicken you misunderstand me, I was just saying what the on paper best classes are for a lone wolf run would be, I think any class or build could do it though, and I think it’s really cool you deviated from the norm/expected class

[@LotsofChicken]

@@GwendolynFilm 😘

[@Enasta98]

Your editing is a gem

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you! I've been getting better!

[@thecupcakereaper]

Great voiceover and editing! Genuinely so funny and entertaining. I don’t normally watch people’s bg3 runs but I loved watching this! So funny that Gale blows you up lol

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you!

[@ScarTalon]

Really well edited and enjoyable video. No idea how this hasn't blown up more. Looking forward to episode 2

[@LotsofChicken]

Thanks! Almost done playing act 2 then it’s on to editing

[@ScarTalon]

@@LotsofChicken can't wait!

[@-MrMazw-]

got dang that was so well edited, cool video

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you!

[@Captain-Stink-of-the-Void]

So excited for part 2 😭 I feel when you're running solo like this, barrelmancy is 100% reasonable Currently on honor mode run and I am the least honorable person I know bc I'm saving every single barrel I get for Raphael

[@LotsofChicken]

trust me i have so many explosive barrels. Barrelmancy is my crutch,

[@natesiress1057]

"all the basic boys are simping over" I didn't need to be personally attacked before bed. Absolutely hateful.

[@LotsofChicken]

Nothing wrong with being basic my friend! ❤️

[@T38-h1f]

Great video honestly enjoyed it. In the under dark though there is a group of fish people worshipping a redcap that didn’t get murder though they’re really easy to miss though because of where they are

[@LotsofChicken]

NO I CAN"T BELIEVE I FORGOT THE FISH PEOPLE

[@T38-h1f]

@@LotsofChicken Its truly sad but its a great video keep it up man

[@diode_wow]

"The run started with me deciding on my character" [Makes Oscar Isaac]

[@LotsofChicken]

I totally did make Oscar Isaac in dune huh…

[@jb6075]

Hahahaha! 😂 This is the best thing I’ve seen in a long time.

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you!

[@CormagTheCorman]

Awesome! Subscribed for the the next parts!

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you!

[@whitters9552]

Good vid and edit :D wishing your channel the best

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you so much!

[@TiredDad2019]

I feel like this playthrough is where you deserve to take Raphael’s helldusk armor in action one and get the gith sword.

[@LotsofChicken]

I honestly forgot you could do that lol

[@serendipity7921]

Dammit I take a break from the news and I come here to be reminded of 'genocide' and 'war crimes' 😭 But other than that fun video! Keep up the content ❤

[@LotsofChicken]

Ya I wrote the script and recorded before that, but of a bad timing thing huh? Thank you though!

[@youmightbeadnd]

Super underrated video.

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you! Hopefully it keeps doing well!

[@Chyllstorm]

Yikes. My Durge run as an assassin, with companions, died at the end of Act 2. Can't fathom it alone!

[@LotsofChicken]

It can suck at times but it’s not terrible, some people are doing it on honor!

[@tiagoleivas3495]

Wait…if you abandon Gale body it explodes? By itself? I knew about the necrotic damage if you carry around, but this sounds fun

[@thomasdbrown2]

Very fun! Part 2?

[@LotsofChicken]

I’m getting back to working on it for spring break! I ended up having to prioritize school, but I’m looking forward to getting back into it

[@miu-choi]

You did pull the sword from the stone , but you need to save a village in Rome?

[@LotsofChicken]

If you consider slaughtering saving then yes. I will save a Roman village no problem!

[@MelonKing19]

Was ifan Ben-mezd your inspiration for the looks?

[@LotsofChicken]

No, I just wanted to make my guy look as roguish as possible, I’ll have to check that out!

[@DelphineEraklea]

ok. my internet is bad so i’m waiting for it to load meanwhile reading the comments that are… uhm.. sarcastic? genuine? joking? no subs are loading as well so i’d guess there is just music? i’ll get back to you when i solve this mistery

[@LotsofChicken]

It’s actually an avant- garde piece you’re seeing the real deal

[@DelphineEraklea]

@@LotsofChicken just watched, happy to note comments are not sarcastic

[@fiora35]

Omg Rick Grimes killing everybody O_O

[@LotsofChicken]

He snapped!

[@captaincairoPT]

This was an absolute blast to watch. If you dont mind, did you do the editing yourself?

[@LotsofChicken]

I did ya, I’ve been learning as I go!

[@captaincairoPT]

@LotsofChicken you've already got this down. Great pacing, storytelling, and hilarious. That's a lot of work too... chapeau 🎩

[@Ivan4n09]

Nice vid, a little overedited, gave me a headache, but I watched it all

[@LotsofChicken]

Glad you liked it! Sorry for screwing with ur noggin…

[@n.henzler50]

24:41 smote.

[@DubGamin420]

Bro your character actually looks like a Larian made npc. Like he should be leading the Guild in Boulders Gate 😭

[@DubGamin420]

Amazing vid btw. Earned sub for sure!!

[@LotsofChicken]

As someone else in the comments said he look like Oscar Isaac

[@OutlookJonas]

Yeah man people already out here beating it on honor mode solo with even more added challenges.

[@LotsofChicken]

Maybe after i beat it this way I'll try it on honor mode since I'll have a better idea on what to do!

[@OtherSideProduction1]

That outro song is a bop. What’s it called?

[@LotsofChicken]

It's Revolución Pt. 1 by Bonsaye. Here's a link! music.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pne0m6SGqbKfasU&si=IM-uSK1p_2hpQBQm

[@ANGRYWOLVERINE2060-ft2nc]

I would never play the game with no companions.They mean too much.

[@LotsofChicken]

It is rough

[@lizzieke2188]

If I may ask, what's the name of bow you're using at 23:17 ?

[@LotsofChicken]

I believe it’s the “titanstring bow” it scales off strength, and as a solo keeping a constant elixir of hill giant strength up is pretty easy.

[@lizzieke2188]

@@LotsofChicken Thanks!!

[@scanix100]

I wonder how do you survive if you killed Gale then after 5 rests it is game over because he will explode, pretty much only way to avoid that is to resurrect him.

[@LotsofChicken]

Ya I had to revive him, so I kill him and revive him over and over again. Normal behavior I know.

[@tylercole1737]

need part 2!!!

[@LotsofChicken]

I’m sorry, I’m going to get back to working on it Monday! School has been really rough and I ended up needing to prioritize my Spanish work.

[@tylercole1737]

@@LotsofChickenall good man! This is just the best one of its kind! Very entertaining. Good luck in spanish lol

[@RetroNekoArt]

i´m a basic girl and simp for shadowheart :P

[@LotsofChicken]

Nothing wrong with being basic!

[@czaki969]

5:22 what are companions doing there?

[@LotsofChicken]

Oh I lost the footage of the owlbear cub eating the mom, so I screen clapped a guide video. I put a message for it in the corner with credit.

[@Souplord1]

Do it all for minthara

[@LotsofChicken]

That drowussy got me acting crazy

[@onionknight5530]

now do it in honour mode

[@LotsofChicken]

True masochism mode

[@Biff_1070]

ong

[@LotsofChicken]

Swear on me mum

[@Swizz12]

The harder the difficulty, the fewer the players, the more you need to cheese the fight. I'd say that was pretty boring, but then, this video is obviously not for me.

[@LotsofChicken]

I'm genuinely a bit confused as to the meaning of this... do you just mean the gameplay is boring to you? or that the video is boring?

[@Swizz12]

​@@LotsofChicken The video is not boring, that part is fine and rather amusing. With a party you can take on enemies straight up, playing in a relatively normal manner. With a single player on tactician you are pushed to do things to powerful opponents like stacking barrels around them (barrels are pretty cheesy and there are too many of them). Shooting or spell-sniping enemies from extreme range while hidden, is another, but most of all it is using pre-knowledge of enemies - what they are and where they will be. For example the Meazel encounter in Act 2 (the stranglers). Quite nasty if they surprise you, but a cake walk if you know they are there an send in a high-damage AOE attack before they can do anything, especially if you are soloing and they strangle you. I just fail to see a lot of enjoyment playing with the cheese necessary to survive as a solo on tactician, using a ton of save-scumming.

[@IlRe720]

…. There’s a puzzle for getting into the forge?? Your fucking with me right? I’ve been through every inch of that place istg there’s no fukn puzzle… you just Misty step or jump over that’s how you get there! No way is there a fukn puzzle I refuse to believe this obvious lie

[@LotsofChicken]

bro what are you talking about, who said there's a puzzle? you sound crazy...

[@IlRe720]

@@LotsofChicken oh thank fukn god if it’s just me goin nuts that’s ok then

[@thegreatjimmie]

first

[@LotsofChicken]

🏁

[@thebomu]

My dude people are doing it on Honnor mode. You loosing on the appeal.

[@LotsofChicken]

Do you mean like... i would get more people clicking on the video? You're probably right if that's what you mean, but it's a bit late now.

[@thebomu]

@@LotsofChicken Yep

[@fickdich.dubistschwul2324]

I’m glad KZbin blessed your hard work and effort 🙏🙏

[@LotsofChicken]

Ya! I’m happy people like it!

[@Ivorie-Ice]

I COULDNT STOP LAUGHING THIS ENTIRE VIDEO OMG You have the FUNNIEST commentary, dude kudos to you!!! I couldn't have ever done this evil of a run! 😂

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you! Being a nightmare of a person in Baldur’s Gate isn’t easy, but it’s dishonest work!

[@sakesakesakey]

I look forward to seeing Act 2 and 3!

[@LotsofChicken]

Thanks!

[@skky4022]

Amazing video. Definitely can't wait for Act 2.

[@LotsofChicken]

Thanks! It’s gonna be probably about 3 weeks though…

[@loganmontuori]

Your editing is incredible 😂 keep it up brother!

[@LotsofChicken]

Thank you so much!

[@iateyursandwiches]

14:51 you know you can just kick heAlice. The pit and she dies right?just saying. I guess you wanted the potion so you had to keep her alive though

[@LotsofChicken]

Ya I thought about pushing her off, but the but I really wanted that permanent buff.

[@AimlessSavant]

every Durge character ever

[@ziadnour3998]

*Amazing keep up So i just finished solo honor run as bardadin and solo tactician gloomstalker assassin durge and wanna tell u playing solo is 100 times better than companions it just let you think Strategically how to approuch each encounters and be super carefull in honor mode*

[@LotsofChicken]

Ya I actually might try an honor run after this, since I’ll have an idea on how to run it!

[@dildofaggins3935]

Ye I’ve done it in honor mode, it’s pretty ez my man

[@LotsofChicken]

Here have a gold star! ⭐️ he’s a pro gamer bois!