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How to make a camp in Baldur’s Gate 3

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A screenshot of Baldur's Gate 3 from SteamLarian Studios
Larian have said the technical scope of the city of Baldur’s Gate has caused them problems.

Camps are perfect for when you need to take a rest in Baldur’s Gate 3, so here’s how you can set up camp in the RPG, and exactly what you can do in them.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive game and you will spend a lot of time traveling from one place to another. It goes without saying that the map of the game is also quite big and traveling in the dark is not always recommended.

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In such cases, you can set up a camp where you can replenish your health or strengthen your bond with NPCs. The process of setting up a camp is extremely easy, though some players might find it confusing.

So, here’s exactly how you can set up camp in Baldur’s Gate 3, and what you can do there.

A screenshot of Long Rest in Baldur's Gate 3Larian Studios
Long Rest requires 40 resources but replenishes everything

How to set up camp in Baldur’s Gate 3

To set up camp in Baldur’s Gate 3, simply follow the steps below:

  1. First, find a safe location to set up a camp.
  2. Upon doing so look at the right-bottom side of your screen, towards the end of the UI bar.
  3. Press the “Camp and Resting Menu” button.
  4. You will find 3 options called “Short Rest”, “Long Rest”, and ” Go to Camp”
  5. Click on the option you want and you are set.

After you’ve selected the option you want, a small cutscene will be played and your camp will be ready. It is important to remember that there is a difference between Short Rest and Long Rest.

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A Short Rest will restore 50% of your HP and Skill Points for Warlocks. You can use the option twice a day in the game.

However, Long Rest will require 40 resources and will also pass the time by a significant amount. This option will take you to your camp and you will restore your full health, and skill points. You will also get to have interesting conversations with your party members and enhance your relationships.

What can you do at Camp in Baldur’s Gate 3?

As well as Short and Long Rests, there are a variety of things you can do at your camp in the game, these include:

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  • Interacting with your companions
  • Managing your party
  • Using the Storage Box to manage your inventory
  • Respecing characters
  • Using the Magic Mirror to change your custom character’s appearance

For more Baldur’s Gate 3 content, check out our build guides:

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