Time-sensitive quests are the bane of a completionist’s existence, but fortunately, we now know all the quests you must finish ASAP. Here are all thetime-sensitive quests in Baldur’s Gate 3, listed.

All Time-Sensitive Quests in Baldur’s Gate 3, Listed

Like a good night’s sleep, Long Rests are essential to a healthy, bug-free game. And it also ensures you get all those juicy cutscenes at camp. But if you’re terrified that a long rest will irreversibly destroy a quest, don’t worry. Here are all the time-sensitive quests in Baldur’s Gate 3.

All Act 1 Time-Sensitive Quests in Baldur’s Gate 3

There are quite a few quests run on a timer, either based on long rests or story beats, in Act 1. I’ll divide them into sections for the sake of the reader’s convenience.

All Emerald Grove Time-Sensitive Events in Baldur’s Gate 3

All Wilds Time-Sensitive Events in Baldur’s Gate 3

All Blighted Village Time-Sensitive Events in Baldur’s Gate 3

All Underdark Time-Sensitive Events in Baldur’s Gate 3

All Companion Time-Sensitive Events in Baldur’s Gate 3

All Act 2 Time-Sensitive Quests in Baldur’s Gate 3

Fortunately, Act 2 has significantly less time-sensitive quests you have to worry about. Additionally, you won’t really have to worry until after the assault on Last Light Inn.

All Shadow Cursed Lands Time-Sensitive Events in Baldur’s Gate 3

All Moonrise Towers Time-Sensitive Events in Baldur’s Gate 3

All Act 3 Time-Sensitive Quests in Baldur’s Gate 3

Did you think you had to manage your time in Act 1? Well, get ready to build a schedule around Act 3. There’s quite a bit here that can go off the rails, so long-rest accordingly.

Do Short Rests Progress the Story?

Both long rests and short rests are essential to the game, as they’re your main source of healing and restocking spell slots. Unlike long rests,short rests do not progress quests or time. Feel free to use them as much as you’re able to without worry. However, you can only replenish short rests by long resting, so be smart with their use.

Resting in Baldur’s Gate 3 is important top keep your companions in healthy tip top shape. Check out our guide onhow to rest in Baldur’s Gate 3 here.

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Daphne Fama

A Staff Writer at Prima Games since 2022, Daphne Fama spends an inordinate amount playing games of all stripes but has a soft spot for horror, FPS, and RPGs. When she’s not gaming, she’s an author and member of the Horror Writers Association with a debut novel coming out in 2025. In a previous life, she was an attorney but found she preferred fiction to contracts and forms

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