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Volpedia/Games/Baldur’s Gate 3/Companions/Tav / Custom Origin
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / COMPANIONS

Tav / Custom Origin

A player-created protagonist without a fixed premade companion backstory.

Original Volpedia editorial referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference / noindexSPOILER-LIGHT
Original fantasy schematic (not a gameplay screenshot)Original illustrated category diagram
OverviewCharacters14Companions12Classes12Subclasses12Races11Weapons12Armour8Spells17Maps17Bosses17Quests18Builds12Combat14Items12Story8Modes8Progression8Guides24Tips12Tools3
Recommended approach: Choose race, background and class to match the checks and combat role you enjoy.
How it worksPractical strategyMistakes to avoidRelated pages
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How it works

A player-created protagonist without a fixed premade companion backstory.

02

Practical strategy

Choose race, background and class to match the checks and combat role you enjoy.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Race and background choices do not lock you into one correct build.

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Volpedia is an independent fan reference, not affiliated with Larian Studios. Editorial review: 2026-10-27. Category diagrams are original schematic artwork, not gameplay screenshots or character portraits. Baldur’s Gate 3 names and characters belong to their respective owners. Research provenance is maintained in the technical editorial registry; obligatory artwork credits are preserved.

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