Halsin is a powerful druid in Baldur’s Gate 3 you can recruit as a companion. You’ll need to help him across Act 1 and 2 before doing so.
Halsin is the first Druid of Emerald Grove and stands out as one of the important NPCs you can recruit as companions in your party in Act 2 in Baldur’s Gate 3. Even if you are unwilling to make him join your party, Halsin plays a crucial role in building Baldur’s Gate 3 story narrative.
Recruiting this bear-formed druid can drastically improve your party’s healing and defenses. However, you have to find him and do some gameplay workaround to make this thing come true.
During a quest in Act 1, it is revealed that Halsin was made a prisoner in the Goblin Camp. You will need to rescue him from there to start a friendly relationship, which continues until Act 2. Now you will be able to recruit this resourceful companion finally. Halsin Location in BG3
You first get mentions of Halsin being at the Emerald Grove, but he cannot be found there. You will learn that he left some time ago and has not returned. He will be at the Shattered Sanctum, held in a cage, surrounded by the goblin army in the Goblin Camp. This area is in the Worg Pens and can be accessed by heading downstairs from the door and then going to the right. Recruiting Halsin in Act 1
While you are busy trying to solve the conflicts between Druids and Tieflings, the Druids demand you rescue their leader to show loyalty to their side. To do so, you need to get inside Goblin Camp and rescue Halsin from their captivity. Then, certain steps must be followed to recruit Halsin as a companion. Find Halsin in the Worg Pens
The Shattered Sanctum comes right past the Goblin Camp and is the central area of affairs. After reaching there, continue walking to Worg Pens. You will see some angry goblins irritating and a large bear being captive in a cage. Break Halsin out
Start talking with the goblins to stop their brutal pestering and start a brief fight. Meanwhile, the bear Halsin will break free from his cage and join you in teaching a lesson to the goblins. Having eliminated the lot, you both will clear the site of bodies, and then Halsin will show his elf self to you.
