Summary
With so many companions to choose from, it was inevitable thatBaldur’s Gate 3would not be able to bring back every party member from the original games. While beloved fan favorites like Jaheira and Minsc were able to return, there were a few surprising exclusions. One companion who could have fit well into the story is the vampire Hexxat, as vampires play a large role inBaldur’s Gate 3.
Who Hexxat Was InBaldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition
Hexxat was a vampire thief added as acompanion inBaldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition.She was trapped in the tomb of the vampire lord Dragomir and enthralled a young woman named Clara in order to contact the protagonist and request aid. If freed, Hexxat would join the group, although she had conflicts with many Good-aligned party members, including the paladin Keldorn, the knight Anomen, the heroic fighter Mazzy, and the winged elf Aerie.
She was a powerful ally, possessing rat, wolf, and shadow summons and the unique ability Blood Drain, which could lower enemies' Constitution scores. Hexxat was also the first lesbian character to appear in theBaldur’s Gateseries; she was a romance option for female player characters only and would also flirt with party memberViconia deVir.
Hexxat Stats
Hexxat Could Have Played An Interesting Role InBaldur’s Gate 3’sVampire Plot
Hexxat would have been a fascinating character to include as an NPC or companion inBaldur’s Gate 3.She is the only vampire to serve as a companion in the earlier games (althoughBaldur’s Gate 2had a major vampire antagonist in the form of Bodhi Irenicus, sister toJon Irenicus). She also has much in common with Astarion,Baldur’s Gate 3’svampire companion - although they are also quite different in many ways.
If she appeared inBG3,Hexxat could potentially serve as the friend, mentor, and positive vampiric exampleBaldur’s Gate 3’s Astarionneeds. While she is Evil-aligned, she does not disapprove of good actions as strongly and frequently as Astarion does. In dialogues with other companions, she is polite and tries to befriend them even as they insult her. Her powers, especially Blood Drain, are also much stronger than Astarion’s Vampire Bite, and she could serve as an instructor for the spawn to help him reach his full potential without undergoing the Rite of Ascension.
Hexxat would have interesting interactions with other characters as well. InBaldur’s Gate 2,she was close with thereturningBG3character Minsc, and even earned Boo’s approval despite being a vampire. She would also likely have a memorable reunion with Viconia, a former target of Hexxat’s affections - and might even flirt with Viconia’s protege Shadowheart. While there are manyBaldur’s Gate 1and2characters who deserve to show up inBG3,Hexxat’s undead nature makes her a particularly disappointing exclusion.
