Larian shares Baldur's Gate 3 stats on top killed NPCs

Three years after its landmark release, developer Larian Studios has released a new trove of player statistics for the role-playing game Baldur's Gate 3, revealing a community that is both deeply dedicated and delightfully chaotic. The data, shared this week, covers everything from the most-killed characters to bizarre display preferences, offering a comprehensive look at how millions have explored the Sword Coast.

The statistics confirm that violence is a popular pastime in Faerûn. The most frequent casualty among story characters is the tiefling leader Zevlor, who has met his end over 12.31 million times. He is followed by the wizard Rolan, with 8.62 million deaths, and the cleric Isobel, with 7.2 million. The eccentric bard Volo has perished 4.62 million times, prompting the developers to note they were unsure what he did to deserve such a fate. A particularly notable finding involves the bard Alfira, who has been killed 2.62 million times. While her death is a forced story event for players who choose the "Dark Urge" origin, the data shows that more players not using that origin have managed to murder her than those who are, suggesting a high degree of intentional violence...