Can you believe it? Here we are in 2026, and Baldur's Gate 3 is still dropping little surprises on us veterans. The developers over at Larian Studios, bless their hearts, recently let slip a hilarious little secret. Out of all the nightmarish, soul-crushing achievements in that colossal game—like pacifying a githyanki creche with kind words or winning a staring contest with a mind flayer—there's one that's supposedly a walk in the park. Yet, it's been snubbed by over 98% of players. I'm talking about the 'Busker' achievement, where all you gotta do is earn a measly 100 gold pieces by playing music for a crowd. 1.82%. That's it. That's the club. I feel like we need to investigate this musical mystery, because frankly, it's weirder than finding a polite goblin.

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The Case of the Missing Musicians

So, the how-to is simple, on paper, simpler than Lae'zel's worldview. You pick up an instrument—a lute, a flute, maybe even a drum if you're feeling rhythmic—you find a nice crowd in a city square or a tavern, and you start playing. The game asks for a Perform check. Roll well, and the coins start clinking into your hat. Do this until you've collected 100gp. Boom, achievement unlocked. It's not rocket science; it's bard science! And given how many players love rolling a charismatic, smooth-talking Bard, you'd think the streets of Baldur's Gate would be echoing with concertos. But nope. Crickets. Or should I say, the sad, lonely pluck of a single string.

Let's break down the suspects, shall we?

  • Suspect #1: The 'Act III? Never Heard of Her' Player. This is a big one. The achievement is easiest in the big city of Act III, where there are plenty of crowds. But here's the kicker: a shocking number of us are chronic restarters. We get to the end of Act II, look at our character, think "Hmm, what if I was a Durge Paladin this time?" and bam, new game. The third act might as well be a myth. It's the gaming equivalent of having a closet full of clothes but only ever wearing the first outfit you tried on.

  • Suspect #2: The Pragmatic Adventurer. Let's be real, 100gp is... well, it's pocket lint. By the time you're in a position to comfortably busk, you've probably looted a single chest that had ten times that amount. Why stand around strumming for copper pieces when you can get platinum by persuading a dragon it has low self-esteem? The reward just doesn't match the... uh, 'effort.' It's like getting a trophy for successfully tying your shoes.

  • Suspect #3: The Unaware Crooner. Maybe people just don't know it exists! They're too busy dealing with the Absolute, forging alliances, and deciding which companion to romance, to check the achievement list for "Make 100gp via street performance." It's easily lost among the more flashy ones.

The Secret Society of Buskers

So who are that elite 1.82%? I picture them as a secretive cabal. They're the completionists, the true 100%-ers. While the rest of us are out saving the world, they're in the lower city, perfecting their rendition of "The Rains of Castamere" for a bunch of indifferent fishermen. They do it not for the gold, but for that sweet, sweet digital tick on their profile. There's no other practical benefit. You won't unlock a legendary lute that casts Power Word: Kill. You won't get a discount at the music store. It's art for art's sake, in the most video-gamey way possible. Hats off to them, honestly. They've seen the content we all skipped.

A Bard's Lament (And a Challenge!)

It's kind of poetic, in a way. In a game about grand, world-altering quests, the simplest, most mundane human (or elf, or tiefling) pleasure—playing music for others—is the most neglected goal. Our digital avatars would rather slay dragons than bring a little joy to the virtual commons. Says a lot about our priorities, doesn't it? Or maybe we're all just shy.

Anyway, consider this my call to arms... or call to strings! If you've got a save file hanging around in Act III, do it for the story. Do it for the meme. Do it so you can join that exclusive, slightly silly club. Find a busy corner, whip out your instrument of choice, and serenade the populace. Who knows, you might even enjoy it. Just... maybe save first. I've heard the Flaming Fist aren't big fans of free-form jazz.

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So, there you have it. The easiest achievement in Baldur's Gate 3 is also its most forgotten. It's a little slice of life in a game about cosmic horror and brain-eating aliens. Maybe in 2027, we can get that number up to a whopping 3%. A bard can dream, right?