BG3 White Arrow Icons on Map Explained

If you are wondering what’s the meaning behind small up and down white arrows next to map icons in Baldur’s Gate 3, you are not alone. Larian Studios’ massive RPG boasts several major locations populated by a huge number of NPCs, points of interests, unique objects, and more. To make following things a little bit easier, each of this locations is shown on the map. However, what’s the meaning of little white arrow icons next to POIs on the map? Read on as we explain all you need to know about them.

What are the Small Up & Down White Arrows Next to Map Icons in Baldur’s Gate 3?

Baldur’s Gate 3 has an astonishing level of information presented to players so that we may know exactly what’s going on, where we are, where we need to go, and how things work in general. However, due to the sheer complexity of the game, not all elements of the game are properly explained. It is unfortunate, but it is what it is. For example, the game never tells you the meaning of small white up and down arrows on the map. These barely visible white arrows stood next to almost all points of interest on the map. You can see them next to waypoints, objectives, quests, location names, and all other markers. Some are facing up, while others are facing down. So, what they are?

To be perfectly honest with you, I was perplexed by them as well. For a long time, I didn’t know their purpose until a friend explained it to me. The answer is really simple – these BG3 White Arrows on the map represent where that POI is in relation to you. If a location has a white arrow facing up, it means that this POI is above your current location. For example, on the upper levels of a store. If the arrow is facing down, it means that a particular quest, POI or other location is currently below you. For example, in a cellar or cave. And that’s it, that’s all you need to know!