Yes, Raphael claims he can remove the tadpole in Baldur's Gate 3, but his deal is a classic devil's trick; he's incredibly powerful and could, but his goal is your soul, and the tadpole's nature is tied to Netherese magic, making actual removal difficult for anyone, even him, unless you go to the House of Hope and get the Orphic Hammer to destroy it, or find other ways to nullify it later in the game.
Description. Soul Ascension when he or his allies are attacked. Raphael may use this Legendary Action as many times per round as there are Soul Pillars standing at the start of the round.
The only way to get out of the deal and NOT give him the crown (as far as I know) is if you go to the House of Hope and steal your contract back. This results in you having to kill Raphael. There is some interesting gear there anyway, so it's worth the trip. If you just want the Hammer, you don't HAVE to make the deal.
Raphael's deal is surprisingly flexible, so the only decision that's permanent in this case is killing him outright. By the time they have the opportunity to do so, the party's already explored the House of Hope and (hopefully) taken advantage of all the loot inside.
What happens if I give the owlbear egg to Lady Esther?
The owlbear egg doesn't do any harm to the Society if you give it to Esther, so you should still be able to find Blurg there in Act III and save Omeluum. It only becomes a problem if you give her the Githyanki egg, because it turns out most of the Society are a bunch of hypocrites.
Taking Raphael's deal to free Orpheus gives you the Orphic Hammer for easy access but binds you to him, potentially leading to trouble later, though you can sneak into his House of Hope to break the contract or steal the hammer for free, which is generally recommended for a better outcome and to keep your soul, but it's a tougher path requiring stealth and big fights. The best choice depends on your playstyle: the deal offers convenience for a sinister path, while refusing offers freedom but requires overcoming Raphael's forces to get the hammer, ultimately leading to a better story/loot for most.
Giving the Crown to Mystra leads to a positive ending for Gale. Gale can be destroyed entirely if players opt to do so. The Crown of Karsus is a key piece in Gale's character development in Baldur's Gate 3.
Yes, Act 3 is widely considered the longest and largest act in Baldur's Gate 3, especially if you do everything, due to its massive, dense city of Baldur's Gate, extensive companion quest resolutions, and a huge amount of side content, though its length depends heavily on playstyle. While Act 1 also has significant content, Act 3 offers unparalleled freedom and depth, making it feel much longer for most players, often taking up a huge chunk of total playtime.
You don't have to kill Raphael; you can accept his deal for the Orphic Hammer, but killing him in the House of Hope (HoH) after stealing the Hammer offers a more rewarding, albeit difficult, encounter with great loot and lore, leading to a satisfying end to his manipulative schemes for the main story and characters like Wyll and Karlach, though it's one of the game's tougher fights.
Yes, you can flirt with and sleep with multiple companions in Baldur's Gate 3 Act 1, especially at the celebration party, but you're generally limited to two active romances before the game forces you to choose one in Act 2, though some companions (like Astarion, Shadowheart, Lae'zel, and Halsin) are more open to polyamory, while others (Gale, Wyll) are strictly monogamous, and using mods can bypass these limits.
Choices and Consequences: What Should You Do with Yurgir, the Orthon. Approaching the displacer beast when it reaches the throne will start a conversation with Raphael's nemesis, Yurgir. You can attack him immediately, but there's also a chance to bargain with him.
She'll become disgusted if you repeatedly rely on Illithid Powers to help yourself or the group, which could lead to you being locked out of certain encounters in the long run.
Giving Raphael the Crown of Karsus in Baldur's Gate 3 fulfills your deal, granting him immense power to try and conquer the Nine Hells, leading to a unique ending where he becomes a major force, potentially threatening the cosmos, while he leaves the mortal realm alone for a time but ultimately seeks your soul later. It's a major choice that locks you out of giving the Crown to Mystra, changes Gale's story, and results in a darker, but potentially less immediate-threat-filled, outcome than some other paths, though Raphael's success in conquering Hell is debatable.
Orin first. She has one of your companions, and presumably you want them to survive. Then Raphael, because you don't want the brain completely unleashed while you run around the Hells looking for treasure.
Raphael in Baldur's Gate 3 is weak to Force and Bludgeoning damage, especially for destroying his soul pillars, and is highly susceptible to control spells like Hold Monster or Tasha's Hideous Laughter due to his low Wisdom saves, while avoiding Radiant damage and focusing on disabling pillars first is key to defeating him.
Freeing Orpheus in Baldur's Gate 3 is widely considered a good or even best ending by many players, especially for Lae'zel's story, as it allows him to fight for Githyanki freedom against Vlaakith, but it depends on roleplaying; some prefer siding with the Emperor for self-preservation or a different narrative, while freeing Orpheus often involves someone else (like Karlach) becoming a mind flayer for the final battle, leading to different epilogues.
You don't have to fight the Owlbear in {BG3} (Baldur's Gate 3); you can talk your way past it with Animal Handling or Intimidation to loot its cave peacefully and get the Owlbear Cub later at the Goblin Camp, but killing it yields XP, the Owlbear Egg for crafting, and the {Oak Father's Embrace} item, offering different paths depending on whether you want a unique companion or valuable gear.
Can you get the spear without killing the owlbear?
Now you will have to loot the Spearhead from the Owlbears body, but that doesn't mean you necessarily have to kill her, if instead you don't want to traumatize her child by killing there mother in front of them, you can instead just interact with the mother by initiating a conversation and simply leaving before getting ...
Yes, in Baldur's Gate 3, you can absolutely accept Raphael's deal in Act 3 for the Orphic Hammer, then betray him by infiltrating his House of Hope to find and destroy the contract, leading to a major battle with him and his minions, which opens up all endgame choices. This path gives you the hammer and allows you to break the deal, but be prepared for a tough fight against Raphael and his powerful forces in his own domain.
Definitely Level 12. Raphael has the highest health in the game and can easily wipe out your whole party in one turn. Even when I was Level 12, I still had to cheese the fight a bit by chucking the runepowder barrel I stole from Philomeen at Raphael and convincing Yurgir to fight with me.