Is it bad to become part illithid?

Becoming part illithid (half-illithid) in Baldur's Gate 3 isn't inherently "bad" in a game-breaking way; it grants powerful new abilities but comes with cosmetic changes (veins/face) and potential companion disapproval, with the biggest consequence being the choice to fully evolve later, which can lead to a specific ending path but doesn't ruin your game, just changes the narrative flavor and power access.
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Are there any consequences to becoming half illithid?

Turning your party half illithid has all but zero effect on the ending. Its all flavor dialogue, no real major impact.
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Should you make your companions half illithid?

From a mechanical standpoint, companions should definitely make liberal use of Illithid Powers in Baldur's Gate 3, as long as the player modulates their hunger for more. There may be perils that come along with using Illithid Powers, but the perks that they offer are just too good to ignore.
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What happens if I turn into an illithid?

During Baldur's Gate 3, The Guardian will readily recommend the use of Illithid Powers, promising great powers if you do so. At one point, you will be offered an Astral-Touched Tadpole, but taking it will turn you into a half-Mind Flayer.
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Should I embrace being an illithid?

If you decide to embrace your potential, when You destroy the absolute while being partial illithid there will be no consequences as your parasite dies with the Netherbrain. You will revert to as if you never had the parasite at all and it will be as if it was a means to an end.
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Does becoming half illithid affect romance?

No, becoming half-illithid in Baldur's Gate 3 generally does not ruin or end romances; companions react with some unique dialogue about your new look and powers, but they stick with you and the romance continues as normal unless you choose the full illithid transformation or make other story-ending choices. It's mostly flavor and an unlock for powerful illithid abilities, not a romance-killer for most companions. 
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Can I sleep with everyone in Act 1 BG3?

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. 
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Do you lose your soul if you become illithid?

All mind flayers have non-apostolic souls, meaning that their soul is useless/invisible to the gods of Toril. This has been confirmed by Ed Greenwood in a YouTube comment. This is what drives the mystery around people's souls seemingly disappearing when they turn into mind flayers.
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What is the most evil thing you can do in Baldur's Gate 3?

What are some of the most evil things you can do?
  • handing over shadowheart to Viconia (can you do this even if she chose Shar?)
  • saving scratch but handing him over to the evil dog lady.
  • choosing Kagha's side.
  • Ascendant Astarion.
  • Sacrifice a companion to BOOAAL (who to sacrifice?)
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Is there any consequence for using tadpole bg3?

In Baldur's Gate 3, using tadpole powers offers significant combat/dialogue benefits but has surprisingly few mechanical downsides, mainly a mandatory, permanent visual change (dark eyes/veins) and a challenging Wisdom saving throw in Act 3 if you've used many, forcing you to risk becoming a half-illithid; otherwise, story reactions and companion opinions are the main "consequences," making it a risk/reward choice about resisting temptation vs. power, despite the game's warnings of severe corruption.
 
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Who is the most romanced companion in Baldur's Gate 3?

Shadowheart is the most popular romance option, Larian says. 51.3 percent of players of reached the final part of her romance arc, with Karlack sliding in second, followed by Lae'zel.
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Can you become a god in Baldur's Gate 3?

Yes, you can become a god in Baldur's Gate 3 through specific endings, primarily by helping Gale gain the power of Mystra and ascend, or by becoming the "fish god" Makhluk, though the former is true godhood within the narrative while the latter gives you followers. The most prominent way is by romancing Gale and choosing to ascend with him at the end of Act 3, becoming a deity alongside him. 
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Can I sleep with multiple party members in BG3?

Yes, you can sleep with multiple people in {!nav}Baldur's Gate 3, starting with casual encounters and flings, but most core companions eventually demand exclusivity, forcing you to choose by late Act 2; exceptions include Halsin, who can join a polyamorous relationship with Astarion, Karlach, or Shadowheart, and some NPCs offer non-monogamous options in Act 3. 
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Will I become a Mind Flayer if I free Orpheus?

You're in the end-stretch of the game at this point. But no, you don't definitely become a mindflayer if you free Orpheus. There is somewhat of a moral dilemma, though.
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What happens if you eat the parasite in bg3?

Consuming illithid parasites in Baldur's Gate 3 unlocks powerful Illithid Abilities, but overuse leads to a significant Act 3 choice where you risk becoming a half-illithid via a Wisdom check, which can alter your appearance and potentially lock you into darker endings if you fully embrace the power, though companions generally don't mind minor usage, with the biggest mechanical downside being the temptation to go all-in for ultimate power at the story's cost.
 
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How many long rests can you take before Nere dies?

In Baldur's Gate 3, True Soul Nere dies after two long rests (or roughly two in-game days) once you've entered Grymforge and triggered the quest by communicating with him or starting the rescue; you get one warning telepathically after the first rest, and the second long rest leads to his death and the disappearance of the Duergar/gnomes, making it a timed event you must address quickly. 
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Will Shadowheart get mad if I sleep with someone else?

Shadowheart demonstrates this 'possessiveness' when you try to romance other companions and you are already with her, and will even end your romantic relationship, as she does not want to share you.
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Is there NSFW in Baldurs Gate 3?

Sex & Nudity

However, despite it being frequent, the nudity is completely optional and can be disabled or enabled by the player at their own free will. All Nudity and Sex can be Safely and Easily removed under the accessibility settings in the main menu.
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Can you become a devil in BG3?

No, you can't become a devil as a player character in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) (unless you're Wyll or Karlach with specific choices!), but you can make deals with them (like Raphael), play as a Tiefling (devil-blooded), use Illithid powers, or get transformations like Werewolf, but full devil transformation is mostly for NPCs or requires mods, though Wyll can become one permanently as part of his story. 
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Does becoming illithid affect ending?

If you turn into a mind flayer it will alter the endings somewhat as you have undergone a drastic change, but if you become partial illithid it will not change anything.
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Is Baldur a Mind Flayer?

So as we meet the emperor turns out he's Balduran the founder of baldur's gate turned into a mindflayer long ago. However that's not how ceremorphosis work. The host is supposed to be dead after the transformation replaced by the parasite.
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Do you ever stop reincarnating?

No bodily form is permanent: everyone dies and reincarnates further. Liberation (kevalya) from reincarnation is possible, however, through removing and ending karmic accumulations to one's soul.
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Who is the hardest to romance in BG3?

The hardest characters to romance in Baldur's Gate 3 often depend on player choices, but Shadowheart, due to her complex backstory and trust issues, Minthara, requiring specific (often evil) pathing and potentially buggy interactions, and Karlach, needing precise dialogue choices early on, are frequently cited as challenging. Astarion can also be difficult because of his guarded nature, while Halsin requires extensive commitment to lifting the Shadow Curse in Act 2. 
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What is the 3 6 9 rule in dating?

The 3-6-9 rule in dating is a guideline suggesting relationship milestones occur in phases: the first 3 months are the "honeymoon" (infatuation, easy connection); the next phase around 6 months brings the "reality check" where flaws appear, testing compatibility; and by 9 months, couples often find stability, a deeper understanding, and decide on long-term potential, making big commitments like moving in. It helps pace the relationship, preventing rushing into major decisions before the initial chemical highs fade.
 
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Can I romance Shadowheart and Minthara?

Yes, you can romance both Minthara and Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, but it requires careful, strategic play to manage their conflicting natures (good vs. evil/drow vs. Selunite), often involving separate romantic paths in Act 1 & 2, breaking up with one before the other demands exclusivity, and being prepared for potential bugs or one character's disapproval of the other's involvement. You can often start both romance arcs (like the wine scene with Shadowheart and the Goblin Camp romance with Minthara) before Act 2, but you'll face choices forcing exclusivity later, potentially leading to conflicts or bugs if you try to keep both long-term without specific choices or patches.
 
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